cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039714.v1
title: Migration trajectory from commercial off-the-shelf software to free software: empirical evidence associated with open office

description: This article aims at analyzing the migration trajectory from a commercial off-the-shelf software to a free one. Thus, it was pursued to analyze the migration process and investigate the critical success/resistance factors associated with the implementation of the Open Office in a Brazilian private company replacing the extant Microsoft Office. The bibliographical review of this work addresses adoption/resistance to information systems being that the theoretical framework adopted to explain the data collected. The single case study method was then applied and via documentation analysis, interviews, questionnaires, and direct and participant observations data was collected, as well as analyzed via content analysis and non-parametric statistics. Three sorts of users' behaviors were unveiled in which concerns to their intention of use of the free software. Finally, the reasons for those behaviors were set forth based on the investigation of the critical factors associated with the users' adoption/resistance to the implemented free software.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039716.v1
title: Gradual and Transformational Change: the influence of advocacy coalition and interest groups in Public Policies

description: In the current debate on institutional change, we find a theoretical gap to be filled since the action of interest groups and advocacy coalitions is little explored. This paper then discusses the gradual transformative institutional change articulated by these actors as an alternative to the prevailing literature that emphasizes the enduring nature of the institutions or their change caused by external independent agency. It is proposed that a joint approach of the Advocacy Coalition Framework, Stakeholder Analysis and Thellen`s Gradual Change Model. Thus, assumptions, contributions and limitations are exposed by pointing the complementarity of these models.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039716
title: Gradual and Transformational Change: the influence of advocacy coalition and interest groups in Public Policies

description: In the current debate on institutional change, we find a theoretical gap to be filled since the action of interest groups and advocacy coalitions is little explored. This paper then discusses the gradual transformative institutional change articulated by these actors as an alternative to the prevailing literature that emphasizes the enduring nature of the institutions or their change caused by external independent agency. It is proposed that a joint approach of the Advocacy Coalition Framework, Stakeholder Analysis and Thellen`s Gradual Change Model. Thus, assumptions, contributions and limitations are exposed by pointing the complementarity of these models.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039719
title: THE MULTICULTURAL TEAMS IN BRAZILIAN SUBSIDIARIES OF MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY

description: The aim of this paper was to analyze the intercultural challenges of daily life and the results of the work of multicultural teams in three Brazilian subsidiaries. The research was qualitative analysis of official documents and interviews with 33 Brazilians and foreigners. Despite the difficulties of the beginning of the coexistence phase, considered more difficult, multicultural teams were able to establish a routine with the productive exchange of experiences and knowledge. The team’s work involved overcoming the meeting with the different things, communication problems because of difficulties with the language, the lack of harmony and rhythm of work and effort required to perform activities together. Therefore, the organizational culture with a global focus has been fundamental to the three companies manage the challenges presented to the teams. Also, the relevance of Brazilian subsidiaries in the global context, the international human resources management and aspects of Brazilian culture contribute to the integration of the teams.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039719.v1
title: THE MULTICULTURAL TEAMS IN BRAZILIAN SUBSIDIARIES OF MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY

description: The aim of this paper was to analyze the intercultural challenges of daily life and the results of the work of multicultural teams in three Brazilian subsidiaries. The research was qualitative analysis of official documents and interviews with 33 Brazilians and foreigners. Despite the difficulties of the beginning of the coexistence phase, considered more difficult, multicultural teams were able to establish a routine with the productive exchange of experiences and knowledge. The team’s work involved overcoming the meeting with the different things, communication problems because of difficulties with the language, the lack of harmony and rhythm of work and effort required to perform activities together. Therefore, the organizational culture with a global focus has been fundamental to the three companies manage the challenges presented to the teams. Also, the relevance of Brazilian subsidiaries in the global context, the international human resources management and aspects of Brazilian culture contribute to the integration of the teams.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039722.v1
title: THE WEFTS POLICIES EMOTIONAL IN THE GENESIS OF ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES IN A CIRCUS

description: We aim in this article to analyze the relationship between emotions and work while settling political action in a circus organization located in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. Theoretically articulated approach to contextual study of emotions with the formation of organizational practices in the artistic field, from ethnographic research. The results suggest mechanisms by which emotions shaped social mobilization organization in the genesis of the circus, and the circus organizational practices studied as effects of political disputes between the circus, enterprises and public authorities of the city.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039722
title: THE WEFTS POLICIES EMOTIONAL IN THE GENESIS OF ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESSES IN A CIRCUS

description: We aim in this article to analyze the relationship between emotions and work while settling political action in a circus organization located in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. Theoretically articulated approach to contextual study of emotions with the formation of organizational practices in the artistic field, from ethnographic research. The results suggest mechanisms by which emotions shaped social mobilization organization in the genesis of the circus, and the circus organizational practices studied as effects of political disputes between the circus, enterprises and public authorities of the city.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039723
title: ORGANIZATIONA SLACK OF CONTROLLERS IN COMPANIES WITH VARIABLE COMPESATION

description: The goal of this study is to verify the organizational slack level of controllers in companies with variable compensation. A descriptive research was conducted through a survey, based on Nohria and Gulati (1996; 1997), Indjejikian and Matejka (2006), Lopez, Stammerjohan and McNair (2007) to measure organizational slack of controllers regarding human resources, financial resources and budget goals, as well as their level of budgeting participation and autonomy in decisions. The survey was sent to the controllers of 108 companies in the South and Southeast of Brazil, and there were 24 questionnaires responded. The results showed that the controllers department of the companies have, in their majority, slack of human resources; in one half small or none, and in the other half great or intermediate level of financial resources slack; and in most of them intermediate slack in the achievement of budget targets. The controllers of these companies have a considerable level of participation in the budgeting and intermediate in decisions autonomy in the organization. It is concluded that controllers show an intermediate level of organizational slack, and that this is related to their participation in the budgeting process and their degree of autonomy in decision making.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039723.v1
title: ORGANIZATIONA SLACK OF CONTROLLERS IN COMPANIES WITH VARIABLE COMPESATION

description: The goal of this study is to verify the organizational slack level of controllers in companies with variable compensation. A descriptive research was conducted through a survey, based on Nohria and Gulati (1996; 1997), Indjejikian and Matejka (2006), Lopez, Stammerjohan and McNair (2007) to measure organizational slack of controllers regarding human resources, financial resources and budget goals, as well as their level of budgeting participation and autonomy in decisions. The survey was sent to the controllers of 108 companies in the South and Southeast of Brazil, and there were 24 questionnaires responded. The results showed that the controllers department of the companies have, in their majority, slack of human resources; in one half small or none, and in the other half great or intermediate level of financial resources slack; and in most of them intermediate slack in the achievement of budget targets. The controllers of these companies have a considerable level of participation in the budgeting and intermediate in decisions autonomy in the organization. It is concluded that controllers show an intermediate level of organizational slack, and that this is related to their participation in the budgeting process and their degree of autonomy in decision making.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039725
title: REPERTOIRE OF SHARED RESOURCES IN VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE: A STUDY OF THE MECHANISMS OF INTERACTION, ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GROUPS

description: Communities of practice are groups where informal relationships, participation, networking and self-management activities stand out. A class of these communities differs from the others through the strong use of information technology resources: these are virtual communities of practice. Considering the possibility of the research groups in a Federal University being taken as virtual communities of practice, the objective of this research was to identify and classify the research groups as virtual communities of practice and highlighting the mechanisms of interaction, organization and control, which exist in their repertoire of shared resources, as well as to assess their effects on the groups’ activities. The study employed a mixed method, using survey strategy and case study. It is expected that the outcomes stimulate a discussion on the importance of information technology and mechanisms analyzed in the exchange of knowledge and in the identity consolidation of scientific research groups with virtual performance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039725.v1
title: REPERTOIRE OF SHARED RESOURCES IN VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE: A STUDY OF THE MECHANISMS OF INTERACTION, ORGANIZATION AND CONTROL IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH GROUPS

description: Communities of practice are groups where informal relationships, participation, networking and self-management activities stand out. A class of these communities differs from the others through the strong use of information technology resources: these are virtual communities of practice. Considering the possibility of the research groups in a Federal University being taken as virtual communities of practice, the objective of this research was to identify and classify the research groups as virtual communities of practice and highlighting the mechanisms of interaction, organization and control, which exist in their repertoire of shared resources, as well as to assess their effects on the groups’ activities. The study employed a mixed method, using survey strategy and case study. It is expected that the outcomes stimulate a discussion on the importance of information technology and mechanisms analyzed in the exchange of knowledge and in the identity consolidation of scientific research groups with virtual performance.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039726.v1
title: THE HIDDEN FACE OF THE “ETHICS OF FEAR” IN GOVERNMENT: THE ACTION OF PUBLIC SERVANTS IN THE TAX AREA LIMITED BY FEAR

description: This paper examines whether the actions of public entities in tax investigations are limited by fear. By hypothesis, the action of honest public servants is conditioned by the fear of being qualified as those with misconduct. From the perspective of theories of fear, and teleological ethics of Reasoned Action, described this phenomenon, from the legal enforcement variable, belonging to the theories of tax evasion. Through interviews with magistrates, tax auditors, lawyers and accountants, it was found that any threat, pressure and social risks cause fear in the tax decision maker, who tend not to decide more against the interests of the Treasury.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039726
title: THE HIDDEN FACE OF THE “ETHICS OF FEAR” IN GOVERNMENT: THE ACTION OF PUBLIC SERVANTS IN THE TAX AREA LIMITED BY FEAR

description: This paper examines whether the actions of public entities in tax investigations are limited by fear. By hypothesis, the action of honest public servants is conditioned by the fear of being qualified as those with misconduct. From the perspective of theories of fear, and teleological ethics of Reasoned Action, described this phenomenon, from the legal enforcement variable, belonging to the theories of tax evasion. Through interviews with magistrates, tax auditors, lawyers and accountants, it was found that any threat, pressure and social risks cause fear in the tax decision maker, who tend not to decide more against the interests of the Treasury.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039728
title: Organizational Theories and Historical Materialism

description: The organizational theories often appear in the literature as isolated and autonomous creations of their authors, disjointed from other dimensions of reality. This article, by contrast, aims to present these theories as constituents of various moments in the development of capitalism in the twentieth century. It is understood that these theories seek to answers that guarantee the fulfillment of the needs of the system, each historical cycle. Seek to meet the determinations of capitalism, offering solutions at the enterprise level, every challenge. Anyway, are themselves a story. As a method of knowledge, work with the historical and dialectical materialism, considering that ideas are preceded materiality, materiality, and this is expressed in thought as a whole, contradictory and in constant motion, like reality itself. As a procedure, we traverse the major theoretical formulations and try to demonstrate their relations with the economic and political conditions in hand, exposing the dialogue that these theories catch with the other dimensions of capitalist development. Additionally, we are given to understand that, as a history, organizational theories are also reduced expression and underlying conflict of interests between employers and employees.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039728.v1
title: Organizational Theories and Historical Materialism

description: The organizational theories often appear in the literature as isolated and autonomous creations of their authors, disjointed from other dimensions of reality. This article, by contrast, aims to present these theories as constituents of various moments in the development of capitalism in the twentieth century. It is understood that these theories seek to answers that guarantee the fulfillment of the needs of the system, each historical cycle. Seek to meet the determinations of capitalism, offering solutions at the enterprise level, every challenge. Anyway, are themselves a story. As a method of knowledge, work with the historical and dialectical materialism, considering that ideas are preceded materiality, materiality, and this is expressed in thought as a whole, contradictory and in constant motion, like reality itself. As a procedure, we traverse the major theoretical formulations and try to demonstrate their relations with the economic and political conditions in hand, exposing the dialogue that these theories catch with the other dimensions of capitalist development. Additionally, we are given to understand that, as a history, organizational theories are also reduced expression and underlying conflict of interests between employers and employees.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039731
title: Explanatory Factors of Social Capital in the West of the State of Santa Catarina (Brazil)

description: The social capital concept relating to the economic development of regions and countries began to gain importance in 1990. This research aims to measure the levels of social capital in three regions of the Far West State of Santa Catarina (Itapiranga, São Miguel do Oeste, and Dionísio Cerqueira). The choice of these regions stems from the fact that they are part of one of the programs promoted by the Regional Program of the Ministry of National Integration Secretariat (the Program for Promotion of Border Range Development). A survey was conducted to reach the objective of this project. The data were submitted to statistical analysis using factor analysis and analysis of variance. The results show three types of social capital (bonding, bridging, and linking) on the three levels of analysis (micro, meso, and macro).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039731.v1
title: Explanatory Factors of Social Capital in the West of the State of Santa Catarina (Brazil)

description: The social capital concept relating to the economic development of regions and countries began to gain importance in 1990. This research aims to measure the levels of social capital in three regions of the Far West State of Santa Catarina (Itapiranga, São Miguel do Oeste, and Dionísio Cerqueira). The choice of these regions stems from the fact that they are part of one of the programs promoted by the Regional Program of the Ministry of National Integration Secretariat (the Program for Promotion of Border Range Development). A survey was conducted to reach the objective of this project. The data were submitted to statistical analysis using factor analysis and analysis of variance. The results show three types of social capital (bonding, bridging, and linking) on the three levels of analysis (micro, meso, and macro).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039732
title: Brazilian Partnerships Between State and Civil Society From the Perspective of Social Capital

description: The diffusion of partnerships between State and non-profit organizations brings into focus important questions relating to the interaction between State and civil society. This study aims at proposing reflections about the implications of those partnerships in the countries that have adopted such models, as well as the specific consequences that can emerge in the Brazilian context. In this way, this study discusses, through a social capital and civil society theoretical framework, which possible consequences and limitations might exist within the relationships built within such partnerships, particularly focusing on the Brazilian context following the administrative reform of 1995. For this purpose, we rely on Ostrom's (2003) perspective on social capital, as well as the Civil Society definition proposed by Cohen and Arato (1992). The reflection on these partnerships and their implications allows for new questions and hypotheses, which, considering the practically absent literature on these effects, represents alternatives for future empiric studies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039732.v1
title: Brazilian Partnerships Between State and Civil Society From the Perspective of Social Capital

description: The diffusion of partnerships between State and non-profit organizations brings into focus important questions relating to the interaction between State and civil society. This study aims at proposing reflections about the implications of those partnerships in the countries that have adopted such models, as well as the specific consequences that can emerge in the Brazilian context. In this way, this study discusses, through a social capital and civil society theoretical framework, which possible consequences and limitations might exist within the relationships built within such partnerships, particularly focusing on the Brazilian context following the administrative reform of 1995. For this purpose, we rely on Ostrom's (2003) perspective on social capital, as well as the Civil Society definition proposed by Cohen and Arato (1992). The reflection on these partnerships and their implications allows for new questions and hypotheses, which, considering the practically absent literature on these effects, represents alternatives for future empiric studies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039734
title: Confronting Theories of Firm Growth in Light of Degrees-of-Freedom Analysis

description: This article aims to confront four theories of firm growth – Optimum Firm Size, Stage Theory of Growth, The Theory of the Growth of the Firm and Dynamic Capabilities – with empirical data derived from a backward-looking longitudinal qualitative case of the growth trajectory of a Brazilian capital goods firm. To do so, we employed Degree of Freedom-Analysis for data analysis. This technique aims to test the empirical strengths of competing theories using statistical tests, in particular Chi-square test. Our results suggest that none of the four theories fully explained the growth of the firm we chose as empirical case. Nevertheless, Dynamic Capabilities was regarded as providing a more satisfactory explanatory power.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039734.v1
title: Confronting Theories of Firm Growth in Light of Degrees-of-Freedom Analysis

description: This article aims to confront four theories of firm growth – Optimum Firm Size, Stage Theory of Growth, The Theory of the Growth of the Firm and Dynamic Capabilities – with empirical data derived from a backward-looking longitudinal qualitative case of the growth trajectory of a Brazilian capital goods firm. To do so, we employed Degree of Freedom-Analysis for data analysis. This technique aims to test the empirical strengths of competing theories using statistical tests, in particular Chi-square test. Our results suggest that none of the four theories fully explained the growth of the firm we chose as empirical case. Nevertheless, Dynamic Capabilities was regarded as providing a more satisfactory explanatory power.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.20039738
title: Jumping the Fence Dot Com: Public Opinion on Commodification of Adultery

description: Recently, organizations arrived in Brazil to convert adultery into a product. Their actions have been promoted through controversial marketing activities and extensive media coverage. It has had resonance among public opinion, revealing different positions around the issue. Assuming that the truth is established over contingent and historical conditions and that practices reproduce accepted truths from an established discourse, we question how the commoditization of adultery discourse is based on amid public opinion discursive practices. To look at this issue, we adopt a macro-marketing critical approach, attached to Michel Foucault's social theory. In line with this choice, the analytical procedure adopted is the Foucauldian archeological method. The commoditized adultery discourse analysis evidenced stylistics of adultery that posits morally. At the end, musings about social implications are discussed.