Pedagogia crítica no ensino da administração: desafios e possibilidades

ID: 10851

Authors: Ana Paula Paes de Paula, Marco Aurélio Rodrigues.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 10-22, November-December, 2006. 13 page(s).

Keyword: critical management studies , critical pedagogy , critical theory , Management research and education , organization studies

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In this article the challenges and possibilities of critical pedagogy are evaluated for application in management education. In the introduction management research is discussed and the education situation in Brazil and in the world is surveyed. Necessities for changes are indicated in the pedagogical contents and methods, as the introduction of a critical approach as well. In the first session, the critical pedagogy genesis and concepts are presented and the difficulties for implementation. In the second session, some experiences of using critical pedagogy in the management education undergraduate and graduates levels are analyzed. In the third session, a description is offered of the authors own experience. In the conclusion some recommendations are made to the professors that intend to adopt a critical pedagogical approach in their classes.

Remuneração e competências: retórica ou realidade?

ID: 10852

Authors: Junia Marçal Rodrigues.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 23-34, November-December, 2006. 12 page(s).

Keyword: Compensation , competences , organizations , people management , performance

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This study is a reflection on compensation and competences articulation analyzing an organizational model. The increased use of competencies´ notion as reference for human resources management raises the interest in how it is applied to compensation processes considering the limitations of the traditional model of remuneration in a context of constant changes. A qualitative-descriptive research was carried on based upon semi-structured interviews as the basic method for data collection. The results indicate that compensation and competencies articulation occurs through performance evaluation and there are many contradictions between the conception of the model and its application paving the way for a discussion about the rhetoric and the reality of this practice. It also indicates the complexity and diversity of the variables involved in building a compensation model and its management.

Proximidade cultural e dinamismo econômico: por que investem as empresas portuguesas no Brasil

ID: 10854

Authors: Carla Guapo Costa.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 35-47, November-December, 2006. 13 page(s).

Keyword: cultural proximity , determinants , FDI , Internationalization , market potential

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If we take a closer look at the evolution of Portuguese economy along the second half of the nineties, we won't be surprised to find out that the internationalisation of its best performing companies is one of the main features. In fact, all the available data suggest that, from 1995 onwards, the internationalisation process carried out by those firms has been assuming several forms, such as exports, joint ventures, strategic alliances and, specially, FDI. Those flows have no single destination, although we can identify a strong tendency toward South America, especially Brazil (over 40% of global Portuguese FDI), together with Spain and Holland. Thus, we aim, through inquiring top managers of Portuguese firms, to identify the main determinants of Portuguese FDI in Brazil, and to demonstrate that the so-called special relationship between Portugal and Brazil, expressed, among other things, in a common language and with a deep interconnected history and culture, was quite significant in the internationalisation option of Portuguese firms.

Assimetria informacional e eficiência semiforte do mercado

ID: 10855

Authors: Neuza Maria Belo, Haroldo Guimarães Brasil.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 48-57, November-December, 2006. 10 page(s).

Keyword: actions , event study , Informational asymmetry , semi-strong efficiency , underwriting

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This study aimed to investigate the informational asymmetry in the Brazilian Stock Market, either upon calls for Ordinary General Assemblies or Board Meetings intended to increase capital through underwritings, or upon announcements communicating the decision of capital increase. Therefore, the semi-strong efficiency and the informational asymmetry of the market were verified. The data were obtained through the Stock Exchange and the database of the consulting firm, Lafis. Based on theoretical and empirical research, it investigated the existence of abnormal returns upon the announcement of new underwritings, and also the existence of abnormal returns accumulated for a previous period (-20 days) and a later period (+20 days), in relation to the date of the announcement. The results of the research suggest not only the existence of informational asymmetry in the Brazilian Stock Market but also the absence of semi-strong efficiency in the market.

Risco de insolvência e risco sistemático: Relação teórica não verificada na bovespa

ID: 10856

Authors: Gustavo Amorim Antunes, Gilvan Ramalho Guedes.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 58-71, November-December, 2006. 14 page(s).

Keyword: beta , financial debt , Leverage effect , relevance of accounting information , total debt

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It is tested, through correlation, regression and dispersion graphics analyses, whether the accounting leverage proxies systematically risk beta. Beta, total and financial leverage indicators of all firms listed in Bovespa along 1995 and 2005, were collected in Economática database. No empirical relationship was observed among these variables. This result holds even (a) when beta is calculated through GARCH-M model and only liquid firms are considered, (b) when it is used current and lagged leverage indicators, (c) when market value is used as a second independent variable, or (d) when non-linear transformations are tried. This evidence indicates that leverage (total or financial) should not be used as beta's proxy. In order to explain this empirical finding the main cause proposed here is the capital market concentration that may cause Brazilian accounting to be irrelevant for investors´ decisions.

Relação dinâmica entre ibovespa e variáveis de política monetária

ID: 10857

Authors: Gustavo de Souza Grôppo.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 72-85, November-December, 2006. 14 page(s).

Keyword: auto-regression structural vector , forecast error decomposition , Ibovespa , impulse reply function , Variables of monetary politics

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The main objective of this study was to investigate the casual relation between a group of variables of monetary politics and the Brazilian stock market, represented here by Ibovespa, using the procedure of Bernanke (1986). This meant to analyze the effect of unexpected shocks in variables of monetary politics on the São Paulo Stock Exchange index, besides the analysis of explanatory power of each variable in the present model on Ibovespa. Data obtained showed that short and long term rates of interest and exchange rates impact contemporaneously the Ibovespa. However, the major sensitivity of the index occurs due to exchange rate, thus indicating the importance exerted by exchange rate in the Brazilian stock market. An unexpected depreciation in exchange rate of 10% impacts negatively the Ibovespa in 11.6%. As impulse reply function, the exchange rate is the best variable with explanatory power on Ibovespa.

Aspectos motivacionais e estratégicos na internacionalização de empresas brasileiras

ID: 10858

Authors: Luiz Carlos Honório, Suzana B. Rodrigues.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 86-98, November-December, 2006. 13 page(s).

Keyword: Internationalization , international motivation , international trade , organizational factors , process of strategy formation

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This article discusses firm's international behavior under two major theoretical streams: the motivational and the strategic perspectives. The research aims at identifying the motivational and strategic factors involved in international decisions. It is also intended to examine the potential differences between these factors based on firm size, international experience, strategies of market entry and involvement in international sales. A survey was carried with 73 Brazilian exporters classified according to the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade. The results showed that managerial factors and those associated with internal and external markets were the driving factors of international businesses of the companies that were researched; rational and centralizing elements determined the international strategic process; and significant differences were found between the majority of these factors in relation to size, methods of market entry and involvement in international sales.

Relação orientador-orientando e suas influências na elaboração de teses e dissertações

ID: 10859

Authors: Geraldo Alemandro Leite Filho, Gilberto de Andrade Martins.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 99-109, November-December, 2006. 11 page(s).

Keyword: accounting , dissertations , master degree , Relationship advisors/advisees , thesis

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The present study had as objective to understand the relationship between academic advisors and graduate students and their influences in the process leading from research to the completion of thesis and dissertations in São Paulo/Brazil graduate programs in Accounting. The methodology adopted was qualitative collecting data and information through interviews. Results indicated that in the choice process academic advisors valued technical characteristics of the students. However students tended to be appreciative of the advisers affectionate and personal characteristics. It was also verified that the orientation qualifies graduate students for authoring articles in periodicals and that many problems could be explained by the nature of the relationship between advisors and their advisees.

O futuro da Aprendizagem Organizacional: Possibilidades e Desafios

ID: 10860

Authors: Claudia Cristina Bitencourt, Debora Azevedo.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 110-112, November-December, 2006. 3 page(s).

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In a critical analysis, the authors problematize the issue of organizational learning and reveal its complexity.

Resenha: - As pedras e as flores do caminho: os percursos da gestão pública no Brasil - (Por uma Nova Gestão Pública: Limites e Potencialidades da Experiência Contemporânea - (Ana Paula Paes de Paula - 2005)

ID: 10861

Authors: Ivan Beck Ckagnazaroff.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 113-114, November-December, 2006. 2 page(s).

Document type: Book Review ()

Resenha: - Princípios e práticas do Orçamento Empresarial - (Orçamento Empresarial: uma Abordagem Conceitual e Metodológica com Prática Através de Simulador - (Rogério Mário Fernandes - 2005)

ID: 10862

Authors: Aureliano Angel Bressan.

Source: Revista de Administração de Empresas, v. 46, n. Especial, p. 115-116, November-December, 2006. 2 page(s).

Document type: Book Review (Portuguese)