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No Brasil, a maior parte das pesquisas científicas é realizada pelas Universidades Públicas, que são viabilizadas graças ao apoio administrativo das Fundações de Apoio que permite aos pesquisadores se ocuparem exclusivamente das questões técnicas das pesquisas científicas e tecnológicas. Buscou-se levantar e caracterizar as variáveis que mais influenciam no desempenho e sucesso para o gerenciamento de projetos nas Fundações de Apoio, no intuito de identificar, analisar e fornecer um conhecimento mais preciso dos FCS (Fatores Críticos de Sucesso), e as reais necessidades de desempenho no gerenciamento de projetos, utilizando a ISO 21.500 como parâmetro a ser mensurado nas Fundações. Realizou-se um levantamento tipo survey em 63 gestores de projetos das Fundações de Apoio. Utilizou-se a MEE (Modelagem de Equações Estruturais) para análise estatística dos dados, em seguida, usou-se os valores das médias de cada variável, estabelecendo o seu ranqueamento. O principal foco de atuação dá-se nos grupos de processos de planejamento, com as variáveis: “Desenvolver orçamento” a “Nível de importância” e “Desenvolver planos do projeto” a “Nível de aplicação”, representando as atividades-chave para o bom desempenho do gerenciamento de projetos. Quanto aos FCS o mais importante apontado pelos gestores foi o “Planejamento do projeto”. Portanto, os resultados mostram que os gestores têm fortes ações de planejamento, detendo, assim, um alto nível de controle nas atividades de gerenciamento e execução dos projetos. Conclui-se que as atividades de gerenciamento de projetos e os aspectos técnicos relacionados aos projetos têm grande influência no sucesso dos projetos nas Fundações estudadas. In Brazil, most scientific studies are conducted by Public Universities and made possible thanks to administrative support from Support Foundations, which allows researchers to deal exclusively with the technical matters of scientific and technological research. We sought to retrieve and characterize the variables that most influence performance and success in project management in Support Foundations, in order to identify, analyze, and provide more in-depth knowledge about the CSF (Critical Success Factors), besides the real performance needs in project management, employing ISO 21500 as the parameter to be measured in the Foundations. We surveyed 63 project managers in Support Foundations. We employed SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) for statistical data analysis, and then used the mean values of each variable to establish its ranking. The main action focus takes place in the planning process groups, with the variables "Develop budget" at "Importance level" and "Develop project plans" at "Application level" representing the key activities for a good performance in project management. Regarding CFS, the most important factor pointed out by the managers was "Project planning". Therefore, the results show that managers have strong planning actions, thus holding a high level of control in project management and execution activities. We conclude that project management activities and the technical aspects related to the projects greatly influence the success of projects in the studied Foundations.

Foi investigado se o bem-estar espiritual de professores foi fator protetivo para quadros de estresse, ansiedade e depressão durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Para tanto, 733 professores de diversas regiões do Brasil, responderam, no formato on-line, os seguintes instrumentos: questionário para obtenção de dados sociodemográficos, a Escala de Bem-Estar Espiritual (EBE) e o Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - Short Form (DASS-21). A coleta foi realizada nos meses de setembro e outubro de 2020. Os dados foram analisados quantitativamente através de regressão linear. Os resultados revelaram que a dimensão da espiritualidade alusiva ao bem-estar existencial foi protetiva para o surgimento de sintomas de ansiedade, estresse e depressão. Por outro lado, o bem-estar religioso foi preditivo de maiores escores dos mesmos transtornos. Características como idade, gênero, renda, tipo de escola, apresentaram relação para a manifestação de sintomas psicopatológicos e o nível de espiritualidade.

PurposeCompanies' relationship with their customers through e-commerce platforms has increased considerably in the past few years, bringing new challenges concerning service guarantees (SG). This study aims to propose a framework of the relations between customers' expectations on SG, their negative experiences and their attitudes and behavioural intentions towards an e-commerce platform.Design/methodology/approachThe research had a qualitative and descriptive approach. Testimonials from clients of an online e-commerce platform were obtained through interviews via videoconference and non-participant observation on a complaints website in Brazil. The testimonies were analysed through content analysis.FindingsThe customer expectations regarding the SG offered by the e-commerce platform are congruent with the five categories of the theory that support this research. Customer testimonials on the complaints site show that their negative experiences with the e-commerce platform generated negative emotional, cognitive and behavioural responses towards the company. A framework was proposed, including customers' expectations regarding SG, their negative experiences and their repercussions on clients' attitudes and behavioural intentions.Originality/valueThis article is the only that contemplates customers' expectations about SG in an e-commerce platform, relating them to attitudes and behavioural intentions. Thus, its framework demonstrates the relationships between customer expectations about SGs, their negative experiences and attitudinal and behavioural repercussions. This article brings academic and managerial contributions for companies and managers of e-commerce platforms. It contributes to clients and consumer protection associations by revealing problems they face with SG on e-commerce platforms. This research can be used by those responsible for elaborating laws and public policies to regulate and inspect the relationships between e-commerce platforms and their customers.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the moderating effect of Occupational Health and Safety actions based on the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations to mitigate the negative effect of COVID-19 on the operational, logistical, marketing (OLMP), and health and safety performance (OHSP) of workers in multinational industries. The development of surveys in companies was the method adopted, which had confirmatory evaluations through Structural Equations Modelling (SEM). As a result, it was confirmed that this is one of the few scientific studies that expectedly validates that the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted operational, logistical, market, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) performance. This is also one of the few research projects to assess the moderating effect of OHS practices based on WHO to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. According to our findings, those practices were able to reduce by at least 50% the effect of the COVID-19 crisis on operational, logistical, and marketing performance. However, they minimize by only 1.8% the negative effects of health and safety performance for the worker, generating absenteeism increasingly due to physical and mental problems. This number could be higher if the social distance could be provided in public transportation and if employees were more aware of the risks of COVID-19 contamination during their social activities.

PurposeThe main objective of this study is to analyze internal audit processes performed by Brazilian companies considering ISO 19011:2018 guidelines.Design/methodology/approachThe methodological strategy used was a survey conducted with professionals who assist audit processes of Brazilian companies from different segments. Eight main aspects presented by ISO 19011:2018 were evaluated, and data were analysed through fuzzy technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS). These aspects were ranked, and it was possible to identify those most critical.FindingsThree aspects that are evidenced as critical in the study are as follows (1) to correctly establish the objectives to be achieved and the extension of internal audits program; (2) to correctly assess risks and opportunities that can affect internal audits implementation, defining actions for better results and (3) to monitor, critically analyze and improve the internal audit program.Originality/valueThis study has an exploratory character, and the information presented here can be useful for market professionals and researchers interested in the subject. No similar study was found in the literature.

Esse artigo teve como objetivo identificar e descrever as categorias que levaram os estudantes dos cursos de Gestão e Negócios a realizarem os Projetos de Extensão em tempos de Pandemia. A pergunta que norteou essa pesquisa foi: Quais categorias contribuem para a procura por Projetos de Extensão nos cursos de Gestão e Negócios em tempos de Pandemia? Usou como metodologia de pesquisa o cunho qualitativo, de caráter descritivo e pesquisa-ação. Foram identificadas e descritas cinco categorias que explicaram a preposição levantada. Sendo assim, para essa Universidade estudada, bem como período analisado e respectivos cursos o arcabouço teórico tem aplicabilidade e faz jus à sua finalidade mesmo considerando todas as mudanças de cenário advindos da Pandemia do COVID – 19.

Sustainability is a key concern across industries. In the textile sector, companies face a very competitive environment and struggle to combine the pressures for the reduction of cost with the demands for the implementation of cleaner production practices (CPP) that are advanced by the society and public policies. Whereas several studies have explored the factors that influence the adoption of CPP there is still a paucity of research addressing the relationship between stakeholders’ influences and CPP. The objective of this study is to explore the influence of stakeholders on the adoption of CPP in the textile industry. The study builds on data from survey data and expert perspectives, whereas data analysis resorted to structured equation modelling and Spearman's correlation test. The study suggests that shareholders have a positive influence on the adoption of CPP in this industry, driven by the expected impacts thatCPP may have for reducing costs and improving company's brand. On the contrary, the study finds no support for business partners, society and the government influencing the adoption of CPP. The study offers several contributions to theory building, notably by highlightingthe relevance of interpreting environmental costs as an investment. The study offers also insights for managerial practice by exploring evidences about the emergence of environmental cultural change following the precautionary principle. Insights are also put forward concerning the growing social in monitoring environmental actions through social networks.

This study aims to analyze the reasons that motivate Brazilian companies to implement Quality Management Systems, according to ISO 9001:2015 requirements. Based on information collected in the literature, a questionnaire was developed and answered by professionals that work with the mentioned standard in their companies. An Exploratory Factor Analysis was conducted with the collected data to group the validated variables into two constructs that present the most part of information variance. These constructs were entitled “internal improvements related motives” and “market related motives”. The findings of this research confirm and complement previous studies performed in Brazil and in other countries.

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss how COVID-19 pandemic forced several companies to reflect on their activities. Many organizational changes have been conducted and others will still be necessary. Some reflections are presented, as some aspects are well consolidated in academic literature while they are neglected by many leaders of companies. The authors believe that this viewpoint can support leaders to enhance organizational development. Design/methodology/approach Part of the information presented here is characterized by the authors’ points of view, as it is a viewpoint. However, the authors carried out searches on scientific bases and published press reports aiming to support the reflections presented in this text. Findings The reflections presented in this viewpoint focus on the following aspects: periodic critical analysis of companies business models, business continuity management systems, risk management, resilience principles in supply chain management, necessary changes in production systems, occupational health and safety systems and new ways of working. For the authors, the correct conduction of these aspects can guarantee companies survival; however, many leaders worldwide still neglect them. Originality/value The reflections presented here can be useful for leaders interested in conducting a critical analysis in their business, considering necessary organizational changes to face the COVID-19 pandemic consequences.

O propósito central desse trabalho foi apresentar a inserção dos estudantes calouros, com foco no acolhimento e integração. A natureza dessa pesquisa foi por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, e em seguida a inferência aos dados e análises de experiências vivenciadas. O estudo foi desenvolvido com os estudantes de graduação nível bacharelado na modalidade EaD. Para desenvolvê-lo, partiu-se da hipótese de que apenas o uso de novas tecnologias, diversificação das mídias e inovação na linguagem dos conteúdos, não seriam suficientes para suprir as necessidades dos estudantes que ingressam no universo EaD. Como um dos fundamentos contextuais de EaD, um modelo empírico foi desenvolvido com relevância inovadora de utilização das tecnologias de comunicação em busca da otimização de uma aprendizagem significativa, tornando-se assim o ensino-aprendizagem mais abrangente.

The application of Cleaner Production (CP) practices is a preventive strategy guided by economic and environmental benefits to companies. The textile industry is a major generator of pollutants, yet it is a crucial sector in Brazil that generates annual revenues of USD 51.58 billion and millions of jobs, even though it is constituted mostly of small and medium companies. This study aims to identify the CP practices adopted by different sizes of companies in the textile sector located in Brazil. A survey was conducted, and answers were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test to assess the relevance of each CP practice according to company size. The results showed that small companies apply CP practices exclusively for economic benefit because they have financial difficulties and lack of credit, medium-sized companies are challenged by large supply chains to achieve an environmental management system to provide products and services, and large companies seek green certifications to export their products to the European market. The results contribute to business practices by facilitating identification of the most relevant CP practices for each company size.

Purpose This paper aims to critically analyze the engineering education focused on sustainability in supply chain management, in courses offered by Brazilian higher education institutions. Design/methodology/approach Topics related to sustainable supply chain management were listed from the literature and used as a framework to gather professors’ opinions on how well these topics are covered in engineering courses offered in Brazil. Data analysis was performed via frequency analysis and comparative ordering using the Fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution technique. Findings It was possible to evidence that most of the topics are superficially presented within other subjects and that there are few associated practical activities that enable greater learning. Comparatively, issues related to ISO standards (related to quality and environmental management systems) and compliance with environmental laws, regulations and standards were highlighted. Additionally, it was possible to verify that there is a need for further study on issues related to energy efficiency, worker training and corporate governance. Originality/value No similar study was found in the literature. The findings presented in this paper can contribute to the improvement of engineering education in Brazil and other countries.

espanolEl articulo tiene como objetivo presentar el proceso de construccion y validacion de una escala para evaluar la percepcion de calidad de los cursos de pregrado a distancia. Para este fin, se emplearon cuatroprocedimientos: (1) revision de la literatura; (2) validacion teorica o con expertos; (3) validacion semantica y (4) validacion estadistica, a traves del modelado de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM), con la generacion de una construccion de segundo orden (calidad), utilizando el software SmartPLS 2.0. La escala Likert se estructuro en funcion de la solicitud de una puntuacion entre cero y diez y se puso a disposicion en una plataforma en linea. La validacion de la Escala de Evaluacion del Grado de Educacion a Distancia (EALDIS) incluyo una muestra de 1,060 estudiantes de diferentes cursos de educacion a distancia en Brasil. Los resultados de las distintas etapas: validez discriminante y predictiva, confiabilidad compuesta, alfa y Cronbach, coeficientes de trayectoria y tamano del efecto presentaron indicadores de validacion muy adecuados. Por lo tanto, la conclusion del trabajo es un instrumento de investigacion validado y confiable, con 83 items y 8 construcciones, que pueden contribuir a la evaluacion de loscursos de formacion docente a distancia. portuguesO artigo tem por objetivo apresentaro processo de construcao e validacao de uma escala para avaliacao da percepcao da qualidade de cursos de licenciatura na modalidade a distância. Para tanto, quatro procedimentos foram empregados: (1) revisao da literatura; (2) validacao teorica ou de face; (3) validacao semântica;e (4) validacao estatistica, por meioda Modelagem de Equacoes Estruturais (MEE), com geracao de um constructo de segunda ordem (Qualidade), usando-se o softwareSmartPLS 2.0. A escala do tipo Likert foi estruturada a partir da solicitacao de atribuicao de uma nota entre zero e dez e disponibilizada em uma plataforma online. A validacao da Escala de Avaliacao de Cursos de Licenciatura a Distância (EALDIS) contou com uma amostra de 1.060 estudantes de diferentes cursos de licenciatura a distância do Brasil. Osresultados das diversas etapas:validadesdiscriminante e preditiva, confiabilidade composta, alfa e Cronbach, coeficientes de caminho e tamanho do efeito apresentaram indicadores de validacao muito adequados. Assim, tem-se como conclusao do trabalhouminstrumento de pesquisa validado e confiavel,com 83 itens e oitoconstructos, podendo contribuir para a avaliacao de cursos de formacao de professores em nivel superior na modalidade a distância. EnglishThe article presents the process of construction and validation of a scale to evaluate the qualityof distance learning teacher training courses. Four procedures were used: (1) review of the literature; (2) theoretical or face validation; (3) semantic validation and (4) statistical validation, by usethe Structural Equation Modeling(SEM), with the generation of a second-order construct (Quality) using SmartPLS 2.0 software. The Likert scale was structured based on the request to assign a grade between zero and 10 and made available on an online platform. The validation of the Distance Learning Teacher Training Course Evaluation Scalehad a sample of1,060 students from different undergraduate courses in Brazil. The results of the various steps: discriminant and predictive validity, compound reliability, alpha and Cronbach, path coefficients and effect size presented very adequate validation indicators. Thus, the conclusion of the work is a validated and reliable research instrument, with 83 items and 8 constructs, which can contribute to the evaluation of teacher education courses at a distance level.

Objetivo do estudo: O objetivo da presente pesquisa foi o de analisar a disposicao para implementacao da logistica reversa no varejo supermercadista. Metodologia: Foram coletados os dados sobre a pratica de logistica reversa em 18 supermercados e utilizou-se a regressao logistica para gerar um modelo de avaliacao sobre a disposicao para tal pratica. Originalidade/Relevância: Na literatura, nao existem estudos que sugerem um modelo para implementacao e orientacao para a logistica reversa. O modelo proposto no presente estudo pode ser aplicado em outras areas do conhecimento. Principais resultados: Como resultado, foi observado que, por meio das variaveis que definem as caracteristicas do varejo, nao e possivel afirmar se um supermercado ira ou nao implementar o processo da logistica reversa. Contribuicoes teoricas/metodologicas: O metodo utilizado pode ser empregado para construcao de modelos de gestao e decisao, tanto para a industria como para o varejo. Contribuicoes sociais/para a gestao: Com base na presente pesquisa, as empresas podem aplicar o modelo para tomada de decisao sobre a viabilidade ou nao da implementacao da Logistica Reversa.

A Educação Ambiental e a legislação ambiental buscam por meio da conscientização e da reflexão sobre as questões socioambientais transformar indivíduos em “cidadãos ambientais”. Estudos demonstram que o nível de conscientização ambiental de cada indivíduo está diretamente relacionado ao grau de percepção ambiental e que este, reflete diretamente no comportamento ambiental do indivíduo. Assim, o objetivo da pesquisa foi verificar se a percepção ambiental dos estudantes universitários de administração reflete no conhecimento sobre as questões ambientais. Para tanto, foi realizada uma pesquisa junto a uma universidade do estado do Mato Grasso do Sul e três universidades do estado de São Paulo com um total de 527 respondentes, sendo duas universidades públicas e duas privadas. Para análise de dados, foi utilizada a modelagem de equações estruturais por meio do software SmartPLS 2.0 M3. O resultado indica que a percepção ambiental do universitário tem foco, principalmente, na reciclagem, na economia de água e energia e na redução do consumo.

This study aims to analyse the main benefits observed due to ISO 9001:2015 implementation and certification in Brazilian companies. A survey with market professionals was conducted in order to perf...

O Lean Manufacturing é uma estratégia de produção aplicada em empresas de diversos segmentos. Seu principal objetivo é reduzir ao máximo os desperdícios a fim de maximizar o lucro. A transição para o referido estágio, entretanto, não é simples e muitas são as barreiras enfrentadas para se alcançar os objetivos supracitados. Nesta trajetória, as empresas apresentarão diferentes estágios de maturidade e a mensuração desta maturidade torna-se importante. Tomando por base as informações mencionadas, o presente artigo tem por objetivo identificar quais são as principais métricas utilizadas por empresas brasileiras na avaliação da maturidade de sistemas lean. Métricas utilizadas em projetos lean foram listadas a partir da literatura e informações sobre a aplicação das mesmas foram levantadas junto a 43 profissionais que participaram de uma survey. Respondentes outliers foram identificados a partir do Escalonamento Multidimensional (EMD) e, na sequência, as métricas foram ordenadas via um mecanismo utilizado pelo software SPSS para combinação linear de variáveis, empregado na Análise Fatorial Exploratória. Os resultados evidenciaram que as métricas mais aplicadas estão relacionadas à produtividade dos funcionários, número de reclamações dos consumidores, tempo de setup, lead times e índice de estoques. Os resultados decorrentes deste estudo poderão ser utilizados por outros pesquisadores em suas futuras pesquisas.

Made available in DSpace on 2020-12-10T19:48:05Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2019-07-01 Purpose: The objective of this study is to investigate the dimensions that make up the image of Brazil, specifically in Latin America. Method: A quantitative exploratory research has been carried out through a survey with a sample of 1617 respondents of Mexican, Argentinean, Ecuadorian and Bolivian nationality. Data analysis has been performed using structural equation modeling using SmartPLS 2.0 M3 software. Originality/Relevance: The originality of this study is to evaluate the perception of Latin American for the image of Brazil since studies of this type have not yet performed. Thus, the research contributes with an interdisciplinary study whose scale and similar studies can use methodology. Results: The results of the study confirmed that the Brazilian image could be analyzed by a combination of the cognitive, affective and conative components. Since cognitive was the most strongly identified component, based principally on beliefs related to politics, people in the country, socio-environmental aspects, economy, innovation and culture in Brazil. Theoretical/Methodological Contributions: The methodology of data analysis used reinforces how much the Modeling by Structural Equations can contribute to the development of the theory related to the image of a country. As for the theoretical advance, it was possible to observe the importance of studies on the subject. Social/Management contributions: The main contribution of this study is the possibility of companies using these results in the direction of efforts in marketing campaigns and image of products for the external or internal market. Univ Sao Paulo, FEARP, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCE, Tupa, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCAV, Programa Posgrad Adm, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Campinas, Campinas, Brazil Univ Estadual Campinas, Programa Posgrad Educ, Campinas, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, FCE, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, FCAV, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCE, Programa Posgrad Agronegocio & Desenvolvimento, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCE, Programa Posgrad Adm, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCE, Tupa, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCAV, Programa Posgrad Adm, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, FCE, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, FCAV, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCE, Programa Posgrad Agronegocio & Desenvolvimento, Sao Paulo, Brazil Univ Estadual Paulista, UNESP, FCE, Programa Posgrad Adm, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Objective: Analyze the effect of organic food-related lifestyle towards the attitude and purchase intention on organic food in the Brazilian context.Method: A conceptual framework was developed with a second-order construct, the organic food-related lifestyle (OFRL), to assess its impact on attitude and purchase intention. An online survey was carried out with 651 Brazilian consumers (non-probabilistic sample). The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling, by partial least squares and path models (PLS-PM), using the SmartPLS 2.0 software. Originality / Relevance: This study extends the literature and provides further insights when analyzing the consequences of the OFRL on the attitude and purchase intention of organic food.Results: The OFRL is a good predictor for purchase intention of organic food and presents a strong relationship with attitude. The last one plays a mediating role in the relationship OFRL-purchase intention, improving the predict role of the organic food-related lifestyle toward purchase intention. The model explained 19% of the attitude variance and 51% of the purchase intention variance.Theoretical / Methodological Contributions: From a theoretical perspective, this work innovates by proposing a unique second-order construct, composed of latent variables linked to the organic lifestyle, to measure its impact on the formation of attitude and purchase intention toward organic food. Objetivo: Analisar, no contexto brasileiro, o efeito do estilo de vida relacionado à alimentação orgânica na atitude e intenção de compra dos alimentos orgânicos.Método: Foi desenvolvida uma estrutura conceitual, com um constructo de segunda ordem, o estilo de vida relacionado à alimentação orgânica (OFRL), para avaliar seu impacto na atitude e na intenção de compra, por meio de um survey online com 651 consumidores brasileiros (amostra não-probabilística). Para a análise dos dados, o método escolhido foi a Modelagem de Equações Estruturais, por mínimos quadrados parciais e modelos de caminhos (PLS-PM), utilizando-se o software SmartPLS 2.0.Originalidade / Relevância: Este estudo amplia a literatura e fornece novos insights ao analisar as consequências do OFRL sobre a atitude e intenção de compra de alimentos orgânicos.Resultados: O constructo OFRL é um bom preditor para a intenção de compra de alimentos orgânicos e apresenta forte relação com a atitude, que desempenha um papel mediador na relação OFRL-intenção de compra, melhorando o papel preditivo do estilo de vida relacionado aos alimentos orgânicos em relação à intenção de compra. O modelo explica 19% da variância de atitude e 51% da variância de intenção de compra.Contribuições teórico-metodológicas: Do ponto de vista teórico, este trabalho inova ao propor um constructo de segunda ordem único, composto por variáveis latentes ligadas ao estilo de vida relacionado à alimentação orgânica (OFRL), para medir seu impacto na formação de atitude e intenção de compra em relação aos alimentos orgânicos.

This article analyses the difficulties observed in adopting the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program in production systems. The research strategies used for this purpose consisted of a literature review, a panel of experts and a survey with professionals working in manufacturing companies. Altogether, 69 market professionals took part in the survey and the collected data was analyzed through the PLS-SEM technique. Results indicate that there is a causal relationship between difficulties associated with the planning phase of a TPM program and issues associated with its implementation. This is an original research and the results are valuable to business professionals desiring to properly implement TPM, as well for researchers interested in the mechanics of total productive maintenance system’s adoption. Resumo: Este artigo analisa as dificuldades observadas na adoção do programa Manutenção Produtiva Total (TPM) em sistemas de produção. As estratégias de pesquisa utilizadas para esse fim consistiram em uma revisão da literatura, um painel de especialistas e uma pesquisa com profissionais que trabalham em empresas de manufatura. Ao todo, 69 profissionais do mercado participaram da pesquisa e os dados coletados foram analisados pela técnica PLS-SEM. Os resultados indicam que existe uma relação causal entre as dificuldades associadas à fase de planejamento de um programa de TPM e questões associadas à sua implementação. Esta é uma pesquisa original e os resultados são valiosos para profissionais de negócios desejando implementar adequadamente o TPM, bem como para pesquisadores interessados nos mecanismos da adoção do sistema de manutenção produtiva total.

Purpose This paper aims to present the fundamental aspects for the development and validation (D&V) of attitudes’ measurement scale, as well as its practical aspects that are not deeply explored in books and manuals. These aspects are the results of a long experience of the authors and arduous learning with errors and mistakes. Design/methodology/approach The nature of this paper is methodological and can be very useful for an initial reading on the theme that it rests. This paper presents four D&V stages: literature review or interviews with experts; theoretical or face validation; semantic validation or validation with possible respondents; and statistical validation. Findings This is a methodological paper, and its main finding is the usefulness for researchers. Research limitations/implications The main implication of this paper is to support researchers on the process of D&V of measurement scales. Practical implications Became a step-by-step guide to researchers on the D&V of measurement scales. Social implications Support researchers on their data collection and analysis. Originality/value This is a practical guide, with tips from seasoned scholars to help researchers on the D&V of measurement scales.

© 2019 This research aims to evaluate the engineering students' perception regarding sustainability. For this, a survey was developed based on sustainability parameters from a detailed analysis of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (BICG). The parameters were initially divided into seven groups: Financial and Productivity Aspects (FPA); Concern With Employees (CWE); Support for Local Communities (SLC); Ethical and Corporate Governance Issues (ECI); Environmental Aspects (ENA); Sustainable Aspects in the Operations Network (SON); Customers, Development of New Products and Services (CPS). The survey was conducted with engineering undergraduate students from two Brazilian universities. The data were analyzed through structural equation modeling technique, namely the PLS-SEM algorithm. The collected 162 answers enabled the validation of the model tested, and showed that the students, in general, do not consider SLC and CWE when they are analyzing sustainability. Additionally, the most important construct was the CPS. This is an exploratory study and we believe that these findings may contribute to expand the debate about the sustainability insertion in engineering courses, helping educators in their didactic activities. There were not found similar studies in the literature, which highlight the originality of the research. The statistical validation of the results and the contribution to expand the debate regarding sustainability in engineering education justify the value of this study.

The main objective of this exploratory research was to develop and validate a model to measure the maturity of manufacturing cells that operate according to the lean philosophy. A theoretical model was constructed based on parameters from the literature and information provided by a panel of experts. Using a questionnaire based on this theoretical model, a survey of 101 cell managers was carried out and the data collected were analyzed by partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that the maturity of a manufacturing cell can be measured using the three constructs ‘Employee Knowledge and Skills’, ‘Quality and Continuous Improvement’ and ‘Cell Configuration’. Of these, the second had the greatest impact on cell maturity. The results also show that a fourth construct, ‘Leadership, Autonomy and Communication’, influences maturity indirectly. These findings may be used by managers of manufacturing cells and by researchers.

Made available in DSpace on 2019-10-03T17:32:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2019-06-01. Added 1 bitstream(s) on 2019-10-04T16:21:09Z : No. of bitstreams: 1 S2531-04882019000200006.pdf: 2176610 bytes, checksum: 29ec699bbcd8caa33e767c42712447db (MD5) AbstractPurpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the perception of the influence of greenwashing and of attitudes and beliefs in the decisions of purchase of green products in the retail.Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research was carried out by means of a survey with a sample of 880 consumers living in São Paulo city, Brazil, who buy in supermarkets weekly or biweekly.Findings It was possible to evaluate a model that analyzed the aspects that greenwashing carries and the aspects that the attitudes and beliefs of the consumer present. As a result, it is inferred that when greenwashing is identified in the product, it loses the aspects of loyalty, satisfaction and benefits, as well as becoming a product that causes confusion of consumption. Further, consumer attitudes and beliefs show that they are guided by the aspects of perceived loyalty, satisfaction and benefits and that the perceived risk aspect is practically ignored.Originality/value The originality of this study is in evaluating consumer perception focusing on several aspects of purchase intention simultaneously, considering perception and behavior of consumer before greenwashing and green consumption and using all aspects together (satisfaction, loyalty, subjective and control forces, risk and benefits perception). Besides complementing with other determinants like consumer attitudes and beliefs, confusion of green consumption, behavior controlled in relation to green consumption and greenwashing. Thus, it contributes with an interdisciplinary study whose scale and methodology can be used by analogous studies. Universidade Estadual Paulista Faculdade de Ciências e Engenharia de Tupã Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul Universidade Estadual de Campinas Universidade Estadual Paulista Faculdade de Ciências e Engenharia de Tupã

© 2019, © 2019 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This article aims to analyse some of the main challenges evidenced in the insertion of sustainability in engineering courses, according to the view from a sample of Brazilian students. Through a systematic literature review, a set of 10 challenges were structured to base the research instrument (questionnaire). These challenges were evaluated by 91 engineering students who participate in sustainable action programs promoted by Enactus Brazil. The collected data were analysed in terms of the averages assigned and via the multi-criteria decision technique TOPSIS, which allowed ranking the challenges. The averages were higher than 5.0 on the scale used, indicating that the students notice the existence of the challenges in the courses in which they are enrolled. The ranking via TOPSIS presented the most evident challenges: ‘Sustainable issues debated only in specific disciplines in a limited extent’; ‘Difficulty to integrate disciplines for the broad teaching of sustainability’; ‘Lack of practical and real examples of how sustainability can be embedded in the specific context of the course’; and ‘Activities and examples presented focus exclusively on environmental issues’. The results presented here may be useful for course coordinators to improve their curriculum; educators to enrich their disciplines from the findings reported here; and researchers interested in the subject can use these findings as a starting point for proposing new teaching techniques. No similar publications were found in the literature, which indicates its originality and contribution to the knowledge base.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to integrate Brazilian agro-industrial co-operatives’ horizontal, lateral and vertical integration diversification and expansion strategies, such as operation area and membership, with financial models. Several studies have tried to assess the importance of diversification on the financial outcomes in agricultural co-operatives with limited success.Design/methodology/approachThe three main concepts were combined in a working model. A survey was developed to gather data on financial, diversification and expansion strategies from 67 co-operatives (44 per cent return rate). Data were processed using a partial least squares structural equation model.FindingsThe findings suggest that expansion is directly responsible for both the financial output and diversification strategy; however, no hard evidence supports the view that the diversification of production in some agro-industrial co-operatives leads to positive financial results.Research limitations/implicationsOnly larger Brazilian co-operatives (>$50m in annual revenues) were considered. Co-operatives facing other scenarios or smaller co-operatives could have different outcomes.Practical implicationsBesides diversifying their co-operatives for financial reasons, managers should also consider risk aversion and adapting to new farmers’ portfolios as probable reasons.Originality/valueExtant literature asserts that diversification leads to financial growth; as the co-operatives studied show no such causal relationship, it follows that they diversify their portfolios for other purposes.