Dr. Monica Blanco-Jiménez is a Research Professor in the School of Business at Nuevo León State University (UANL). She is currently PhD Coordinator for Administration, and is a full-time research professor currently working on projects related to International Business and Administration. Dr. Jesús Cruz Alvarez is a Research Professor in the School of Business at the Nuevo Leon State University. While he is currently undertaking research related to business competitiveness, he has previously held executive positions in various manufacturing environments.