The university-industry linkage is governed by public policies. These policies are contained in n... more The university-industry linkage is governed by public policies. These policies are contained in national government plans that seek for efficiency when taking decisions and transparency during the government's administration. This paper analyzes Bardach's eight-step model, university-industry linkage policies from 2007 to 2012. As a result we propose ten strategies that aim to strength university-industry linkage policies.
This paper analyses university collaboration as strategy for Latin America's integration. Thus, t... more This paper analyses university collaboration as strategy for Latin America's integration. Thus, the research study is composed of three variables: 1) University; 2) University Collaboration and; 3) Higher education integration. This paper also describes processes involving research and development activities under a knowledge exchange and mutual benefit program guided by public policies and international collaboration agreements.
ABSTRACT In this written, was done a description and analysis over the mediatic covering directed... more ABSTRACT In this written, was done a description and analysis over the mediatic covering directed to Barack Obama as elected president of the United States of America in the main national journals from Latin America. In particular between November 2008 and January 2009, were checked the journals: Clarín from Argentina, El Mercurio from Chile, Ultimas Noticias de Venezuela, and Excélsior, Reforma and Milenio from Mexico In this article were explained causes that have generated Obama as has been converted in mediatic phenomenon around the world with characteristics of political celebrity in Latin America. As conclusion Latin American press has been covered only the actions and movements related to Obama and his family and many of this very close to trivial and anecdotal, transforming in certain way critical sense maintained for journal lines press over the last presidents of United States. En el escrito se hace una descripción y análisis, a la luz de la teoría de media setting, sobre la cobertura mediática que tuvo Barack Obama como presidente electo de los Estados Unidos en los principales diarios nacionales de América Latina. En lo particular, se revisaron los diarios Clarín, de Argentina; El Mercurio, de Chile; Últimas Noticias, de Venezuela, y los diarios Excélsior, Reforma y Milenio, de México, entre noviembre de 2008 y enero de 2009. Se explican, también, las causas que han generado que Obama se haya convertido en un fenómeno mediático mundial y las características que ha tomado la cobertura informativa sobre esta celebridad de la política en América Latina. Se concluye que la cobertura mediática sobre los movimientos y acciones de Obama y su familia fue muy amplia y complaciente, generando miles de historias y notas periodísticas, muchas de ellas rayando en cuestiones triviales y anecdóticas, trasformando, de cierta forma, el sentido crítico que tradicionalmente había prevalecido en la prensa latina sobre los mandatarios de los Estados Unidos.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2012
When doing business abroad it is always important to know how law may vary from one country to an... more When doing business abroad it is always important to know how law may vary from one country to another, especially if we want to prevent or avoid having problems when executing a commercial contract. Such is the case of the joint venture in Mexico. After reviewing the literature regarding the legal regulation of contracts, partnerships and corporations in Mexico, it was found that the joint venture in Mexico is understood as an atypical contract, thus it varies from its original conception in common law. As a result when doing business in Mexico, joint venture may be fully executed as a contractual joint venture and but not as a joint venture corporation.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Thought, 2012
Franchising is a method of making your business or company grows not just locally but worldwide. ... more Franchising is a method of making your business or company grows not just locally but worldwide. Investing in Mexico through franchising represents a good opportunity of expanding your business in a foreign market a medium or low risk, but before investing, it’s necessary to understand how Mexican law regulates franchises. After analyzing Mexican Law it was found that there aren’t many specific provisions for franchises. However, intellectual property regulations may apply. Thus the franchise agreement in Mexico constitutes the main source of duties between the franchisor and the franchisee
Justice labor regulations in Mexico are linked to public policies; such policies are contained in... more Justice labor regulations in Mexico are linked to public policies; such policies are contained in the National Government Plan. This paper analyzes the 2017 labor justice amendment by using Bardach's eight-step model. Results include challenges that government shall face when implementing the new labor justice model such as higher costs, relocating personnel from the old labor justice system and training new personnel for new labor courts.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2017
Enterprises may seek credit whether to expand their business or when facing financial problems. T... more Enterprises may seek credit whether to expand their business or when facing financial problems. This paper analyzes the implementation of a Business Plan as a corporate strategy to facilitate credit access. This is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach in which we analyzed different authors and sources using the documentary method. Implementing a business plan resulted in better credit access in Mexico as it clearly shows corporation's purpose and goals, how credit funds shall used and how and when the credit shall be paid.
Competitiveness is a key element for the survival of any industry. In this case the furniture ind... more Competitiveness is a key element for the survival of any industry. In this case the furniture industry of Jalisco, Mexico has looked for help in local Universities in order to find new ways to be more competitive. This paper shows a diagnosis of knowledge transfer focused research, technological development and innovation between the furniture industry in Jalisco, Mexico and local universities. Findings include the need for knowledge transfer as well as the lack of concrete actions that lead to competitiveness.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2016
On March 14, 2016 the Mexican Congress passed an amendment that allows people to incorporate a ne... more On March 14, 2016 the Mexican Congress passed an amendment that allows people to incorporate a new company named " Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada " or SAS in 24 hours and free of charge. This research analyzes general background of SAS companies, as well as new rules and advantages and disadvantages of such companies. It finally analyzes how the SAS should help starting a business. Findings include the SAS as a positive alternative for entrepreneurs who wish to quickly start a business at no cost; however, the SAS doesn't address all issues that entrepreneurs face when starting a new company.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2015
Finding an appropriate investment vehicle may be a challenge for investors because choosing the r... more Finding an appropriate investment vehicle may be a challenge for investors because choosing the right vehicle may mean the death or growth of a business. Therefore, prior investing it is always important to analyze pros and cons of each vehicle. This article analyzes the different characteristics and advantages that Investment Promotion Corporations (SAPIs) have as investment vehicles in Mexico. Findings include corporative governance incorporation, special rights for minorities and more opportunities when doing business that were previously limited or banned by law.
Mexico's labor market is directly regulated by the federal labor law. After the 2012 labor amendm... more Mexico's labor market is directly regulated by the federal labor law. After the 2012 labor amendment, changes in the regulation aimed to make labor market more competitive and flexible. This paper analyzes labor market flexibility after the 2012 labor amendment. We focused our research on flexibility when hiring and firing under the current law. Findings include new rules for hiring such as the inclusion of a new trial period, a new initial training period and seasonal work; as for firing, law now includes new grounds for termination without liability to employer or employee such as harassment and sexual harassment.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Thought, 2015
Innovation as a goal at the Higher Technological Education State System and Technological Univers... more Innovation as a goal at the Higher Technological Education State System and Technological Universities in Jalisco, Mexico contributes to strengthen University-Industry-Government linkages and to ensure market competitiveness. This state system must undertake innovative actions that allow graduates to be more competitive at the local and international manufacture labor market. Nonetheless, until early 2015 such innovative potential is unknown, hence the importance of carrying out this Diagnosis of Innovation. The research is exploratory. Findings allow rethinking plans, programs, educational policies and linking strategies in order to achieve more competitiveness
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2014
On December 1, 2012, amendments to the Federal Labor Law in Mexico took effect. These amendments ... more On December 1, 2012, amendments to the Federal Labor Law in Mexico took effect. These amendments included changes in wage payments, employment contracts, new rules for outsourcing, and back wages among others. In this paper we analyzed how outsourcing was affected by these amendments. As a result, we found that this new regulation provides a specific regulatory framework for outsourcing, limiting the number of employees outsourced and specifying the circumstances under which outsourcing may be used.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Thought , 2014
This research presents the historical development of university-industry linkage in Mexico, throu... more This research presents the historical development of university-industry linkage in Mexico, through the application of the historical method. The research presents a chronology of the most important events of linkage in Mexico. Linkage experiences are presented from its origin in the 20th century to the first quarter of 2014. This study describes linkage relationships between university-industry-government using the Triple Helix Model as a framework.
The university-industry linkage is governed by public policies. These policies are contained in n... more The university-industry linkage is governed by public policies. These policies are contained in national government plans that seek for efficiency when taking decisions and transparency during the government's administration. This paper analyzes Bardach's eight-step model, university-industry linkage policies from 2007 to 2012. As a result we propose ten strategies that aim to strength university-industry linkage policies.
This paper analyses university collaboration as strategy for Latin America's integration. Thus, t... more This paper analyses university collaboration as strategy for Latin America's integration. Thus, the research study is composed of three variables: 1) University; 2) University Collaboration and; 3) Higher education integration. This paper also describes processes involving research and development activities under a knowledge exchange and mutual benefit program guided by public policies and international collaboration agreements.
ABSTRACT In this written, was done a description and analysis over the mediatic covering directed... more ABSTRACT In this written, was done a description and analysis over the mediatic covering directed to Barack Obama as elected president of the United States of America in the main national journals from Latin America. In particular between November 2008 and January 2009, were checked the journals: Clarín from Argentina, El Mercurio from Chile, Ultimas Noticias de Venezuela, and Excélsior, Reforma and Milenio from Mexico In this article were explained causes that have generated Obama as has been converted in mediatic phenomenon around the world with characteristics of political celebrity in Latin America. As conclusion Latin American press has been covered only the actions and movements related to Obama and his family and many of this very close to trivial and anecdotal, transforming in certain way critical sense maintained for journal lines press over the last presidents of United States. En el escrito se hace una descripción y análisis, a la luz de la teoría de media setting, sobre la cobertura mediática que tuvo Barack Obama como presidente electo de los Estados Unidos en los principales diarios nacionales de América Latina. En lo particular, se revisaron los diarios Clarín, de Argentina; El Mercurio, de Chile; Últimas Noticias, de Venezuela, y los diarios Excélsior, Reforma y Milenio, de México, entre noviembre de 2008 y enero de 2009. Se explican, también, las causas que han generado que Obama se haya convertido en un fenómeno mediático mundial y las características que ha tomado la cobertura informativa sobre esta celebridad de la política en América Latina. Se concluye que la cobertura mediática sobre los movimientos y acciones de Obama y su familia fue muy amplia y complaciente, generando miles de historias y notas periodísticas, muchas de ellas rayando en cuestiones triviales y anecdóticas, trasformando, de cierta forma, el sentido crítico que tradicionalmente había prevalecido en la prensa latina sobre los mandatarios de los Estados Unidos.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2012
When doing business abroad it is always important to know how law may vary from one country to an... more When doing business abroad it is always important to know how law may vary from one country to another, especially if we want to prevent or avoid having problems when executing a commercial contract. Such is the case of the joint venture in Mexico. After reviewing the literature regarding the legal regulation of contracts, partnerships and corporations in Mexico, it was found that the joint venture in Mexico is understood as an atypical contract, thus it varies from its original conception in common law. As a result when doing business in Mexico, joint venture may be fully executed as a contractual joint venture and but not as a joint venture corporation.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Thought, 2012
Franchising is a method of making your business or company grows not just locally but worldwide. ... more Franchising is a method of making your business or company grows not just locally but worldwide. Investing in Mexico through franchising represents a good opportunity of expanding your business in a foreign market a medium or low risk, but before investing, it’s necessary to understand how Mexican law regulates franchises. After analyzing Mexican Law it was found that there aren’t many specific provisions for franchises. However, intellectual property regulations may apply. Thus the franchise agreement in Mexico constitutes the main source of duties between the franchisor and the franchisee
Justice labor regulations in Mexico are linked to public policies; such policies are contained in... more Justice labor regulations in Mexico are linked to public policies; such policies are contained in the National Government Plan. This paper analyzes the 2017 labor justice amendment by using Bardach's eight-step model. Results include challenges that government shall face when implementing the new labor justice model such as higher costs, relocating personnel from the old labor justice system and training new personnel for new labor courts.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2017
Enterprises may seek credit whether to expand their business or when facing financial problems. T... more Enterprises may seek credit whether to expand their business or when facing financial problems. This paper analyzes the implementation of a Business Plan as a corporate strategy to facilitate credit access. This is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach in which we analyzed different authors and sources using the documentary method. Implementing a business plan resulted in better credit access in Mexico as it clearly shows corporation's purpose and goals, how credit funds shall used and how and when the credit shall be paid.
Competitiveness is a key element for the survival of any industry. In this case the furniture ind... more Competitiveness is a key element for the survival of any industry. In this case the furniture industry of Jalisco, Mexico has looked for help in local Universities in order to find new ways to be more competitive. This paper shows a diagnosis of knowledge transfer focused research, technological development and innovation between the furniture industry in Jalisco, Mexico and local universities. Findings include the need for knowledge transfer as well as the lack of concrete actions that lead to competitiveness.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2016
On March 14, 2016 the Mexican Congress passed an amendment that allows people to incorporate a ne... more On March 14, 2016 the Mexican Congress passed an amendment that allows people to incorporate a new company named " Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada " or SAS in 24 hours and free of charge. This research analyzes general background of SAS companies, as well as new rules and advantages and disadvantages of such companies. It finally analyzes how the SAS should help starting a business. Findings include the SAS as a positive alternative for entrepreneurs who wish to quickly start a business at no cost; however, the SAS doesn't address all issues that entrepreneurs face when starting a new company.
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2015
Finding an appropriate investment vehicle may be a challenge for investors because choosing the r... more Finding an appropriate investment vehicle may be a challenge for investors because choosing the right vehicle may mean the death or growth of a business. Therefore, prior investing it is always important to analyze pros and cons of each vehicle. This article analyzes the different characteristics and advantages that Investment Promotion Corporations (SAPIs) have as investment vehicles in Mexico. Findings include corporative governance incorporation, special rights for minorities and more opportunities when doing business that were previously limited or banned by law.
Mexico's labor market is directly regulated by the federal labor law. After the 2012 labor amendm... more Mexico's labor market is directly regulated by the federal labor law. After the 2012 labor amendment, changes in the regulation aimed to make labor market more competitive and flexible. This paper analyzes labor market flexibility after the 2012 labor amendment. We focused our research on flexibility when hiring and firing under the current law. Findings include new rules for hiring such as the inclusion of a new trial period, a new initial training period and seasonal work; as for firing, law now includes new grounds for termination without liability to employer or employee such as harassment and sexual harassment.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Thought, 2015
Innovation as a goal at the Higher Technological Education State System and Technological Univers... more Innovation as a goal at the Higher Technological Education State System and Technological Universities in Jalisco, Mexico contributes to strengthen University-Industry-Government linkages and to ensure market competitiveness. This state system must undertake innovative actions that allow graduates to be more competitive at the local and international manufacture labor market. Nonetheless, until early 2015 such innovative potential is unknown, hence the importance of carrying out this Diagnosis of Innovation. The research is exploratory. Findings allow rethinking plans, programs, educational policies and linking strategies in order to achieve more competitiveness
International Journal of Business and Management Studies, 2014
On December 1, 2012, amendments to the Federal Labor Law in Mexico took effect. These amendments ... more On December 1, 2012, amendments to the Federal Labor Law in Mexico took effect. These amendments included changes in wage payments, employment contracts, new rules for outsourcing, and back wages among others. In this paper we analyzed how outsourcing was affected by these amendments. As a result, we found that this new regulation provides a specific regulatory framework for outsourcing, limiting the number of employees outsourced and specifying the circumstances under which outsourcing may be used.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary Thought , 2014
This research presents the historical development of university-industry linkage in Mexico, throu... more This research presents the historical development of university-industry linkage in Mexico, through the application of the historical method. The research presents a chronology of the most important events of linkage in Mexico. Linkage experiences are presented from its origin in the 20th century to the first quarter of 2014. This study describes linkage relationships between university-industry-government using the Triple Helix Model as a framework.
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