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Author-name: Yoannia Arean Rodriguez
Author-name: Alejandro Rosete Suarez
Author-name: Franklin Marin Vargas
Title: EVALUATION OF A MATHEMATIC MODEL TO SUPPORT COMPLEX DECISION MAKINGS, EVALUACION DE UN MODELO MATEMATICO PARA APOYAR DECISIONES EMPRESARIALES COMPLEJAS
Abstract: The decision making process that implies optimizing paths for goods delivery, messaging services, tours, and others, is usually a difficult task. One problem, that has been and continues being, a challenge for scientists in different areas is the trade traveler problem. This paper focuses on evaluation, through the use of metaheuristics algorithms, of a model created based on the analysis of a particular case of this problem. In this special case it was necessary to consider time windows. The goal is to determine which algorithm provides a better solution will provide an aid to decision-makers of companies that require analyzing the variables included in the model.
Classification-JEL: C00, C02, C44, C61, C63
Keywords: Travel Salesman Problem, Metaheuristics, Decision Making
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 1-13
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
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Author-name: Enrique Corona Sandoval
Author-name: Lucila Zárraga Cano
Title: INNOVATION A COMPETITIVE FACTOR FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY IN CANCUN, QUNTANA ROO, MEXICO, LA INNOVACION COMO FACTOR DE COMPETITIVIDAD EN LAS EMPRESAS TURISTICAS EN CANCUN, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO
Abstract: Tourism has become a major economic and social force in the world. The Mexican state of Quintana Roo is known worldwide for a tourist-edge, although very few studies conducted describe the importance and forms of innovation in the tourism complex. It is important to know the issues that are carried out to generate innovation and are key to tourism business competitiveness. Understanding these factors allows a business to adapt to the environment. The objective of this research is to understand the perception of entrepreneur’s tour companies. Specifically we focus on the area of services and innovation capabilities most relevant to processes, products and technology. We conduct a descriptive study through a survey which is analyzed through discriminant methods. Identifying the most important innovation capacities for tourist entrepreneurs helps generate strategies to contribute to the competitiveness of the sector.
Classification-JEL: L8, L83, M3, M39
Keywords: Tourism, Service, Marketing Services, Innovation, Innovative Capabilities
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 15-25
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
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Author-name: Adriana Aguilera Castro
Author-name: Viviana Virgen Ortiz
Title: MAIN INDICATORS OF BUSINESS GROWTH IN SMES: CASE SANTIAGO DE CALI – COLOMBIA, PRINCIPALES INDICADORES DE CRECIMIENTO EMPRESARIAL EN LAS PEQUEÑAS Y MEDIANAS EMPRESAS: CASO SANTIAGO DE CALI – COLOMBIA
Abstract: Este trabajo tiene como objetivo presentar los principales indicadores de crecimiento empresarial identificados en las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) de Santiago de Cali – Colombia. Para realizar la investigación que dio origen al artículo, se aplicó un instrumento tipo cuestionario a una muestra de 106 empresas, con un nivel de confianza del 95%, un margen de error del 10% y una proporción del 50%. Como resultado de la investigación se evidenció que los indicadores correspondientes a la perspectiva del ciclo de vida y especialmente a la estrategia de diversificación concéntrica, son usados con mayor frecuencia en las PYMES de Santiago de Cali – Colombia.
Classification-JEL: M10 
Keywords: Business Growth Indicators; SMEs; Growth Perspectives
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 27-43
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
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Author-name: Maria Elena Guerrero Banderas
Author-name: Maria del Carmen Armenteros Acosta
Author-name: Manuel Medina Elizondo
Title: STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT OF MEXICAN FRANCHISES EMPIRICAL STUDY IN THE LAGUNA REGION, MEXICO, DESARROLLO ESTRATEGICO DE LAS FRANQUICIAS MEXICANAS: ESTUDIO EMPIRICO EN LA COMARCA LAGUNERA, MEXICO
Abstract: Franchising is a form of competitive business strategy that allows market expansion in a successful manner, in an environment of increasing global competitiveness. Franchise studies are mostly informal. Academic research has focused on: social reasons, expansion, franchisor and franchisee characteristics, and their relationships (Baena, 2009), existing gaps explain the critical success factors, and identify the characteristics of franchise development at the territorial level, among others. This research describes the business model and critical success factors and their relationship to sales growth, employment and profits in the development of Mexican franchises originated in the Laguna Region. The methodology consisted of the selection of critical success factors of franchising through document review and consultation with expert franchisors, and implementation of structured interviews with a sample of 30
restaurant and retail franchises in the region. The results were processed using descriptive statistics and correlation, including nonparametric tests. The results reflect distinctive features of the franchises of the Laguna District and identified 11 critical factors and behaviors.
Classification-JEL: M10
Keywords: Competitive Strategy, Franchise, Critical Success Factors
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 45-61
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
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Author-name: Hilario Diaz Guzman
Author-name: Estela Carolina Fuentes Garcia
Title: IMPACT OF RULES ON THE CONTINUITY OF BUSINESS FAMILY OF TEHUACAN, LAS REGLAS DE CONVIVENCIA Y SU INCIDENCIA EN LA CONTINUIDAD DE LAS EMPRESAS FAMILIARES DE TEHUACAN
Abstract: The family business is a leading global financial entity. In Mexico, family business is known for being a major source of employment and contributing significantly to the country's economy. Ensuring business continuity is a common challenge faced by many family-owned businesses. The family business system can be described as two independent but overlapping subsystems: business and family. Disputes arising from this overlap area can cause the failure of the family business. Therefore, it is essential have clear rules because it can help avoid conflicts. The survey sample covers 342 family businesses in manufacturing, trade and services in Tehuacan city. The results show there are not clear rules in most family business in Tehuacan. Union and commitment have proved to be key elements for creating strong relationships in the organizations studied and the continuity of the family businesses in Tehuacan.
Classification-JEL: M19, M29
Keywords: Family Business, Rules Family-Business, Union, Commitment, Family Business Constitution/Charter
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 63-73
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
File-URL: http://www.theibfr2.com/RePEc/ibf/riafin/riaf-v7n6-2014/RIAF-V7N6-2014-5.pdf
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Author-name: Jorge Hernandez Palomino
Author-name: Jose de Jesus Espinoza
Author-name: Manuel Aguilar Arellano
Title: INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT,INFLUENCIA DEL COMPORTAMIENTO DEL LIDER EN EL DESARROLLO DE LOS RECURSOS HUMANOS
Abstract: This research analyzes, with a quantitative correlational design, the influence of leadership behavior in human resources development in SME companies in Mexico. To perform the analysis, the supportive/growth oriented leadership model of Song was used. Factor analysis, applying Varimax rotation, was used to investigate the underlying structure of the scale items. Subsequently, a regression analysis was conducted to establish the strength of the relationship between leader´s supportive behaviors and human resource growth. The results of this study suggest the impact of leader behavior in developing employees is reduced, when firms face high levels of uncertainty. This study provides empirical support for the research hypotheses, related to how leader's behavior has a direct effect on human resources development in organizations. The practical implications of the results are subject to discussion. Future research may examine employees' perceptions about uncertainty, analyzing organizational context and individual characteristics that are associated with uncertainty.
Classification-JEL: M5, D23, M54
Keywords: Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Human Resources
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 75-90
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
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Author-name: Virginia Guadalupe Lopez Torres
Author-name: Ma. Enselmina Marin Vargas
Author-name: Luis Ramon Moreno Moreno
Title: ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL INNOVATION CAPACITY: BAJA CALIFORNIA CASE, ANALISIS DE LA CAPACIDAD DE INNOVACION REGIONAL: CASO BAJA CALIFORNIA
Abstract: Scientific development and innovation are factors that provide competitiveness to countries and regions. This study defines the region of Baja California as a peripheral region based on the characterization and analysis of their innovation capabilities as variables. We consider patent applications, foreign direct investment, university and research centers, the companies involved in research and development activities, gross domestic product and employment. To assess the importance of the variables, a correlational study is performed using data from the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI), the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), and the Secretariat of Economy (SE). The empirical results indicate the state is a region where innovation is more than a process of learning and adaptation of new technologies in production processes.
Classification-JEL: O39
Keywords: Innovation Capabilities, Patents, Region, Baja California
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 91-101
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
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Author-name: Deneb Eli Magana Medina
Author-name: Norma Aguilar Morales
Author-name: Marina Perez Cano
Author-name: Roman Alberto Quijano Garcia
Author-name: Luis Alfredo Arguelles Ma
Title: MOTIVATIONS AND CONSTRAINTS IN TRAINING IN RESEARCH THROUGH THE SUMMER PROGRAM. A STUDY IN A SAMPLE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS, MOTIVACIONES Y LIMITANTES EN LA FORMACION EN INVESTIGACION A TRAVES DEL PROGRAMA DE VERANO CIENTIFICO: UN ESTUDIO EN UNA MUESTRA DE ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS 
Abstract: The Summer Program of Scientific Research, created by the Mexican Academy of Sciences in Mexico was established as an instrument for promoting research activities among students and scholars. The objective of this study is to analyze the interest perceived. We examine a sample of students who participated in the Summer Program 2012 towards research activities and technological development. The design of the study was non-experimental transectional descriptive. The instrument used data collection was a questionnaire designed to measure the construct called "interest in early training in research activities" constituted by 5 variables and 7 dimensions. We concluded there is true interest of students in the development of research activities and non-personal limitations are perceived. However, the results indicate that knowledge and experience are not enough and institution and teachers should promote these activities with greater support.
Classification-JEL: I23
Keywords: Training, Research, Human Capital
Journal: Revista Internacional Administraction and Finanzas
Pages: 103-120
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Year: 2014
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