Family ties and unemployment

In this paper we build a model economy in which the prevailing family structure arises endogenously as a response to labor market conditions. In this model the members of the household (parents and young adults) either work in the market, search for a job, or produce a household good. Parents feel altruistically towards their o¤spring. Our …rst …nding is that search e¤orts of the unemployed members of the family are strategic substitutes. The second one is that, everything else equal, young adults leave their parents’ house if they receive a su¢ciently high wage; otherwise, they stay. In the latter case, both young adult’s and spouse’s search e¤orts are lower, since the spouse’s opportunity cost of working in the market is greater when the employed young adult stays at home. As a result, both youth’s and female spouse’s unemployment rates are higher. This result is in line with the evidence we have for Spain

Certificación en calidad, resultados empresariales y estructura organizativa en el sector hotelero español

Purpose: Quality certification helps companies to improve efficiency and performance. The aim of this study is to analyze the differences between certified and non-certified hotels regarding the implementation of quality management practices, the performance and the competitive advantage, and the changes in organizational structure. Design/methodology/approach: The paper classifies the hotels in two groups: quality certified and non-certified hotels. It then examines the differences between both groups. Findings: The findings show that certified hotels develop quality management practices in a higher extent, achieve better performance levels and a differentiation competitive advantage, and have higher levels of formalization and interdepartmental coordination. Originality/value: The contribution of the paper is to analyze if quality certification adds value for the hotel industry

Fortalecimiento de la relación con los centros de prácticas curriculares del Máster de Estudios de Género

Se han elaborado vídeos explicativos del funcionamiento de los centros de prácticas que tienen convenio con el Máster de Estudios de Género en los que se explicará el objetivo de las prácticas a desarrollar y las funciones del alumnado. Se explica el tipo de capacidades que se adquieren y se aplican en el desempeño de tareas. Se explora el impacto que tiene en la Institución u organización la recepción de estudiantes, y el aprendizaje mutuo en materia de fortalecimiento institucional de género y desarrollo profesional de ambas partes