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International brands and corporate strategy: a case study in the Portuguese wine industry
No full textAlthough there is a huge debate on the reasons for internationalization, the strength of brands and branding are not among the most studied aspects in the literature.
For companies, brands are valuable assets and branding may be used as a sign of quality leading consumers to repurchase the brand and an increasing market entry barrier for competitors, an important aspect is that branding underpins relational strategies, especially in the wine market. To understand the importance of brands as enablers of international strategies, namely its international positioning, a case study was developed seeking to understand the role of brands in the internationalization of Sogrape, a leading Portuguese company in the wine industry. Analizing Sogrape’s main brands, in terms of their performance in national and international markets, it
is possible to conclude that branding plays a crucial role in the internationalization of Sogrape, segmentation and positioning strategies being extremely important for synchronizing and leveraging the national market with the outwards expansion of the firm.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Collaborative new product development in SMEs and large industrial firms: relationships upstream and downstream in the supply chain
No full textThe aim of this chapter is to compare collaborative new product development (CNPD) established by industrial companies with their suppliers and customers, according to their size and the type of innovation generated. To do so, eight in-depth case studies were analyzed, based on semi-structured interviews. The findings show that CNPD with suppliers in more active than with clients. The results also show that firm size is important in CNPD activities namely when product differentiation and large scale production activities are at stake. From another perspective, the results show that the development of processes and management methodologies in upstream activities are not extensively used. The chapter contributes to knowledge about CNPD by comparing how upstream and downstream are affected based on firm size and the type of innovation generated.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Progressive catholicism in Portugal: considerations on political activism (1958-1974)
No full textThis article seeks to show that the national alliance between Estado Novo and the Catholic Church favored the rise to prominence of those Catholics who, in 1958, abruptly broke with the Salazarist dictatorship and felt legitimated by the theological renewal associated with the Vatican II Council. These “progressive Catholics” were not the only Catholics who opposed the Estado Novo but they were certainly the most visible on the Portuguese political scene and took the most radical positions during the colonial war (1961-1974). May 68 and liberation theology also left their mark on the Portuguese Catholic left, though it retained a pluralist outlook. The post-conciliar crisis was reflected in high-profile departures from the institutional Catholic Church and radical criticism of the ecclesiastical and political authorities.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Determinants of churn in telecommunication services: a systematic literature review
No full textThe telecommunications industry is particularly competitive and characterized by very high churn rates. The literature on the topic is vast, but studies on the determinants of churn behavior are dispersed, failing to provide a comprehensive view of the state of the art. Based on this research gap, this article aims to contribute to developing the literature on customer churn in the telecommunications sector by summarizing the current state of research, and identifying the main determinants of churn and switching intentions. It provides a systematic literature review (SLR) of 37 articles on the topic published between 1999 and 2022. The results reveal the existence of two research streams. The first, in which the studies are based on surveys examining the alleged intentions of subscribers to change operators, with criteria such as satisfaction and attitudes as predictors, and the second, dealing with subscribers’ actual switching behavior and relating this to behaviors and characteristics extracted from internal customer management systems. All independent variables used to explain switching intention or real churn were mapped. It was found that age, gender, satisfaction, switching costs and barriers, and service quality are the most important determinants highlighted by the literature. Our study also outlines some insightful practical implications, which could be extended to other service sectors. The paper ends with a research agenda for future studies according to the gaps detected by the study’s results. Among its limitations, this research excludes papers related to predictive models and studies not in English.Funding No funding was received for conducting this study. Open access funding provided by FCT|FCCN (b-on).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Supply chain management: identifying innovative suppliers
No full textThe main purpose of this chapter is to develop an exploratory proposal for identifying innovative suppliers, creating knowledge in an area not very deeply explored. Based on a literature revision based on the innovative supplier identification and management, the study suggests that innovative suppliers are highly specialized and technically competent companies, located nearby their customers and take part on their client’s improvement program. Based on the literature revision, a framework analyzing client-supplier relationships throughout the supply chain is proposed. The framework uses the strategic alignment concept between clients and suppliers. Finally, 61 questions were developed to identify the innovative suppliers.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
Governance with complex structures: evidence from Western European countries
No full textThis paper investigates if the existence of complex structures plays an important role in corporate governance. It uses GMM estimation on a panel of Western European firms. We find that the presence of a second and third large shareholder has a significant positive effect on firm value. This study underlines the importance of the number of blockholders as a determinant of firm value, when taken as a moderator of the contestability effect. It shows that the legal context and company-specific characteristics play a crucial moderating role for contestability. In contrast to previous research, we find that contestability plays a less relevant role in family firms. We also find that this last result does not vary significantly with the identity of the remaining elements of the
coalition. Also, our study suggests that contestability is less important in companies led
by majority shareholders.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio
A doutrina social da Igreja em tempos sombrios: a proposta do papa Francisco
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Uso político-teológico do imaculismo no século XVII, em Portugal e na Europa
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O papel dos pais imigrantes brasileiros no processo de inclusão dos filhos na escola portuguesa de 1º ciclo
No full textDissertação de Mestrado em Relações Interculturais, apresentada à Univrsidade AbertaDesde a pré-história que o ser humano tem sido impulsionado pela procura de melhores condições de subsistência e bem-estar. Com o desenvolvimento das comunicações e dos transportes, houve uma intensificação dos fluxos internacionais, dando origem ao fenómeno da globalização. As dinâmicas migratórias contemporâneas têm transformado Portugal num destino atrativo para imigrantes. O aumento da comunidade brasileira, está, em grande parte, relacionada com questões económicas, como a procura de emprego, a facilidade de acesso ao sistema de ensino ou com a própria língua. As crianças deparam-se com uma realidade educativa diferente da do Brasil.
O presente estudo, visa compreender o papel dos pais brasileiros no processo de inclusão escolar dos seus filhos no 1.º ciclo do ensino público português, com especial enfoque nas estratégias familiares de apoio.
Recorreu-se à metodologia qualitativa, possibilitando a captação de informação subjetiva. Foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas e um focus group, a pais imigrantes brasileiros a residir em Portugal há menos de 12 meses e uma entrevista individual à professora titular de turma, enquanto informante privilegiada.
Os resultados evidenciam um envolvimento parental significativo ao longo de todo o processo de inclusão, salientando-se a preocupação com o bem-estar dos seus filhos, o que se traduz na promoção de melhores oportunidades futuras, nomeadamente no âmbito escolar. O apoio em casa, evidenciado pelas conversas diárias com os filhos, representou um contributo significativo para o processo de inclusão escolar, permitindo aos pais uma compreensão mais abrangente e aprofundada de todo o processo educativo.Since prehistoric times, human beings have been driven by the search for better conditions of subsistence and well-being. With the development of communications and transport, there was an intensification of international flows, increasing the phenomenon of globalization. Contemporary migration dynamics have transformed Portugal into an attractive destination for immigrants. The increase in the Brazilian community is, related to economic issues, such as searching for a job, ease of access to the education system or the language itself. Children are faced with an educational reality that is different from Brazil.
The present study aims to understand the role of Brazilian parents in the process of school inclusion for their children in primary Portuguese public education, with a special focus on family support strategies.
Qualitative methodology was used to obtain subjective information. Semi-structured interviews and a focus group were carried out with Brazilian immigrant parents living in Portugal for less than 12 months and an individual interview with the class teacher, as a privileged informant.
The results show significant parental involvement throughout the entire inclusion process, highlighting concern for the well-being of their children, which translates into the promotion of better future opportunities, particularly in the school environment. Support at home, evidenced by daily conversations with their children, represented a significant contribution to the school inclusion process, allowing parents a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the entire educational process
Influential factors on reverse knowledge transfers in multinational organizations
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