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Business in practice: insights from simulating the management of a car manufacturing company
No full textThis work project presents a twofold analysis: In the first section, an analytical evaluation is
performed about the performance of Grizzly, a car manufacturing company within a business
simulation. Through an analysis covering the company’s strategy, the Human Relations
department and the Operations function, an assessment is conducted on how Grizzly navigated
the many challenges that the automotive industry is facing.
The second section is about a personal reflection related to two critical incidents that occurred
during the simulation, and how these served as valuable lessons from a personal and professional
perspective
From sidelines to frontlines - rethinking football medical departments
No full textThis study investigates the perceived impact of Work-Life Balance (WLB),
Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Remuneration on the job satisfaction and
performance of medical staff in professional football clubs. Utilizing a mixed-methods
approach, the research involved semi-structured interviews with football medical professionals
and a survey of broader medical personnel. Findings indicate that CPD and WLB are crucial
for job satisfaction and performance, while Remuneration, though important, is secondary. The
study contributes to existing literature by offering practical strategies to optimize football
medical departments, aiming to enhance job satisfaction and team performance
Sales strategy for increasing EDP comercial´s business in SMES
No full textThis project aims to analyse issues in EDP’s sales strategy for SMEs in Portugal and develop actionable recommendations to enhance customer segmentation, customer offering, and sales processes. Redesigning the sales strategy is the foundation for restructuring, followed by go-to-market strategy and sales force design. The methodology of the paper relies on analysis of semi-structured qualitative interviews with both sales managers and salespeople, and academic research related to sales management, sales strategy and customer value. The findings highlight issues identified by sales professionals, conceptualizing initiatives that can be implemented to improve the company’s sales performance in the Portuguese SME market
Bacteryaqua: a revolutionary method to harness and desalinate water. The product, the team and the operational roll out
No full textWater scarcity is a significant global challenge, impacting millions of people and entailing
substantial economic costs. Although current solutions address some aspects of the problem, they
often fail to provide complete and more affordable solutions. Here is BacteryAqua, a pioneering
company ready to revolutionize water treatment with cutting-edge technology. Driven by
innovation and sustainability, our approach is built upon the groundbreaking concept of utilizing
bacteria, rather than electricity, to develop a novel method. This innovative technique leverages
the principles of electrodialysis and Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) to extract salt from water,
harnessing the metabolic processes of microorganisms. Therefore, BacteryAqua represents a
paradigm shift in the field of water treatment. Our market strategy comprises five key phases aimed
at scaling our operations, expanding our customer base, and reducing production costs. We will
initiate with a prototype, focusing on implementing our system in an existing context. Beginning
with the installation of our innovative shower system solution at Praia do Guincho (Cascais,
Portugal), powered entirely by our bacteria-based desalination system. Subsequently, we'll
introduce an MVP at NOVA SBE (BacteryOne), and, in collaboration with Acciona, expand to
offshore oil platforms, near-shore industrial facilities, and islands in Spain, and ultimately, pursue
global expansion into coastal regions.
Overall, we follow the clear goal of persuading and drawing in possible investors asking for
€1.900,000 within the first three years of operations by showcasing BacteryAqua's opportunities
and prospects for success in the sector
Cross-generational perspectives on purpose - generations y and z in Germany
No full textThe term "Purpose Generation" increasingly characterizes Millennials and Generation Z, whose
entry into the workforce reshapes organizational priorities towards value-driven employment.
This study explores cross-generational perspectives on individual purpose within Germany's
FMCG sector. Through 12 semi-structured interviews, it examines how both generations
perceive and apply purpose. While both generations emphasize the importance of purpose in
life and work, they differ in influences and application: Gen Z focuses on personal
achievements and pivotal life events, while Millennials are motivated by curiosity and family.
This research addresses a critical gap in literature by exploring these lived experiences and
perceptions
Prostituição: Consentimento à alienação e nulidade do Objeto Contratual
No full textO objeto desta dissertação é a prostituição, a forma como ela tem sido definida conceptualmente e como se poderá traduzir numa definição jurídica. As definições e linguagens liberais serão questionadas e contestadas através de uma crítica feminista que apreende a prostituição enquanto um sistema baseado e, simultaneamente, perpetuador da hierarquia sexual e de desigualdades sociais variadas. A proposta de legalização da prostituição enquanto trabalho ou profissão será analisada teoreticamente à luz da (in)compatibilidade com a) os princípios gerais do direito privado contratual, b) o direito do trabalho c) o direito internacional e europeu e, d) a tipificação criminal do lenocínio em Portugal. Irá ser analisada a natureza e a formação do consentimento prestado no seio da prostituição bem como qual o objeto contratual do negócio numa resistência deliberada às teorias que o equiparam à prestação de serviços. Após essa estruturação, o objeto contratual será analisado à luz do direito privado e da (in)conformidade com o Ordenamento Jurídico português, e do regime da nulidade - nomeadamente por prever a sujeição a violência, a ofensa a bens jurídicos com tutela penal, entre os quais, a liberdade
e a autodeterminação sexual, a saúde, a integridade pessoal, física e psíquica e por comprometer o princípio basilar da dignidade humana. Será abordada a possibilidade de implementação do modelo abolicionista nórdico sueco em Portugal e, em concreto, serão sugeridas as necessárias adaptações ao contexto sociocultural do país na senda do combate ao tráfico humano, do respeito pelos direitos humanos e da prossecução da igualdade entre homens e mulheres.The subject of this dissertation is prostitution, the way it has been conceptually defined, and how it might be translated into a legal definition. Liberal definitions and languages will be questioned and contested through a feminist critique that views prostitution as a system that is both based on and perpetuates sexual hierarchy and various social inequalities. The proposal to legalize prostitution as a job or profession will be theoretically analyzed in light of its (in)compatibility with a) the general principles of
private contractual law, b) labor law, c) international and European law, and d) the criminal classification of pimping in Portugal. The nature and formation of consent given within prostitution will be examined, as well as the contractual object of the transaction, in deliberate resistance to theories that equate it with the provision of services. After this structuring, the contractual object will be analyzed in the light of private law and its (in)conformity with the Portuguese Legal System, and the regime of nullity—namely by foreseeing subjection to violence, offense to legally protected rights, including sexual self-determination, health, physical and mental integrity, and by compromising the fundamental principle of human dignity. The possibility of implementing the Swedish Nordic abolitionist model in Portugal will be addressed, and specifically, the necessary adaptations to the country's socio-cultural context will be suggested in the pursuit of combating human trafficking, respecting human rights, and promoting equality between men and women
How to ensure cuf is being recognized as a top player in dental medicine, as much as it is in every other specialty- positioning, process and people
No full textThe oral care sector in Portugal has been historically defined by shortcomings of the public
sector. Such as lead to highly competitive and saturated environment with an increasing number
of active oral health professionals. Thus, the purpose of this report is to carefully analyze the
ways CUF dental medicine can find an opportunity in the market. As a result, a complete marketing analysis and communications plan- from a group perspective and complemented by individual reports- was developed to support CUF dental medicine’s solution of becoming a new
sub-brand with exclusive payment options that offers consumers an integrated high-quality service
How to create a breakthrough in consumer-based energy communities in Portugal - brand Identity, service assortment and physical evidence
No full textIn Portugal, Energy Communities are becoming increasingly relevant. Greenvolt Comunidades
is a new player in the energy market that focuses on energy management. This report presents
a comprehensive marketing strategy for the new service proposed “Poupança Unida”. The
document includes an additional report that deeper explores the topic of Brand Identity, the
Service Structure and the Service Assortment Roadmap and the current Physical Evidence
elements and future opportunities. The objective of the report is to create a breakthrough in
consumer-based Energy Communities for Greenvolt Comunidades in Portugal
Phosphorus specification in Kaumera with a review on Phosphorus properties and its potential value
No full textScaling green ventures in Germany: exploring venture capital perspectives
No full textThis research investigates the scalability of Green Ventures (GVs) in Germany, with a particular emphasis on the pivotal role of venture capital (VC) in driving growth. A comprehensive
literature review and seventeen semi-structured interviews with senior managers, venture capitalists, and industry experts were conducted to gain insight into the interplay between VC
perspectives, organizational challenges, and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem. The find ings emphasize the necessity for venture capitalists to integrate sustainability into their
investment strategies and to enhance collaboration among key stakeholders. The introduction
of the Stakeholder Influence on Green Venture Scalability (SIGVS) framework highlights the
crucial roles of venture capitalists, founders, and policymakers, as well as their dynamic interactions, in advancing Green Ventures’ scalability and fostering sustainable growth