Vol. 36 (2026): Volumen 36
Artículos de investigación

Human talent management and its relationship with business success of micro and small enterprises in Nayarit, Mexico

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Abner Mercado Mercado García Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit
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Published 2026-07-08

Copyright (c) 2026 Abner Adrián Mercado García, Ricardo Gómez Álvarez, Edgar Iván Mariscal Haro

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Mercado García, A. M., Spanish, S., & Spanish, S. (2026). Human talent management and its relationship with business success of micro and small enterprises in Nayarit, Mexico. Acta Universitaria, 36, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.15174/au.2026.4753

Abstract

Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) are key for the Mexican economy; nevertheless, they face challenges in human talent management (HTM). This study validates a theoretical model that explains the relationship between HTM and business success in MSE in the state of Nayarit, Mexico. Through surveys conducted with 911 businesses, an exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was carried out identifying three components: HTM, Performance, and Personal Satisfaction. Results showed that HTM is more closely associated with subjective well-being and entrepreneur’s motivation than business performance. The validated model constitutes a relevant theoretical-applied tool to strengthen the strategic management of human talent in Mexican MSE, providing empirical evidence.

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