CWS New Work Models and Value Creation: Co-Working Spaces in Mexico

CWS New Work Models and Value Creation: Co-Working Spaces in Mexico

Co-working spaces are an increasing phenomenon in most cities, with different formats, in some cases individuals look for a place to work on their computer for a few hours, while others assemble specific talent such as freelancers, entrepreneurs, students to socialize, foster collaboration between v...

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Main Author: Corrales-Estrada, Martha
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Published: ACACIA A.C. 2019
Online Access:https://cienciasadmvastyp.uat.edu.mx/index.php/ACACIA/article/view/212
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spelling oai:ojs2.cienciasadmvastyp.uat.edu.mx:article-2122019-10-30T01:02:26Z CWS New Work Models and Value Creation: Co-Working Spaces in Mexico Nuevos Modelos de Trabajo y Creación de Valor: Co-Working Spaces en México Corrales-Estrada, Martha Co-working spaces are an increasing phenomenon in most cities, with different formats, in some cases individuals look for a place to work on their computer for a few hours, while others assemble specific talent such as freelancers, entrepreneurs, students to socialize, foster collaboration between various disciplines to build a knowledge sharing community, and to create an environment to foster an ecosystem for innovation. However, the literature lacks conclusive empirical results about the motivations, practices and drivers for sharing collaborative spaces, and if there are theoretical views as rationale for the boom of these collaborative communities. A current understanding in the corporate literature is that people look for jobs and social security, but what is known about the new generations, are they comfortable with cubicles, schedules, and lifelong employment? To explore the CWS’ motivation, practices and drivers, this empirical research was based on two comparative and exploratory case studies as a methodology, and using semi-structured interviews and direct information observation. Secondary data like the content of the spaces’ web pages, online forums and discussion mailing lists has also been taken in consideration. Based on the case study findings, the article proposed a typology of the different drivers to affiliate to a CWS. Two types of networks were distinguished: (1) networks like The Pool CWS, focusing on an economic logic (cost reduction); and (2) networks like El Cowork, based on a utilitarian logic (sharing of resources, knowledge and means of work). “freelancers”, empresarios o estudiantes, buscando socializar y fomentar la colaboración entre diversas disciplinas para construir una comunidad de intercambio de conocimientos y crear un ambiente para fomentar un ecosistema para la innovación. Sin embargo, la literatura carece de resultados empíricos concluyentes sobre las motivaciones, las prácticas y los detonantes para compartir espacios de colaboración, y si hay enfoques teóricos como fundamento para el auge de estas comunidades colaborativas. Un entendimiento actual en la literatura corporativa es que las personas buscan empleo y seguridad social, pero ¿qué se sabe acerca de las nuevas generaciones, están a gusto con los cubículos, los horarios y el empleo de por vida? Para explorar la motivación, las prácticas y los impulsores del CWS, esta investigación empírica se basó en dos estudios de casos comparativos y exploratorios como metodología, utilizando entrevistas semiestructuradas y observación de información directa. También se han tenido en cuenta datos secundarios como el contenido de las páginas web de los espacios, foros en línea y listas de correo de discusión. Basado en los resultados del estudio de caso, el artículo propuso una tipología de los diferentes detonantes para afiliarse a un CWS. Se distinguieron dos tipos de redes: (1) redes como The Pool CWS, enfocadas en una lógica económica (reducción de costos); y (2) redes como El Cowork, basadas en una lógica utilitaria (compartir recursos, conocimiento y medios de trabajo). ACACIA A.C. 2019-10-30 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo revisado por pares application/pdf text/html https://cienciasadmvastyp.uat.edu.mx/index.php/ACACIA/article/view/212 Ciencias Administrativas. Teoría y Praxis; Vol 15 No 1 (2019): ENERO - JUNIO; 46 - 63 Ciencias Administrativas. Teoría y Praxis; Vol. 15 Núm. 1 (2019): ENERO - JUNIO; 46 - 63 2683-1465 2683-1457 spa https://cienciasadmvastyp.uat.edu.mx/index.php/ACACIA/article/view/212/252 https://cienciasadmvastyp.uat.edu.mx/index.php/ACACIA/article/view/212/253 Derechos de autor 2019 Ciencias Administrativas. Teoría y Praxis
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description Co-working spaces are an increasing phenomenon in most cities, with different formats, in some cases individuals look for a place to work on their computer for a few hours, while others assemble specific talent such as freelancers, entrepreneurs, students to socialize, foster collaboration between various disciplines to build a knowledge sharing community, and to create an environment to foster an ecosystem for innovation. However, the literature lacks conclusive empirical results about the motivations, practices and drivers for sharing collaborative spaces, and if there are theoretical views as rationale for the boom of these collaborative communities. A current understanding in the corporate literature is that people look for jobs and social security, but what is known about the new generations, are they comfortable with cubicles, schedules, and lifelong employment? To explore the CWS’ motivation, practices and drivers, this empirical research was based on two comparative and exploratory case studies as a methodology, and using semi-structured interviews and direct information observation. Secondary data like the content of the spaces’ web pages, online forums and discussion mailing lists has also been taken in consideration. Based on the case study findings, the article proposed a typology of the different drivers to affiliate to a CWS. Two types of networks were distinguished: (1) networks like The Pool CWS, focusing on an economic logic (cost reduction); and (2) networks like El Cowork, based on a utilitarian logic (sharing of resources, knowledge and means of work).
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