La inteligencia de negocios: una estrategia para la gestión de las empresas productivas. // Business intelligence: a strategy for the management of productive enterprises.

El trabajo propone determinar un conjunto de indicadores acerca del desempeño de las empresas productivas del Cantón La Troncal, provincia del Cañar, Ecuador, para usar la “Inteligencia de Negocios” (Business Intelligence BI) como una mejor práctica que apoye la gestión organizacional y la consecución de los objetivos estratégicos. Para ello primero se levantó información en empresas locales, en base a una muestra específica, con instrumentos del tipo cuestionario y entrevista. Luego, a partir de la información obtenida se diseñó un cuadro de mando integral (Balanced Scorecard) con los indicadores claves de desempeño más significativos para las empresas de la muestra, de modo que se puedan implementar con los servicios multidimensionales que ofrecen las herramientas de Inteligencia de Negocios. Finalmente, los informes se representaron en tableros de control, con un rango de granularidad fino, que permitan a los directivos tomar decisiones claras, reduciendo el grado de incertidumbre. ABSTRACTThe paper aims to determine a set of indicators about the performance of productive enterprises in Canton La Troncal, province of Cañar, Ecuador, to use “Business Intelligence” (Business Intelligence BI) as the best practice that supports organizational management and achievement of the strategic objectives. For this purpose, information was first collected through a survey that was carried out in local companies, based on a specific sample, with questionnaires and interviews. Then, based on the information obtained, a Balanced Scorecard was designed with the most significant key performance indicators for the companies in the sample, so that they can be implemented with the multidimensional services offered by business intelligence tools. Finally, the reports were presented in control panels, with a fine granularity range, which allow managers to make clear decisions, reducing the degree of uncertainty

Incorporación de herramientas borrosas como metodología activa para la toma de decisiones en las empresas industriales de Cuenca

  Industrial companies located in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, play a crucial role in the economic development of the Canton. However, the study identifies a significant challenge related to the long-term sustainability of these companies, exacerbated by the lack of an internal organizational structure that allows for effective decision-making by senior management. The main objective of this research is to address this problem by identifying actions and their consequences, using tools such as forgotten effects theory and specialized knowledge. The purpose is to reduce uncertainty and facilitate more informed and accurate decision-making that drives efficiency and sustainability. From a methodological perspective, this study focuses on a detailed description and employs a quantitative approach, using the deductive method, and collecting data through surveys aimed at experts in key areas such as human resources, production, marketing, and sales. The main tool used is the forgotten effects that are determined through matrices valued by experts through an endecadal scale, in order to find the hidden effect, which generate options for decision-making. In this research, the results showed that the administrative area should face actions that implement and guide the facilitation of strategies through key performance indicators that affect the increase of efficiency, through the innovation of procedures.Las empresas industriales ubicadas en la ciudad de Cuenca-Ecuador, desempeñan un papel crucial en el desarrollo económico del Cantón. Sin embargo, el estudio identifica un desafío significativo relacionado con la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de estas empresas, exacerbado por la falta de una estructura organizativa interna que permita una toma de decisiones efectiva por parte de la alta gerencia. El objetivo principal de esta investigación es abordar este problema mediante la identificación de acciones y sus consecuencias, utilizando herramientas como la teoría de efectos olvidados y el conocimiento especializado. El propósito es reducir la incertidumbre y facilitar la toma de decisiones más informadas y acertadas que impulsen la eficiencia y sostenibilidad. Desde una perspectiva metodológica, este estudio se enfoca en una descripción detallada y emplea un enfoque cuantitativo, se utiliza el método deductivo y se recopilan datos a través de encuestas dirigidas a expertos en áreas clave como recursos humanos, producción, comercialización y ventas. La herramienta principal utilizada son los efectos olvidados que se determinan a través de matrices valuadas por expertos a través de una escala endecadaria, con la finalidad de encontrar el efecto escondido, que generen opciones para la toma de decisiones. En esta investigación los resultados dieron que el área administrativa debería afrontar acciones que implementen y orienten la facilitación de estrategias mediante indicadores clave de rendimiento que afecta al aumento de la eficiencia, a través de la innovación de procedimiento

Education in system engineering: digital competence

At the beginning it is not known which are the factors thatmotivate the development of digital competence in students. as requirement to recover the most critical and ideological approaches to education. the university develops appropriate strategies that allow its advancement. The research analyzes the students’ perception of the Systems Engineering career at the Catholic University of Cuenca in Ecuador. about factors associated with digital competence. This report details the various aspects of digital competence manifested by the students. For this purpose, an instrument is applied that collects quantitative data whose objective is to analyze the influence of the following variables "sense of belonging." "interaction." "privacy." and "online tag" on the "digital competence" in the student. This is accomplished through a system of four hypotheses. whose causal relationship induces the conformation of a model of …At the beginning it is not known which are the factors thatmotivate the development of digital competence in students. as requirement to recover the most critical and ideological approaches to education. the university develops appropriate strategies that allow its advancement. The research analyzes the students’ perception of the Systems Engineering career at the Catholic University of Cuenca in Ecuador. about factors associated with digital competence. This report details the various aspects of digital competence manifested by the students. For this purpose, an instrument is applied that collects quantitative data whose objective is to analyze the influence of the following variables "sense of belonging." "interaction." "privacy." and "online tag" on the "digital competence" in the student. This is accomplished through a system of four hypotheses. whose causal relationship induces the conformation of a model of …Toki

Attributes and Entrepreneurial Intention in University Students of Electrical Engineering and Computing Sciences

This article analyzes the elements that determine entrepreneurial intention (EI) in electrical and computer engineering students of a private university in Ecuador. Background: There is a lack of studies examining the EIs of university students in electrical engineering and computing sciences, where EI is influenced by elements, such as personal attributes, the student’s social assessment of the characteristics of entrepreneurs, and the perception of professions in society, including business activity. Research Questions: Are personal attributes positively associated with EI? Is the EI of university students influenced by social profession valuation? Is the EI of university students influenced by perceptions of several attributes of the entrepreneur? Methodology: A questionnaire was administered to 570 students to test the model, and a structural equation model from partial least squares (PLS) was used. The results positively associate personal attributes, in addition to factors, such as gender and family, with EI. On the other hand, the social valuation of the entrepreneur in the profession and the social valuation of the entrepreneurs’ characteristics do not have a relationship with EI. The results suggest promoting the personal attributes of students through entrepreneurship education programs, linking the presence of entrepreneurs in academic activities and the transfer of knowledge from the university to the business sector, thus strengthening the entrepreneurial profile among students and increasing the positive image of entrepreneurs. Autho

Sistemas de medição remota de energia na agência Nabón CENTROSUR: análise da viabilidade e dos benefícios.

La Agencia Nabón de la Empresa Eléctrica Regional Centro Sur C.A. (CENTROSUR) enfrenta desafíos logísticos y climáticos al llevar a cabo lecturas presenciales de medidores de energía eléctrica en la parroquia El Progreso del cantón Nabón. Este estudio de investigación se enfoca en la viabilidad y los beneficios de implementar sistemas de medición remota de energía eléctrica en la Agencia Nabón de CENTROSUR. La gestión eficiente de la energía eléctrica es esencial tanto entornos urbanos como rurales, y la adopción de tecnologías de medición remota puede desempeñar un papel crucial en la optimización de su uso. Esta iniciativa tiene como objetivo optimizar recursos, reducir costos y mejorar la calidad del servicio eléctrico al proporcionar datos precisos y en tiempo real sobre el consumo de energía. El estudio se basa en un análisis exhaustivo que combina métodos cuantitativos, descriptivos, explicativo – causal, de corte transversal y no experimental, incluyendo revisión de literatura y evaluación de datos específicos de la Agencia Nabón de CENTROSUR. Se viabiliza la aplicación de la investigación al obtener resultados positivos en los índices financieros PIR de 78.84 meses y VAN 11.115,84, además destaca la necesidad de modernizar la infraestructura de los sistemas de medición que cumplieron su vida útil. En conclusión, dentro de la parroquia El Progreso se requiere una modernización de los sistemas de medición, aunque demanda una inversión inicial considerable, promete beneficios a largo plazo como facturación precisa, gestión eficiente del consumo y mayor satisfacción del cliente, respaldada por análisis económicos positivos.The Nabón Agency of the Regional Electricity Company Centro Sur C.A. (CENTROSUR) faces logistical and climatic challenges in conducting meter readings in situ in the parish of El Progreso in the canton of Nabón. This research study focuses on the feasibility and benefits of implementing remote power metering systems at CENTROSUR’s Nabón Agency. Efficient electricity management is essential in urban and rural environments, and the adoption of remote measurement technologies can play a crucial role in optimizing their use. This initiative aims to optimize resources, reduce costs and improve the quality of electrical service by providing accurate, real-time data on energy consumption. The study is based on a comprehensive analysis that combines quantitative, descriptive, explanatory - causal, cross-sectional and non-experimental methods, including literature review and evaluation of specific data from the Nabón Agency of CENTROSUR. The application of the research is made possible by obtaining positive results in the financial indices PIR of 78.84 months and VAN 11.115,84, also highlights the need to modernize the infrastructure of the measurement systems that met their useful life. In conclusion, within the parish El Progreso a modernization of measurement systems is required, although it demands a considerable initial investment, promises long-term benefits such as accurate billing, efficient management of consumption and greater customer satisfaction, supported by positive economic analyses.A Agência Nabón da Empresa Eléctrica Regional Centro Sur C.A. (CENTROSUR) enfrenta desafios logísticos e climáticos para realizar leituras de medidores de eletricidade no local, na paróquia de El Progreso, no cantão de Nabón. Este estudo de pesquisa concentra-se na viabilidade e nos benefícios da implementação de sistemas de medição remota de energia na Agência Nabón da CENTROSUR. O gerenciamento eficiente da eletricidade é essencial em ambientes urbanos e rurais, e a adoção de tecnologias de medição remota pode desempenhar um papel crucial na otimização de seu uso. Essa iniciativa visa otimizar recursos, reduzir custos e melhorar a qualidade do serviço de eletricidade, fornecendo dados precisos e em tempo real sobre o consumo de energia. O estudo baseia-se em uma análise abrangente que combina métodos quantitativos, descritivos, explicativos-causais, transversais e não experimentais, incluindo revisão da literatura e avaliação de dados específicos da Agência Nabon da CENTROSUR. A aplicação da pesquisa é viabilizada pela obtenção de resultados positivos nos índices financeiros PIR de 78,84 meses e VPL 11.115,84, além de evidenciar a necessidade de modernização da infraestrutura dos sistemas de medição que atingiram sua vida útil. Concluindo, na paróquia de El Progreso, é necessária uma modernização dos sistemas de medição que, embora exija um investimento inicial considerável, promete benefícios a longo prazo, como faturamento preciso, gerenciamento eficiente do consumo e maior satisfação do cliente, respaldados por uma análise econômica positiva

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MOTIVATIONS AND OBSTACLES OF STUDENTS’ BELONGING TO A PRIVATE AND PUBLIC HEI: CASE ECUADOR

The reasons that university students perceive to create an enterprise are diverse, as well as the motivations or barriers. The purpose of the research was analysis of the motivations and obstacles towards the entrepreneurial intent of university students belonging to respectively a private institution, the Catholic University of Cuenca, and a public higher education institute, the University of Cuenca, both situated in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. A quantitative method utilizing Partial Least Squares based Structural Equation Modeling (PLSSEM) was applied to assess if significant differences exist in the motivation and obstacles of the entrepreneurial intention between the students of both type of higher education institution, respectively a private and public HEI. A total of 400 male and female students participated in the survey. Results revealed that the students of both institutions show that the entrepreneurial intention is not supported by the obstacles. In addition, the motivations are significant only in the public university especially the aspect of putting the ideas into practice. Furthermore, the motivations of the students in the private university are not significantly affected by the entrepreneurial intention. Study results were used to recommend HEIs to improve the quality of the study programs with focus on strengthening the students’ intent to the creation of an enterprise, the training in tools that develop and strengthen the attitude in entrepreneurship, and the development of competences as to mitigate the difficulties of entrepreneurial initiative.ONLIN