Productivity and Firm Size in the Construction Sector in Ecuador: A Discriminant Analysis

Tania  Morales-Molina; Juan P.  Martínez-Mesías; Diego M.  Lara-Haro; Daniela A.  Gutiérrez-Torres

doi:10.36941/ajis-2024-0107

Authors

Tania Morales-Molina Economist, Facultad de Administración y Negocios, Universidad Indoamérica, Ecuador
Juan P. Martínez-Mesías Economist, Facultad de Contabilidad y Auditoría, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Ecuador
Diego M. Lara-Haro Economist, Facultad de Contabilidad y Auditoría, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Ecuador *Corresponding Author
Daniela A. Gutiérrez-Torres Economist, Facultad de Contabilidad y Auditoría, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2024-0107

Keywords:

Productivity Indicators, Business Size, Discriminant Analysis, Construction Sector

Abstract

The research addresses the relationship between the business size of the construction sector in Ecuador and productivity indicators, seeking to identify the group with the greatest influence on productive growth. The methodology employed begins with a descriptive-explanatory analysis, using the Discriminant Analysis Technique (ADM). The results reveal that small companies have suffered more impact during the health crisis. In addition, Wilks' Lambda test was applied, confirming that the size of organizations is linked to productive performance, highlighting specific factors. These findings offer valuable insights for improving efficiency in the sector.

Received: 5 March 2024 / Accepted: 15 June 2024 / Published: 02 July 2024