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- Educar para a solidariedade : uma reflexão teológica, pedagógica e didática sobre a unidade letiva "O pão de cada dia" do 6º ano do ensino básico do programa de Educação Moral e Religiosa CatólicaPublication . Pais, Alberto Manuel de Sousa; Varanda, Maria Isabel Pereira
- Condi : from spices to powder dessertsPublication . Rocha, Sofia da Silva; Pires, João Paulo SimãoCondi is an established Portuguese brand in the powder dessert category, with a twenty-year history. It offers a portfolio comprising many product categories and overall the company produces and imports around 500 different product references. Condi has been focusing on differentiating the flavours and creating a product portfolio that best fits the needs of retailers and consumers. This case study presents an overview of the company as well as an analysis of the consumer trends and the powder dessert industry in Portugal. On the one hand, it is an industry where there are opportunities to innovate in new products in specific categories. On the other hand, the economic instability in the country, the power of multinational brands and the rise of a few private labels may compromise Condi’s performance and growth in its domestic market. The purpose of this case is to give the information necessary so that the reader may be able to make a decision about the path the company should take in the near future, within three possible choices. Firstly, it has been diversifying its product portfolio but focusing in one particular category, the powder mix for desserts. Should it continue this strategy or should it prioritize other categories? Secondly, should the company focus on increasing its market share within the main retailers? Finally, should Condi’s priority be the internationalization, investing in a more committed international mode (considering it exports since 1992) and/or extending the sale to other foreign markets?
- A liderança relacional, o empenhamento e a qualidade do exercício profissional dos enfermeirosPublication . Nunes, Elisabete Maria Garcia Teles; Gaspar, Maria FilomenaNo contexto organizacional, a liderança implica interação entre vários indivíduos e pressupõe capacidade de exercer influência sobre os mesmos, no sentido de se alcançarem os objetivos pessoais/profissionais/organizacionais. O estudo que se apresenta inscreve-se no paradigma de investigação quantitativo e adota um caráter analítico, correlacional e transversal. Assume como principal objetivo, analisar a relação existente entre a qualidade da interação líder membro, o empenhamento organizacional e profissional, e a qualidade do exercício profissional dos enfermeiros em contexto hospitalar. Os instrumentos utilizados foram: Escala LMX-7 versão para colaboradores (LMX) e versão para chefia (CLMX); Escala de empenhamento organizacional; Attitudinal Commitment Scale (ACS) e Satisfação dos Utentes com os Cuidados de Enfermagem no Hospital (SUCEH21). A qualidade de exercício profissional operacionalizou-se através dos seguintes indicadores de qualidade: Taxa de avaliação do risco de úlceras por pressão (UPP); Taxa de avaliação do risco de queda; Taxa de avaliação sistemática da dor e Satisfação dos utentes com os cuidados de enfermagem. Adotou-se a Teoria da Consecução dos Objetivos desenvolvida por Imogene King como marco teórico subjacente a esta investigação, na medida em que o foco de atenção da temática se situa ao nível do sistema interpessoal e do sistema social. Foi realizado um estudo preliminar com uma amostra de enfermeiros 161 em contexto de formação com o objetivo testar o comportamento dos instrumentos de recolha de dados que se iriam utilizar no estudo. O estudo desenvolveu-se numa amostra intencional constituída por 15 unidades de internamento de um Centro Hospitalar, em que todos os enfermeiros chefes e enfermeiros foram convidados a participar, bem como todos os utentes internados nessas unidades, durante três meses consecutivos. Constituiram-se 342 díades (enfermeiros/enfermeiros-chefes) e obteve-se uma amostra de 273 utentes. Contou- se ainda, com as Taxas supracitadas dessas unidades durante os mesmos meses. Os resultados revelam que a liderança relacional se encontra correlacionada positivamente com todas as componentes do empenhamento organizacional, no entanto com diferentes intensidades, sendo as mais relevantes as componentes afetiva e normativa, e com o empenhamento profissional. Quanto às variáveis que influenciam positivamente a qualidade do exercício profissional verificou-se que o CLMX foi a única com a capacidade de influenciar individualmente o mesmo. No entanto, quando o LMX se associa ao CLMX, às componentes afetiva e normativa e à ACS; e a ACS se associa às componentes afetiva e normativa parece verificar-se uma influência positiva no exercício profissional. Demonstra-se assim, que a qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem oferecidos à população depende da interação e relacionamento entre enfermeiro e enfermeiro chefe, e do empenhamento dos enfermeiros. Assim, afigura-se de extrema importância a necessidade dos enfermeiros chefes estabelecerem uma relação de parceria com os enfermeiros, e do interesse da organização reconhecer, valorizar e promover o desenvolvimento dos mesmos.
- Simoldes : the impact of additive manufacturing : 3D printing technologyPublication . Canas, Ricardo Manuel da Silva; Pires, João SimãoThis case study provides an overview of the automobile industry, Simoldes and the emergence of additive manufacturing technology, also known as 3D printing. The goal of this master’s degree dissertation is to conduct a strategic analysis of Simoldes taking into account the implications of incorporating additive manufacturing technology into the company´s value chain. Understanding what advantages additive manufacturing can bring to Simoldes strategy is fundamental. Different management approaches regarding this technology are provided at the end of the case. Should Simoldes not adopt this technology, or should they proactively incorporate additive manufacturing into its manufacturing process? This is the main subject to the discussed on this master’s dissertation thesis. In the teaching notes section, there is a set of questions with a proposed resolution. From this analysis, it is possible to see several benefits that additive manufacturing can bring to Simoldes. Efficiencies in time and costs are the main potential advantages. Incorporation of this technology into Simoldes manufacturing processes is the recommended outcome of this case study.
- TAP Portugal : lessons from its turnaroundPublication . Monsanto, Gustavo João Barros; Pires, João SimãoThis case study provides an overview of TAP Portugal and the recent evolution of the company, mainly after its current CEO, Fernando Pinto, assumed its control. The purpose of this master dissertation is to analyze the strategic decisions that were made and their consequences. Moreover, it describes what are the advantages of the “Triangulation Strategy”, which TAP Portugal practices nowadays. The environment and situation of the aviation industry are also analyzed, including the potential opportunities and threats for the future. Some strategic frameworks and modes of internationalization are studied in the teaching notes segment.
- When modern distribution owns the piggy bowlPublication . Cunha, Marta Dantas da; Guedes, NunoFounded in 1971, Raporal was a venture of 18 pig farmers whose aim was to produce good quality animal food. The success of this venture allowed Raporal to expand down the entire chain of pork and beef production. The focus on a vertical production structure has also contributed to Raporal’s ability to respond effectively to the industry challenges and become one of the top players in the sector in Portugal. Despite its success, the changes in the macro-economic environment that accounted for the leading position of supermarkets in the grocery market and the growth of their private labels, presented a threat to Raporal, which experienced a significant decrease in sales, in 2006. In face of these events, its management looked for ways to establish binding agreements with important distributors in order to guarantee their space in the market. This partnership resulted in a sudden strategic change for Raporal which initiated its path in the production of a differentiated product. This case illustrates the importance of the producer and distributor relations, and includes themes such as differentiation, vertical integration and the strong growth of private labels, topics which are addressed in the literature review with the aid of some relevant models. The analysis in the teaching note section focuses mainly on the development of potential solutions to Raporal’s current problems. Amongst which is the strong bargaining power of buyers and the effectiveness of differentiation as a means to mitigate such tendency.