Factores determinantes en la adopción de prácticas sostenibles en infraestructura vial: Análisis correlacional basado en el modelo TOE en Manabí
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modelo TOE, construcción verde, innovación tecnológica, políticas ambientales, capacidades organizacionalesResumen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/ig.v9i17.0331
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Este estudio analiza los factores determinantes en la adopción de prácticas sostenibles en infraestructura vial en Manabí, Ecuador, aplicando el modelo TOE (Tecnología-Organización-Ambiente). Mediante un diseño cuantitativo correlacional de corte transversal, se encuestaron 107 profesionales del sector construcción utilizando un cuestionario basado en escala Likert. Los resultados confirmaron las tres hipótesis planteadas, revelando correlaciones positivas y significativas entre los factores tecnológicos (ρ=0.691), organizacionales (ρ=0.750) y ambientales (ρ=0.821) con el nivel de adopción de prácticas sostenibles. El hallazgo principal indica que los factores ambientales ejercen la mayor influencia, evidenciando que presiones institucionales como demanda de clientes, competencia sectorial y normativas son los principales motores de adopción. Aunque las cuatro dimensiones alcanzaron niveles altos (M>3.68), persiste una brecha entre intención de adopción (M=3.95) e implementación actual (M=3.69). El perfil predominante corresponde a ingenieros civiles jóvenes capacitados formalmente en sostenibilidad (65.4%), trabajando independientemente o en pequeñas empresas (74.8%). Los factores organizacionales, especialmente recursos limitados y escasa experiencia previa, constituyen las principales barreras operativas. El estudio concluye que la transición hacia infraestructura vial sostenible requiere un enfoque sistémico que fortalezca simultáneamente el marco institucional, desarrolle capacidades organizacionales y mejore el ecosistema de proveedores tecnológicos regionales.
Palabras clave: modelo TOE, construcción verde, innovación tecnológica, políticas ambientales, capacidades organizacionales.
Abstract
This study analyzes the determining factors in the adoption of sustainable practices in road infrastructure in Manabí, Ecuador, applying the TOE (Technology-Organization-Environment) model. Through a cross-sectional correlational quantitative design, 107 construction sector professionals were surveyed using a Likert scale-based questionnaire. The results confirmed the three proposed hypotheses, revealing positive and significant correlations between technological (ρ=0.691), organizational (ρ=0.750), and environmental (ρ=0.821) factors with the level of adoption of sustainable practices. The main finding indicates that environmental factors exert the greatest influence, evidencing that institutional pressures such as client demand, sectoral competition, and regulations are the primary drivers of adoption. Although all four dimensions reached high levels (M>3.68), a gap persists between adoption intention (M=3.95) and current implementation (M=3.69). The predominant profile corresponds to young civil engineers formally trained in sustainability (65.4%), working independently or in small companies (74.8%). Organizational factors, especially limited resources and scarce prior experience, constitute the main operational barriers. The study concludes that the transition toward sustainable road infrastructure requires a systemic approach that simultaneously strengthens the institutional framework, develops organizational capabilities, and improves the regional technological supplier ecosystem.
Keywords: TOE model, green construction, technological innovation, environmental policies, organizational capabilities.
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Fecha de recepción: 11 de diciembre de 2025.
Fecha de aceptación: 10 de febrero de 2026.
Fecha de publicación: 10 de marzo de 2026.
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