Incidence of culture variables in the performance of public investment socio-educational projects in Cartagena

Authors

Machado, Jhorquis

Padron, Raul

Gualdron, Carlos

Abstract

The objective of this research article is to identify the variables that show the greatest incidence in the performance of projects of a socio-educational nature. To achieve this purpose, a quantitative methodology of positivist paradigm and correlational scope is implemented, likewise the type of research is a case study; the organizations studied are Higher Education Institutions (Universities). The main finding shows that the Universities studied do not have knowledge related to the methodologies and frameworks for the effective management of projects of a social and educational nature, which affects achieving the expected impact. As a central conclusion, the need to manage changes that facilitate the transformation of Universities and their transition towards a paradigm that leads them to be more competitive in terms of educational projects is highlighted.