Eduardo Ahumada-Tello
Professor @ UABC
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The Marketing-Happiness Paradox: Exploring Technological Consumer Behavior
Integration of YOLOv8 Small and MobileNet V3 Large for Efficient Bird Detection and Classification on Mobile Devices
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Background: Bird species identification and classification are crucial for biodiversity research, conservation initiatives, and ecological monitoring. However, conventional identification techniques used by biologists are time-consuming and susceptible to human error. The integration of deep learning models offers a promising alternative to automate and enhance species recognition processes. Methods: This study explores the use of deep learning for bird species identification in the city of Zacatecas. Specifically, we implement YOLOv8 Small for real-time detection and MobileNet V3 for classification. The models were trained and tested on a dataset comprising five bird species: Vermilion Flycatcher, Pine Flycatcher, Mexican Chickadee, Arizona Woodpecker, and Striped Sparrow. The evaluation metrics included precision, recall, and computational efficiency. Results: The findings demonstrate that both models achieve high accuracy in species identification. YOLOv8 Small excels in real-time detection, making it suitable for dynamic monitoring scenarios, while MobileNet V3 provides a lightweight yet efficient classification solution. These results highlight the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance ornithological research by improving monitoring accuracy and reducing manual identification efforts.
Keywords:
YOLOv8 Small; MobileNet V3; TensorFlowLite; bird classification; automated sampling; mobile app; digital color optical imaging; spatial resolution; illuminance; chromaticity
Transforming Higher Education: The Role of ICT in Baja California Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
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This study analyzes the impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on higher education in Baja California before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the increased internet connectivity and the adoption of laptops as essential tools for remote education. Despite these advancements, challenges like connection failures and lack of peer interaction persist. The findings indicate a need for enhanced training and support for both students and teachers, particularly in using less familiar educational tools. The study underscores the importance of improving technological infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, and developing effective pedagogical methodologies to ensure meaningful ICT integration. Furthermore, the analysis suggests hybrid learning models combining online and face-to-face instruction could address diverse student needs and preferences. The research concludes with recommendations for continuous investment in connectivity, device access, and ongoing professional development to foster a resilient and effective educational environment.
Tiempos de happiness management, tecnología y marketing social
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En estos momentos de incertidumbre económica y política, la Red Internacional Universitaria de la Felicidad publica su nuevo libro titulado: Tiempos de happiness management, tecnología y marketing social». Esta obra científica nace con el deseo de que su lectura anime el debate académico y profesional sobre la necesidad de escuchar las voces de los seres humanos que reclaman, de forma mayoritaria, una economía global más inclusiva, social, ecológica y humanista. Para ello se requieren de ecosistemas productivos que graviten integralmente en torno a los avances tecnológicos, la sostenibilidad, el marketing social y la felicidad ciudadana. Un tejer que precisa de gobernanzas corporativas que sean capaces de cohabitar con los cinco jinetes del apocalipsis que atalayan no solo el bienestar y la satisfacción de las personas; sino también el futuro devenir de modelos de gestión que inspiren dentro de las empresas los factores de la creatividad, el salario emocional, la comunicación efectiva, la justicia organizacional, el liderazgo feliz o la responsabilidad social. Tal vez una de las razones de este fenómeno se encuentra en la falta de pintores que tracen retratos enriquecidos de colores donde brillen armoniosamente los valores de la democracia, el estado de bienestar, la ecoinnovación o la psicología positiva. En este sentido, las teorías del happiness management nos muestran que esta cultura organizacional posee una gran importancia para conducir a las economías hacia el progreso social, la calidad de vida y el bien común. Desde esta filantropía corporativa y social, los autores de esta publicación científica quieren poner sobre el tapete académico, por un lado, la necesidad de emprender atractivos indicadores, modelos de gestión, planes de marketing y comunicación que ayuden a evaluar empíricamente que las organizaciones son fuentes de felicidad e innovación. Y por otro, evidenciar que el happiness management juega un papel muy relevante en el diseño de un tejido empresarial más sostenible y justo.
The Teacher in Education 4.0: An Analysis of Key Competencies for the Economic-Administrative Area
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Education 4.0 focuses on using and teaching technological tools across different educational levels, aligning with industry advancements. Through it, students’ competencies are updated, so teachers must know how to apply them primarily. An instrument is used to succinctly measure technical, methodological, social, personal, and professional competencies to assess the current status of teachers’ competencies in the economic-administrative area within the context of Education 4.0. It is concluded that Education 4.0 is necessary for the evolution of education and the proper preparation of students to face future challenges. Additionally, updating curricula to implement this conceptualization increasingly is fundamental.
The Challenge of Big Data and Machine Learning Optimizing Banana Yields in Ecuador
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Ecuador, the world’s leading exporter of bananas, heavily relies on traditional farming practices that contribute significantly to environmental degradation. This paper investigates using big data and machine learning to optimize banana yields in Ecuador, aiming to align economic benefits with ecological sustainability. We developed a predictive regression model to determine the optimal use of water and fertilizers, incorporating a comprehensive dataset from the Ecuadorian National Census. Despite achieving some predictive capability, the Bagged Trees model used in this study explained 7% of the variance in banana yields, confirming this paper’s exploring nature. The study highlights the potential of integrating additional environmental, genetic, and soil variables and employing advanced machine learning techniques such as neural networks and boosted trees to enhance model accuracy. Future work should focus on developing interpretable models and user-friendly decision support systems to aid farmers in making data-driven decisions, ultimately fostering more sustainable and productive agricultural practices.
Strategic Roadmapping for Technological Change
The modern‐day industry has become increasingly turbulent, requiring firms to create a long‐term vision that innovates their internal and external processes. Firms, nowadays, must consider strategic and technological growth as fundamental factors for cultural change and a source for decision‐making. Achieving this requires the creation of differentiated strategies involving the development or acquisition of intangible assets, which depend on the innovation and creativity capabilities of the firm. Such assets include patents, engineering designs, and technological improvements to existing products. The intellectual capital of firms offers the most significant value to the economic development of modern society, and as we enter the Industry 4.0 era, firms possessing substantial intellectual capital are considered knowledge‐based firms. Roadmapping is a critical tool that allows firms to develop products with short, medium, and long‐term objectives, allowing them to engage their stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of a product. As product managers, we use technology roadmaps to steer our firms toward their strategies and to establish milestones for product development that will prepare us for meeting market and consumer requirements.This chapter outlines some traditional management strategies (e.g. strategic planning and direction, business models, technological management, and process analysis) to enable the creation of technology roadmaps, including a set of actions. A structured sequence of actions is proposed to develop indicators linked to specific technologies depending on the problem(s) being experienced by firms. Such indicators aim to improve the competitiveness of the firm. The proposed approach applies holistic strategies, which include internal and external analysis; part of this approach involves examining the existing capabilities and skills of the firm and the marketplace competition to better position the firm in the market. Finally, the social impact and cultural change required by a firm for planning a strategic approach are explained, including competitive, holistic, and influential entities in its environment.
Sinergia de IA y Factores Humanos: Innovación y Complejidad en el Desarrollo de Nuevos Productos en la Industria 4.0
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This paper explores how Industry 4.0, based on advanced technologies such as artificial
intelligence (AI), cyber-physical systems, and big data, transforms new product
development (NPD) by integrating human and technological factors. The complexity
approach is analyzed as a theoretical framework for understanding nonlinear, adaptive, and
emergent interactions in complex production systems. The research identifies challenges
and opportunities in sustainable value creation, highlighting the importance of human-
technology collaboration. Technological tools are analyzed, and hybrid decision models
are proposed to address uncertainty and enhance innovation. It also highlights how AI
can amplify human creativity by offering predictive capabilities that complement human
judgment. The paper concludes that the synergistic integration of AI and human factors
is essential to address the complexity of modern systems and promote sustainable and
innovative development. Recommendations include fostering adaptive models, designing
hybrid tools, and strengthening multidisciplinary training in complex environments.
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, Complexity, Product Innovation, Industry 4.0, Human-
Technology Synergy.
Reality or utopia? The happiness of university academics in their professional performance: evidence from an emerging country (Mexico)
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Purpose: The main objective of this work is to design a statistical multiple regression model that helps to empirically explain the impact of economic incentives, management style, emotional health and research activities on university professors in northern Mexico and their perception of happiness.
Design/methodology/approach: In this research, the authors analysed the correlation between happiness perception and four independent variables divided into two dimensions: 1. individual dimensions: emotional health and research activities and 2. organisational dimensions: economic incentives and management styles. A questionnaire was developed, tested and analysed for this matter. The authors applied this instrument to 384 university professors of both genders among 1301 in the region.
Findings: Using correlational analysis, the authors confirm a strong and statically significant relationship between all variables. It is also no evidence of multicollinearity. Finally, by applying multiple regression analysis, it was accepted that all independent variables have significance in explaining the emergence of personal happiness (R2 = 42%). Finally, the predictive equation presents possible results with values that confirm the effectiveness of the theoretical model. Results indicate that happiness perception is related to independent variables, with economic incentives being the most vital relationship.
Research limitations/implications: This study’s limitations are that the novel perspective of the explanatory variables of economic incentives, emotional health, management style and research activities needs additional confirmatory studies. Therefore, the authors need to perform studies with new explanatory perspectives. Another limitation of the study may be considering a cross-sectional and not a longitudinal model. This study considered it more appropriate to analyse the explanatory variables that influence and are the outcome of happiness perception for the data collected. Finally, it is essential to highlight that this research has been conducted in an underdeveloped country. Thus, it should consider conducting subsequent confirmatory studies in similar settings and other types of economies, such as in a developed country.
Practical implications: This paper explains the relevance of two-dimensional activities in the happiness perception of professors. As other studies mention, productivity is correlated to happiness, and production outcomes could be improved if the schools implement policies to promote this perception. Happiness could be a solid strategy to improve academic outcomes, and the results propose several actions to achieve this goal.
Social implications: This paper addresses an important activity of professors from a perspective of happiness perception. Thus, putting the professor as the leading relevant agent in schools, the authors propose a multivariate analysis of the outcomes of professors’ jobs. Both the schools and the professors have their own goals at their own levels. If policies are created based on persons, in this case, professors, to improve organizational goals, then it might profoundly impact social actions inside the schools.
Originality/value: This paper increases the literature on happiness perception studies and proposes the examination of the relationship between perceived personal happiness and dimensions that influence this perception; these are from two kinds: 1. individual dimensions: emotional health and research activities and 2. organisational dimensions: economic incentives and management styles, which is an original approach and open discussion to further new approaches to this study.
Keywords:
Happiness, Research activities, Academic satisfaction, Emotional health, Economic incentives, Management style.
Multi-platform Communication Application for Children with Nonverbal Autism
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This paper presents the development and evaluation of a multi-platform communication application designed for children with nonverbal autism. Utilizing Python and deep learning models, the application, named Conectando Voces, aims to facilitate communication for children with autism by providing a user-friendly interface and voice generation capabilities. The application employs the Flet framework for building the UI, enabling deployment across various devices including mobile phones, tablets, and PCs. Voice generation is achieved through Google’s text-to-speech model, with a fallback to pyttsx3 for offline use. The validation study involved five children with varying degrees of autism and comorbidities, highlighting the app’s potential effectiveness in promoting speech. Results indicate that children with mild to moderate autism benefit significantly, while those with severe autism or additional comorbidities require further tailored support. The study underscores the importance of personalized adaptations and comprehensive support for maximizing the app’s utility in enhancing communication skills in children with autism.
Manufacturing in Industry 4.0: A Scoping Review of Open Innovation Practices and Future Research
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), first introduced in 2011, has enabled manufacturing firms to integrate smart, technology-driven processes into their Product Development (PD) lifecycles. At the same time, advancements and increased acceptance of web-based platforms have enabled manufacturing leaders to leverage open innovation practices. This approach provides firms with access to pools of external knowledge and skills, accelerating their product innovation and enabling faster responses to market and consumer demands. This paper aims to examine the literature on open innovation in manufacturing, in the context of the Industry 4.0 era (i.e., since its widespread acceptance in 2014) and provides directions for future study. Through a scoping review of 891 papers collected from the Web of Science (WoS) database covering 2014-2023, co-occurrence analysis was performed using the VOSviewer software. By following this approach, four main themes were identified i.e., innovation management practices, performance measurement, strategic challenges, and the balance between innovation exploration and exploitation. Findings demonstrate a shift among firms towards collaborative and externally inclusive innovation. This study highlights several research gaps and provides practical insights for manufacturing leaders on the opportunities and barriers to open innovation adoption, outlining the importance of absorptive capacity and a balanced innovation strategy. Recommendations for future research include empirical studies on open innovation’s long-term impacts, cross-industry comparisons, and how technological advancements can be integrated into innovation strategies.
Literature review on the impact of hypertension and type 2 diabetes on teachers in Mexico: a complex thinking approach and ENSANUT data
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This work conducts a literary review on how hypertension and type 2 diabetes affect teachers in Mexico, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT). Following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic review of existing literature has been carried out. This methodology has allowed for the consolidation of a robust theoretical framework and the development of a flowchart that shows the selection and evaluation of relevant literature, thus ensuring the transparency and replicability of the review process.Additionally, a conceptual map has been created that structures this theoretical framework, highlighting the relevance of complex thinking in the interpretation of future studies on the subject. This approach is crucial for understanding the complex interactions between health, socioeconomic, and environmental factors that influence teachers. The review focuses on establishing a solid theoretical and methodological base that supports future research and detailed analysis of these chronic conditions in the educational sector.
Improving Attendance to Achieve Organizational Goals: A Case Study of Human-centered Design in a Small US Plant-based Food Manufacturer
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Plant-based food manufacturing companies face high staff turnover rates and attendance problems. It is challenging for those companies to maintain an acceptance level of employee retention and attendance to achieve their objectives. Companies rely on front-line employees to meet production plans, but employees who do not show up at work jeopardize companies’ operations. Additional challenges, such as retaining and attracting talent after the COVID-19 pandemic, are present daily for several U.S. organizations. This study analyzes attendance data from the case study company to design an attendance policy. Attendance data suggested that nearly 60 percent of the operational workforce had attendance or punctuality problems. The research project was conducted in a small company located in the U.S. that manufactures plant-based food following the human-centered design (HCD) methodology to design a four-level attendance policy: 1) good standing, 2) improvement, 3) disciplinary, and 4) termination. The new attendance policy is designed and implemented by incorporating literature review gaps, feedback from other companies with similar workforce populations, and including the needs of the staff and not solely those of the company. After a successful project management design, training, and implementation, the expected goals are to reduce employee absenteeism, decrease the number of new hires and training hours, and increase the likelihood that the company meets its organizational goals.
Exploring the determinants of happiness in Mexico: The interplay of social networks, psychological well-being, and socioeconomic factors
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Over recent years, there has been significant growth in research on happiness. It is essential to understand the factors that affect people’s well-being to develop effective government policies that aim to improve the quality of life for citizens in Mexico. Unfortunately, this subject has been under-explored, especially in the Mexican context, with limited studies focusing on the topic. This study aims to comprehensively review the current literature on happiness, social networking, psychological factors, and socioeconomic factors to identify the critical variables associated with the happiness of Mexican citizens. Further, based on data from Mexico’s 2021 National Survey of Self-reported Well-being (ENBIARE), we conducted a rigorous examination of this dataset to identify the principal factors that impact the well-being of Mexican citizens, employing both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.
Enhancing Production Efficiency: Application of Project Management Methodologies in Electronics Manufacturing Industry
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Efficient production planning and control are essential for ensuring timely deliveries and optimizing operations in the electronics manufacturing industry. This study focuses on EEC, a company specializing in producing frequency filters for telecommunications, which faces challenges due to traditional and empirical approaches to planning and control. By implementing project management methodologies such as Gantt charts and Critical Path Analysis, supported by Microsoft Project Manager, EEC aims to improve coordination between departments, reduce wastage, rework, and downtime, and enhance overall production efficiency. The results demonstrate significant improvements, with increased on-time deliveries and sales performance. Additionally, the flexibility and adaptability of these methodologies have facilitated better communication and monitoring of production activities, allowing for timely corrective actions when deviations occur. This study underscores the transformative impact of project management tools in manufacturing and their potential to drive efficiency and competitiveness in the industry.
Emotional wage, happiness at work and organisational justice as triggers for happiness management
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Purpose: This study analyses the concept of happiness management based on the empirical validation of the interactions between emotional wage, organisational justice and happiness at work. It complements a holistic view of the management models used in recent corporate governance. This perspective explores the dimension’s emotional wage mediating role and influences on organisational justice and happiness at work. The effect of organisational justice on happiness at work is also analysed.
Design/methodology/approach– A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational study is proposed. A sample of 502 workers in the education sector in Costa Rica was selected. A structural equation model (PLS-SEM) was developed to test the proposed theoretical model. The SPSS-AMOS 23 and SmartPLS 4 computer programs are used for this purpose.
Findings– The results show that emotional wage has a positive impact on happiness at work and that it mediates positively between organisational justice and happiness at work. Developing organisational policies to include these variables as necessary resources for corporate governance is recommended.
Research limitations/implications– The first limitation of this study is due to the type of sampling, which was purposive. The kind of population and the time of execution of this study were determining factors when deciding on the mode of application of the instrument. However, an attempt to reduce the bias associated with this element could be made by expanding the sample to as many respondents as possible. The second limitation was that the data were collected within a specific time frame. Longitudinal studies address could. The third limitation stems from the scarcity of literature on happiness management. In this regard, this type of research currently needs to be explored in emerging economies. It makes it difficult to determine whether the empirical results obtained in this paper can be generalised to other territories in the global village. Moreover, the last limitation is that the authors of this research have only explored the moderating role of emotional pay in the relationship between the dimensions of organisational justice and happiness at work. It would be interesting to consider other mediating variables to have a clearer picture of the organisational justice–happiness at work construct from the happiness management approach.
Practical implications– As already indicated throughout this research, emotional wage, organisational justice and happiness at work are constructs that positively drive employee satisfaction, motivation and well-being. Human talent management strategies undertaken by organisations should encourage the adaptation of actions that stimulate employees’ quality of life, corporate social responsibility and ethical management practices to be more competitive in today’s markets. It requires implementing the dynamic management models that provide internal customers with a high sense of belonging, job satisfaction and commitment to their profesional performance. In other words, this will require robust leadership styles and corporate cultures that stimulate employee creativity, loyalty and innovation. For this reason, management of organisations must implement human resources policies to attract and retain creative talent through happy leadership. It requires, among other things that the philosophy of happiness management becomes a critical strategic resource for companies to promote nonfinancial benefits for employees, including emotional wage (Ruiz-Rodrıguez et al., 2023).
Social implications– In the current business environment, there has been a transformation in leadership styles, motivation and the development of a sense of belonging in organisations’ human capital. Based on this trend, the study of happiness management becomes a social strategy to improve the conditions, in which the organisations compete to attract highly demanded human capital. It is why this research contributes elements that have an impact on citizenship by proposing the management models based on happiness at work and quality of life.
Originality/value– This study adds to the happiness management literature by including emotional wage, organisational justice and happiness at work in human resources and strategic management. It also contributes to the academic debate on the need to formulate organisational cultures that empower workers in their professional performance based on happiness and positive emotions.
Keywords:
Emotional wage, Happiness at work, Organisational justice, Human capital
Dynamic Capabilities in the Industry and Their Impact on the Introduction of Technologies
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In this study, we examined how dynamic capabilities affect the performance and adaptability of 86 organizations in the face of technological changes. Capabilities such as opportunity sensing, seizing, organizational transformation, and resource reconfiguration were evaluated. In the data analysis, two performance clusters were identified: one with medium-low performance and another with high performance. High-performance organizations demonstrated more effective management of dynamic capabilities, quickly adopting new technologies and effectively reconfiguring their resources. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that company size significantly influences performance, with larger companies managing technological changes better. These results demonstrate the importance of dynamic capabilities in improving organizational performance and adaptability. They suggested we develop specific strategies based on their size to optimize technology management in different industrial contexts.
Digital Pathways: Prospective Analysis of ICTs’ Impact on Artisanal Cultural Practices’ Dissemination
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The ethnic diversity of the Colombian Caribbean is reflected in its rich cultural manifestations, which are at risk due to digital divides in the artisanal sector. While some argue that technology threatens artisanal practices, others highlight the lack of knowledge transmission and documentation as the real threats. Public and community initiatives aim to preserve ancestral knowledge, opening opportunities for design and other disciplines to support traditional crafts. This study focuses on the Chimichagua community in Cesar, Colombia, analyzing cultural heritage promotion strategies to identify findings and methodologies that integrate social marketing, collaborative design, and heritage conservation. An ethnographic approach is used to understand community needs and motivations, enabling the development of an ICT-based strategy to promote material culture. The research includes a foresight process using the «Three Tomorrows of Postnormal Times» methodology, horizon scanning for future forces, and the «Pace Layering» framework to understand ecosystem changes over time. The study prioritizes four forces—Education, Demographics, Media & ICTs, and Geopolitics—to strengthen digital capacities and prevent the loss of artisanal vocation, proposing strategies to stimulate local development through culture and innovation.
Database of permacultural adoption responses in Mexicali, BC, Mexico. based on Circular Economy, Knowledge Management, and Sustainability policies
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Database documenting the perspectives of citizens in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, regarding the adoption of permaculture practices. The study is analyzed through the lenses of Knowledge Management, Circular Economy, and Sustainability Policies. The data was collected during the summer of 2024.
Automation of productive machinery. Bases for an innovative business model
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Nowadays, some laboratories perform elastic properties tests for concrete or rock cores using equipment manufactured 50 years ago. The original data collection procedure uses analog and manual recordings, which can cause inaccuracies in the measurements taken during these trials The process is tedious and updated since each trial’s measurement data is recorded manually. In this context, this study systematizes the process and proposes an automated data acquisition and recording system for this type of equipment, followed by a case study presenting a rock compression test.
AI in new product development: Opportunities, applications, and managerial implications
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New Product Development (NPD) requires multidisciplinary collaboration between internal (e.g., designers, engineers, project managers) and increasingly external stakeholders (e.g., customers). These collaborations aim to create new products that meet market needs, deliver value to customers and end-users, and generate revenue for firms. However, the rate of NPD failure is high with traditional NPD often facing significant challenges that can limit productivity and product innovation performance; these include lengthy development cycles and limited market insights. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a potential collaborator for NPD teams. Much like the emergence of rapid prototyping in the 1980s, which is now widely accepted as a standard NPD tool in most engineering firms, AI promises to revolutionize NPD by improving decision-making, reducing development time, and providing deeper market insights. This paper examines the current state of AI in NPD, reviewing its application across various industries and at different stages of the NPD lifecycle. In addition, the paper outlines some of the key implications of AI adoption for technology and engineering managers, emphasizing the need for AI infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, strategic planning and cultural change, cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement, and employee development.
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence, AI technologies, New Product Development, Digital Transformation.
AI at Work: Performance Paradigms in the Age of Automation from the OCDE
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This paper explores the multifaceted impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the workplace, focusing on worker performance, job satisfaction, and the nuanced perceptions of job security across different demographic groups. Through an analysis of data from OECD 2022’s AI surveys of employers and workers, we investigate three hypotheses: the positive impact of AI adoption by employers on worker performance, the enhancement of work performance and job satisfaction through AI-related training and upskilling, and the varied perceptions of AI’s impact on job security and working conditions among different demographic groups. Our findings reveal that, contrary to common concerns, AI’s integration into the workforce can improve decision-making, efficiency, and even employee happiness, if employees are adequately trained and engaged in AI’s implementation process. The study underscores the importance of strategic AI integration and training to harness its full potential for enhancing organizational performance and employee well-being.
Social Networks and Digital Skills in the Happiness Management of Technological Entrepreneurs
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Happiness is the perception that individuals develop as part of their sense of well-being as they experience life events. This paper addresses the issue of happiness management of entrepreneurs and recent university graduates, as well as life satisfaction that young entrepreneurs in technological areas achieve by dedicating their time and effort to the formation of a new business or entrepreneurship in general. In this research, a quantitative analysis is used to evaluate the relationship of the phenomenon of happiness to social networks and adequacy of digital skills. To this end, a regression model was applied to entrepreneurs and recent graduates to assess the degree of incidence between these variables. It is concluded that digital skills influence happiness, but social networks have a more discreet role. This confirms reviewed studies in which it has been established that there is a duality between happiness and anguish caused by the unrestricted use of social networks, which makes it necessary to have adequate management of happiness among technological entrepreneurs.
Keywords:
happiness management, subjective well-being, entrepreneurship, social networks, digital skills
RF Design through Open Innovation, Design Thinking, and FODA Analysis: An Innovative Application
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The Radio Frequency (RF) industry stands as a cornerstone of contemporary communication systems, enabling wireless connectivity across devices and networks. This sector’s growth, driven by the demand for seamless communication and the Internet of Things (IoT), faces a constant push for innovation, network optimization, and secure transmission. XYZ Tech Solutions, a distinguished player in the RF domain, leads in advanced RF component design and development. With a history spanning decades, the company pioneers cutting-edge solutions for wireless communication. Its customer-centric ethos has positioned it as a preferred partner in sectors ranging from telecommunications to aerospace. A holistic FODA (SWOT) analysis unveils the strengths in technical prowess, skilled personnel, and successful products. Weaknesses, such as limited global presence and supplier dependencies, require attention. The convergence of IoT and 5G presents opportunities while competition and evolving standards pose potential threats. Embedded in the firm’s strategy is Design Thinking, a user-centered innovation methodology to drive innovation. This framework anchors product development, market strategies, and user experiences, ensuring alignment with emerging trends. In a landscape marked by rapid shifts, Design Thinking propels the firm as a frontrunner in the RF industry, poised to meet evolving demands and pioneer RF innovation.
Pursuit of well-being: Uncovering key variables impacting citizens’ happiness in Mexico
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Research on happiness has witnessed remarkable growth in recent decades. Understanding the factors that influence citizens’ well-being is crucial for devising effective government policies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for citizens in Mexico. Regrettably, this subject remains largely underexplored in the Mexican context, with limited studies focusing on the topic. This study conducts a comprehensive review of current literature in the realms of happiness, social networking, psychological factors, and socioeconomic factors, with the aim of identifying the key variables associated with the happiness of citizens in Mexico. Data from the 2021 National Survey of Self-reported Well-being (ENBIARE) in Mexico was analyzed to achieve this. Employing both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, a rigorous examination of this dataset was conducted to pinpoint the principal factors that impact the well-being of Mexican citizens.
Impact of AI on employee well-being and decision-making: Insights from OECD member countries
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming both industrial workplaces and society. The aim of this study is twofold: (1) to examine the dynamic interplay between AI adoption and the well-being of employees, and (2) to examine the influence of AI on decision-making processes and its potential to enhance job satisfaction. Using data collected from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) database of the impact of AI on the workplace, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) is used to delve into these intricate relationships. Contrary to the results of previous studies, our findings reveal that AI does not adversely affect happiness levels; instead, it is found to be a valuable tool, facilitating more effective decision-making, and offering promise for boosting employee well-being. The study contributes to the current understanding about AI’s multifaceted impact on the workforce, offering empirical insights that challenge prevailing concerns and underscore the potential benefits. The paper concludes by offering implications for workplace managers on the positive role that AI can play in shaping the future of work and employee satisfaction.
Estudios sobre competitividad, desarrollo de las organizaciones y sistemas de innovación
Durante el transcurso de un estudio doctoral, uno de las más importantes aportaciones que llevan a cabo los estudiantes, es el trabajo de tesis. En él, se proponen nuevas fronteras en el conocimiento y se acumulan datos, se organiza información y se desarrollan estrategias para afrontar problemáticas que formen parte de su área de estudio y que aporten soluciones a situaciones organizacionales. Esto con el fin de mejorar el estado de bienestar en la sociedad mediante sus propuestas de desarrollo y mejoramiento de las organizaciones, incluyendo la calidad de vida de las personas que forman parte de ellas.
Además de proponer aproximaciones metodológicas y teóricas para sustentar sus planteamientos de investigación, que inciden en la problemática de las organizaciones, los estudiantes del Doctorado en Ciencias Adminsitrativas hacen uso de una red de colaboración en la que participan sus directores de tesis, codirectores, así como otros investigadores del programa tanto internos como externos a la Universidad. Con esto se plantea la creación de propuestas pertinentes y necesarias en el concepto teórico-práctico de las ciencias de la gestión.
En este libro, se presentan quince capítulos divididos en tres partes. Estos, corresponde a los avances que cada estudiante ha presentado en sus coloquios doctorales. En la primera parte, que pertenece a la Línea de Generación y Aplicación del Conocimiento [LGAC] «Administración y Desarrollo de las Organizaciones», se presentan siete capítulos que abordan problemáticas de los sectores artesanal indígena, habilidades sociemocionales en perfiles profesionales, gestión del mantenimiento, incubadoras de negocios, estudios internacionales sobre China y México, el equilibrio trabajo-familia y la transparencia en organizaciones sin fines de lucro.
En la segunda parte de la LGAC «Desarrollo Regional y Sistemas de Innovación», se agregan cuatro documentos, que hablan sobre ecosistemas de innovación, educación fiscal, ecosistema emprendedor y sobre estudios sobre ciencias de la complejidad. Y, finalmente, en la parte tres encontramos la LGAC «Estudios sobre Competitividad», con cuatro capítulos, que tratan los temas de desarrollo tecnológicos del sector bancario, la localización como factor competitivo, el emprendimiento en egresados de escuelas de negocios y la inteligencia estratégica en PyMEs tecnológicas.
Estas aportaciones forman parte del avance en el conocimiento que estos trabajos de investigación proponen para mejorar el entorno social. Los doctorantes son miembros de un segmento de la población que tienen el conocimiento y la responsabilidad de utilizar el método científico mediante la aplicación de un alto rigor metodológico y teórico para proponer soluciones a problemas sociales dentro del campo de las ciencias administrativas. Este libro es por lo tanto, un concentrado de estos avances científicos, a la vez que es un reflejo el nivel del importancia y seriedad que se le da a la calidad de las propuestas que se desarrollan por parte de los estudiantes doctorales en la Facultad de Contaduría y Administración en la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
Efficiency Enhancement of G.729 Codec through SIMD Instructions for Developing IT Solutions
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Nowadays, the integration of voice services into data networks is widespread and the use of voice codecs allows the voice signal data to be compressed in the transmitter and decompressed in the receiver. Key considerations for these systems include efficiency from various perspectives. This study focuses on the implementation and evaluation of the G.729 voice codec using SIMD instructions and its subsequent impact on the Asterisk system. The application of this technology is proposed in financial environments and other contexts where ICT is under a process of development and nurture.
Eco-Innovation as a Positive and Happy Industry Externality: Evidence from Mexico
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This research has carried out structural equation modelling to empirically examine whether Mexican industrial firms have a green policy to reduce their environmental impact. It will allow them to enjoy sustainable development based on eco-innovation and happiness management principles. This type of innovation can be initiated by the companies’ own will or by external factors, such as market requirements, the demands of customers, consumers, suppliers, and civil society through corporate social responsibility. The findings of this article highlight three main aspects. The first is that the statistically analysed eco-innovation actions undertaken by the companies are essentially motivated by market pressures through customers, the financial sector, and civil society. Secondly, economic incentives in Mexico are crucial for manufacturing companies to implement environmentally friendly production patterns within their organisations since this generates the possibility of developing new businesses. Furthermore, eco-innovation generates competitive advantages when the production of the examined companies minimises environmental pollution. It allows access to new markets. In this way, eco-innovation becomes a cornerstone in the economic and international growth of the corporations in this study.
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eco-innovation; environmental impact; sustainable development; externalities
Cultural Hierarchies, Leadership, and Employee Happiness
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Positive workplace cultures prioritize employees’ health and well-being, encourage respect and trust among all, and forgive mistakes. They promote employee happiness and retention, improve team performance, and enhance talent while effective leadership enables engineering managers to capture the full potential of employees’ skills and knowledge. Previous research demonstrates that happier employees are more engaged and productive. This article proposes a conceptual model of culture from the perspective of organizational leadership theory. In particular, the model is derived from a longitudinal study of complexity leadership and represents culture at three scales: societal (macro), organizational (meso), and team (micro). At each level, culture is conceived as a set of actively promoted or discouraged behaviors, what might be called active culture. We also propose that employee happiness is largely influenced by the form and interplay of leadership and these layered cultures. Our aim is to provide practical implications for engineering managers wanting to develop business or team culture, leadership, and employee happiness while seeking to promote productivity and engagement.
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Active culture, business culture, complexity, employee happiness, leadership, societal culture, team culture
Workplace happiness as a trinomial of organizational climate, academic satisfaction and organizational engagement
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Purpose: The present research aims to study the correlations among organizational climate, academic satisfaction and organizational commitment as factors that influence happiness at work by applying a structural equation model to Spanish National Police cadets. Design/methodology/approach: A descriptive, quantitative, correlational, exploratory and cross-sectional empirical study was carried out. A measurement instrument was applied to a target population of 397 student-inspectors enrolled for the 2018–2020 academic year on the executive scale at the National Police School (EPN) in Spain. A sample of 190 surveys was obtained, of which 33 were open competition, 52 were competitive examinations and 105 were selective seniority. Findings: Structural equation modeling shows that academic satisfaction, organizational climate and practical organizational commitment are recommended variables for assessing happiness within organizations. On the other hand, there is a bit of a positive relationship between happiness and practical organizational commitment. The same is not true for the parameters of academic satisfaction and organizational climate. Originality/value: This study fills a gap in the literature on the analysis of governance models in public administration. This is particularly relevant in professions that require a high degree of engagement with citizens, such as police officers. According to the authors’ knowledge, this study is one of the first works to analyze corporate governance in police cadet schools in Spain under the happiness management approach. It contributes by offering a better understanding of the psychosocial variables that affect the existence of good governance. © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited.
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Productivity in Technology-Based Firms from the Perspective of Work-Family Balance and Conflict
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The first approach to the concept of conflict and reconciliation between work and family took place in developed countries, at the beginning of the 1970s. After the change of the family reference model in the industrial era – in which the classic family structure predominated – to the new structures developed in recent years, it is when the subject takes an exponential relevance. This article aims to examine the literature on the workfamily conflict, as well as in policies taken by technology-based companies to reconcile conflict and whether these policies improved their productivity. Likewise, it reinforces the vision of the company based on its resources where an internal resource can be a source of sustained competitive advantage. This work is made up of the following way: the first part, the concept of balance, affections, family and its evolution; second, work-family conflict and role, compensation and conflict theories; third, work-family conciliation, as well as some policies that are used; fourth part, methodology, and conclusions.
Knowledge Complexity and Collective Intelligence Development in Technology Based-Firms
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This document addresses the issue of collective intelligence, complex knowledge, and complexity theory applied to technology-based organizations. For this, a review of the literature on the subject of complexity theory, complex knowledge, collective intelligence, and technology-based organizations is made. An analysis of four approaches to complexity theory that help improve the study of organizations from the consideration of turbulent and changing environments that require a high capacity for adaptation, innovation, and rapid assimilation of change will be developed. Finally, there is a need to innovate in the study of companies and to consider them epistemologically as independent entities that make up a complex adaptive system and that, in essence, are grouped together to consolidate their ability to adapt and adjust to market change and survival.
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IT-Based Firms, Knowledge Complexity, Collective Intelligence
El Happiness Management. Un cisne amarillo que vuela hacia el marketing social, la felicidad y el bienestar
El grupo de investigación Iberoamerican group of multidisciplanary studies on happiness (IGOMSOH) afronta su nueva obra colectiva sobre la atractiva filosofía del happiness management. En el último lustro, esta cultura organizativa está tomando una gran relevancia dentro del corpus académico de las ciencias sociales y la dirección estratégica de los recursos humanos. Nadie como los autores de este libro para ofrecernos una fotografía diáfana del happiness management bajo la idea del «cisne amarrillo». Un término que nace del interior de los miembros de este grupo de investigación multidisciplinar para referirse a los modelos de gestión y a las políticas públicas que toman un papel protagonista en la generación de territorios que estimulan la inteligencia empresarial, el capitalismo sostenible, la eco innovación y el bienestar de los ciudadanos. Tomando como base el pensamiento filosófico de Aristóteles que considera que la mayor aspiración de los individuos es la búsqueda de la felicidad.
Bajo este planteamiento, estos especialistas de la economía de la felicidad quiere poner sobre el tapete académico que detrás de la uberización de la economía global y los modelos productivos que contemplan a los trabajadores como un simple coste se esconde un cisne amarillo que quiere abrir pronto sus alas para mostrar que urge la necesidad de desarrollar ecosistemas cimentados en la búsqueda de la calidad de vida de las personas en la era de la Industria 5.0. Para abordar estas fallas se precisa una transformación económica estructural que avive nuestro futuro y felicidad transgeneracional. De ahí la necesidad de que los máximos responsables de las administraciones públicas y de las empresas emprendan acciones integrales que maximicen los beneficios sociales, culturales, ambientales, psicológicos, tecnológicos, etc. de los seres humanos. Tal hecho no se podrá conseguir sin que las corporaciones inviertan de forma proactiva no solo en el bienestar subjetivo de las personas, sino también en el bien común de la ciudadanía desde la perspectiva del marketing social, la comunicación asertiva y la psicología positiva. Naturalmente, este cisne amarillo precisará de intelectuales públicos, así como de investigadores que estén dispuesto a poner sobre la palestra política y académica que sin felicidad no existirán historias donde brille el talento creativo, la justicia organizacional, el estado de bienestar, la eudaimonia, el altruismo, la responsabilidad social, etc. De este modo tendríamos un mundo mejor y diferente como es en la actualidad. Por último, expresar que nos gustaría que la lectura de esta obra coral sea de su interés, y les sirva para apasionarse por la filosofía del happiness management como a los autores del presente libro.
Dimensions of Organisational Justice Impact Job Satisfaction and Turnover Intention in Emerging Economics
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When the individual exercises a function in society, due to his or her efforts at work, he or she manifests multiple emotions that translate into behaviour. In recent years, the study of organisational behaviour has been a topic of interest in the economic and administrative sciences. Due to the importance of studying the elements that makeup employee behaviour, the objective was to analyse the influence of the dimensions that make up perceived justice, such as distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice, on job satisfaction and turnover intention. The data obtained from five hundred fifty-five workers in Mexico’s food industry were analysed using the structural equation technique by CB-SEM. The results suggest a correlation between all the variables in the study. In this respect, it should be noted that there are positive relationships among distributive, interactional, job satisfaction and distributive justices on turnover intention. The results suggest the importance of considering business practices that enrich the feelings of justice among employees to avoid developing negative feelings towards the company that may result in job abandonment.
Collective Emotional Intelligence in IT Firms: The Role of Subjective Well-Being and Happiness
An analysis of the relationship between marital status and happiness in entrepreneurs of the industry 4.0 era, from the perspective of the age variable
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This document addresses the issue of collective intelligence, complex knowledge, and complexity theory applied to technology-based organizations. For this, a review of the literature on the subject of complexity theory, complex knowledge, collective intelligence, and technology-based organizations is made. An analysis of four approaches to complexity theory that help improve the study of organizations from the consideration of turbulent and changing environments that require a high capacity for adaptation, innovation, and rapid assimilation of change will be developed. Finally, there is a need to innovate in the study of companies and to consider them epistemologically as independent entities that make up a complex adaptive system and that, in essence, are grouped together to consolidate their ability to adapt and adjust to market change and survival.
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IT-Based Firms, Knowledge Complexity, Collective Intelligence
The role of religion and marital status in happiness perception of Spanish Entrepreneurs. A concept to be explore in the Post COVID-19 era.
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This paper addresses the relation or influence between the role of marital status in happiness perception of Spanish entrepreneurs. The variables used in this work are C1 which refers to self-perception of happiness, F11 which refers to marital status and C11 referring to self-religious. Hypotheses refer to a greater perception of happiness if entrepreneurs are married, and also if they are religious. The data analysis was based on the information provided by the European Social Survey (ESS). This is a representative sample of the population over 15 years of age in approximately 30 European countries. It is collected biannually and in Spain, this action is taken by the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS). Since the sample has N= 185 members, and because of the Central Limit Theorem, the distributions can be considered to be behaving as usual, so the ANOVA test is also used. The main findings indicate that married people have a higher perception of happiness than widowers, separated people, divorced people and single. On the other hand, those who declare themselves religious feel happier than those who are not. Finally, it is mentioning the importance of this subject in a post-COVID era
The Role of Digital Marketing for Aesthetic Tourism: Understanding Tourist Behavior
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This article provides a technical outline of the basics of Digital Marketing for aesthetic tourism. The outline includes an introduction to digital marketing and strategies, explaining a conceptual framework relative to this growing marketing area, with information on the main areas for which digital marketing is particularly important on visitors’ decision to select a destination to go under aesthetic procedures: (1) the E-commerce section explores different business models, websites and blogs; (2) Web Search Marketing focuses on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), (3) E-mail (4) Social Media Marketing and, (5) Aesthetic medical online communities. In sum, this paper offers an overview of digital marketing and its strategies for an active and effective online presence for aesthetic medical providers. The added value of this paper is to contribute to the scant body of digital marketing and aesthetic tourism behavior
Reading and happiness empirical evidence in Spanish students
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This chapter studies from the perspective of Happiness Economics, relationship happiness-reading in college students of the degree in Business Administration and Management from University of Cadiz during the academic year 2018-2019. The results obtained by this research are not consistent with those achieved by the work carried out by the Roma Tre University in 2015 where we believe that reading people are happier than non-readers. Regarding the variables entrepreneurship, religion and sport, we should note that this scholarly work reaches the same conclusions as those established by scientific science of happiness, that is, entrepreneurs, religious and athlete’s individuals are the ones who usually have high levels of subjective well-being. © Peter Lang AG, International Academic
Postgraduate Administration Education: Profiles and Skills Contribution to the Knowledge Society
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Higher education and especially the postgraduate Master’s and Doctorate programs in northern Mexico, particularly in the border region of the Tijuana Baja California area, have become highly competitive at the international level and demanding qualified personnel, this research focuses on a comparative research through a series of methodological analyzes from the methodological perspective of the Fifth Systematic Helix (QHS) to determine the level of evolution and relevance of educational programs in the area of economic-administrative sciences of the Master’s Degree in Administration and Doctorate in Administration in the two institutions with the greatest tradition and roots in the training of professionals and scientists in the region. The National Technological Institute of Mexico Tijuana Campus and the Autonomous University of Baja California. From the perspective of the systematic approach of the QHS Methodology, with representatives of the business sector, government, education, associations, consultants from the sector under study and with this, evaluate the perspectives of generational competitiveness and the educational gaps in professional training and research. In this research, the generations of graduates are taken as a sample of the universe, considering representatives of the different sectors of employability such as the industrial sector, commerce, services, government or the entrepreneur. With the results of the research, studies of the impact on sectoral development and the contribution to the society of knowledge, innovation and competitiveness of the region at an international level are proposed.
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MBA, PhD in administration, Postgraduate in administration
Knowledge-based factors regarding the development of Industry 4.0 in technology-based firms
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This research is focused on Industry 4.0 or better known as the 4th industrial revolution. In the initial section, the proposition is to analyze how the implementation of sectoral collaboration, intellectual capital and public policies affect and influences the development of Industry 4.0 in technology-based firms in the Tijuana-San Diego area, then the problem statement, research questions, hypotheses, objectives and justification of the research were carried out. Afterwards, the research foundation was developed to support and validate the information from the theoretical and contextual framework. A survey of 45 questions was carried out and it was aimed at employees of technology-based companies, in which it seeks to know if the employees are aware of the variables we study and if new technologies are being implemented in their organization. The survey was conducted with a total of 384 employees using an online questionnaire. To validate the data in the SPSS program and find out if the questions have a high Cronbach’s Alpha. The analysis of the survey was carried out through a quantitative study to later have the conclusions of the research in general and be able to know if the employees know and apply the industry 4.0 Among the results the correlation of the study variables was confirmed.
Does Entrepreneurship Make You Happier? A Comparative Analysis between Entrepreneurs and Wage Earners
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Complejidad Social y Educación Superior. Análisis Crítico Basado en Agentes
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The purpose of this article is to develop a proposal for a critical analysis of social evolution and education from a complexity perspective. For this, it begins with the conceptualization of knowledge as an intrinsic value of individuals and organizations, so its development is conceiving the construction and understanding of what is known as the “Knowledge Society”. A theoretical approach is made to the evolutionary processes that affect society and how these give practices to the use of technology and innovation in this new social order that ultimately impacts education. Likewise, the development of a case study is carried out using agents to evaluate the problem-solving process in the Knowledge Society 5.0 in a higher education institution; this exemplifies the need to consider the study with a complexity approach, entropy elimination, and sustainability agenda. It should be noted that in this case, the agents (teacher and student) use BDI principles and adhere to the Sakellariou library (2008). Finally, it is observed that, under the parameters entered empirically, approximately 15 percent reaches the generation of knowledge, it should be considered that this result may vary if the institutions define policies and actions to take in order to increase motivation and disposition of students towards the process of knowledge creation
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Knowledge Society 5.0; Complexity; Agents; BDI
Clusters, Innovation Networks and SMEs: A conceptual framework for the Baja California wine industry
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The study of clusters and Innovation Networks are issues that have grown in importance for SMEs in recent decades, however, there is limited information on how SMEs form alliances and work in networks, because it is at an early stage. In order to understand how SME’s interact in a dynamic context and what their innovation practices are, we present a conceptual framework. Research experiences are presented in innovation networks using the wine industry example, in order to illustrate the dynamics in this industry.
The Role of Compassion in IT-Based Social Entrepreneurship
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation: Old Projections or New Expectations After the Pandemic?
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Today’s generation has undoubtedly witnessed spectacular changes all over the world including the emergence of diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome. Now, we are faced with an unprecedented crisis, brought on by coronavirus disease 2019, a worldwide pandemic that has shaken our economic and social equilibrium, bringing about a new set of parameters in personal as well as in social behavioral patterns, and ceding way to new strategies of political conduct and economic planning. In this article, we hope to stress the idea of innovation as a necessary instrument for economic viability and quite possibly an important factor for reconstruction in the aftermath of the pandemic. We propose that society will have to adopt certain tools and conducts to recover from the consequences of the crisis, making use of innovation as a strategy for the recovery and development of the economy that has been weakened from lockdown and social distancing. With this goal in mind, we hope to prove that a crisis, such as a pandemic, is cause for change and innovation at all levels.
Key words: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), economic viability, innovation, technology, pandemic aftermath
The Effect on Productivity of the 3P Methodology Applied to Production Processes for the Ventilation and Air Extraction Products Industry
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Social networks and academic performance self-perception in business sciences students
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Happiness perception in Spain, a SEM approach to evidence from the sociological research center
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In the current study, we examined the relationship between perceived person happiness and factors that influence this perception, also, is inferred that life satisfaction is influence by happiness. Among 2494 Spaniards individuals of both sexes, we found that these individuals valued political situation, economic situation and socio-demographic characteristics to have a strong association in that order, with happiness and that this last construct is a fundamental factor to life satisfaction. The importance of perception is validated using a structural equation model that evaluates relationships and validity on the constructs in question. Collinearity statistics, average variance extracted, and an estimated partial least square regression model are evaluated to confirm independent meaning, correct construct measure and endogenous variable explanation by the predictive constructs. Results indicate that the level of happiness in Spaniards is most influenced by political perception. Theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed, and it is proposed to continue this study in a non-developed country.
Keywords: Happiness · Life satisfaction ·Political situation · Economic situation · Sociodemographic characteristics · SEM
Does the level of academic study influence the happiness of Spanish entrepreneurs in Industry 4.0?
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Does Money Makes Entrepreneurs Happy In The Age Of Industries 4.0?
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Are Spanish public employees happier in their work performance in the Industry 4.0 era?
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Several studies in the literature indicate the link between socio-psychological factors at work with the degree of satisfaction or perceived happiness. However, there are still few analyzes that expressly address this relationship in the public sector workers, compared to those in the private sector. This paper aims to find out if the public sector employees are happier than the private sector, by associating happiness to some of these factors in Spain. Results show that employees in the public sector are indeed happier than those in private one. In terms of pay, safety and perceived stress levels, there are association relationships to employee happiness. This research provides very useful information for those firm managers who are responsible for human resources policies related to these factors: salary, security and stress.
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Una aproximación a la felicidad laboral desde el punto de vista de la sociología
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Este trabajo forma parte de un estudio más amplio sobre construcción de la imagen social de la felicidad asociada al ámbito profesional. Pero como punto de partida consideramos importante exponer los resultados de esta prueba piloto para someterlo a crítica y avanzar con las consideraciones oportunas. Prestamos especial interés al imaginario de la felicidad emergente en el ámbito laboral indagando en las plataformas profesionales virtuales. Se trata de una aproximación al estudio de lo que entendemos por felicidad laboral y el bienestar subjetivo en ambientes técnicos
Palabras clave: Felicidad, bienestar subjetivo, linkedin, sociología de la felicidad
The role of social networks in academic performance and perception of corporate happiness of students from the University of Cádiz
The mystery of happiness has occupied human beings from ancient times until the present day. Philosophers, economists, historians, artists, and psychologists have offered different definitions of what happiness is and how to measure and develop it in various fields.
In this regard, the group of researchers from six countries: Spain, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Brazil and Equador, present their fourth joint work in this new book titled »Happiness Management: A Lighthouse for Social Wellbeing, Creativity and Sustainability«, which contains twelve contibutions about different knowledge areas, all based on the approach to happiness.
Subjective well-being based on creativity and the perception of happiness
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In this paper the relationship that exists between the concepts of «happiness» and «creativity» with «subjective well-being» is analyzed. The importance of these elements is reviewed to confirm the positive relationship that is supposed to exist between them and in this way to propose organizational development strategies. The goals to achieve are to find the correlation between the variables in the local environment. To this end, a questionnaire is applied, and 249 responses are obtained, this instrument includes questions for each of the variables under study and have been obtained from a sample of a population of university students and graduates former students of management degrees in the city of Tijuana, BC, Mexico. Results confirm that the variables «happiness» and «subjective well-being» and the variables «creativity» and «subjective well-being» have a high mutual relationship based on the results in Pearson’s correlation analysis, in the analysis of variance and in the regression equation model. It reaches to the conclusion of the importance of applied strategies for the development of the human element in organizations based on the implementation of actions that promote creativity and increase perception of happiness to influence the development of subjective well-being in individuals and organizations from collaboration networks and organizational tools.
Keywords: Subjective well-being, quality of life, creativity, perception, happiness, society, organizations, people.
Síndrome de Burnout en estudiantes de las áreas de negocios que laboran en los Call Center de la Ciudad de Tijuana
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En la actualidad, los estudiantes del nivel universitario enfrentan grandes adversidades durante su carrera. Muchos de ellos trabajan y a la vez estudian, lo que repercute en el estrés y los síntomas de vivir bajo esta condición. El ambiente laboral suele ser fuente de estrés para muchos estudiantes universitarios trabajadores y esto afecta en poca o gran medida su desenvolvimiento en actividades de estudiante. El objetivo de la presente es analizar la influencia de los síntomas del Burnout en los estudiantes de la Facultad de Contaduría y Administración (FCA) campus Tijuana, principalmente aquellos que laboran en empresas de call center. Para lograr dicho objetivo se aplicó una encuesta basada en el Inventario de Burnout de Maslach a 50 estudiantes de la FCA campus Tijuana. En dicha encuesta se consideran factores como el cansancio físico, el cansancio emocional, la despersonalización y la realización personal.
Palabras clave: Burnout, cansancio emocional, despersonalización, realización personal, estudiantes universitarios
New Challenges in Universities: Teaching Social Entrepreneurship
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Measuring the effects of innovation in wine companies in Baja California
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Happiness as a predictor of academic performance in University students. A comparativa Analysis Between Mexico and Spain.
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During the first two decades of the 21st century, the scientific research about cognitive happiness within the classrooms of higher education institutions have been intensified, some of them have been used to explore within the framework of the digital society whether the promotion of collaborative learning is a useful didactic strategy to stimulate the happiness level of future graduates. Coherently with this research focus, the present work aims to analyze the link between happiness of university students and their academic performance. For this intention, during the academic year 2018-2019, a sample was taken from students of technology, administration, accounting and international business from the universities of Cádiz (Spain) and the Autonomous of Baja California (Mexico). The results obtained by linear regressions are quite consistent with the scientific literature about the correlation between happiness and a better academic performance, both populations confirm this theory.
Keywords: Happiness, academic performance, university, digital society.
Generación de un Modelo de Negocio Base para Empresas de Biotecnología en Mercados Emergentes (Baja California, México)
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En los últimos años la industria de la biotecnología ha ganado prioridad rápidamente en muchas agendas políticas, económicas e industriales de una infinidad de países. Hoy en día, el mercado mundial de la biotecnología tiene un valor de más de $281.7 mil millones de dólares. En México la industria de la biotecnología es emergente y mientras que países como Singapur, Corea del Sur e India empiezan a formar sus industrias de manera acelerada, México sigue sin contar con programas específicos para el desarrollo de la biotecnología. Por lo que, México y Baja California requieren realizar cambios en cuanto a los mecanismos de desarrollo de la industria. Uno de los pilares clave para el cambio drástico que se requiere son los modelos de negocio utilizados por la industria dado que los modelos de negocio adecuados pueden rediseñar las industrias e impulsar su crecimiento. Con base en lo anterior, el objetivo de este trabajo fue generar un modelo de negocio base para las empresas de biotecnología del estado de Baja California. Los hallazgos encontrados mostraron que las empresas de biotecnología exitosas presentan ciertos patrones en sus modelos de negocio.
Employee Happiness in the Industry 4.0 Era: Insights from the Spanish Industrial Sector
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Applied decision making in design innovation management
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This article focuses on decision making for innovation management during product design. As such, it requires a holistic approach that determines the elements necessary for decision-making in knowledge-based organizations. The first part of this chapter explores the importance of the decision-making process, its role in organizational growth and development of strategies, as well as the high complexity that these processes have acquired over time in global and turbulent markets. Then, the decision-making process is detailed, recounting the elements that form it and the impact it has on organizations. Innovation and its classifications are later described, as well as its importance to modern economies. The importance of design, management and product development is also described. Case studies of companies operating in the Information Technology sector in Baja California, Mexico, are used to contextualize the research and demonstrate its validity for use during the development of new software products. Finally, the chapter concludes by exploring the relevance of this study, from a complex approach, using computational methodologies that increase the feasibility of carrying out decision-making with greater sustenance and expectation of success.
Análisis de la situación actual de la felicidad corporativa de los millennials en España, desde el barómetro del Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas
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El principal objetivo de este trabajo es analizar el grado de felicidad en los españoles y especialmente en los millennials. Concretamente, se contrastan las variables demográficas y socioeconómicas influyentes en los niveles de felicidad a través del análisis de los datos ofrecidos por los barómetros del Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) en el 2017, con una muestra de 2 494 individuos. Entre las principales conclusiones destaca que la edad y el nivel de estudios no influyen en la felicidad de los millennials. Por el contrario, sí influye el género y la situación laboral. Las mujeres millennials son más felices que los hombres millennials, así como los millennials que trabajan.
Palabras clave: Felicidad, millennials, barómetro del CIS, variables socioeconómicas, variables demográficas.
Una propuesta de valor compartido entre la transmedia y la felicidad en la educación. Un estudio de caso
Happiness Management: A Lighthouse for Social Wellbeing, Creativity and Sustainability
The mystery of happiness has occupied human beings from ancient times until the present day. Philosophers, economists, historians, artists, and psychologists have offered different definitions of what happiness is and how to measure and
develop it in various fields.
In this regard, the group of researchers from six countries: Spain, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Brazil and Equador, present their fourth joint work in this new book titled “Happiness Management: A Lighthouse for Social Wellbeing, Creativity and Sustainability”, which contains twelve contibutions about different knowledge areas, all based on the approach to happiness.
Social Entrepreneurship as the Novel Approach to Modern Innovative Entrepreneurs
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Responsabilidad Social Universitaria. Desarrollo de competitividad organizacional desde el proceso educativo
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En este artículo se trata el tema de Responsabilidad Social Universitaria (RSU) como parte del proceso formativo de estudiantes universitarios y como elemento de competitividad en las empresas, al preparar a los estudiantes durante el proceso de interacción educativa desde su perspectiva. Se llevó a cabo un estudio cuantitativo aplicando 537 cuestionarios a una población de 2620 estudiantes de licenciatura en la Facultad de Contaduría y Administración (FCA) de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC). Se realizó el análisis de confiabilidad para validar el instrumento de medición y se procedió a realizar un estudio de varianza y de correlaciones entre las variables de estudio planteadas: Campus Responsable (CR), Gestión y Cuidado del Medio Ambiente (GMA), Formación Profesional Ciudadana (FPC) y Participación Social Responsable (PSR). Los resultados indican elevados niveles de Alpha de Cronbach (CR=.829, FPC=.875, GMA=.825 y PSR=.877), ANOVA con indicadores significativos y valores en el índice de correlación de .601 a .713 en Pearson y de .666 a .750 en Spearman, ambos significativos. Las variables de estudio se encuentran relacionadas entre sí y covarían. A partir de los resultados obtenidos, se concluye que desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes, es importante implementar estrategias educativas de la RSE en los programas de estudio de las Universidades e incluir su enfoque en el desarrollo de profesionales con alto valor agregado que al finalizar sus estudios se integren a las organizaciones y promuevan el desarrollo territorial.
Palabras clave: responsabilidad social, proceso de interacción educativa, educación superio
Perception of cultural values in employees and their importance in performance in the maquiladora industry
Abstract
The objective of this research is to understand the significance between organizational behavior dimensions from a perspective of cultural values and the perception of job performance in the worker. To achieve this goal, it was used a quantitative analysis for structural equations in a case study with a sample of 194 people working on firms from manufacturing medical products. For this study we defined and stratified the cultural values on three sections: family, religion and spirituality. The main findings indicate that spirituality is significant in the perception of the worker’s own performance.
JEL Classification: D23, J24, L60, M54.
Keywords: Cultural values, Performance, Structural equational modeling.
Manual Didático de Gestão da Felicidade Os Problemas de Seleção de Investimento e Electra I
Justificativa:
Uma atividade diária, e que nós os seres humanos realizamos de maneira consciente ou inconsciente é tomar decisões. H. K Narra Koontz et a1l (2017) narram que Suzy Welch escreveu um livro com um chamativo título: “Tomada de decisões 10-10-10”. A abordagem central é: tomamos decisões que terão consequências nos próximos dez minutos? Ou nos próximos dez meses? Ou nos dez anos seguintes? Por suposto que cada decisão tem suas consequências e imprevistos. Não é a mesma coisa tomar uma decisão sobre que irei merendar hoje? Contra que estudos universitários continuarei? Investir nestas ou naquelas ações? Contrairei matrimônio? Devo iniciar meu próprio negócio? Ou algo talvez mais sério para toda a humanidade, A Coréia do Norte atacará os Estados Unidos da América? etc.
Este documento que colocamos em suas mãos é produto da integração de duas colaborações acadêmicas prévias, a saber: “As árvores de decisão. Uma ferramenta prática para a tomada de decisões de Gente Feliz”, e “Uma aproximação didática dos problemas Electra I através da Gestão da Felicidade”. A equipe de autores tomou a decisão de fundir e enriquecer ambos os trabalhos, porque na tomada de decisões se deve discernir de maneira holística e não fracionada. Porém, na realidade, no que resulta uma boa tomada de decisões? De novo H. Koontz et al (2017) propõem uma resposta: “Não se pode dizer que existem um plano a menos que se tenha tomado uma decisão: que se tenha comprometido os recursos, a direção ou a reputação…algumas vezes é sua principal tarefa”.
Por este motivo, desenvolvemos este livro intitulado “Manual didático de Gestão da felicidade. Os problemas de seleção de investimento e Electra I.”, integrando temáticas que aportam ferramentas técnicas aos alunos de Administração e Direção de Empresa para a tomada de decisões. Do nosso ponto de vista, isto se pode aplicar no âmbito dos negócios, bem como ao mundo acadêmico, político, familiar, etc. Os autores desejam que este escrito se converta em um instrumento que ajude ao amigo leitor na tomada das melhores decisões 10-10-10, ou seja, de S. Welch.
Implementación de clústeres de biotecnología. Estrategia de alto valor para impulsar el desarrollo regional
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In this paper, we study the implications for re-gional development when is implemented the strategy of biotech cluster development. We mention studies on issues such as competiti-veness, regional development, innovation and clusters. The methodology is documentary. In this context, it is established that the intangible value of patents and processes derived from the study of this industrial sector have influence on the creation of important developed regions in a global context that have high income and also high quality of life for residents in coun-tries that have improve public policy for this sector. It is therefore a fundamental part of these study promote the clustering of biotech-nology industry, and by these actions seize the juncture between industry, academia and the public sector, this in order to create a social synergy in regional contexts.
Keywords:
Clustering, biotech, regional development, competitiveness
Gestión de conocimiento en la competitividad del sector de TI. El caso de la región Tijuana – San Diego
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This article shows the role of knowledge management and some additional factors as triggers for competitive advantage in companies in the IT sector in the Tijuana – San Diego region, in the border region of Baja California and California. The knowledge management through information technologies tries to generate organizational success. The implementation of knowledge management through the development of processes and systems with these factors creates a competitive advantage. One of the limitations on competitiveness is that companies in the it sector have limited use of knowledge management, this creates disadvantages and causes lack of control of intangible assets in the organization. Project management, quality systems and process control are activities that seek continuous improvement and therefore its implementation is necessary. In this first approach, knowledge management and competitiveness are considered, and it is also proposed to continue the study to corroborate this relevance.
Keywords:
Knowledge Management, Information Technologies, Competitiveness.
Factors Affecting Corporate Happiness within Technology-Based Firms in Andalucia
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El Rol de las Redes Digitales en el Desempeño Académico y en la Percepción de Felicidad Social en Estudiantes Universitarios en Baja California (2017)
Introducción:
El estudio de la influencia que se genera por el uso de las redes sociales en estudiantes, ha tenido cierto auge entre investigadores del área educativa, lo que denota un reconocimiento a la importancia que tienen éstas nuevas formas de comunicación en la dinámica universitaria y que de alguna manera afecta y modifica otros constructos propios del individuo que forma parte del grupo estudiantil.
Considerar a las redes sociales como parte fundamental en el proceso de comunicación y de percepción del individuo dentro de un grupo social es parte del efecto de influencia que puede desarrollar en las actividades diarias que éste realice. En los
diferentes contextos en que esta persona se desenvuelve, ya sea formativa académica o como parte del capital humano de alguna organización, le presencia de las redes sociales se convierte en un elemento ineludible para analizar sus conductas y su desempeño.
El impacto del crecimiento económico y empresarial en la felicidad social de la población española
En la parte tres, Estado, administración pública, bienestar y felicidad social y objetiva, incluye: el impacto del crecimiento económico y empresarial en la felicidad social de la población española de los autores; Estela Núñez Barriopedro, Rafael Ravina Ripoll y Eduardo Ahumada Tello, exploraron a nivel regional el constructo crecimiento económico (PIB) y la felicidad social en España durante el intervalo entre los años 2013 y 2017, realizando un análisis correlacional a través de los datos primarios procedentes de los barómetros del (CIS) y del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE). La técnica seguida ha sido la ANOVA, permitieron demostrar dos cosas; la primera, que existe una fuerte relación positiva entre los parámetros PIB y felicidad; la segunda, que la variable actividad laboral constituye unos de los factores explicativos más influyente en la tasa media de felicidad de los españoles en el marco temporal objeto del presente estudio, resultados en consonancia con la literatura del Happiness Economics.
Contributions of Knowledge Management to Firm Competitiveness from a Complexity Approach
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Yammer: Investigating its impact on employee knowledge sharing during Product Development
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Percepción de competitividad personal. Un estudio desde la perspectiva de la felicidad, el bienestar y la educación en egresados universitarios
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Competitiveness is a subject of study that affects different aspects of the individual and of the organizations. The demand that the modern environment towards the acquisition of skills, abilities and capacities impels diverse studies on the satisfaction that is obtained when trying to fulfill all the requirements in the process of development. In this research, we try to find a relation between competitiveness and the variables of happiness, welfare and education to validate the existence or significant influence among them. For these effects a correlation analysis and quantitative structural equations were used in a case study with a sample of 106 university graduates. The main findings indicate that happiness is a perception that can be presented as independent of competitiveness. In contrast, welfare and education have a more significant relationship among respondents.
La Gestion de la Felicidad Corporativa: Una Mirada Didactica Basada en la Resolucion Cuantitativa de Problemas de Seleccion de Inversion
Este trabajo, titulado “La gestión de la felicidad corporativa. Una mirada didáctica basada en la resolución cuantitativa de problemas de selección de inversión”, busca apoyar las acciones que día a día se encuentran en manos de los emprendedores
y, por otra parte, en contribuir a un mejor ejercicio de la docencia en el área de las finanzas.
Una de las principales dificultades por las que atraviesan los emprendedores es la búsqueda de fuentes adecuadas de financiamiento, pues de su correcta elección dependerá el futuro de su inversión; para ello necesitan herramientas de análisis que les permitan presentar propuestas para acometer nuevas líneas de negocio, o tal vez salir de negocios ya existentes.
La búsqueda de inversiones que brinden seguridad, liquidez y una adecuada rentabilidad, constituyen tareas propias de un financiero, en el sector público o en el privado; y, qué mejor contar con esta herramienta, con este texto, en donde los autores
abordan estos temas con claridad teórica y práctica.
Este libro es un nuevo aporte del trabajo conjunto de docentes investigadores de varias universidades de Europa y América: la Universidad de Cádiz, la Don Bosco de El Salvador, la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California y la Universidad Politécnica Salesiana del Ecuador.
Esperamos que los lectores encuentren en este texto un aliado que posibilite la toma de decisiones adecuadas y felices, para llegar a tener empresas más eficientes en la generación de fuentes de trabajo digno, sobre todo en condiciones de incertidumbre como las actuales.
Knowledge Management and Collaboration strategies for technology-based firms in Baja California
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Implementación del clúster de biotecnología. Estrategia de alto valor pare el desarrollo de Baja California
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En este documento se plantea un estudio sobre las implicaciones que tiene para el crecimiento regional la estrategia de desarrollar un clúster de biotecnología. Se mencionan estudios sobre temas como competitividad, desarrollo regional, innovación y clusters; la metodología utilizada es documental. En este contexto, se establece que el valor intangible de patentes y procesos derivados del estudio de este sector industrial, han generado regiones importantes en el ámbito global que presentan alto nivel de ingresos y elevada calidad de vida para los habitantes en los países que han propiciado mediante políticas públicas el desarrollo de este sector. Es por ello que, como parte fundamental del estudio, se propone la creación de clusters de biotecnología que aprovechen la coyuntura entre la industria, la academia y el sector público, esto con la finalidad de generar una sinergia social en ámbitos regionales.
Factores para el Desarrollo Regional. Felicidad y Estado del Bienestar
El desarrollo de sociedades hacia un estado de bienestar en donde sus integrantes cumplan sus aspiraciones sociales, económicas y personales ha sido el objeto de estudio de numerosos investigadores. Las emociones a su vez forman parte integral del capital humano que integra las organizaciones y también existe evidencia de que éstas afectan la productividad de los empleados así como su nivel de lealtad, estabilidad, compromiso y continuidad en las organizaciones, lo que en términos generales hace suponer que existe un impacto determinante en la competitividad que ésta puede generar en el entorno global y dinámico en el que se sustentan. En este documento se lleva a cabo una revisión bibliográfica de los conceptos relacionados con los temas de competitividad empresarial que es considerado un factor de desarrollo regional en ámbitos sistémicos, así
como los constructos de felicidad, estado del bienestar y su incidencia en la creación de una percepción emocional del estado del bienestar que se considera como un fin objetivo de toda misión personal y organizacional.
Assessing the role of knowledge and project management in the competitiveness of manufacturing firms in Baja California
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This article analyses the Knowledge Management (KM) and Project Management (PM) practices of manufacturing firms based in Baja California to determine their level of importance in generating competitive advantage in the manufacturing sector in Baja California. Key questions researched in this paper are: 1) How is KM managed through information technologies and organisational systems, ensuring empirical and industrial success? and 2) How do PM strategies increase competitiveness in the Baja California manufacturing sector? The research analyses currently-implemented management systems used for improved KM and PM, based on knowledge and new advantage orientation. One of the limitations found in this research is that several firms do not adopt standardised policies relating to knowledge procurement and development. Although competitiveness is perceived as vital for organisations, the combination of KM and PM are not yet fully developed and integrated into organisational processes to increase competitiveness. It is found that KM and PM have influence and correlations with competitiveness.
Propuesta de desarrollo económico y regional para Baja California
La razón de ser de esta propuesta de Plan Estratégico Metropolitano de Educación (PEME), a juicio del autor ene dos justificaciones, una interna y otra externa. La justificación interna está enmarcada en el Capítulo I. De las Garantías Individuales de la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. El artículo 3ro establece: “La educación que imparta el Estado tenderá a desarrollar armónicamente todas las facultades del ser humano y fomentará en él, a la vez, el amor a la Patria y la conciencia de solidaridad internacional en la independencia y en la justicia”. Nuestra Meta Ley establece además que “el criterio que orientará a esa educación se basará en los resultados del progreso científico” […] “atenderá a la comprensión de nuestros problemas, el aprovechamiento de nuestros recursos, a la defensa de nuestra independencia política, al aseguramiento de nuestra independencia económica y a la continuidad y acrecentamiento de nuestra cultura”. La justificación externa para llevar a cabo esta propuesta parte de dos premisas. La primera ampliamente documentada por expertos en desarrollo regional es que la competencia real no es entre países, ni siquiera entre
Modelling complex systems with distributed agency and fuzzy inference systems. Knowledge-based curricula in higher education
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Higher education has become a cornerstone in the arise of knowledge society conceptualization. This concept covers a new type of social configuration that puts knowledge as the main value in human interaction for future social and economic development and also as one of the main actions to improve in order to gain a better quality of life. In this paper we discuss the importance of this structure and its characteristics, then we focus in the need to generate a higher education curriculum that fits this emphasis in social development of a new knowledge-based society. Finally, we use complex systems simulation to analyze six agents including: 1) Students; 2) Teaching – Teachers; 3) Training plan – Teachers; 4) Scientific research, IT development, innovation and professional performance; 5) Management – Managers; and 6) Environment and relevance or External Agents and five variables for this study: 1) Teaching; 2) Extracurricular activities; 3) Research and development; 4) Management; and 5) Educational culture. The final goal is to propose a curriculum that includes a projection to create knowledge-based society from higher education as a main factor to achieve this objective.
Keywords: complex systems, higher education, knowledge-based curricula, distributed agency, FIS
Business intelligence: Strategy for competitiveness development in technology-based firms,Inteligencia de negocios: Estrategia para el desarrollo de competitividad en empresas de base tecnológica
Resumen
La necesidad de realizar una valoración sobre el rol de los activos intangibles dentro de las organizaciones hace que sea necesario establecer estrategias entre la creación de valor con base en el conocimiento y los mecanismos de adquisición de éste en las empresas. En esta investigación se plantea la problemática de establecer elementos que desarrollen la capacidad de fortalecer el conocimiento que las empresas adquieren a través de acciones centradas en los sistemas de información, la innovación y el proceso de la toma de decisiones, todo coadyuvando a la ampliación de la inteligencia de negocios [business intelligence] como un factor fundamental en la competitividad empresarial. Es una investigación mixta: entrevistas a profundidad en el aspecto cualitativo y cuestionario en el aspecto cuantitativo; en empresas del Sector de Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación. Los hallazgos principales son: 1) El conocimiento es el activo de mayor valor en las empresas. 2) El entorno de negocios es fundamental para la competitividad. 3) La innovación, los sistemas de información y los procesos de toma de decisiones son parte de la inteligencia de negocios que requieren las empresas y 4) La inteligencia de negocios desarrolla la competitividad a partir de la gestión del conocimiento.
Palabras clave: inteligencia de negocios; competitividad empresarial; gestión del conocimiento; innovación de negocios; procesos de toma de decisiones
Análisis de la Competitividad en Profesionistas a partir del Constructo de Felicidad y Bienestar
Hybrid-Intelligent Mobile Indoor Location Using Wi-Fi Signals - Location Method Using Data Mining Algorithms and Type-2 Fuzzy Logic Systems
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Technology with situational awareness needs a lot of information of the environment to execute the correct task at the correct moment. Location of the user is typical information to achieve the goal. This work proposes a mobile application that enables the indoor location of smartphones using the potential infrastructure given by Wireless Local Area Networks. This infrastructure goes beyond GPS (Global Position System) where signal is weak or is not available for indoors. This application uses an alternative and unconventional method to indoor location using Wi-Fi RSSI fingerprinting as well as an estimation based on Type-2 fuzzy inference systems provided by the developed framework JT2FIS. Wi-Fi Fingerprinting creates a radio map of a given area based on the RSSI data from several access points (APs) and generates a set of RSSI data for a given zone location. Consequently Data Mining is required for clustering the obtained set of data and generating the structure of a Type-2 Mamdani (More)
Extending NetLogo with Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Inference Systems
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Competitividad y Gestión del Conocimiento. El Caso de Empresas de Base Tecnológica en Tijuana, México
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En este trabajo se lleva a cabo un análisis sobre el impacto del enfoque de gestión del conocimiento en la competitividad empresarial de las empresas de base tecnológica y de tecnologías de información en Tijuana México. Mediante el uso de una metodología mixta se indaga sobre la relación que existe entre las actividades promotoras de la gestión del conocimiento que se describen como los proceso que conforman el capital intelectual, los mecanismos organizacionales de promoción de actividades enfocados en la inteligencia de negocios y, finalmente, las acciones que desarrollan un entorno de agrupamiento sectorial para encontrar la relación que estas actividades tienen con la competitividad empresarial en empresas del sector de TI. Entre los hallazgos principales se determina que las acciones llevadas a cabo desde los agrupamientos empresariales son los presentan mayor relevancia el desarrollo de la competitividad empresarial.
Palabras claves
Capital intelectual, competitividad, inteligencia de negocios, agrupamientosectorial, gestión del conocimiento
Articulación productiva del Sector Automotriz en la Región Centro Occidente de México, Implicaciones Económicas y Sociales para Impulsar el crecimiento
Apropiación de las Tecnologías de Información y Comunicación (TIC´s), para desarrollar proyectos emprendedores
Factores en el desarrollo de la competitividad. Un modelo en la industria del software en Baja California
Antecedentes
La industria del software constituye un eje importante para mejorar las condiciones económicas de los países menos desarrollados ya que ofrece ventajas sobre otros sectores, gracias a que es intensiva en conocimiento, requiere recursos humanos calificados, genera empleos bien remunerados, propicia la innovación tecnológica, no contamina y las inversiones iniciales en infraestructura requieren poco capital financiero. Las posibilidades que ofrece este sector son respaldadas con las experiencias de países como India, Israel e Irlanda que han logrado insertarse en la economía mundial, cubriendo distintas áreas de oportunidad en esta industria (Casalet, 2007).
México cuenta con algunas condiciones favorables para convertirse en un competidor mundial en este ramo, tales como: ubicación geográfica, perfil demográfico y buen nivel de desarrollo tecnológico. Los expertos señalan que antes de que la industria nacional salga a competir a los mercados internacionales, es necesario fortalecer la demanda interna así como in crementar las capacidades de las empresas. En este sentido, la industria productora de software así como el mercado interno, se encuentran en un nivel incipiente. Según datos estimados por Microsoft, en 2003, en México, la demanda de soluciones apenas representa 10% del mercado total de las tecnologías de la información (ti) en comparación con Canadá donde el mercado de soluciones y servicios representa 22.5% del mercado de ti (Casalet, 2007).
En forma contraria a la situación mexicana los países desarrollados con altos niveles de demanda para el software no logran satisfacerla de manera autónoma, por lo que requieren importar servicios externos. Dicha situación fue reconocida por el gobierno mexicano al identificar las ventajas de la ubicación geográfica del país, y el perfil demográfico de su población en la formulación de estrategias de desarrollo para consolidar al sector del software de manera competitiva dentro del marco económico nacional e internacional (Casalet, 2007).
El Capital Intelectual y su Gestión en Universidades Públicas. Caso: Facultad de Negocios
On the Multi-Agent Modelling of Complex Knowledge Society for Business and Management System Using Distributed Agencies
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This work is motivated by need for a model that addresses the study of Knowledge Society for Business and Management in situations where conventional analysis is insufficient in describing the intricacies of realistic social phenomena and social actors. We use Distributed Agency methodology that requires the use of all available computational techniques and interdisciplinary theories. We use Data Mining and Neuro-Fuzzy System as an approach to discover and assign rules on agents that represent real-world companies. The case study is based on several companies in the region of Baja California, México and in the policies they implement to achieve greater competitiveness based on the development of knowledge.