Vol. 6 No. 12 (2017): Investigación en Ciencias Administrativas

The 12th issue of the journal presents a collection of research articles focused on analyzing economic, social, and organizational development in diverse territorial contexts across Latin America. The issue opens with a study on productivity factors in organizations in southern Medellín, providing insights into business performance from both internal and contextual perspectives. This is followed by research on environmental education, community development, and economic and social sustainability in Isla Mujeres, highlighting the importance of social participation and ecological awareness in areas with a strong tourism focus. Along similar lines, the article analyzes tourism governance in certified beaches using the case of the Clean Beaches Committee in Mazatlán and Ahome, emphasizing institutional coordination and the sustainable management of coastal resources.

The issue also delves into the role of productive innovation networks as spaces for learning and collaboration within an endogenous development framework, highlighting cooperation as a driver of regional competitiveness. In the labor sector, the article examines instability in a restaurant company in Culiacán, revealing structural challenges within the service sector. The issue also addresses the multifaceted nature of corporate social responsibility in Mexico, offering an analytical framework for evaluating its implementation within the corporate environment. Finally, it concludes with a review of social responsibility, proposing a comprehensive reflection on CSR and its relevance to contemporary management.