Acta academica karviniensia 2024, 24(2):68-83 | DOI: 10.25142/aak.2024.012

The Influence of Family Ownership on Budgeting Practices in Czech Firms

Lenka Strýčková
Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Economics, Studentská 1402/2, 461 17 Liberec

The financial decision-making processes in family-owned enterprises have become a prominent subject due to the notable influence these businesses exert on national economies. This article seeks to identify and compare the standard budgeting practices of family and non-family firms within the Czech Republic, addressing a considerable gap in research and empirical confirmation concerning family businesses. While no significant differences were found in most financial management tools, the study identified differences in budgeting instruments, particularly in preparing income statements and the frequency of budget monitoring and control. Family businesses tend to involve owners in budget preparation, whereas non-family firms delegate this task to financial departments. Despite the lack of statistical significance in many areas, the study suggests that family businesses may face unique challenges in financial management due to factors like family dynamics and succession planning. Traditional budgeting methods remain dominant, with minimal adoption of modern approaches such as activity-based or flexible budgeting. The study employs statistical analysis to identify potential familial impacts on different budgeting facets to accomplish this objective. The empirical research has been conducted through a questionnaire survey. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the budgeting principles employed by Czech family businesses, encompassing the influence of family involvement, traditional budgeting criticism, ownership structure, financial decision-making, and business stability.  

Keywords: budgeting, business performance, corporate strategy, family ownership, financial decision-making, strategic planning, traditional budgeting.
JEL classification: G32, L25, M21

Received: November 16, 2024; Revised: November 22, 2024; Accepted: February 5, 2025; Published: February 13, 2025  Show citation

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