Vol. 5 No. 10 (2016): Research in Administrative Sciences

This tenth edition of the journal presents research analyzing contemporary challenges in organizational management, productivity, and leadership, from both theoretical and applied perspectives. The articles address topics such as the semantic and etymological development of the creative construct, the influence of patriarchal leadership on the job performance of family-owned textile businesses, and the design of a standard cost model to improve productivity in a manufacturing company, offering perspectives that combine conceptual reflection with practical application in diverse business contexts.

Also included are studies on job skills and the values ​​that shape organizational culture, the application of the Lean Manufacturing model as a tool for improving production systems, and a comparative analysis of municipal organization in Zacatecas and Nuevo León, all of which contribute to understanding productive and administrative dynamics in Mexico. The edition concludes with a review of Drucker's Everyday Life, reinforcing the importance of strategic thinking and effective management in organizational and public development.