Evaluation of the impact of security perception on the structural changes of MSEs through system dynamics
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Mexico often make security changes based on surrounding events, not just crimes. Improving government strategies alongside crime reduction is key to enhancing business security perception.
Area Of Science
- Business Administration
- Criminology
- Public Policy
Background
- Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Mexico face significant security challenges, including extortion and theft.
- These security issues force MSEs to invest in structural changes for business continuity.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the impact of structural changes on MSEs' perception of business security.
- To statistically analyze the decision-making process of MSEs facing insecurity using a simulation model.
Main Methods
- A survey of 370 MSEs in Veracruz, Mexico.
- System dynamics methodology to model four subsystems: Crime, Security Perception, Structural Changes, and Government Policy Changes.
- Simulation of three scenarios: crime reduction, public infrastructure changes, and a combination of both.
Main Results
- MSEs' structural changes are often reactive to surrounding events rather than direct responses to crimes suffered.
- Decisions regarding security investments can be abrupt or precipitated.
- Crime reduction alone is insufficient; government strategies are crucial for improving security perception.
Conclusions
- Effective security for MSEs requires a dual approach: crime reduction and enhanced government strategies.
- The developed simulation model can be adapted to assess security policies in other high-insecurity regions.
- Improving the perception of security among MSE owners and staff is vital for business resilience.
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