Pulutan Community's Commitment to the Existence of Family-Based Pottery Businesses

Abstract

A family business is a form of business that involves some family members in both ownership and operational activities. The existence of a family business depends heavily on the commitment of family members to maintain its sustainability and the owner's ability to handle family conflicts related to business inheritance. Efforts to maintain a family business must be a shared commitment of all family members. Therefore, family business leaders must possess a strong commitment and conflict management skills to prevent conflicts of interest within the family during the business's succession to their children and grandchildren. This study aims to uncover the forms of commitment and conflict management within families (community) in Pulutan Village during the pottery business succession process. This study used a qualitative approach with a case study design, in which the researcher served as the primary instrument. In addition to the researcher, other instruments included the village head, pottery artisans, pottery business owners, and the Pulutan Village community in general. Data collection used in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies. Data analysis utilized three simultaneous activity streams: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing/verification.