Márcia Ramos May

Differences in sustainability practices and stakeholder involvement

Purpose – This research aims to describe sustainability practices adopted by companies and the influence they have with the involvement of stakeholders. Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative investigation, using case study methodology, was undertaken in 17 companies that use strategic sustainability practices in some way. The companies were observed under the theoretical perspective of social responsibility and sustainability, and with the approach of strategic practices. Findings – Interpreting the data produces an alternative framework of analysis for strategic organizational activities oriented toward the understanding of practices of sustainability, especially in processes aimed at catering to and/or involving stakeholders. The research further supports the idea that sustainability practices, regardless of their level of implementation, have a strong relationship, in these companies, with stakeholder interests. Originality/value – The intent is that the proposed analytical framework will allow further debate toward better understanding of actions focused on environmental determinism and internal company conditions.

EFEITO GOVERNO E CERTIFICAÇÃO NA INDÚSTRIA BRASILEIRA DE SOFTWARE

Este trabalho analisa o papel do Estado brasileiro como agente influenciador das estrategias de qualidade das empresas produtoras de software no Brasil. A partir dos dados coletados entre os anos de 1995-2009, conduziu-se um estudo longitudinal quantitativo e descritivo. Foram estudadas 2.229 empresas de software . Sob a perspectiva dos fundamentos da Teoria da Agencia e da Teoria dos Custos de Transacao, observa-se a conscientizacao da necessidade de certificacao no cenario internacional. A mudanca significativa no perfil das empresas pode ser observada pela adocao de modelos de certificacao para o setor, em especial o MPS.BR, especificamente desenvolvidos por agencias governamentais em parceria com universidades e entidades privadas. A capacitacao tecnologica das empresas foi obtida por meio de subsidios e apoio governamental, como incentivo a busca da competitividade nacional e internacional.

Dynamic capabilities from an institutionalist viewpoint

The purpose of this paper is to elucidate the effects of strategic, technical and institutional response, in the perspective of dynamic capability facing environmental changes, considering that the literature has few references on how institutional factors contribute to a firm’s dynamic capabilities. A case study was conducted on the oldest journalistic enterprise in Brazil. It was found that the organizational practices with dynamic capabilities were conditioned by mechanisms and factors that have extrapolated intentions, expectations, and planning skills of the firm’s own Board of Directors. The new social structure found in the organization is based on the interpretations of the journalists themselves, regarding the social reality of the field of journalism, was supported by the coherent interpretative schemata of some managers in order to reduce the uncertainty caused by institutional demands of the rapidly changing reading habits of people. The study revealed that strategic practices such as making the newspaper known at schools, development of a digital newspaper, showed the influence of institutions as a new normative order, social responsibility, greater legitimacy, and at the same time, a higher capacity of the organization to adapt to its business environment. These aspects, reflect a cultural structure that is reproduced at the company in its practices for the continuous use of new technologies and new social demands.

A efetividade dos estrategistas da responsabilidade social empresarial

The importance of the individual in the construction, maintenance, and change of institutions characterizes Social Practice Theory. The purpose of this study is to analyze the profile and involvement of strategists in social responsibility. This begins with the identification of the role, agency, experience, and characteristics of the practitioners who operate in the environmental certification of Brazilian companies. The discussion of the results is based on the concepts of corporate social responsibility and the theory of Strategy as Practice. The study was conducted in two phases. In the first stage, consisting of a qualitative and exploratory nature, a case study was implemented at the Suzano Paper and Cellulose Company. In the second stage, a quantitative survey of 23 companies was conducted. These companies account for 41% of the population of certified companies. This study contributes to the field by highlighting the different dimensions of the profile of practitioners and their relationship with collective practices and their involvement in the certification process.

The Effectiveness of the Strategists of Corporate Social Responsibility

The importance of the individual in the construction, maintenance, and change of institutions characterizes Social Practice Theory. The purpose of this study is to analyze the profile and involvement of strategists in social responsibility. This begins with the identification of the role, agency, experience, and characteristics of the practitioners who operate in the environmental certification of Brazilian companies. The discussion of the results is based on the concepts of corporate social responsibility and the theory of Strategy as Practice. The study was conducted in two phases. In the first stage, consisting of a qualitative and exploratory nature, a case study was implemented at the Suzano Paper and Cellulose Company. In the second stage, a quantitative survey of 23 companies was conducted. These companies account for 41% of the population of certified companies. This study contributes to the field by highlighting the different dimensions of the profile of practitioners and their relationship with collective practices and their involvement in the certification process.

A Efetividade dos Estrategistas da Responsabilidade Social Empresarial

The importance of the individual in the construction, maintenance, and change of institutions characterizes Social Practice Theory. The purpose of this study is to analyze the profile and involvement of strategists in social responsibility. This begins with the identification of the role, agency, experience, and characteristics of the practitioners who operate in the environmental certification of Brazilian companies. The discussion of the results is based on the concepts of corporate social responsibility and the theory of Strategy as Practice. The study was conducted in two phases. In the first stage, consisting of a qualitative and exploratory nature, a case study was implemented at the Suzano Paper and Cellulose Company. In the second stage, a quantitative survey of 23 companies was conducted. These companies account for 41% of the population of certified companies. This study contributes to the field by highlighting the different dimensions of the profile of practitioners and their relationship with collective practices and their involvement in the certification process.

A configuração da organização e sua relação com o planejamento estratégico formal e emergente

Abstract The aim of this paper is to understand the relationships between organizational configuration and the strategic planning practices. The research, qualitative with an exploratory nature, approaches in a comparative manner two case studies of companies which achieved success above average when compared to their competitors. The methodological procedures are based on in-depth content analysis of interviews, observation, and secondary data. Data triangulation suggests that both companies present planning practices strongly related to the contrasting characteristics of the organizational configuration elements. Emergent planning characteristics are identified in the building material stores network (MC). Formal planning characteristics are identified in the technology company (HT). As a basis for further studies, the research suggests that organizational configuration conditions the planning process in a recursive manner. Keywords: Strategic planning. Organizational configuration. Emergent planning. Formal planning.