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- Business micro-location: factors, preferences and indicators to assess the influence factorsPublication . Santos, José de FreitasThe paper presents a study on business micro-location behaviour as well as corresponding factors of influence, conducted in two metropolitan areas, Bucharest-Ilfov (Romania) and Greater Porto (Portugal). By business micro-location we refer to a specific site such as a building or facility, accommodating a business within a small, compact geographical area (e.g. metropolitan area). At this geographical scale, the macroeconomic layer factors were excluded, applicable when discern between regions or countries. The factors derived from location theory and previous empirical studies were surveyed, completing a cross-sectional analysis in order to find out the specific weights of the location factors and preferences, by region and by industry. Based on already established firms’ feedback on location, the specific weights were granted by each industry to the main location factors, types of areas, and types of accommodation facilities. The authors also suggested a model to integrate these results into a Geographical Information System (GIS).
- Diffusion and efficiency of ISO 9001 in Portugal: a qualitative and quantitative study from a holistic theoretical perspectivePublication . DIAS, ALCINAPurpose – the aim of this paper is to analyse the diffusion and efficiency of ISO 9001 on different sectors of activity Design/methodology/approach – for that purpose, a holistic an integrative theoretical approach was based on the scope of the Contingency theory, the Institutional theory and the Resources-Based View (RBV). This theorethical perspective was used in a broad empirical study, using a qualitative and quantitative methodology, concerning Portuguese companies from different sectors of activity. Findings – according to the findings from both perspectives, a ranked combination of the named theoretical frame was constructed. Research limitations/implications – as to the analysis of the efficiency of ISO 9000, one of the limitations of this study lays in the consideration of just two sectors of activity, and another relates to its domestic geographical placement. Practical implications – this study used the ISO 9001 structure for the interviews and this has revealed very useful for the organizations to grasp the matters inquired. Originality/value – a relevant contribution to the state of art is achieved through the considered theoretical scope of analysis
- O direito comunitário dos negócios como fonte de legitimidade das perrogativas nacionais de publica potestasPublication . Sobreira, Carlos PedroO presente artigo visa proceder à análise do modo como o Tribunal de Justiça das Comunidades entende o complexo de normas jurídicas que moldam o Mercado interno. Estas podem, ate, dado o seu alto grau de sistematização, permitir falar dum verdadeiro Direito Comercial Europeu. Assim, as prerrogativas nacionais de publica potestas encontraram uma nova fonte de legitimidade. é de realçar, aliás, o refundar dessa legitimidade. Passamos duma legitimidade constitucional nacional para uma supra-nacional marcadamente económica e de mercado. A própria ideia tradicional de interesse público, o fio condutor de toda a actividade administrativa, encontra-se posta em causa.
- Distancing skills in remote work: narratives about HRD managers support organisationsPublication . Martins, Dora; Gomes, Jorge Filipe da Silva; Silva, BrunaPurpose This paper aims to identify the essential skills required by Human Resource Development (HRD) professionals to effectively respond to the various modes of labour organisation implemented due to the mandatory lockdown imposed by the Portuguese government in March 2020 as well as implications for learning and development (L&D) issues. Design/methodology/approach Data is based on 34 semi-structured interviews with HRD professionals from companies in different activity sectors. Findings The results reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the development of socio-emotional skills among HRD professionals such as creativity, improvisation, self-exploration, innovation, collaboration, team spirit, resilience, flexibility, problem-solving, adaptability, priority management, emotional intelligence, social influence, social contact, interpersonal relationships, communication and online learning development. Research limitations/implications It will be interesting for future research to explore “what” and “how” HRD managers are planning, organising and implementing training and development plans to improve the skills of remote workers, which tend to grow in a post-pandemic COVID-19 phase. Practical implications This research emphasises the importance of HRD managers’ role in better coordinating the work of employees who are physically distant from the company. It also highlights the need for different skills required for effective digital HRD, support and monitoring of remote employees. The results provide important inputs to design and implement effective L&D programs for professionals working remotely and to reinforce the HRD role in organisations. Originality/value The research is original for twofold reasons: 1) HRD professionals are usually not trained to manage remote workers, which also means that they probably lack the skills to take the most out of remote working models; and 2) HRD professionals and the HRD function need to address the skills required to successfully implement flexible forms of work organisation as well as to implement adequate L&D policies to answer remote work practices.
- Efficiency of ISO 9001 in Portugal: a qualitative study from a holistic theoreticalperspectivePublication . DIAS, ALCINA; Heras, InakiThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the efficiency of ISO 9001 from a holistic theoretical approach where the Contingency theory, the Institutional theory and the Resources-Based View are integrated. The study was carried out in companies of different sectors of activity in Portugal, based on a qualitative methodology (interviews). The fact of the interviews having been undertaken under an ISO 9001 structure made it easier for companies to grasp the issues under investigation. An ISO 9001 characterisation was carried out on a theoretical framework approach and findings point out efficiency gains and revealed that the absence of ISO 9001 would work as a competitive disadvantage. The contribution of this research aims to reinforce the state of art as concerns the theoretical scope of analysis of these issues enriched by the case study achievement.
- Empreendedorismo social e desenvolvimento regionalPublication . Freitas Santos, José; Bernardino, SusanaO propósito desta comunicação é compreender a relação entre a favorabilidade do contexto externo e o empreendedorismo social em Portugal. A investigação adota uma metodologia quantitativa. Os dados primários foram recolhidos através de um inquérito por questionário, on‐line, enviado aos responsáveis que estiveram na base da constituição das Organizações Não‐Governamentais de Cooperação para o Desenvolvimento existentes em Portugal, bem como aos responsáveis pelos projetos, que à data do inquérito, se encontravam cotados na Bolsa de Valores Sociais. No teste das hipóteses de investigação foram utilizadas técnicas de análise descritiva, técnicas de redução de dados (análise fatorial por componentes principais), e o teste t‐student. Os resultados revelaram que um contexto externo favorável tem uma importância baixa na decisão de formação de uma organização social. Os resultados obtidos encontram suporte para o facto de muitas iniciativas de empreendedorismo social tenderem a localizar as suas atividades em ambientes desfavoráveis, o que confirma o papel do empreendedorismo social na atenuação das assimetrias sociais e económicas entre as regiões do território nacional.
- Estratégias de internacionalização das empresas nacionais: o caso da fileira têxtilPublication . Freitas Santos, José; Ribeiro, J. CadimaO momento actual aparece marcado pela globalização dos mercados e da concorrência. A forte presença das multinacionais nas economias trouxe novas dificuldades e desafios às empresas que operam quer nos mercados domésticos quer nos mercados internacionais. No caso português, as dificuldades são acrescidas por razões estruturais e pelo recente alargamento da União Europeia a Leste. Da conjugação dessas circunstâncias, as empresas portuguesas encontram-se numa encruzilhada que, no essencial, se exprime na alternativa entre abrirem-se ao exterior ou perecerem. Perante esta realidade, pretende-se neste estudo ilustrar as estratégias competitivas ensaiadas por um grupo de empresas nacionais da fileira têxtil. Para este efeito, afigurou-se útil alicerçar a investigação na metodologia de estudo de caso. Anima-nos a expectativa que os resultados deste trabalho possam informar a decisão dos responsáveis de outras empresas nacionais na definição das suas estratégias de negócio.
- Expectativas sobre la regulación de la independencia del auditor en el processo de fortalecimiento de la auditoría. Implicaciones para España y PortugalPublication . Fernández Rodríguez, Maria Teresa; Álvarez-Santullano, Mercedes Mareque; DIAS, ALCINAEste trabajo pretende concretar las expectativas sobre el refuerzo de la independencia de los auditores en la Unión Europa como medio escogido para poder abordar los conflictos de intereses inherentes al panorama actual, caracterizado por factores como el nombramiento de los auditores por la empresa auditada, bajos niveles de rotación o la prestación de servicios distintos a la auditoría. En este momento de crisis, la “International Federation of Accountants” (IFAC) reclama a la profesión auditora que desempeñe un papel activo en el desarrollo de organizaciones, mercados financieros y economías estables y sostenibles; por su parte, la Unión Europea considera conveniente seguir debatiendo la función de las auditorías como garante de la veracidad de la solidez financiera de las empresas. Nuestro objetivo es concretar la incidencia de las propuestas de modificación de la Octava Directiva provocará en la normativa interna de España y Portugal. Se definen cambios importantes, sobre todo en el caso de las Entidades consideradas de Interés Público (EIP), en temas como la rotación obligatoria, el fortalecimiento del Comité de Auditoría o la prohibición de la prestación de servicios adicionales. Se concluye que la Comisión Europea se encuentra en un momento histórico en el que debe plantear si modifica o no las reglas de juego de la prestación de servicios de auditoría que busquen reforzar esa imagen del auditor como un servicio de interés público.
- Home-office implementation: challenges and changes in people managementPublication . Couto, Ana Isabel; Rodrigues, Ana Cláudia; Lousã, Eva; Martins, DoraThis paper investigates how organisations responded to the home office imposition during the recent global health crisis and its impacts on people management, detailing the organisational factors crucial for effective home-office implementation. Design/methodology/approach We used an exploratory design based on a multiple case study with four companies from two contrasting sectors (manufacturing and information technology (IT)). We interviewed a total of 12 managers, including one HR manager (HRms) and two team managers from each company. We also conducted an online questionnaire with open questions, reaching out to 128 home-office workers from the four participating companies. This diverse group consisted of 67 workers from the IT sector and 61 workers from the manufacturing sector. To ensure a comprehensive analysis, we opted for a qualitative approach to examine the data.
- How does entrepreneural orientation influences exploitation of knowledge?Publication . Rua, Orlando Lima; França, AlexandraThe processes for exploitation of knowledge became an essential element for firms to adapt to changes in the competitive environment. The exploitation of this knowledge should be undertaken with proactivity, innovation and risk-taking. Building on well established theories, our research explores the influence of entrepreneurial orientation in exploitation of knowledge of Portuguese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of footwear associated to the Portuguese Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Association (APICCAPS). Based on survey data from 42 firms, our empirical results indicate that globally entrepreneurial orientation have a positive and significant influence on exploitation of knowledge, and that the entrepreneurial orientation’s dimensions that most contribute to this end are innovation and risk-taking
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