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This study aimed to describe and analyze social responsibility communications management at large companies in Ecuador, Colombia, and Chile and contribute empirical observations to understand sustainability management in Latin America better. The study followed a quantitative approach and conducted a survey based on the Communications and Sustainability Convergence Model. The survey was administered to 96 executives in the three countries, who were asked to rate their practices in these two dimensions. Notwithstanding the limitations associated with survey respondents self-evaluating their practices, we found that most of the companies surveyed categorize their communications and sustainability management as more strategic than tactical and that their practices fit within a scenario known as the Common Good, which aims at creating a triple social, economic and environmental value. However, conceptual differences emerge when understanding sustainability and where it should be focused within the organization. Further research is recommended to help achieve a consensus on the concept of sustainability and how it can be implemented through communications initiatives that benefit both organizations and the communities in which they operate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The book "Communication and Organizations in Colombia, new challenges, new scenarios" analyzes the contemporary processes of communication management in organizations in Colombia. The book is based on research conducted at the University of Manizales and consists of 7 chapters that address topics such as strategic communication, sustainability communication in Colombian companies, communication in SMEs, usability of web tools, the profile of the internal communicator in Ibero-America, internal communication in organizations, and the impact of personal branding on social networks. The book offers a perspective on public relations studies on organizational communication. [Extracted from the article]

This research study examines the relationship between organizational climate and work performance among personnel participating in a LAEMCO business laboratory offered by the Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences at the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia (UPTC) located in Tunja city (Colombia). The methodology has a descriptive-correlational design. Data are gathered through a survey applied to a sample of 75 individuals that include practitioners, employees, and instructors. Data are processed and analyzed statistically on the free software R. The results show that positive attitudes and good interpersonal relationships, along with proper management of communication channels and difficult situations, favor good performance on assigned tasks in a high proportion (80%). It is concluded that organizational climate is strongly and directly related with the participants' job performance in this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]