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- Preparatory and field work phases in the qualitative empirical research process in management: the case studies approachPublication . Rua, Orlando LimaPurpose: The aim of this paper is to promote qualitative methodology within the scientific community of management. The specific objective is oriented to propose an empirical research process based on case study method. This is to ensure rigor in the empirical research process, that future research may follow a similar procedure to that is proposed. Design/methodology/approach: Following a qualitative methodological approach, we propose a research process that develops according to four phases, each with several stages. This study analyses the preparatory and field work phases and their stages. Findings: The paper shows the influence that case studies have on qualitative empirical research process in management. Originality/value:. Case study method assumes an important role within qualitative research by allowing for the study and analysis of certain types of phenomena that occur inside organisations, and in respect of which quantitative studies cannot provide an answer.
- Boas práticas de recrutamento e seleção: análise das unidades hoteleiras da região do norte de PortugalPublication . Rua, Orlando Lima; Carvalho, AbelEste estudo tem como objetivo fundamental compreender as boas práticas de recrutamento e seleção das unidades hoteleiras do Norte de Portugal. Adotando uma abordagem metodológica quantitativa, aplicamos como instrumento um questionário das melhores práticas de recrutamento e seleção às unidades hoteleiras da região. Os resultados obtidos sobre as práticas de recrutamento e seleção utilizadas permitem concluir que atualmente a maioria das unidades hoteleiras do Norte de Portugal são PME, não tem departamento de RH, a gestão dos RH é sobretudo assegurada pela gestão financeira ou administrativa. Por outro lado, não possuem recursos humanos especializados e realizam de forma insuficiente testes de emprego onde as pessoas têm de demonstrar as suas habilidades e competências. Contudo, os gestores hoteleiros têm a noção de que no futuro as boas práticas, neste domínio, deve evoluir no sentido de suprir esta significativa lacuna neste tipo de organizações.
- 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
- The importance of qualitative methodology in management empirical researchPublication . Rua, Orlando LimaPurpose: The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of qualitative research within the scope of management scientific studies, referring to its philosophy, nature and instruments. It also confronts it with quantitative methodology, approaching its differences as well as its complementariness and synergies, with the purpose of explaining, from a more analytic point of view, the relevance of qualitative methodology in the course of an authentic and real research despite its complexity. Design/methodology/approach: Regardless of its broad application, one may attest the scarcity literature that focuses on qualitative research applied to the management scientific area, as opposed to the large amount that refers to quantitative research. Findings: The paper shows the influence that qualitative research has on management scientific research. Originality/value:. Qualitative research assumes an important role within qualitative research by allowing for the study and analysis of certain types of phenomena that occur inside organisations, and in respect of which quantitative studies cannot provide an answer.
- Impactos das capacidades absorvidas no desempenho das exportações: estudo de caso das PME da indústria portuguesa do calçadoPublication . Rua, Orlando Lima; França, AlexandraO objetivo fundamental deste estudo é analisar o impacto das capacidades absortivas no desempenho das exportações. Para o efeito, partindo da revisão da literatura sobre as temáticas estudadas, realizamos uma investigação quantitativa, através de um inquérito por questionário enviado aos responsáveis pela exportação de empresas da indústria portuguesa do calçado associadas da Associação Portuguesa dos Industriais de Calçado, Componentes, Artigos em Pele e seus Sucedâneos (APICCAPS). Confirmamos o impacto positivo e significativo das capacidades absortivas no desempenho das emportações, sendo que as capacidades que mais contribuem para esse efeito são a exploração de conhecimento e a transformação de conhecimento.
- Determinantes estratégicos do desempenho das exportações: o papel da vantagem competitivaPublication . Lima Rua, Orlando; França, AlexandraEste estudo tem como objetivo fundamental analisar o papel que a vantagem competitiva assume na relação da orientação empreendedora, dos recursos e das capacidades com o desempenho das exportações das pequenas e médias empresas portuguesas exportadoras da indústria do calçado. Adicionalmente esta investigação tem como objetivos específicos: 1) propor e testar um modelo que analise as relações existentes entre os referidos determinantes, a vantagem competitiva e o desempenho das exportações e 2) analisar de que forma a vantagem competitiva influencia a adoção de determinadas estratégias de internacionalização. Neste âmbito, procedemos à revisão da literatura das temáticas objeto de análise, para posteriormente, realizarmos um estudo empírico quantitativo, descritivo e exploratório. Assim, tendo em vista o alcance dos objetivos propostos, a abordagem metodológica basear-se-á na adoção da metodologia quantitativa para a prossecução do presente trabalho.
- Linking transformational leadership and organisation commitmentPublication . Rua, Orlando Lima; Araújo, JoãoThe main goal of this paper is to analyse the impacts of transformational leadership on organisational commitment. To this effect we developed a case study following a quantitative methodological approach. The research was conducted at the Serralves Foundation (Porto, Portugal) to empirically test the proposed research model and its hypothesis. The empirical results confirm that transformational leadership are not significantly influenced by commitment. As the main limitation of this study we highlight the fact that it does not consider the leaders’ perspective on their subordinates’ behaviour.
- Influence of entrepreneurial orientation in export performancePublication . Rua, Orlando Lima; França, Alexandra Maria Santos SilvaThis study aims at investigating the influence that entrepreneurial orientation has on export performance of Portuguese footwear small and mediumenterprises (SMEs). Therefore, a quantitative methodological approach was used, conducting a descriptive, exploratory and transversal empirical study, having applied a questionnaire to a sample of Portuguese companies exporting footwear. The research results suggest that entrepreneurial orientation enhances export performance in the analysed SMEs, particularly innovation and proactiveness, through the amount of funds invested, human resources dedicated to this activity, number of new products or services introduced in the market and frequent change in product lines or services and materialization of a long-term perspective, which is accompanied by innovative activities or new businesses. Therefore, the findings sustain the necessity to invest in entrepreneurial orientation as a strategic determinant, which contributes to the growth of small firms in foreignmarkets. Finally, the main limitation of this study is related to the sample size, since it was difficult to find companies willing to collaborate with this kind of research.
- Open Innovation and Competitive Advantage on the Hospitality Sector: The Role of Organizational StrategyPublication . Musiello-Neto, Francisco; Rua, Orlando Lima; Arias-Oliva, Mario; Ferreira da Silva, AméliaThis paper assesses the relationship between open innovation and competitive advantage and the mediating effect of organizational strategy. Using a quantitative methodological approach with survey data from 251 Portuguese hotel executive directors’ small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this research adopted a quantitative methodological approach, thereby conducting an exploratory and transversal study. Findings show that (1) open innovation influences organizational strategy and (2) organizational strategy enhances competitive advantage. Moreover, the results also highlight that (3) organizational strategy has a mediating effect between open innovation and competitive advantage. The paper provides relevant insights that will lead the firms’ top managers to design and implement strategies and define effective government policies, programs, and incentives to support the development of the firms’ open innovation model in the hospitality sector considering the new smart society and smart cities growing environment.
- Inovação nas organizações do setor de saúde: evidência empírica de PortugalPublication . Rua, Orlando Lima; Correia, Maria JoãoO objetivo fundamental deste estudo consiste em analisar a inovação das organizações do setor da saúde em Portugal, com vista a identificar os respetivos fatores críticos de sucesso. Efetuamos um estudo quantitativo, exploratório, descritivo e transversal, através da análise e tratamento dos dados recolhidos através do Inquérito Comunitário à Inovação. O setor revela dinamismo na introdução de produtos novos para o mercado e para a empresa, onde a cooperação externa é preferencialmente orientada à investigação e desenvolvimento (I&D), existindo ainda um reduzido envolvimento dos agentes de mercado nas atividades de I&D através de parcerias.