Arnaldo Coelho’s research while affiliated with University of Coimbra and other places

La revisión de la gestión en todos los ámbitos de la sociedad nos muestra que se requiere mayor proactividad desde los tomadores de decisiones hacia el logro de soluciones plausibles, eficaces, eficientes y con algún grado de utilidad en la mitigación de las múltiples situaciones problema que se tienen. Los problemas vienen surgiendo con mayor aceleración que las respuestas para su abordaje. [...].

À semelhança da visão sistêmica da vida e suas redes de interações complexas, a coevolução da sociedade e da ciência requer uma gestão além de abordagens fragmentadas e reducionistas de seus atores, seja a universidade, seja as políticas públicas que envolvem a ciência, tendo em vista que necessitam enfrentar os novos desafios do cenário contemporâneo.

Purpose This work aims to analyze the factors that influence the performance and efficiency of Portuguese companies, namely the influence of social and environmental features. Design/methodology/approach To achieve our aim, we have used the Portuguese benchmark index, the Portuguese stock index – PSI, during the period from 2016 to 2020. To test the hypothesis panel data methodology was used, specifically, the GMM system originally proposed by Arellano and Bond (1991) and the Value-Based DEA developed by Gouveia et al . (2008). Findings The results of the GMM model show that social performance has a negative relationship with the company’s performance, from the perspective of different stakeholders, reinforcing that the cost-benefit trade-off of social spending is not yet understood as advantageous for the company’s performance. On the other hand, environmental performance, for external stakeholders, positively influences the company’s performance, perhaps due to pressure from society and the tradition of disclosing environmental matters. The value-based DEA results reinforce that from the perspective of the external stakeholder, non-efficient companies must increase their environmental performance to become efficient, highlighting the role of environmental performance in explaining efficiency. It is unanimous that social performance is still not seen as a lever of efficiency. Originality/value This is the first work to use a hybrid methodology to understand the performance determinants of a small banking-oriented country, emphasizing environmental and social aspects.

As datas representam uma contagem de tempo, e é comum assinalarmos a passagem de eventos relevantes. Em 2023, houve os 35 anos da promulgação da Constituição Federal do Brasil (Brasil, 1988), com muitos efeitos na educação superior. É a partir de então que se deu ênfase à criação de cursos noturnos, ao surgimento de Centros Universitários, com suas formas inclusivas de acesso e, principalmente, à expansão da oferta de cursos e vagas. Apesar dos sobressaltos da alternância de governos destes 35 anos, é possível identificar que o rumo é aquele estabelecido pela Carta Magna de 1988 e suas legislações complementares, em que se destacam a Lei nº 9394/96 (Brasil, 1996), Lei de Bases da Educação (LDB), a Lei nº 12.711/2012 (Brasil, 2012), Lei de Cotas na Educação Superior e o Decreto nº 6.096/2007 (Brasil, 2007), que criou o Programa de Apoio a Planos de Reestruturação e Expansão das Universidades Federais (Reuni). No entanto, tem-se, ainda, o desafio da avaliação de políticas e programas sociais, relevante para o planejamento e a gestão institucional (Lima; Ferreira, 2016) e como fonte de informações indispensáveis para o diagnóstico e a alimentação do planejamento e processo decisório (Marquezan; Scremin, 2019). Novas tecnologias, arranjos organizacionais e atores advindos do crescente processo de internacionalização exigem que surjam novas rotinas, estruturas organizacionais, modelos de negócio e estruturas de poder nas organizações e na sociedade. É a partir dos processos avaliativos, onde estão identificados indicadores e metas, que a formulação de políticas públicas adquire consistência. No momento em que se buscam inserção internacional e inovação em processos de gestão, é necessário saber antes o que se tem, como foi obtido e como pode ser aperfeiçoado. Portanto, as datas, que simbolizam o passar dos anos, também servem como marcos de referência para comemorações e reflexões sobre o percurso até aqui das políticas implementadas; em especial, se estão adequadas ao ambiente de rápidas transformações nas tecnologias e nos processos de gestão dos novos modelos de negócio. Desse modo, faz-se necessária a busca de indicadores e metas que agilizem a inovação, a internacionalização e a adequação da gestão a um ambiente em que as fronteiras estão cada vez mais fluidas e novas modalidades de negócio surgem a todo momento. A Revista Gestão e Análise - REGEA faz parte do esforço de divulgar ideias e pesquisas em tal direção. Espero que você perceba, nos artigos desta edição, contribuições para o cenário dos próximos anos, e que eles sirvam como colaboração às suas pesquisas futuras. Aproveite a leitura!

The purpose of this investigation is to understand what influences the involvement with vegan products when comparing vegan and non-vegan individuals. This study presents eco-motivated antecedents (ecological motivations, environmental concerns, animal welfare) and personal antecedents (social influence, idealism). Also, the influence of involvement with vegan products on eudemonic and hedonic happiness, purchase intention, and price sensitivity. The impact price sensitivity has on purchase intention is presented. The research uses a structured questionnaire to collect information from two cross-sectional samples, 580 vegans and 517 non-vegans, collected from four vegan groups on Facebook, for a total of 284,900 members. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to test the proposed hypotheses. Results show that among vegans, ecological motivations and social influence do not impact involvement with vegan products. Vegans choose this lifestyle mainly due to animal protection, environmental concerns, and ideological views. Regarding non-vegans, idealism does not impact involvement with vegan products, probably due to their moral views, since they do not stop ingesting meat. At the same time, social influence becomes a relevant predictor. A cross-sectional study does not allow inferring causality. The model could be tested by introducing variables like gender, age, personality traits, sensitivity, and religion, which could be pertinent drivers of involvement with vegan products in vegan and non-vegan groups. This investigation compares the impact of personal and eco-motivated determinants, comparing vegans and non-vegans regarding their involvement with vegan products. It also compares how involvement with vegan products predicts consumer behavior patterns among vegans and non-vegans.

A liderança colaborativa emerge como perspectiva significativa no tecido das organizações contemporâneas, em que a complexidade e a interdependência se apresentam como características proeminentes (Hargreaves; Fullan, 2020). Tal abordagem desafia o paradigma tradicional orientado à pessoa do líder, deslocando o foco para a cooperação, a cocriação e o compartilhamento de poder e responsabilidade (Crevani; Lindgren; Packendorff, 2010).

Drawing on the dynamic capability perspective, this study examines the impact of green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) on sustainability performance through green innovation, considering the moderation of ambidexterity. Data were collected through a 26-item questionnaire administered in two stages to key respondents from the operations and administrative/commercial departments, resulting in 369 valid responses from industrial small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 13 Portuguese industrial districts. The findings reveal that GEO positively influences green processes and product innovation. This suggests that companies with this orientation prioritize environmental protection and business growth through green innovation. Consequently, these innovations enhance sustainability performance across the triple bottom line dimensions, highlighting the link between GEO and the mitigation of negative environmental impacts. The study argues that sustainability can drive competitiveness and stresses the need to balance exploration and exploitation to maximize the benefits of GEO on green innovation and sustainability. K E Y W O R D S ambidexterity, green entrepreneurial orientation, green process innovation, green product innovation, sustainability performance

The literature on the disclosure of sustainability has been receiving increasing attention, with various studies being conducted. However, the systematic review of the literature on “sustainability disclosure” by mapping the existing research and identifying opportunities for future research is fragmented and limited, and the objectives of this investigation intend to respond to this gap. The chapter contributes to contemporary literature by carving out the importance sustainability disclosure. The methodology employed includes a systematic literature review using the Web of Science and Scopus databases (1979 and 2023), which was analyzed using the VOSviewer and RStudio software. The results of the study reveal six distinct groups of publication trends, including sustainable index and practices, corporate image and reputation, sustainability reporting, frameworks related to sustainability, corporate governance approaches, and board corporative characteristics.

This article aims to examine the influence of green strategic alliances (GSA) on both green radical and incremental innovation through the effects of green supply chain integration (GSCI). A theoretical model was proposed and evaluated using structural equation modeling. A 37-item questionnaire was created to assess the proposed relationships, and a total of 303 valid responses were obtained from a sample of industrial and service companies in China. The findings indicate that GSA have a positive impact on GSCI, and thus, on both green radical and green incremental innovation. This study also explores the role of strategic alliances in corporate green innovation, and how members of alliances can benefit from superior green innovation through shared value creation. The authors innovatively adopt the frameworks of value creation and stakeholder theory to explain how supply chain (knowledge, technology, and processes) can aid firms in achieving green radical and incremental innovation.

Purpose This study aims to investigate the role of green strategic alliances (GSAs) in fostering a green shared vision (GSVis) and green shared value (GSV) and their impact on green organizational identity (GOI) and sustainability. Design/methodology/approach The authors employed structural equation modeling to analyze data collected through a 60-item questionnaire administered in Portugal and China, allowing the authors to test their theoretical model. Findings The findings of the authors' study indicate that green strategic alliances have a positive influence on the development of a GSVis and GSV in both countries. This, in turn, contributes to improved sustainability and the establishment of a GOI. Furthermore, the authors' results demonstrate that these alliances enhance GSV, resulting in enhanced sustainability performance and a stronger green identity, with a notable increase in awareness of environmental and social practices. Originality/value This article is innovative as it applies organizational learning and value creation theories to gain a deeper understanding of how alliances can shape the green identity of companies and contribute to their overall sustainability.