Aplicación de sistemas de evaluación: informe y conclusiones de la mesa de comunicaciones nº 14

En este documento se presentan las principales ideas y conclusiones de las comunicaciones de la mesa número 14 presentadas en las XIII Jornadas de Redes de Investigación en Docencia Universitaria celebradas en la Universidad de Alicante el 2 y 3 de Julio de 2015. En esta mesa de trabajo se presentaron un total de nueve comunicaciones por profesores y profesoras de varios Departamentos de la Universidad de Alicante y de otras Universidades (Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Universidad de Valencia y London School of Economics). La temática central de esta mesa y de la mayor parte de las comunicaciones de la misma fue la aplicación de sistemas de evaluación, presentándose una variedad de aspectos. En este informe, tras una breve introducción, se indica una descripción del objetivo de cada comunicación y de sus principales conclusiones. Finalmente, se indican algunas conclusiones generales, algunas de ellas surgidas del debate entre los participantes de esta sesión

Using multilevel modeling and mixed methods to make theoretical progress in microfoundations for strategy research

The microfoundations research agenda presents an expanded theoretical perspective because it considers individuals, their characteristics, and their interactions as relevant variables to help us understand firm-level strategic issues. However, microfoundations empirical research faces unique challenges because processes take place at different levels of analysis and these multilevel processes must be considered simultaneously. We describe multilevel modeling and mixed methods as methodological approaches whose use will allow for theoretical advancements. We describe key issues regarding the use of these two types of methods and, more importantly, discuss pressing substantive questions and topics that can be addressed with each of these methodological approaches with the goal of making theoretical advancements regarding the microfoundations research agenda and strategic management studies in general

Recursos de la empresa y pertenencia a un sector industrial: un estudio empírico de su influencia sobre la rentabilidad empresarial

En esta investigación tratamos de analizar cuál es la importancia relativa del conjunto de factores industriales (efecto sector) frente al conjunto de características internas de las empresas (efecto empresa) en la determinación de la rentabilidad empresarial. Para ello, realizamos un análisis de componentes de la varianza, con el objetivo de confirmar o refutar los resultados obtenidos por los estudios previos, utilizando un conjunto distinto de empresas con datos más actualizados sobre su rentabilidad. En concreto, nuestra muestra está compuesta por 1453 empresas de la Comunidad Valenciana de las que se dispone de datos sobre su rentabilidad durante cinco años (1994-1998), de forma que el análisis estadístico se aplica sobre 7265 observaciones

Methodological challenges and insights for future international business research

Given the diverse, interdisciplinary, and multilevel nature of international business (IB) research, it is critical to address methodological challenges prior to data collection. Thus, we suggest that an ounce of methodological prevention is worth a pound of cure. We describe the following challenges: (1) researching an important and relevant issue; (2) making meaningful theoretical progress; (3) recognizing, anticipating, and resolving dilemmas in research design and execution decisions; (4) integrating quantitative and qualitative research by using mixed methods; and (5) reducing the “distal proxy fallacy” through measurement error management. We then offer specific and actionable recommendations and implementation guidelines for authors, journal editors, and reviewers for addressing each of these methodological challenges with the overall goal of advancing IB theory.Dada la naturaleza diversa, interdisciplinaria y multinivel de la investigación sobre negocios internacionales (IB por sus iniciales en inglés), es esencial abordar los retos metodológicos desde antes de la recolección de datos. Por ello, sugerimos que un gramo de prevención metodológica vale más que una libra de cura. Describimos los siguientes retos: (1) investigar un tema importante y relevante; (2) lograr un progreso teórico significativo; (3) reconocer, anticipar y resolver los dilemas en el diseño de la investigación y las decisiones de ejecución; (4) integrar la investigación cuantitativa y cualitativa mediante el uso de métodos mixtos; y (5) reducir la “falacia de la distancia entre constructos y sus proxies” mediante la gestión de los errores de medición. A continuación, ofrecemos recomendaciones específicas y prácticas, así como directrices de aplicación para los autores, los editores de revistas y los revisores, para abordar cada uno de estos retos metodológicos con el objetivo general de hacer avanzar la teoría de negocios internacionales

La dinámica empresarial desde la integración de los microfundamentos y las capacidades dinámicas de la dirección estratégica

La dinámica empresarial analiza los procesos de cambio de las empresas, examinando sus causas y antecedentes. Desde el campo de la dirección estratégica, una de las perspectivas que puede contribuir a este tópico es el de las capacidades dinámicas. Además, otra línea de investigación relevante en estos últimos años en estrategia es el movimiento de los microfundamentos. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es analizar las principales contribuciones de los microfundamentos a la perspectiva de las capacidades dinámicas a través de la integración de ambos enfoques estratégicos. Varios trabajos que estudian los microfundamentos de las capacidades dinámicas son identificados y examinados.Business dynamics analyzes the change processes of firms, examining their causes and antecedents. From the strategic management field, one of the perspectives that may contribute to this topic is the dynamic capabilities view. Moreover, another relevant research approach in the last few years in strategy is the microfoundations movement. The main objective of this paper is to analyze the main contributions of microfoundations to the dynamic capabilities perspective through the integration of these two strategic approaches. Several works that study the microfoundations of dynamic capabilities are identified and examined

The link between transformational leadership and the EFQM model elements

Purpose – This work examines the relationship between transformational leadership and enablers and results of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) model 2013 and the relationship between the EFQM model elements (enablers and results). Design/methodology/approach – The work employs partial least squares (PLS) and empirical data from 102 hotels. Findings – Transformational leadership is key to facilitate the enablers of the EFQM model (strategy, people, partnership and processes) and improve customer, employee and social results and organizational performance. Originality/value – The present work expands previous studies that focus on analyzing the link between enablers and results of EFQM by showing that transformational leadership is an appropriate leadership style to foster the EFQM model elements. It empirically supports the view that transformational leadership is a facilitator that can foster the EFQM enablers and improve results in hotels. Thus, it also sheds light on the controversial link between transformational leadership and various performance measures (customer, employee and social results and organizational performance)

Grado de interiorización de los sistemas de gestión medioambiental: una revisión de la literatura

El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las principales características de los trabajos sobre interiorización de las normas de gestión medioambiental que fueron identificados a partir de una búsqueda electrónica en las bases de datos Web of Science, Science Direct, ProQuest y Emerald. Estos trabajos muestran que las empresas pueden tener un mayor o menor compromiso con los requisitos de una norma de gestión medioambiental, lo que puede llevar a niveles heterogéneos de interiorización e implantación. Además, los resultados de estos trabajos muestran que una mayor interiorización conlleva un mejor rendimiento medioambiental.The purpose of this paper is to analyze the main characteristics of studies that examine the internalization of environmental management standards. These studies were identified through an electronic search in Web of Science, Science Direct, Proquest and Emerald. These works show that firms may have a higher or lesser commitment with the requirements of an environmental management standard, and this issue may suppose different levels of internalization and implementation. Moreover, the findings of these studies show that a higher internalization leads to a better environmental performance

Internalization of Quality Management Standards: A Literature Review

This work examines the literature on the internalization of quality management standards via database searches (Web of Science, Emerald, ScienceDirect, and ABI/Inform-ProQuest). This review describes the characteristics of the relevant literature (theoretical or empirical, countries of study, and methods used), the internalization process (two constructs to measure internalization and items under each construct), drivers (reasons for seeking certification, quality culture, leadership, and training), and the effects of internalization (customer, people, and social results). Engineering managers can consider these aspects and associated drivers when they seek to improve the current processes and performance of their firms. On the basis of this review, this article identifies gaps in the literature and proposes future research areas.This work has been carried out as part of the research project ECO2012-36316 funded by the Science and Innovation Ministry (Plan Nacional de I+D+i)

A Taxonomy of Quality Standard Adoption: Its Relationship with Quality Management and Performance in Tourism Organizations In Spain

This work aims to identify quality standard adoption levels and their relationship with quality management practices and performance (customer, employee and social results, and organizational performance) in tourism organizations in Spain. This work uses 279 tourism organizations in the following subsectors: hotels, travel agencies, restaurants, and rural accommodations. The work applies cluster and regression analyses. Results show three levels of adoption and a lower degree of development of the continuous improvement dimension. Organizations with a significantly lower level of development of the quality standard have started to integrate the quality requirements in their daily practices to some extent and where continuous improvement practices are little developed. These organizations have significantly lower results than those organizations with higher adoption of quality. The results also indicate that a greater level of adoption of a quality standard leads to a higher development of QM practices. These results are interesting for managers, destination managers, and the wider tourism professional community. It contributes to supplementing previous studies about taxonomies of quality standard adoption in the particular case of tourism organizations in Spain and may serve as a starting point for further research on that topic.This study has been carried out as part of research project ECO2012-36316, funded by the Spanish government (National R&D&i Plan)

Agility, innovation, environmental management and competitiveness in the hotel industry

The hotel industry is characterized by operating in a global, dynamic and uncertain environment where stakeholders' concerns on sustainable development are growing. However, there is limited research on whether hotels have flexibility and capacity for change, to develop environmental practices that meet stakeholder demands and improve their competitiveness. Through the dynamic capabilities theory, the resource-based view and the stakeholder theory, this paper develops a model that considers agility and innovation as antecedents of environmental management and competitive advantages as consequences. A Partial Least Squares analysis is carried out based on data from Spanish hotels. The results indicate that agility and innovation influence environmental management positively; agility influences innovation positively; and agility influences environmental management indirectly through innovation. Moreover, environmental management positively influences cost and differentiation competitive advantages. This study contributes to the literature by examining the role of two important dynamic capabilities and their impact on environmental management and showing how the interaction and mediation between these capabilities favors competitive advantages.This work was supported by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (grant number ECO2015-67310P)