Procedure structuring for programming aircraft maintenance activities

ID: 72036

Authors: Viviane Souza Vilela Junqueira, Marcelo Seido Nagano, Hugo Hissashi Miyata.

Source: REGE - Revista de Gestão, v. 27, n. 1, p. 2-20, January-March, 2020. 19 page(s).

Keyword: Aircraft maintenance , Critical chain project management , Critical path method , MRO , Project management , TOC

Document type: Article (English)

Buying a Family Car: Relevant Factors for Teenagers

ID: 56637

Authors: Joao Duarte Saleme de Sa, Emerson Wagner Mainardes, Daniel Modenesi de Andrade.

Source: REGE - Revista de Gestão, v. 27, n. 1, p. 21-36, January-March, 2020. 16 page(s).

Keyword: Automobile attributes , Family decision making , Millennials , Teenagers

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'Purpose' – Thepurposeofthispaperistofindouttherelevantfactors,accordingtoteenagers,thatinfluence the buying decision of the family car. 'Design/methodology/approach' – Research carried out in three stages: one qualitative research (by using focal groups), and two quantitative research studies (descriptive and cross-sectional). 'Findings' – The authors identified three factors that are important for teenagers when influencing the purchase of the family car: safety, sportiness and comfort. The identification of these factors shows that the millennial generation tends to emphasize aspects of individual interest, such as status and performance, and family context, such as safety and comfort, rather than social aspects, such as the type of fuel and environmental impact. 'Practicalimplications' – The authors recommend the development of automobiles that prioritize the three factors mentioned herein in order to reverse the trend of declining car purchase. 'Originality/value' – The authors presented the relevant attributes in buying decisions of family cars according to teenagers. The authors also indicated the automobile attributes that are relevant for a more informed, connected, and with an increasing purchase power generation in contrast with previous generations, whose social context was prior to the emergence of social media.

Implementation of a Distance Learning Program Focused on Continuing Medical Education with the Support of Patent-Based Data Mining

ID: 56638

Authors: Renato Ribeiro Nogueira Ferraz, Marcus Vinícius Cesso da Silva, Renan Antônio da Silva, Luc Quoniam.

Source: REGE - Revista de Gestão, v. 27, n. 1, p. 37-60, January-March, 2020. 24 page(s).

Keyword: Innovation , Patents

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'Purpose'– Thepurposeofthispaperistopresenttheuseofafreecodecomputationaltool,Patent2net,inthe search of patents for the implementation of distance learning aimed at Continuing Medical Education. 'Design/methodology/approach' – This technical report is based on the extraction, organization and availability, in the format of graphs and dynamictables, and also based on information in on ther patents on the subject, made available in the Espacenet database. 'Findings' – As a result, it was possible to identify a Chinese patent, free for reproduction in Brazil, which describes an e-learning system that simulates 3D scenarios for training nursing teams. 'Research limitations/implications' – The paper has used one unique patent database, but containing more than 100m documents. 'Practical implications' – The selected patent can contribute to the improvement of care and behavioral techniques of the health professionals. 'Social implications' – The training of health professionals can improve the public and supplementary health systems. 'Originality/value' – This is the first paper in that de technometric analisys of patents was used to solve a problem regarding the training of health professionals.

Urban Resilience and Sustainable Development Policies: An Analysis of Smart Cities in the State of São Paulo

ID: 56639

Authors: Cristiane Aparecida da Silva, Edicreia Andrade dos Santos.

Source: REGE - Revista de Gestão, v. 27, n. 1, p. 61-78, January-March, 2020. 18 page(s).

Keyword: smart cities , Sustainable development policies , Urban Resilience

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'Purpose' – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the urban resilience capacity and its relations with theeconomic, social and environmental well-being in smart cities in the state of São Paulo (SP), particularly afterthe 2008 financial crisis. 'Design/methodology/approach' – Concerning its objectives, this study is characterized as descriptive.From the point of view of technical procedures, the research is bibliographic, and regarding data collection, itis documental. The approach of this research is quantitative, since it uses the statistical method. The samplewas made up by 62 smart cities located in SP. The analysis comprised the period from 2010 to 2015. 'Findings' – The urban resilience pillars influence the economic well-being represented by the gross nationalproduct, in 58.8 percent, social well-being represented by the life expectancy of the residents of the smartcities, in 71.7 percent, and in environmental well-being indicated by CO2 emissions, in 21.5 percent. 'Research limitations/implications' – They are related to the researchers’ decision about themethodological design. Practical implications – This study was limited to smart cities in SP listed in the RBCIH (Brazilian Network of Human Smart Cities), and may be extended to other cities in other Brazilian states. 'Social implications' – How resilience dimensions related to economic, social and environmental well-beingsuch as poverty, food security, health, well-being, education quality, climate changes, and the like, weremeasured, which can be investigated in future research studies. 'Originality/value' – Despite its growing popularity worldwide, the urban resilience pillars and their relationshipwith human well-being in smart cities in the national context are little investigated, making this research original.

Technological Capability, Relational Capability and Firms’ Performance: The Role of Learning Capability

ID: 56640

Authors: Yakubu Salisu, Lily Julienti Abu Bakar.

Source: REGE - Revista de Gestão, v. 27, n. 1, p. 79-99, January-March, 2020. 21 page(s).

Keyword: Learning capability , Relational capability , SMEs performance , Technological capability

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'Purpose' – The purpose of this paper is to empirically evaluate the mediating role of learning capability on the relationship between technological capability, relational capability and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance in developing economy of Africa. 'Design/methodology/approach' – A quantitative survey design was employed to collect the data from owner/manager of manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria. Partial least square structural equation model was used in the evaluation of both the measurement and structural models to determine the reliability and validity of the measurement and test the hypotheses, respectively. 'Findings' – The statistical result indicates a positive relationship between technological capability, learning capability and SMEs performance. Equally, relational capability significantly and positively relates to SMEs learning capability. However, relational capability negatively relates to SMEs performance, while technological capability also negatively relates to learning capability. Furthermore, learning capability mediates the negative relationship of relational capability and SMEs performance to significant positive relationship, while it does not mediate the relationship of technological capability and performance. 'Research limitations/implications' – The analysis of this study is restricted to only resource-based view and dynamic capability theory. Data of the study were collected once a time on a self-reported technique. The study contributed significantly to the body literature on technological and relational capabilities and performance. It also demonstrated the need for SMEs manager to recognize and appreciate the roles of these strategic capabilities in achieving sustainable competitive position. 'Practical implications' – Through relational capability SMEs develops efficient collaborative relationship to acquire new techniques, knowledge. This is specifically, essential for SMEs firms from less developing and emerging economies as they are lagging behind at the global competitive platform, and that the possession of specific advantage locally may not be adequately enough to help penetrate the global markets. Similarly, technological capability enable firms to identify acquire and apply new external knowledge to develop operational competencies which may lead to the attainment of superior performance. 'Social implications' – Government policies and programs designed to support technological development and innovation must be adjusted to consider the peculiar nature of SMEs firms in terms of technology and innovativeness that enhances competitive position and performance. 'Originality/value' – This study empirically examined the relationship of technological and relational capabilities and the SMEs learning capability and performance.

Low-Cost Bus Business Models and the Case of Brazil

ID: 56641

Authors: Roberto Marx, Pedro Siqueira de Magalhães.

Source: REGE - Revista de Gestão, v. 27, n. 1, p. 100-115, January-March, 2020. 16 page(s).

Keyword: Business models , Bus market , Low-cost bus , Transport policy

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'Purpose' – The purpose of this paper is to identify low-costbus business models from different parts of the world and check their applicability in the Brazilian market. It also identifies crucial factors for the development of that kind of business and investigates the relationship between low-cost buses and other modes of transport. This research analyzes every relevant aspect to the applicability of low-cost business models in Brazil, driving to discussions and conclusions. The gains on the development of low-cost bus systems in Brazil may have a wide reach, from personal to general public benefits. 'Design/methodology/approach' – Business models for low-cost bus systems are used to analyze in a qualitative approach. The data are collected through semi-structured interviews, direct observations and documental basis. In addition, innovations over the previous five years are evaluated in order to establish a comparative pattern between companies. 'Findings' – There is a great potential in the Brazilian passenger market for the entrance of low-cost bus companies. The only question is just when it is the right time to enter that market. Most of the negative points presented for the implementation of a low-cost company are related to the current economical and political crisis in Brazil. It was identified as a potential cause for the overall decrease of the passengers market in recent years, and specifically of the bus passengers market. 'Originality/value' – The recent regulation changes, the high demand for passengers and even the similarity of possible routes in Brazil to the ones in Europe and in the USA make Brazil a fertile soil for the development of that kind of business. A similar price mechanism to the ones applied worldwide was also identified as doable in Brazil.