Vol. 7 No. 14 (2018): Investigación en Ciencias Administrativas
The 14th issue of the journal brings together research focused on professional training, business management, and entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on the Latin American context. The issue opens with an analysis of the professional competencies of graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, highlighting the relevance of academic training to the demands of the labor market. It also examines managerial skills as generators of competitive advantage in SMEs in northeastern Mexico, underscoring the importance of strategic leadership. In the area of consumption, a study is presented on the relationship between perceived value and loyalty in the restaurant sector of Ciudad Victoria, providing empirical evidence on customer behavior and its impact on business competitiveness.
The issue also includes an organizational diagnosis of a family business in the tourism sector, highlighting the challenges of professionalization and generational continuity. From a social perspective, social oversight is analyzed as an initiative of community councils in Venezuela, emphasizing citizen participation in public management. In the areas of education and gender, the issue addresses entrepreneurial intention and self-efficacy among students at the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez, highlighting differences and opportunities in entrepreneurial training. Finally, the issue concludes with a review of the characteristics and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in Mexico City, offering a reflection on female leadership and the contemporary business environment.