Family Management in the Agritourism in Santa Catarina: the case of Acolhida na Colônia

Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the Family management on farms linked to Associação de Agroturismo Acolhida na Colônia. The method used was the qualitative approach with exploratory design, using the case study and applying the research in two selected properties according to the pre-established profile. The research results show that the management of the properties is familiar and is not professionalized form. It was found the absence of formal actuation systems related to administrative functions: planning is informal and appropriate according to the needs and the availability of financial resources; the organization of work is determined by gender, housework are targeted to women and external work to the house is directed to men; the provision of human resources is family and the help of others in the activities of property is possible; decision-making is based on joint deliberations of the family; family members are, notably, committed to carrying out everyday tasks; and records relating to revenues, expenses and the tourist movement in the properties are not linear.