scholarly journals Implementación de acciones de responsabilidad social en las empresas micro y pequeñas de los municipios Atlautla, Ozumba y Amecameca

Author(s):  
Angélica María Ramos Yáñez ◽  
Elizabeth Torres Ramos ◽  
Abigail Alonso Reyes ◽  
Laura Segundo Gil

La investigación descriptiva simple de corte transversal se realizó en una muestra de 401 unidades económicas con el objetivo de conocer el grado de implementación de acciones de responsabilidad social en las empresas micro y pequeñas de la zona Atlautla, Ozumba y Amecameca, para identificar áreas de oportunidad que permitan generar estrategias enfocadas al fortalecimiento de la apropiación de dichas acciones en su modelo de gestión; se encontró que más del 50% de las empresas encuestadas, tienen un grado de implementación de alto a medio y la principal área de oportunidad son las acciones inherentes al desarrollo comunitario. Abstract The following research is based on a simple descriptive cross-sectional design and was sampled on 401 economic units with the objective of establishing the extent of social responsibility implemented in micro and small enterprises in the areas of Atlautla, Ozumba and Amecameca which allowed us to identify windows of opportunity that will permit us to generate strategies focused on strengthening the adoption of said actions in their management model; we found that more than 50% of the enterprises surveyed possess a high to medium degree of implementation and the main window of opportunity has to do with the actions inherent to the development of their community.

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erstu Tarko Kassa

AbstractThe main objective of this study is to assess determinant factors for the continuous operations of micro and small enterprises during COVID-19 pandemic. The study adopted a cross-sectional  design, with both descriptive and explanatory research design. To achieve the objectives of the study, 276 respondents were selected from 890 micro and small enterprise owners. The sample of the study was selected through proportional stratified random sampling technique from the business types (manufacturing, construction, urban agriculture, service and trade). To collect the primary data, questionnaires were dispatched to owners/operators of micro and small enterprises. The collected data were analyzed through descriptive, correlation and regression analysis techniques. The finding of the study revealed that people and administrative factors, regulatory factors, economic factors, partnerships, leadership of owner have a positive relationship to micro–small enterprise continuous operations during COVID-19 pandemic with the value of r = 0.457, 0.558, 0.572, 0.519 and 0.654, respectively. The study regression analysis result assured that partnership, economic factors, and leadership of the owner has a positive statistical significant effect on the continuous operations of the micro and small enterprise during COVID-19 pandemic with the value of (p < 0.05). The researcher recommended that strenghtening partnership with stakeloders and excersing best leadership practices are essential to ensure the continuous operations of the micro and small enterpreses.


Author(s):  
Isela Prado Rebolledo ◽  
Oscar Cuauhtémoc Aguilar Rascón

El presente trabajo de investigación estableció como objetivo general determinar cuál es el impacto de la innovación y de los principios de la responsabilidad social corporativa (RSC) en la productividad de las micro y pequeñas empresas. Por medio de una investigación cuantitativa de tipo no experimental con diseño transeccional exploratorio, se plantea la hipótesis correlacional para las variables ordinales: productividad, innovación y RSC en un análisis sistémico en las micro y pequeñas empresas (mypes) de México, Colombia, Perú y Ecuador; ya que forma parte de los resultados de la investigación realizada en la Red Latinoamericana de Administración y Negocios (RELAyN) en mypes. Se desarrolló un cuestionario con 14 ítems medidos con una escala de Likert de cinco puntos para las tres variables. Los cuestionarios fueron autoadministrados a fin de que los participantes los contestaran directamente, de forma individual, desde su lugar de trabajo. Se realizaron 408 cuestionarios visitando micro y pequeñas empresas. Una vez probado el cuestionario de recolección de datos con una distribución normal y la confiabilidad de la prueba piloto, se aplicaron 48 068 cuestionarios. Las hipótesis de trabajo planteadas al inicio de la investigación resultaron válidas, identificando que existe una baja correlación entre las prácticas de innovación y los principios de la RSC en la productividad de las micro y pequeñas empresas. Siendo las prácticas de innovación las de mayor impacto en la productividad de las mypes en comparación con los principios de la RSC. El identificar que la variable innovación es la que más impacta la productividad, permitirá que las mypes elijan invertir en actividades de innovación antes que en las actividades de responsabilidad social corporativa. La innovación es un elemento importante en el crecimiento y desarrollo a largo plazo de una economía. AbstractThe overall objective of this research is to determine how innovation and corporate social responsibility (CSR) impacts productivity in micro and small enterprises. By means of an experimental quantitative investigation with a cross-sectional exploratory design, a correlational hypothesis for the ordinal variables: productivity, innovation, and CSR in a systematic analysis in micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Mexico, Columbia, Peru and Ecuador, as they are part of the results of research performed by the Latin American Network of Business and Administration (Red Latinoamericana de Administración y Negocios - RELAyN) on MSEs. A questionnaire was developed with 14 items measured with a Likert scale consisting of five points for the three variables. The questionnaires were self-administered so that the participants answered them directly, individually and within their workplace. 408 micro and small enterprises were visited. Once the data recollection questionnaire was tested using normal distribution and the reliability of the pilot test was proven, 48,068 questionnaires were applied. The working hypotheses during the initiation of this research resulted to be valid, identifying that there existed a low correlation among innovative practices and CSR principals in MSEs’ productivity where innovation practices proved to have greater impact in productivity within MSEs in comparison with CSR principals. By identifying that innovation has a greater impact on productivity, this will allow MSEs to choose to invest in innovation before selecting corporate social responsibility activities. Innovation is an important element in long-term growth and development in an economy.


Author(s):  
Lucy Erazo-Coronado ◽  
Sergio Llano-Arristizábal ◽  
Miguel Garcés-Prettel ◽  
Ana-María Erazo-Coronado

The emerging concept of university social responsibility (USR) consists in the fulfillment of the mission of the university in terms of ethical standards, community support, respect for human beings, and respect for the environment. Thus, universities must not only provide professional training but also instill ethical principles in students to allow them to behave as good citizens and help solve community problems. On the other hand, competition for students requires efficient management of university reputation and communication with their stakeholders, to demonstrate the accomplishment of the university’s mission and attract potential students. The objective of this paper is thus to explain the causal relationship between communication about university social responsibility (USR) activities through institutional websites and university selection, as well as the role of reputation. Research work was carried out based on an explanatory cross-sectional design, with a sample of 356 subjects from a population of 11th-grade students from public and private schools in the City of Barranquilla (Colombia). The results revealed that USR communication through institutional websites has a significant influence on university selection, not only directly but also indirectly, through reputation as a mediating variable. These findings contribute at a theoretical level by providing empirical evidence to understand and explain the analyzed topic. Furthermore, the results provide useful information to evaluate USR disclosure and implement strategies to make progress on USR issues. Resumen El naciente concepto de responsabilidad social universitaria (RSU) consiste en el cumplimiento de la misión de la universidad dentro de unos estándares éticos, de apoyo a la comunidad, respeto al ser humano y al medio ambiente. Así, pues, la universidad no sólo debe impartir formación profesional, sino inculcar a sus estudiantes principios éticos que les permitan comportarse como buenos ciudadanos y contribuir a la solución de los problemas de la comunidad. Por otra parte, la competencia entre universidades exige una gestión eficiente de su reputación y de la comunicación con sus distintos stakeholders, para demostrar a la sociedad el cumplimiento de su misión social, y para atraer estudiantes potenciales hacia la institución. Por lo tanto, este artículo tiene como objetivo explicar la relación de causalidad entre la comunicación de las prácticas de RSU en los sitios web institucionales y la selección de universidad, y el papel mediador de la reputación en esta relación. Para lograrlo, se llevó a cabo una investigación cuantitativa de nivel explicativo experimental y diseño transversal, con una muestra conformada por 356 sujetos, de una población de estudiantes de grado 11º de colegios públicos y privados de la ciudad de Barranquilla (Colombia). Los resultados revelan que la comunicación de las prácticas de RSU en los sitios web institucionales ejerce una influencia significativa directa en la intención de selección de universidad, e indirecta, a través de la reputación como variable mediadora. La evidencia empírica aportada representa un avance teórico en la comprensión y explicación del fenómeno estudiado, e igualmente servirá para que las universidades evalúen si están comunicando adecuadamente su responsabilidad social y adopten estrategias para avanzar en este aspecto.


Author(s):  
Castro Ngumbu Gichuki ◽  
Milcah Mulu Mutuku ◽  
Lydia Nkatha Kinuthia

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the inability to access affordable credit in Kenya which hinders many women entrepreneurs from either starting their own or expanding existing enterprises and capital base. The emergence of table banking groups attempts to fill the existing credit gap. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey involving 225 randomly selected women entrepreneurs who participate in table banking groups within Nakuru Municipality was conducted. Data collection comprised a questionnaire whose reliability coefficient was 0.83 at 0.05 confidence level. Findings – Results indicated that a majority women entrepreneurs aged between 20 and 60 years with 71 per cent of them married. Further, 44 per cent had attained secondary-level education, while no illiterate entrepreneurs participated in the study. A positive increase in the number of employees, after members participated in table banking groups, was realized. Credit received from table banking influenced changes in the size of enterprises. Originality/value – The study shows that availability, affordability and accessibility of credit from table banking groups led to positive growth of women-owned enterprises.


2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adan Guyo Shibia ◽  
Dulacha Galgallo Barako

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of investment climate and firm-specific variables on the growth of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach The paper utilized a cross-section survey data of 2,536 MSEs in Kenya. Using the sales growth as the dependent variable, the paper tests the hypotheses that investment climate variables – entrepreneur perception of fairness and affordability of the courts in dealing with commercial disputes, access to formal credit, connections to utilities, crime incidences; and firm-specific resources affect MSE growth. Findings Positive entrepreneur perception of the fairness and affordability of the courts, access to formal credit, connections to utilities, lower incidences of crime, entrepreneur education and experience positively affect MSE growth. Research limitations/implications Although the context of the study is Kenya, the study has relevance to other developing countries especially Sub-Saharan Africa due to institutional similarities. The paper, however, uses cross-sectional data, which unlike panel data, do not allow for establishing dynamic relationships. This could be a potential area for further research. Originality/value The paper is among the first to establish effects of entrepreneur perception on MSE growth with regards the court system in dealing with business disputes in terms of fairness, timeliness, affordability and enforcement. The paper also extends limited extant research on MSE growth constraints with regards to incidences of insecurity, access to bank credit, connections to utilities and internal resources.


Author(s):  
Habtamu Tadesse ◽  
Yishak Gecho ◽  
Tekle Leza

The study was undertaken with the objective of assessing determinants of women participation choice and intensity of participation in Micro and Small Enterprises in Hadiya zone, Ethiopia. Within the zone three town administrative were selected based the largest number of economic activities. The investigation was grounded on cross-sectional review information from 385 women Micro and Small Enterprise's undertakings participant and non-participant that were assigned using semi-structured interview schedule, key informants interview, focus group discussion, and personal observation. Secondary data was acquired from empirical reports, government policy documents, national statistical reports, journal articles and reports of different organizations. Heckman's two-stage selection model was applied to recognize factors influencing women's participation decision and intensity of participation in MSEs. The first level of probit model estimation results reveal that educational status, business experience, access to credit, access to training, achievement motivation, receiving remittance, information seeking behaviour and initial capital were emphatically and fundamentally impact the likelihood of women participation decision in MSE while age was negatively related and does significantly determine the participation choice of the women. The after effects of the second stage Heckman model demonstrated that the intensity of participation in Micro and Small Enterprises was significantly and positively influenced by educational status, access to market, access to transportation, and achievement motivation. Hence, this study recommends that government and concerned bodies are anticipated to enhance the educational level, skill, and knowledge development training, provide aids and subsidized to income, credit facilities, and the remittance-receiving channels. It is also suggested that women should formulate their own goals and they should participate in business by their own choice nevertheless of other alternatives accomplish well and actions need to be accepted to offer incentives for women who have faced a lack of available initial capital in the study area.


Author(s):  
Adalberto Torreblanca Zorrilla ◽  
Elsa Elena Corona Mayoral ◽  
Delia del Carmen Gamboa Olivares ◽  
Diana Laura Hernández Barcelata

La presente investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar si hay una asociación entre la exposición a acontecimientos traumáticos severos por los directores de la micro y pequeña empresa (mype) y la productividad de la misma, para ello, se aplicó el cuestionario Guía de referencia I (NOM-035-STPS-2018) a 381 directores de mypes del municipio de Veracruz. La investigación fue de enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental, de tipo correlacional y transversal. Encontrándose que el 12.83% de los directores de la mypes requieren de una valoración clínica y que existe una asociación despreciable entre las variables de estudio.   This research aimed to determine whether there is an association between exposure to severe traumatic events by the directors of the micro and small business (mype) and the productivity of the same, for this purpose, the questionnaire Reference Guide I (NOM-035-STPS-2018) was applied to 381 directors of mypes of the municipality of Veracruz. The research was quantitative, non-experimental design, correlal and cross-cutting. It is found that 12.83% of mypes directors require clinical assessment and that there is a despicable association between study variables. Abstract In this research we intended to determine if an association existed between the exposure of traumatic and severe events on behalf of managers in micro and small enterprises (MSE) and their productivity. To do so, we applied Reference Guide I questionnaire (NOM-035-STPS 2018) to 381 MSE managers located in Veracruz. The research contained a quantitative focus, with a non-experimental design of a correlational and cross-sectional type. Our findings showed that 12.83% MSEs required clinical assessment and that there is a negligible association 'between he study variables.


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-35
Author(s):  
Valentine Lynda Musavi ◽  
Dr. James Maingi

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of credit and owner/manager educational qualification on performance of micro and small enterprises in Kenya and their joint effect using the 2016 MSMEs survey data.Methodology: This is cross-sectional data collected from a population of 50,043 enterprises. A sample of 384 enterprises was used in the analysis as obtained using Fisher’s (2003) formula for computing sample size from a large population. Inferential statistics was used to interrogate the relationship between the variables.Results: Regression results indicated that both access to credit services and educational qualification had a positive and significant effect on performance of the sampled enterprises. Further analysis indicated that the joint effect of the two variables was greater than their individual effect.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Recommendations of this study are that the central Bank of Kenya should focus more on lending and credit facilitation programs in order to encourage greater bank-led financing to the sector to help bridge the unmet demand for credit and that micro and small enterprises should be encouraged to establish good credit history with various lending institutions to enable them access credit facilities from financial institutions. In addition, owners/managers of the enterprises should be provided with training on managerial and technical skills to complement their educational qualifications in running the enterprises.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Luriana Taslim ◽  
Amzul Rifin ◽  
Siti Jahroh

Cassava is the most processed staple food crops in Indonesia. Processed cassava micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are responsible for most cassava value-adding process. The major obstacle to the growth of MSEs is financing—a problem of the limited source of fund. Despite the presence of government financing support to MSEs, the number of processed cassava MSEs that have involved financing is still low. This study aimed to analyze the financing impact on the performance of processed cassava MSEs and to identify which factors influence the performance of processed cassava MSEs. Cross-sectional data of the MSEs Survey conducted in 2015 by Badan Pusat Statistik and analysis tool Multiple Linear Regression was used to answer the research objectives. Results showed that financing had a positive and significant impact on processed cassava MSEs’ sales revenue, but did not have any impact on their assets. Factors that significantly affected the performance of processed cassava MSEs were working hours per day, input value, training, products marketed in town, and business belongs in chips industry.


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