Evaluación del efecto de la transparencia financiera y la rendición de cuentas en la confianza de los stakeholders en las asociaciones de productores agropecuarios de Pérez Zeledón durante el periodo 2020-2024
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2025-11
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Amador Segura, Kayna
Fernández León, Lizeth
Muñoz Fonseca, Kembly
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Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica
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Este trabajo se centra en analizar el efecto que la transparencia financiera y la rendición de cuentas tienen sobre la confianza de los grupos de interés (para efectos y fines de esta investigación se mantendrá el anglicismo: stakeholders) de las asociaciones de productores agropecuarios del cantón de Pérez Zeledón. Se aplicó un enfoque mixto (cualitativo-cuantitativo) con alcance descriptivo, exploratorio y explicativo. Se aplicaron dos cuestionarios: uno dirigido a 100 personas asociadas y otro a nueve personas directivas de organizaciones de productores. Asimismo, se realizó una entrevista a las jefaturas de las Agencias de Extensión de San Isidro de El General y de Pejibaye del Ministerio de Agricultura y Ganadería. Los resultados obtenidos reflejan que, según los funcionarios del MAG, la confianza de personas asociadas depende de la transparencia financiera y la correcta rendición de cuentas, así como de la madurez organizacional en la transparencia financiera. Por su parte, personas directivas de las asociaciones mencionan que las asambleas generales es el principal mecanismo de rendición de cuentas; las cuales se desarrollan anualmente, asimismo, consideran que las personas asociadas se encuentran satisfechos con la transparencia financiera brindada. Las personas asociadas indican que las organizaciones poseen alto nivel de interés por la transparencia financiera, asimismo, se sienten satisfechos con la rendición de cuentas, aunque de igual manera existen puntos de baja calificación que deben ser tomados en cuenta. Por lo tanto, las asociaciones de productores muestran niveles aceptables en cuanto a transparencia, confianza y rendición de cuentas. No obstante, existen áreas de mejora en frecuencia, claridad y accesibilidad de la información, de igual manera persisten brechas de comunicación y comprensión financiera entre directivos y asociados.
This study focuses on analyzing the effect that financial transparency and accountability have on the trust of stakeholders in agricultural producer associations in the canton of Pérez Zeledón. A mixed (qualitative-quantitative) approach was applied with a descriptive, exploratory, and explanatory scope. Two questionnaires were administered: one to 100 members and another to nine executives of producer organizations. An interview was also conducted with the heads of the San Isidro de El General and Pejibaye Extension Agencies of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The results obtained reflect that, according to MAG officials, the trust of members depends on financial transparency and proper accountability, as well as organizational maturity in financial transparency. For their part, association managers mention that general assemblies are the main accountability mechanism; these are held annually, and they also consider that members are satisfied with the financial transparency provided. Members indicate that organizations have a high level of interest in financial transparency and are satisfied with accountability, although there are also areas with low ratings that should be taken into account. Therefore, producer associations show acceptable levels of transparency, trust, and accountability. However, there is room for improvement in the frequency, clarity, and accessibility of information, and there are still gaps in communication and financial understanding between managers and members.
This study focuses on analyzing the effect that financial transparency and accountability have on the trust of stakeholders in agricultural producer associations in the canton of Pérez Zeledón. A mixed (qualitative-quantitative) approach was applied with a descriptive, exploratory, and explanatory scope. Two questionnaires were administered: one to 100 members and another to nine executives of producer organizations. An interview was also conducted with the heads of the San Isidro de El General and Pejibaye Extension Agencies of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock. The results obtained reflect that, according to MAG officials, the trust of members depends on financial transparency and proper accountability, as well as organizational maturity in financial transparency. For their part, association managers mention that general assemblies are the main accountability mechanism; these are held annually, and they also consider that members are satisfied with the financial transparency provided. Members indicate that organizations have a high level of interest in financial transparency and are satisfied with accountability, although there are also areas with low ratings that should be taken into account. Therefore, producer associations show acceptable levels of transparency, trust, and accountability. However, there is room for improvement in the frequency, clarity, and accessibility of information, and there are still gaps in communication and financial understanding between managers and members.
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Licenciatura en administración con énfasis en gestión financiera
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ASOCIACIONES, PRODUCTORES, ORGANIZACIONES DE TRABAJADORES, GESTIÓN FINANCIERA, CONFIANZA, ACCESO A LA INFORMACIÓN, RENDICIÓN DE CUENTAS, TRANSPARENCIA FINANCIERA, ASSOCIATIONS, PRODUCERS, WORKERS' ORGANIZATIONS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, TRUST, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
