Eduardo Escalante Gómez

doi:10.5377/universitas.v3i2.1665

Authors

E. Escalante-Gómez National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León. Nicaragua https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9628-1402

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5377/universitas.v3i2.1665

Keywords:

Organizational culture, effectiveness

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate certain organizational factors that contribute to the success of master's students. A questionnaire-based research approach was employed, targeting students in the final stage of their thesis, in order to examine the relationship between organizational cultural orientation and the effectiveness of master's programs. The study revealed that a Clan culture is significantly related to the effectiveness of master's programs. Based on the findings, several suggestions are made for the organization and for future research.

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Author Biography

E. Escalante-Gómez, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, León. Nicaragua

Researcher at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Aconcagua, Mendoza, Argentina.

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