Vol. 9 No. 18 (2019): Research in Administrative Sciences
The 18th issue of the journal brings together research addressing business management, organizational transformation, and economic challenges in national and international contexts. The issue opens with a case study on warehouse management in a manufacturing company, highlighting the relevance of logistics processes for operational efficiency. It also analyzes the implementation of a competency-based management model in SMEs, underscoring its importance for strengthening performance and competitiveness. In the social and structural sphere, research is presented on the normalization of corruption and its impact on Colombia's structural poverty index, offering a critical reflection on the institutional and economic implications of this phenomenon.
The issue also includes an analysis of artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0, exploring their impact on the jobs of the future and the challenges of human capital adaptation. Along these lines, organizational transformation through the management of commitment, knowledge, and skills is examined as a guide for achieving Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals. Finally, the evolution of macroeconomic indicators in the Pacific Alliance countries during the period 2011–2018 is studied, offering a comparative view of their economic performance and regional integration processes.
