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Item type:Publication, Industry 4.0 evolutionary framework: The increasing need to include the human factor(Alberto Hurtado University, 2022-01-01)Since 2011, when it appeared as a concept, "Industry 4.0" has been expanding worldwide, impacting many organizations' productivity, performance, and supply chain, especially in developed economies. Prior research has focused mainly on conceptualization, modeling, and technological and operative improvements in the supply chain. Based on a systematic literature review and considering the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as a major milestone in the global industry, this study proposes a new framework for the analysis of Industry 4.0's evolution, which is divided into three phases: (a) from the beginnings through 2011, (b) Industry 4.0 Process Development: 2012-2019, and (c) the human factor challenge after the COVID-19. In this last phase, the human factor is equally essential as technology selection and change management. To achieve long-term business success, the implementation of Industry 4.0 must consider human aspects, such as middle management leadership, the challenges of empowering operators 4.0, and workers' well-being. Finally, Industry 4.0 could foster a more sustainable, inclusive, and diverse business. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Empowerment and project performance success: The role of leadership and power distance(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2024-07-27)Purpose The construction of infrastructure projects for extracting natural resources is vital to the economies of countries and the strategies of mining companies. Project performance success (PJPF) means achieving the planned scope, cost, schedule and quality. This study aims to analyze if PJPF is influenced by the team’s psychological empowerment (PEMP) and structural empowerment (SEMP), the project manager’s transformational leadership (TLD) and shared leadership (SLD) styles and the cultural power distance (CPDT). The study also examined the mediating roles of TLD and CPDT. Design/methodology/approach This paper tested its hypotheses through confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling in AMOS. Data were collected using the online survey platform SurveyMonkey. Owners, contractors and consultants from 24 countries across the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia contributed a total of 222 responses. All participants were involved in construction projects owned by a mining company listed in the S&P 500. Findings PEMP has a positive impact on PJPF, SEMP and CPDT. PEMP fosters engaged and autonomous employees with agility and problem-solving skills. TLD mediates the relationship between PEMP and SLD. The results indicated that SEMP, TLD and SLD, on their own, do not directly contribute to project success. In contrast to prior studies, CPDT does not mediate the effects of PEMP on PJPF. Originality/value Although construction projects remain labor-intensive, research on measuring PEMP, SEMP, TLD, SLD and CPDT in this field is limited. This document is notable for incorporating the perspectives of owners, EPC contractors and consultants. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, The mediating role of organizational culture between transformational leadership and organizational performance in SMEs(Emerald Publishing, 2024-06-13)Considering the entrepreneurship nature and the high number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Latin American region, this study seeks to empirically test the relationship between organizational culture (OC), transformational leadership (TF) and organizational performance (OP) to support their long-term survival. Design/methodology/approach: Under a post-positivism paradigm, quantitative approach and correlational scope, this research analyzed the interrelationship between OC, TF and OP across Peruvian SMEs. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used to test the hypotheses based on the responses of 276 SMEs’ top executives from the commerce, services, manufacturing, construction and agriculture industries. Findings: OC fully mediates the relationship between TL and OP. Although TF solely does not drive OP, the mediating effect of OC is crucial for SMEs’ long-term survival, especially considering their contribution to employment, poverty reduction and GDP in developing countries. Entrepreneurial transformational leaders inspire their followers to achieve goals, strive to develop individual skills, transmit confidence and leave aside their own interests to focus on the common goal of growing their entrepreneurship competitively. Originality/value: The three variables under analysis have been applied to large companies and SMEs. However, this research enriches previous findings, highlighting the necessity for an adequate OC derived from an entrepreneur with TL, contributing to the survival of SMEs, whose results are critical for developing countries’ economies. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Embracing Sustainability in the Sharing Economy: An Analytical Dive into Latin American Entrepreneurship(2025-04-15)Objetivos: Este estudio se propone explorar los desafíos y oportunidades para la sostenibilidad dentro del modelo de Economía Compartida (EC) en el escenario empresarial de América Latina después de la pandemia. Se enfoca en identificar cómo las empresas que adoptan prácticas sostenibles pueden contribuir al desarrollo sostenible en la región. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura siguiendo las directrices PRISMA, con el objetivo de identificar estudios existentes sobre la interacción entre la EC y el desarrollo sostenible en América Latina. Resultados: La revisión reveló una falta significativa de estudios enfocados en la EC y su relación con el desarrollo sostenible en América Latina. Sin embargo, se identificó que las empresas que integran prácticas sostenibles dentro del modelo de EC presentan un potencial significativo para modelar futuras investigaciones e implementaciones. Se destaca la importancia de combinar el pensamiento sostenible con la Industria 4.0 para desarrollar modelos de negocio eficientes y competitivos. Originalidad/Valor: Este trabajo contribuye al cuerpo académico al llenar el vacío de investigación sobre la EC y el desarrollo sostenible en América Latina, proponiendo una nueva visión sobre cómo las prácticas empresariales sostenibles pueden integrarse en el modelo de EC. Implicancias Prácticas: Los resultados indican que adoptar modelos de Economía Compartida (EC) sostenibles puede ayudar a los emprendedores y negocios latinoamericanos a superar desafíos pospandémicos y adoptar prácticas alineadas con el ODS 12, llevando a modelos de negocio más resilientes. Implicancias Sociales: Este estudio destaca el impacto social positivo potencial de adoptar un modelo de EC sostenible en América Latina, promoviendo una economía más inclusiva y colaborativa que contribuye al desarrollo sostenible regional.2