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Motivations for social entrepreneurship – Evidences from Portugal 社会创业的动机——来自葡萄牙的证据
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.002
J.C. Braga , T. Proença , M.R. Ferreira
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引用次数: 59
Client's violence toward social workers 客户对社工的暴力行为
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.006
S. Sousa , I.S. Silva , A. Veloso , S. Tzafrir , G. Enosh
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引用次数: 6
Expatriates recruitment and selection for long-term international assignments in Portuguese companies 葡萄牙公司外籍人员的招聘和长期国际任务的选择
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.001
D. Martins , L.M. Diaconescu
{"title":"Expatriates recruitment and selection for long-term international assignments in Portuguese companies","authors":"D. Martins ,&nbsp;L.M. Diaconescu","doi":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Long-term international assignments’ increase requires more attention being paid for the preparation of these foreign assignments, especially on the recruitment and selection process of expatriates. This article explores how the recruitment and selection process of expatriates is developed in Portuguese companies, examining the main criteria on recruitment and selection of expatriates’ decision to send international assignments. The paper is based on qualitative case studies of companies located in Portugal. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews of 42 expatriates and 18 organisational representatives as well from nine Portuguese companies. The findings show that the most important criteria are: (1) trust from managers, (2) years in service, (3) previous technical and language competences, (4) organisational knowledge and, (5) availability. Based on the findings, the article discusses in detail the main theoretical and managerial implications. Suggestions for further research are also presented.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101212,"journal":{"name":"Tékhne","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77555335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 9
Satisfaction with a performance appraisal system in the Portuguese public sector: The importance of perceptions of justice and accuracy 对葡萄牙公共部门绩效考核制度的满意度:公正和准确观念的重要性
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.005
M. Lira
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引用次数: 14
Managing an aging workforce: What is the value of human resource management practices for different age groups of workers? 管理老龄化劳动力:人力资源管理实践对不同年龄段的工人有什么价值?
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.007
A.M.G.L.R.S. Pinto , S.C.M. da Silva Ramos , S.M.M.D. Nunes
{"title":"Managing an aging workforce: What is the value of human resource management practices for different age groups of workers?","authors":"A.M.G.L.R.S. Pinto ,&nbsp;S.C.M. da Silva Ramos ,&nbsp;S.M.M.D. Nunes","doi":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Demographic aging trends will have consequences concerning the general population, the composition of the workforce and the shortage of some skills in the near future. The aim of this study is to explore what the HRM practices are that workers identify in their organizations, as well as the importance they attach to each of these practices, according to their age.</p><p>A survey was carried out on 528 workers from various companies, to this end. This study showed that the dimensions of “Training; Rewards, Recognition and Participation”; and “Performance Evaluation” are the HRM practices most valued by workers of all ages. The dimension of “Flexible Work Practices” shows the lowest average score for older workers. “Job Security” is the practice that all workers, but particularly the older ones, perceive as being less present in the organization.</p><p>Workers, in general, value HRM practices more than they perceive them to exist in organizations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101212,"journal":{"name":"Tékhne","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.007","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82527847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 21
Virtuous leadership, organizational commitment and individual performance 美德领导、组织承诺与个人绩效
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.008
M.S.G. de Araújo , P.M.P.R. Lopes
{"title":"Virtuous leadership, organizational commitment and individual performance","authors":"M.S.G. de Araújo ,&nbsp;P.M.P.R. Lopes","doi":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In a hypercompetitive world, the affirmation of virtuosity has faced considerable resistance. However, ethics and morality, voices rise up in defense of a virtuous leadership, capable to give significantly positive contributions to organizations and their employees. Starting from this premise, this research aims to analyze, based on perceptions of the followers, the impact of virtuous leadership in organizational commitment, as well as the contribution of the latter on individual performance. Sustained on a quantitative methodology, we inquired, in a first phase, 113 employees from organizations located in the Portuguese territory, in order to ascertain which virtues are most valued in a leader. The data for hypothesis testing were collected using a battery of tests with 351 employees. The results suggest that the employees’ perceptions, around three dimensions of leadership virtuosity (values-based leadership, perseverance and maturity), contribute to organizational commitment, especially in its affective and normative dimensions, and the latter, in turn, is able to positively influence individual performance.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101212,"journal":{"name":"Tékhne","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81273068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 29
Tell me your socially responsible practices, I will tell you how attractive for recruitment you are! The impact of perceived CSR on organizational attractiveness 告诉我你的社会责任实践,我会告诉你招聘你有多有吸引力!感知CSR对组织吸引力的影响
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.004
A.P. Duarte , D.R. Gomes , J.G. das Neves
{"title":"Tell me your socially responsible practices, I will tell you how attractive for recruitment you are! The impact of perceived CSR on organizational attractiveness","authors":"A.P. Duarte ,&nbsp;D.R. Gomes ,&nbsp;J.G. das Neves","doi":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This experimental study seeks to extend the current knowledge about the impact of corporate social responsibility on organizational attractiveness by analyzing the mediating role of corporate image. To the best of our knowledge, no study has empirically tested this. Participants (<em>n</em> <!-->=<!--> <!-->195) randomly received an individual survey containing a description of a company as fulfilling (high engagement condition) or not fulfilling (low engagement condition) a set of socially responsible practices, followed by questions about the study variables. Structural equation modeling analyses revealed that the proposed model has a strong fit to the data, evidencing that the perceived level of engagement in socially responsible practices contributes to triggering the process that leads individuals to evaluate an organization as a good place to work. Corporate social responsibility can thus be a source of competitive advantage regarding the recruitment of new employees. Accordingly, information related to corporate social performance should be considered by recruiters.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101212,"journal":{"name":"Tékhne","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.004","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88879563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 37
Motivations of temporary agency workers and context free well-being: Work engagement as a mediator 临时工动机与情境无关的幸福感:工作投入的中介作用
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-12-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.003
S. Lopes, M.J. Chambel
{"title":"Motivations of temporary agency workers and context free well-being: Work engagement as a mediator","authors":"S. Lopes,&nbsp;M.J. Chambel","doi":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>According to the self-determination theory, when people choose to work voluntarily and have intrinsic motivations they show more interest and enthusiasm that manifest in their results toward work and general life. With a sample of 2320 temporary agency workers and through structural equations models, our main goal was to analyze the relationship between motivations for being temporary agency workers and work engagement. Additionally, we studied the extent to which more work engagement is associated with higher levels of context free well-being and we also analyzed the role of engagement as mediator in the relationship between motivations and this context free well-being. Generally, the results support our assumptions and suggest the important role of temporary workers’ motivations in their well-being.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101212,"journal":{"name":"Tékhne","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tekhne.2015.01.003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89665413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 3
Investments analysis and decision making: Valuing R&D project portfolios using the PROV exponential decision method 投资分析与决策:利用PROV指数决策方法评估研发项目组合
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.03.001
A. Rocha, A. Tereso, J. Cunha, P. Ferreira
{"title":"Investments analysis and decision making: Valuing R&D project portfolios using the PROV exponential decision method","authors":"A. Rocha,&nbsp;A. Tereso,&nbsp;J. Cunha,&nbsp;P. Ferreira","doi":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To support the assessment of R&amp;D project portfolios and to establish a systemic model to carry multiple evaluations using the decision-maker knowledge, preferences and purposes we have developed an evaluation matrix and a new procedure based on the PROV exponential decision method which uses multiple utility functions modeled to establish a common framework from which we can determine the projects relative value. The presentation of this new procedure is the main focus of this article and numerical examples are presented to illustrate the proposed approaches to attain comprehensible results and to discover the most valuable R&amp;D projects to support investment decisions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101212,"journal":{"name":"Tékhne","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.03.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84922178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 2
Methodological literature review of knowledge management research 知识管理研究的方法论文献综述
Tékhne Pub Date : 2014-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.07.001
Sachin K. Patil, R. Kant
{"title":"Methodological literature review of knowledge management research","authors":"Sachin K. Patil,&nbsp;R. Kant","doi":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.07.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.07.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The purpose of this paper is to examine the state of KM research from the standpoint of existing methodologies. The state of KM research is assessed by examining the research design, number of hypothesis testing, research methods, data analysis techniques and level of analysis. The review of KM research is based on 344 published articles where has KM in their title, which is published in seven journals. Major findings show that qualitative research methods such as a case study and conceptual models hold greater credibility. The gaps identified in the review were (a) the research at an inter organizational level is very less, (b) hypothesis testing is being done in very less number of articles and maximum articles have done only conceptual analysis, and (c) mathematical models are used in very limited articles. This methodological review will provide a better understanding of the current state of research in the KM discipline.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":101212,"journal":{"name":"Tékhne","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/j.tekhne.2014.07.001","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84344799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 14
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