Academia-revista Latinoamericana De Administracion 

About: Academia-revista Latinoamericana De Administracion is an academic journal published by Emerald Publishing Limited. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Art & Originality. It has an ISSN identifier of 1012-8255. Over the lifetime, 470 publications have been published receiving 3677 citations. The journal is also known as: ARLA & Academia revista latinoamericana de administración.

CSR influence on hotel brand image and loyalty

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on brand image and loyalty in the hotel industry. Design/methodology/approach A reflective structural equations model was developed to test the research hypothesis. The study was tested using data collected from a sample of Spanish consumers who assessed the top ten Spanish hotel chains operating in the Latin American context. Findings The role of CSR as a tool to generate both functional and affective brand image, and loyalty was confirmed. CSR has a greater influence on the affective dimension of brand image, whereas functional image has a greater influence on brand loyalty. Furthermore, CSR can be seen as having a direct positive effect on brand loyalty. Research limitations/implications It is necessary to extend this study to other subsectors in the tourism industry and to other Latin American countries. Future research should measure CSR as a formative construct to provide a greater consensus re...

Using the theory of planned behavior to predict nascent entrepreneurship

Abstract: Este estudio analiza los factores que hacen que las personas creen nuevos negocios. El estudio se basa en la literatura sobre psicologia social y aplica la teoria del comportamiento planeado para entender y predecir emprendimientos nacientes. Para probar la bondad de la teoria en predecir el comportamiento emprendedor, este estudio usa datos del programa de investigacion del Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) en Peru. Los resultados del estudio brindan un soporte parcial a la teoria. El estudio discute las implicancias de sus hallazgos

El Proyecto Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM):Una aproximación desde el contexto latinoamericano

Abstract: Este articulo sirve como introduccion para el numero especial que Academia, Revista Latinoamericana de Administracion ha dedicado al proyecto Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). Los paises de America Latina y el Caribe constituyen la segunda region con mayor representacion despues de Europa en el GEM. Los trabajos aqui presentados son el resultado de investigaciones que ponen enfasis en el contexto latinoamericano a traves del uso del marco conceptual y los datos del GEM. Esta introduccion describe el proyecto GEM, resume algunos de los principales indicadores para la region y hace un analisis de las contribuciones de los articulos destacando la importancia del estudio sistematico del emprendimiento en America Latina

Financing constraints and SME innovation during economic crises

Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a better understanding of the determinants of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) financing constraints and their impacts on investments in innovation. To explicate these factors, the authors use a general definition of innovation, distinguishing between product and process innovations, and highlight the role played by banking relationships. Design/methodology/approach On the basis of a literature review covering works specializing in innovation, financing constraints, and SME characteristics, a quantitative study is carried out in Spain, using a sample composed by 267 Spanish SMEs. Information was gathered by applying surveys addressed to the firm managers. Findings The findings reveal that financing constraints hinder innovation among Spanish SMEs functioning in hostile environments, though long-term banking relationships can moderate these financing constraints. The longer the duration of a firm’s banking relationship, the fewer financing constraints...

Environmental factors and entrepreneurial activity in Latin America

Abstract: Resumen en: The main purpose of this paper is to analyze the influence of environmental factors on entrepreneurial activity, focusing on Latin America, and using th...