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La motivación laboral y productividad en las cooperativas de ahorro y credito Financredit y Kisapincha
(Ecuador : Latacunga : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2024-08) Castro Flores, Jonathan Xavier; Tuapanta Quinfia, Cynthia Eulalia; Suárez Guevara, Iván Marcelo
The main aim of this research project is to establish the relationship between work motivation and employee productivity in “Financredit” and “Kisapincha” savings and credit cooperatives. In addition to analyzing the relationship between both variables and proposing effective strategies to improve them. The present study is based on the growing need for credit unions to adapt to a competitive financial environment, where service quality and innovation are essential for their sustainability. Work motivation has been identified as a critical factor influencing employee productivity and its improvement can result in a significant increase in organizational performance. The methodology used is quantitative in approach, the study covered a total population of 154 collaborators, without applying the sampling technique. A questionnaire was employed, which was validated by experts and showed high reliability, with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.868 for measuring work motivation and 0.908 for productivity. Regarding work motivation, descriptive statistics showed a mean of 45.69 and a variance of 52.057 with a 95% confidence interval for the mean of motivation was between 44.55 and 46.84. To analyze the relationship between the variables, the correlation coefficient was used, which yielded a value of r = 0.65, indicating a positive and moderate correlation. Furthermore, a chi-square test was applied to evaluate the relationship between these variables, obtaining a value of 1138.72 with a bilateral asymptotic significance of less than 0.001, with the result that the relationship between work motivation and productivity is statistically significant, and to address the weakest aspects identified, a table of strategies will be drawn up to develop and improve these areas, with the aim of further increasing organizational performance.
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“Capacitación por competencias y la calidad del servicio en el área logística de la cooperativa de trasporte urbano Sultana de Cotopaxi”
(Ecuador : Latacunga : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2024-08) Palacios Jarrín, Kevin Alexander; Maldonado Rojas, Paul Alexander; Parra Travez, Eric David
The current investigated work, it intends to put to the clear, how operates competency-based training and logistics area service quality of an urban cooperative from Cotopaxi. To do so, it will be made a succinct analysis from the controversial institutional situation as well as the different axioms, which compromise efficiency in the cooperative. Therefore, the general aim is to "Analyze the relationship between competency-based training and service quality in the logistics area from the Sultana de Cotopaxi 2024 Urban Transport Cooperative", of 51 partners, as well as they are described the specific aims and related to the competency-based training theoretical foundations and service quality in the logistics area. In the current study, it was used a quantitative approach with a non-experimental correlational descriptive method at a cross-sectional level, it was applied a survey as a research technique. Further, the data were analyzed, through the SPSS statistical program. The results evinced, what there is a relationship between the dependent and independent variables (Pearson's R = 0.667) and a significant bilateral relationship (p = 0.001 <0.05), existing with a moderately considerable correlation between competency-based training and the service quality in the logistics area from Sultana de Cotopaxi 2024 urban transport cooperative.
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“Plan de negocios para la creación de una empresa productora de postres saludables a base de verduras en la ciudad de Salcedo”
(Ecuador : Latacunga : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2024-08) Salguero Velasco, Alexandra Estefania.; Herrera Soria, Pablo Gilberto
This project began with the objective of establishing a company dedicated to the production and marketing of healthy vegetable-based desserts in the Salcedo canton. The main reason was the worrying lack of healthy dessert options in the area and the growing increase in diseases such as diabetes. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH, 2016), diabetes is a threat that arises when blood glucose levels rise due to excessive consumption of sugars and saturated fats. Therefore, the need was identified to create a healthy dessert, based on vegetables, particularly from three types of beets such as (sugar beet, table beet and fodder beet), which provides vitamins such as B and C, minerals such as potassium, iron, magnesium; essential for good health. The results of the surveys revealed that 81% of the population would be willing to consume beet cupcakes. At the financial level, it was determined that the selling price would be $2.32 per 40 grams, with an NPV of $4,997.71, an IRR of 37% and a payback period of 3 years and 1 month, which confirms the economic viability of the project. This study highlights the existence of a potential market in Salcedo, demonstrating that the creation of such an enterprise is both commercially and financially feasible.
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“Plan de negocios para la creación de un shampoo a base de romero y cola de caballo para el cantón Latacunga”
(Ecuador : Latacunga : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2024-08) Toaquiza Toaquiza, Silvia Patricia; Martínez Freire, Maira Natalia
This present entrepreneurial project focused on addressing the problem of the adverse effects of chemical products on the hair health of the inhabitants of Latacunga, such as hair loss and other problems associated with the scalp. Given this situation, the general objective was to create a company dedicated to the manufacture of shampoo based on rosemary and horsetail, aimed at the population of Latacunga canton, to offer a natural and healthy solution. The market study conducted revealed that 91.2% of respondents showed high acceptance of the product, with 59.9% of them focused on improving their hair health, which underlines a clear business opportunity. Regarding the technical study, it was assessed that the installed capacity was adequate to meet local demand, with the possibility of expansion in the future. From the financial perspective, the project presented a Net Present Value (NPV) of $8,956.77 and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 36%, significantly higher than the Minimum Attractive Rate of Return (MARR) of 10%, which indicated high profitability. In conclusion, the project was considered viable in the short, medium and long term, recommending its implementation to meet local demand for natural and healthy hair products, with the potential to generate sustainable benefits and a positive impact on the community
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“Estudio de factibilidad para la creación de un centro de acopio, para la comercialización de tomates de riñón de invernadero en el barrio Salache Barbapamba del Cantón Salcedo Provincia de Cotopaxi.”
(Ecuador : Latacunga : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC), 2024-08) Taco Taco, Nancy Fabiola; Palma Corrales, Eliana Nathalie
The project to establish a kidney tomato collection center in the Salache Barbapamba sector emerged as a solution to the economic challenges faced by local farmers in the marketing of these products. The objective was to develop a feasibility project for the creation of such a center. Using a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach, data were collected through surveys of traders and producers. The results showed a significant demand for kidney tomatoes in the local market, together with a strong acceptance of the project by the experts consulted. According to the interview, the collection center will have an estimated capacity of 200,000 kg/year. The initiative was positively valued for its potential to boost regional economic and agricultural development. In the financial study, calculations revealed that the project would be profitable. The participation of 15 founding partners contributing $1,500 each and the inclusion of new partners with an annual contribution of $250, together with a production loan to cover construction costs, ensured a solid financial base. The analysis showed a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of $62,704.79 and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 25.25%, exceeding the Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return (MARR) of 10.52%. These figures confirmed that the project would offer a financial return in excess of the cost of funds invested, supporting its economic and financial viability. The project was presented as a feasible and promising proposal to strengthen the local agricultural economy and meet the needs of the kidney tomato market in a sustainable and profitable manner.