Factors associated with learning management in Mexican micro-entrepreneurs

Authors

  • Alejandro Mungaray Lagarda Professor and Researcher, Faculty of Economics and International Relations, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Mexico
  • Duniesky Feitó Madrigal Professor and Researcher, Faculty of Accounting and Administration, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Mexico
  • Michelle Texis Flores Professor and Researcher, Faculty of Economics and International Relations, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Mexico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.estger.2016.10.003

Keywords:

Microenterprises, Knowledge, Learning ability

Abstract

The learning capacity of social based Mexican micro-entrepreneurs to generate new knowledge and incorporate it to its products and services is evaluated. The above is done through a confirmatory factor analysis and structural linear equation system, and the presence of static and dynamic dimensions in learning capacity, which are represented by individual stocks and flows of knowledge. The positive relationship between them demonstrates the presence of learning processes that impact positively their economic performance.

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2016-12-21

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Factors associated with learning management in Mexican micro-entrepreneurs. (2016). Estudios Gerenciales, 32(141), 381–386. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.estger.2016.10.003