Vol. 4 No. 8 (2015): Research in Administrative Sciences

This eighth edition of the journal brings together research examining various aspects of organizational management, economics, and social development in business and urban contexts. The articles address topics such as knowledge networks in the maquiladora industry of Tehuacán, the influence of managerial functions and formal structure on business growth, and the role of branding in tourist destinations, offering a comprehensive view of innovation, leadership, and positioning processes in different productive sectors.

Also included are studies on transfer pricing for intangible assets in Mexico, the contribution of public transportation to urban quality of life from a city marketing perspective, and the tax incorporation regime applied to family-owned microenterprises, all of which analyze current economic and administrative challenges. The edition concludes with a review of the book *Profile of Industrial MSMEs in Mexico: An Empirical Study*, which complements the analysis of the country's business landscape. Taken together, the presented works strengthen the academic debate surrounding competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable development in Latin America.