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¿Cómo son las mujeres que lideran PYMES? Un estudio aplicado en Costa Rica

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  • Marcela Rodríguez-Jiménez
  • Juan Carlos Leiva
  • Carmen Castrejón-Mata

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El estudio analiza las características de las emprendedoras costarricenses y sus empresas, buscando aportar conocimiento, así como propuestas de apoyo para ese conglomerado. La metodología combina un enfoque cuantitativo a partir de datos del segundo informe nacional de las Pymes del Observatorio de Costa Rica en la materia, así como cualitativo mediante entrevistas a informantes claves. Los resultados muestran cómo las mujeres inician un negocio motivadas principalmente por independencia, en edades entre los 35 y 49 anos, su nivel de escolaridad al iniciar es universitario mayormente, desarrollan negocios principalmente en el sector servicios y su participación en las micros, pequenas y medianas empresas formales del país es de 16.98%. Los principales obstáculos percibidos: su liderazgo y empoderamiento, así como los roles en la sociedad. Como recomendaciones, se plantea implementar programas educativos fomentadores del empoderamiento y programas de acompanamiento con desarrollo de negocios. ****** This study is an analysis of the characteristics of Costar Rican female entrepreneurs and their businesses. The aim is to provide insight and make proposals to support this economic sector. The method involves a quantitative approach based on the data in the second national report by the Observatory of Costa Rican SMEs. It also includes a qualitative approach: Key Informant Interviews. The results show that women start businesses between 35 and 49 years of age, mainly motivated by the idea of independence. Most of them have higher educational level and most of their businesses are conducted in the service sector. Their market share in the formal SMEs in the country is 16.98%. The main challenges they face are leadership and empowerment, as well as their roles in society. The authors recommend the implementation of educational programs that promote empowerment and businesses development support programs.

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  • Marcela Rodríguez-Jiménez & Juan Carlos Leiva & Carmen Castrejón-Mata, 2017. "¿Cómo son las mujeres que lideran PYMES? Un estudio aplicado en Costa Rica," Revista CEA, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, vol. 3(5), pages 29-40, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:col:000549:017867
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