Maria Antonia Nuñez
Research Subjects
Maria Antonia Nuñez has a total of 18 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Eduart Villanueva
School of Management, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin 050022, Colombia
9 shared publications - Isabel Jaraba Otálvaro
UNIVERSIDAD EAFIT, COLOMBIA
4 shared publications Universidad Eafit
3 shared publications- Izaias Martins
Universidad Eafit
2 shared publications Pablo Mejía
2 shared publications- Andrea Jiménez
School of Management, Universidad EAFIT, Medellin 050022, Colombia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 20 December 2024
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
- Vol. 33 (2) , 355-383
Scrutinizing informal female entrepreneurship: a systematic review and research agenda
Purpose: Informal female entrepreneurship (IFE) represents a significant yet understudied dimension of economic activity globally. This research aims to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) on IFE. Design/methodology/approach: This SLR delves into the intricate landscape of IFE, examining scholarly contributions sourced from the Web of Science Social Sciences Citation Index database. Findings: By synthesizing existing literature, this review sheds light on the multifaceted dynamics surrounding IFE, encompassing factors such as socioeconomic contexts, cultural influences and institutional frameworks. Moreover, this study underscores the importance of addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women engaged in informal entrepreneurial activities. In doing so, it not only enriches our understanding of female entrepreneurship but also underscores the need for tailored policies and interventions to support women in these endeavours. Originality/value: This inquiry’s relevance stems from the pivotal role that women play in informal economies, which often remain obscured by traditional economic metrics. This review contributes to the scholarly discourse by proposing a research agenda to advance knowledge and inform future investigations into this critical domain.
- 20 December 2024
- Published by Emerald Publishing in Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development
- Vol. 33 (2) , 355-383
Scrutinizing informal female entrepreneurship: a systematic review and research agenda
Purpose: Informal female entrepreneurship (IFE) represents a significant yet understudied dimension of economic activity globally. This research aims to conduct a systematic literature review (SLR) on IFE. Design/methodology/approach: This SLR delves into the intricate landscape of IFE, examining scholarly contributions sourced from the Web of Science Social Sciences Citation Index database. Findings: By synthesizing existing literature, this review sheds light on the multifaceted dynamics surrounding IFE, encompassing factors such as socioeconomic contexts, cultural influences and institutional frameworks. Moreover, this study underscores the importance of addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women engaged in informal entrepreneurial activities. In doing so, it not only enriches our understanding of female entrepreneurship but also underscores the need for tailored policies and interventions to support women in these endeavours. Originality/value: This inquiry’s relevance stems from the pivotal role that women play in informal economies, which often remain obscured by traditional economic metrics. This review contributes to the scholarly discourse by proposing a research agenda to advance knowledge and inform future investigations into this critical domain.
- Open Access
- 1 September 2024
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
Administración de riesgos. Un enfoque empresarial
Esta es una nueva edición, revisada y actualizada del libro publicado en 2006 por esta misma editorial, titulado "Administración de riesgos. Un enfoque empresarial". En esta nueva edición, los componentes que dan vida a los sistemas de administración de riesgos son la gobernanza del riesgo y el proceso de administración de riesgos. En diez capítulos se explica de qué manera conocer el estado de ambos equivale a mirarnos en un espejo como organización, pues al autoevaluarnos observamos cuán distantes estamos del modelo deseado
- 1 September 2024
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
Open AccessAdministración de riesgos. Un enfoque empresarial
Esta es una nueva edición, revisada y actualizada del libro publicado en 2006 por esta misma editorial, titulado "Administración de riesgos. Un enfoque empresarial". En esta nueva edición, los componentes que dan vida a los sistemas de administración de riesgos son la gobernanza del riesgo y el proceso de administración de riesgos. En diez capítulos se explica de qué manera conocer el estado de ambos equivale a mirarnos en un espejo como organización, pues al autoevaluarnos observamos cuán distantes estamos del modelo deseado
- Open Access
- 2 March 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 16 (5) , 2094
Management of Strategic Risks for the Sustainability of SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector in Antioquia
Strategic risk management impacts organizations’ competitive advantage; it is an opportunity for growth, anticipation, and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significantly exposed to these risks and are a fundamental part of the current business fabric. This research aims to analyze the management of strategic risks for the sustainability of SMEs in the manufacturing sector in Antioquia. A qualitative methodology was used for the development, and ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with managers of the selected SMEs. The results show that strategic risk management contributes to the sustainability of SMEs across economic, social, and environmental pillars. The strategic risks most frequently mentioned as priorities for sustainability include long-term risks associated with strategy formulation and definition, as well as the value proposition. Additionally, the risk of human talent management, which is present in all analyzed organizations, was highlighted. Based on the research, interested organizations can be recommended to implement processes and practices associated with strategic risk management for sustainability. The research presents a significant novelty by specifically addressing the management of strategic risks for the sustainability of SMEs in the manufacturing sector. Unlike previous research, our study focuses on the specific risk management practices of SMEs in this geographical context, adding an important regional and sectoral dimension to the field of study.
- 2 March 2024
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 16 (5) , 2094
Open AccessManagement of Strategic Risks for the Sustainability of SMEs in the Manufacturing Sector in Antioquia
Strategic risk management impacts organizations’ competitive advantage; it is an opportunity for growth, anticipation, and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significantly exposed to these risks and are a fundamental part of the current business fabric. This research aims to analyze the management of strategic risks for the sustainability of SMEs in the manufacturing sector in Antioquia. A qualitative methodology was used for the development, and ten semi-structured interviews were conducted with managers of the selected SMEs. The results show that strategic risk management contributes to the sustainability of SMEs across economic, social, and environmental pillars. The strategic risks most frequently mentioned as priorities for sustainability include long-term risks associated with strategy formulation and definition, as well as the value proposition. Additionally, the risk of human talent management, which is present in all analyzed organizations, was highlighted. Based on the research, interested organizations can be recommended to implement processes and practices associated with strategic risk management for sustainability. The research presents a significant novelty by specifically addressing the management of strategic risks for the sustainability of SMEs in the manufacturing sector. Unlike previous research, our study focuses on the specific risk management practices of SMEs in this geographical context, adding an important regional and sectoral dimension to the field of study.
- Open Access
- 1 February 2024
- Published by Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Revista Iberoamericana de Educación Superior
- p. 152-173
Gestión del riesgo de fraude académico en educación superior. Un análisis en universidades de Medellín, Colombia, en tiempos de COVID-19
El riesgo de fraude académico es un foco creciente de estudio en las organizaciones educativas, más con la incertidumbre de la pandemia. Este artículo se pregunta ¿cómo ha sido la gestión del riesgo de fraude académico en las universidades de Medellín en tiempos de COVID-19? El enfoque de la investigación es cualitativo y la perspectiva teórica se enmarca en la administración de riesgos. La información se recolectó mediante una revisión documental y entrevistas semiestructuradas, la unidad de análisis fueron los gestores del riesgo de fraude universitario. Entre los principales resultados se subrayan: la identificación de riesgos de fraude académico, las razones que llevan a incurrir en estos eventos, algunas consecuencias relacionadas en las universidades, las medidas de tratamiento adoptadas en cada institución y los desafíos que se presentan en su gestión. Los hallazgos proporcionan herramientas para académicos y asesores universitarios, a la vez que alertan a los gestores de la educación superior para fortalecer la integridad desde la formación integral.
- 1 February 2024
- Published by Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico in Revista Iberoamericana de Educación Superior
- p. 152-173
Open AccessGestión del riesgo de fraude académico en educación superior. Un análisis en universidades de Medellín, Colombia, en tiempos de COVID-19
El riesgo de fraude académico es un foco creciente de estudio en las organizaciones educativas, más con la incertidumbre de la pandemia. Este artículo se pregunta ¿cómo ha sido la gestión del riesgo de fraude académico en las universidades de Medellín en tiempos de COVID-19? El enfoque de la investigación es cualitativo y la perspectiva teórica se enmarca en la administración de riesgos. La información se recolectó mediante una revisión documental y entrevistas semiestructuradas, la unidad de análisis fueron los gestores del riesgo de fraude universitario. Entre los principales resultados se subrayan: la identificación de riesgos de fraude académico, las razones que llevan a incurrir en estos eventos, algunas consecuencias relacionadas en las universidades, las medidas de tratamiento adoptadas en cada institución y los desafíos que se presentan en su gestión. Los hallazgos proporcionan herramientas para académicos y asesores universitarios, a la vez que alertan a los gestores de la educación superior para fortalecer la integridad desde la formación integral.
- Open Access
- 30 December 2023
- Published by International Association for Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation in Dutch Journal of Finance and Management
- Vol. 6 (2) , 25191
Risk governance in the textile/clothing industry: A case study in medium enterprises
There are few studies on risk governance in medium-sized companies in the textile/clothing industry because it corresponds to an emerging field in which research is evolving. This is why it becomes a relevant field of study, to continue strengthening the development of these elements of risk management, to create and add value in the management of organisations from this field. In addition, medium-sized companies may have fewer resources to devote to analysis, planning and implementation of the topic than large companies. For this reason, the objective of this study is to analyse the risk governance in this type of company, to identify the guidelines and directives that govern it, describe the relationship between risk governance and corporate governance and, finally, refer to practices of risk culture, accountability and communication implemented under this conception. The study was developed using a methodology with a qualitative approach and descriptive scope. Semi-structured interviews with eight companies and one expert were used as an instrument for collecting information. The main findings of the research highlight that the companies that participated in the study are aware of the importance of structuring risk governance. However, most of the companies interviewed apply it empirically but are interested in working on its development. The need to formalise risk management processes and to consider the appropriate distribution of decision-making according to organisational structure and available resources is evident for medium-sized companies, particularly in the textile/clothing sector, however, this is a suggestion that could serve both nationally in Colombia and internationally and could favour the expected results in all sectors of the global economy.
- 30 December 2023
- Published by International Association for Digital Transformation and Technological Innovation in Dutch Journal of Finance and Management
- Vol. 6 (2) , 25191
Open AccessRisk governance in the textile/clothing industry: A case study in medium enterprises
There are few studies on risk governance in medium-sized companies in the textile/clothing industry because it corresponds to an emerging field in which research is evolving. This is why it becomes a relevant field of study, to continue strengthening the development of these elements of risk management, to create and add value in the management of organisations from this field. In addition, medium-sized companies may have fewer resources to devote to analysis, planning and implementation of the topic than large companies. For this reason, the objective of this study is to analyse the risk governance in this type of company, to identify the guidelines and directives that govern it, describe the relationship between risk governance and corporate governance and, finally, refer to practices of risk culture, accountability and communication implemented under this conception. The study was developed using a methodology with a qualitative approach and descriptive scope. Semi-structured interviews with eight companies and one expert were used as an instrument for collecting information. The main findings of the research highlight that the companies that participated in the study are aware of the importance of structuring risk governance. However, most of the companies interviewed apply it empirically but are interested in working on its development. The need to formalise risk management processes and to consider the appropriate distribution of decision-making according to organisational structure and available resources is evident for medium-sized companies, particularly in the textile/clothing sector, however, this is a suggestion that could serve both nationally in Colombia and internationally and could favour the expected results in all sectors of the global economy.
- Open Access
- 23 February 2022
- Published by Editorial Universidad Catolica de Colombia in Revista Finanzas y política económica
- Vol. 14 (1) , 187-206
Impact Of Risk Governance, Associated Practices and Tools on Enterprise Risk Management: Some Evidence from Colombia
Enterprise risk management is a discipline that is becoming increasingly necessary due to the changing environment in which companies operate. This paper is based on a research question that propose to hypotheses that question the impact of risk governance and associated practices and tools on ERM development. Hierarchical linear regression models are used to test the hypotheses that suggest a relationship between predictor variables and the ERM criterion variable. A sample of 140 large private companies in Colombia, belonging to different economic sectors, is selected, of which their behaviour and/or organizational performance related to the analysis variables is evaluated. The main results suggest that the risk governance composed of the senior management commitment and the risk management structure has a positive correlation with ERM. Also, it is demonstrating that the practices and tools integrated by the risk maps and the risk treatment measures that are defined, have a positive correlation about the maturity of enterprise risk management. Finally, the study’s, main findings are presented, and their implications are discussed to form the basis for ERM strengthening in emerging markets.
- 23 February 2022
- Published by Editorial Universidad Catolica de Colombia in Revista Finanzas y política económica
- Vol. 14 (1) , 187-206
Open AccessImpact Of Risk Governance, Associated Practices and Tools on Enterprise Risk Management: Some Evidence from Colombia
Enterprise risk management is a discipline that is becoming increasingly necessary due to the changing environment in which companies operate. This paper is based on a research question that propose to hypotheses that question the impact of risk governance and associated practices and tools on ERM development. Hierarchical linear regression models are used to test the hypotheses that suggest a relationship between predictor variables and the ERM criterion variable. A sample of 140 large private companies in Colombia, belonging to different economic sectors, is selected, of which their behaviour and/or organizational performance related to the analysis variables is evaluated. The main results suggest that the risk governance composed of the senior management commitment and the risk management structure has a positive correlation with ERM. Also, it is demonstrating that the practices and tools integrated by the risk maps and the risk treatment measures that are defined, have a positive correlation about the maturity of enterprise risk management. Finally, the study’s, main findings are presented, and their implications are discussed to form the basis for ERM strengthening in emerging markets.
- 1 July 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
- p. 51-65
Riesgo estratégico
Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy. Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy.
- 1 July 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
- p. 51-65
Riesgo estratégico
Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy. Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy.
- 1 July 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
- p. 87-113
Administración de riesgos estratégicos
Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy. Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy.
- 1 July 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
- p. 87-113
Administración de riesgos estratégicos
Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy. Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy.
- 1 July 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
Riesgo estratégico
Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy. Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy.
- 1 July 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT
Riesgo estratégico
Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy. Un negocio, entendido como una lógica de creación de valor, está expuesto tanto a la incertidumbre del entorno, como a la vulnerabilidad humana, independientemente de su naturaleza jurídica, tamaño o sector en el que opera. La tarea de los administradores no puede reducirse a la idea de generar más ingresos o reducir los costos. En ambos casos es necesario tomar consciencia de la importancia que tiene la relación riesgo-estrategia en el modo de lograr mayores ingresos o de disminuir los costos. Estudiar este texto es un paso para tomar consciencia de la relevancia que tienen los riesgos estratégicos en la manera como se administran los negocios hoy.
- Open Access
- 1 January 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT in AD-minister
- No. 36,p. 67-96
STRATEGIC RISK MANAGEMENT IN SOME LARGE COLOMBIAN PRIVATE COMPANIES
Strategic risk management is a continuous activity that identifies the events that affect the capacity of an organization in creating value and which can hinder the attainment of its strategic goals. This activity requires a framework that defines the structure, roles, responsibilities, policies, risk appetite and the integration with strategy and organizational management. The main goal of this article is to describe how some large Colombian private companies do their strategic risk management. Qualitative methods were used and five semi structured interviews were conducted with leaders in strategic risk management from large energy, brewing, food and soft drink companies. One of the main findings was the importance of an integrated strategic and risk managment in the companies, so as to mitigate the impact of negative events and take advantage of the timely identification of opportunities. It was also found that thorough qualitative and quantitative information available in the analysis of risk helps to reduce existing uncertainty. From the knowledge of these processes, this article proposes a starting point for organizations that wish to implement strategic risk management as a mobilizer for the achievement of business objectives.
- 1 January 2020
- Published by Universidad EAFIT in AD-minister
- No. 36,p. 67-96
Open AccessSTRATEGIC RISK MANAGEMENT IN SOME LARGE COLOMBIAN PRIVATE COMPANIES
Strategic risk management is a continuous activity that identifies the events that affect the capacity of an organization in creating value and which can hinder the attainment of its strategic goals. This activity requires a framework that defines the structure, roles, responsibilities, policies, risk appetite and the integration with strategy and organizational management. The main goal of this article is to describe how some large Colombian private companies do their strategic risk management. Qualitative methods were used and five semi structured interviews were conducted with leaders in strategic risk management from large energy, brewing, food and soft drink companies. One of the main findings was the importance of an integrated strategic and risk managment in the companies, so as to mitigate the impact of negative events and take advantage of the timely identification of opportunities. It was also found that thorough qualitative and quantitative information available in the analysis of risk helps to reduce existing uncertainty. From the knowledge of these processes, this article proposes a starting point for organizations that wish to implement strategic risk management as a mobilizer for the achievement of business objectives.