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Henriques, Juan, Paulo Ferrão, and Muriel Iten. "Policies and Strategic Incentives for Circular Economy and Industrial Symbiosis in Portugal: A Future Perspective." Sustainability 14, no. 11 (June 5, 2022): 6888. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14116888.
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During the last two decades, Portugal has made efforts to implement a circular economy and its business models in industries, which has led to a series of operational and strategic initiatives. Nevertheless, after 20 years, further efforts are required for a larger-scale implementation of such models. This study aims to identify the current status in the legislative context of the industrial circular economy and industrial symbiosis (ICE&IS) in Portugal, with a special focus on the policies and incentives for the promotion of this model. The main objective of this research is to verify whether there are conditions for the promotion of ICE&IS, and the main aspects to reinforce the current Portuguese strategy. To achieve this objective, a mixed research approach was defined and performed. This approach is based on methods of gathering information and analyzing the results through a comparative policy analysis. The result of this study shows that Portugal still has a considerable number of gaps and needs (strategic, fiscal, and financial) that must be addressed for effective implementation. Our research suggests that Portugal will face a series of critical aspects for industrial CE implementation, namely, promoting effective incentives (i), simplifying the national strategy (ii), and dealing with bureaucracy (iii).
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Dias, Álvaro, and Pereira Renato. "Dynamic capabilities and marketing capabilities in Portugal." Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración 30, no. 3 (August 7, 2017): 417–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/arla-10-2016-0268.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to offer an operationalization of an aggregate construct and a decisive contribution to building a dynamic capabilities theory with marketing implications. The authors investigate the influence of dynamic capabilities, specifically routine creation through embedding learning and knowledge, on marketing capabilities and performance in Portugal. The authors examine the direct relationship between dynamic capabilities and marketing capabilities, which is indirectly linked to performance depending on the effectiveness of the resulting new resource configuration. Design/methodology/approach The authors used four construct dimensions: knowledge creation routines, knowledge transfer processes, marketing capabilities, and firm performance. The study was based on an inter-industry random sample of firms selected from a commercial list. During a nine-month period the authors gathered data from a questionnaire delivered in hand to participating firms and collected through in-depth personal interviews. It was filled out by directors of Portuguese firms who agreed to participate in this study. Findings First, dynamic capabilities play an important role in the evolution of marketing capabilities and the maintenance of competitive advantage. Specifically, the authors identified a link between knowledge creation routines and knowledge transfer processes with marketing capabilities. Second, the effect of dynamic capabilities on performance can be considered to be substantially indirect. However, the results also show a direct link between knowledge transfer and performance. Originality/value First, the development of a model establishing the contribution to the evolution of marketing capabilities in order to compete in a changing environment, considering the critical effect of knowledge creation and transfer in a non-static market configuration. Second, the analysis of marketing capabilities from different layers, from strategic to more operational aspects.
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Neves, Angela, Radu Godina, Susana G. Azevedo, and João C. O. Matias. "Current Status, Emerging Challenges, and Future Prospects of Industrial Symbiosis in Portugal." Sustainability 11, no. 19 (October 4, 2019): 5497. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11195497.
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Industrial symbiosis has proven to be an important tool for improving business sustainability with numerous environmental, economic, and social benefits. The literature on this subject has been provided with countless case studies of the application of this practice in different geographical locations. However, studies concerning Portugal in this area are still scarce. Thus, this article aims to map and analyze the existing cases of industrial symbiosis in Portugal, as well as the current state and the legislative context regarding this practice. It also aims to analyze the main barriers to the growth of synergy relations and outline new paths for the development of industrial symbiosis in Portugal. From the analysis to the case studies, it was possible to conclude that most industrial symbiosis networks have few actors, and networks with two and three are common. However, owing to strategic plans, the type of existing economic activities, and the waste generated, there is much potential for industrial symbiosis networks to be established and to contribute to emission reductions, more efficient use of resources, and reduced external dependence. However, in order to increase industrial symbiosis, concerted action must be taken at various levels to encourage companies to develop synergy relations. Changing the legislative framework, making funds available, the role of local governments, the existence of a facilitator, and the use of some industries as anchor tenants are some of the aspects that can contribute to the increase of industrial symbiosis in Portugal.
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Haase, Heiko, and Mário Franco. "When small businesses go international: alliances as a key to entry." Journal of Business Strategy 36, no. 3 (May 18, 2015): 37–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jbs-03-2014-0032.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to identify the reasons for the internationalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through strategic alliances and to understand how this internationalisation process evolves. Design/methodology/approach – For this purpose, the authors decided on a qualitative approach and performed exploratory case studies of two SMEs in Portugal. Findings – The authors found that in forming alliances, SMEs aim to increase sales and reduce costs. After the analysis, the authors believe that learning about other markets and cultures as well as having appropriate national partners are the key aspects in the internationalisation of SMEs through strategic alliances. Practical implications – The authors revealed the influence of national partners in the internationalisation process. The firms in the study established alliances with national firms to facilitate international market entry. This holds in particular for partners that already have some international experience. Building partnerships with national firms allows the combination of competencies and requires a lower amount of internationalisation know-how on the part of the cooperating firms. Originality/value – In spite of the opportunities going along with strategic alliances, there is only limited empirical evidence of their impact on the internationalisation process and vice-versa. This holds particularly true for the realm of SMEs.
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Fernandes, Joel Barros, Eduardo Barbas Albuquerque, and Amândio F. C. da Silva. "THE INFLUENCE OF COMPANY SIZE ON ITS INTERNATIONALIZATION CAPACITY: A COMPREHENSIVE VIEW ON PORTUGAL." Business: Theory and Practice 23, no. 1 (June 14, 2022): 208–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/btp.2022.15639.
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In the competitive environment that companies operate today, there is a need to adopt internationalization strategies to enable consolidation in diversified markets. The internationalization process is part of a relevant strategy for companies, has several implications and is influenced by innumerable specific aspects, namely by the behavior of companies, by their culture and structure, as well as by their leadership, but it is on the organization structure that we find one of the most relevant features: the dimension (size) of companies. Based on a qualitative methodology, we interviewed managers of the furniture manufacturing industry. We concluded that companies value increase in size; nevertheless, for cultural reasons, they are still resistant to such an increase. For increasing their size, companies value several instruments, such as: strategic alliances/corporate cooperation; fusions and acquisitions; and risk capital interventions. This work is an eye opener about the need to educate and train entrepreneurs in the Portuguese industrial sector and to bring about an awareness of the benefits of formation, training, expansion and diversification in order to be able to compete on a global basis.
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Romana, Fernando Acabado. "The Impact of Senior-Managerial Leadership Culture on Value Creation for Shareholders – A Study of Local and Multinational Companies in Portugal." Journal of Intercultural Management 12, no. 2 (June 1, 2020): 134–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/joim-2020-0041.
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AbstractObjective: This study is based on the analysis of three fundamental aspects of company and managerial life: the culture of organizations, the style of leadership and financial performance. Its focus was to question the connection between these and to devise a strategy that could be applied in Portugal, during 2017 and 2019, in industrial sector companies.Methodology: To do so, it was decided to start methodological analysis of the behaviour of managers and organizations operating in this environment, considering several classifications: multinational companies operating in Portugal and Portuguese companies with a strategy for and in the process of internationalization. On this basis the study problem was set at the level of managerial behaviour, bearing in mind that this varies depending on the type of organization in which managers’ work. The problem involves scientific, methodological, and cultural aspects that have already been demonstrated by several authors, whose considerations have been incorporated. The study was conducted in 16 companies operating in Portugal.Findings: The characteristics of leadership in the multinationals tend towards greater balance between the four roles of each of the corresponding quadrants, while in the national companies it tends to be more internally focused.Value Added: This difference could be related to what R. Quinn calls the Normal State of Leadership, which is focused on the comfort zone that the internal processes seem to generate; the multinational companies are more focused on external aspects and future development – Fundamental State of Leadership – centred on strategic dedication to clients and flexibility.Recommendations: Dedication to clients and flexibility, that we intend to link with Internal Marketing strategy drivers, considering the investigation ideas for this paper, as the demonstration if some different Leadership Styles influence the Financial Performance of the Companies or not.
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Fernandes, André, João Figueira de Sousa, and Regina Salvador. "The Cultural Heritage in the Postindustrial Waterfront: A Case Study of the South Bank of the Tagus Estuary, Portugal." Space and Culture 21, no. 2 (October 5, 2017): 170–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1206331217734539.
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In examining the process of waterfront revitalization of the South bank of the Tagus Estuary during the postindustrial era, it is possible to discern a commitment to appropriation and valorization of heritage and cultural identity inherited from preceding economic cycles. Using a qualitative approach, backed up by a detailed analysis of territorial planning instruments, strategic documents, and intervention projects, we identify three main ways of appropriation, aimed to add value to the heritage and cultural identity, considering them as follows: (a) resources for the promotion of various activities, (b) drivers in strengthening territorial identity, and (c) elements of territorial differentiation. Analyzing these aspects, the article presents a proposal for the classification of the actions proposed for their implementation, namely: conservation of cultural heritage, adaptation of heritage to new uses and functions, appropriation of symbolic elements, promotion of cultural events, and raising awareness of cultural heritage among local communities.
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Gomes, Raphael dos Santos D’Emery, Hugo Emanuel dos Reis Sales da Cruz Pinto, and Cláudia Margarida Brito Ribeiro de Almeida. "Second home tourism in the Algarve – The perception of public managers." Revista Brasileira de Pesquisa em Turismo 11, no. 2 (April 15, 2017): 197–217. http://dx.doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v11i2.1246.
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Proposal: In the last year’s second home tourism has obtained a relevant attention in Portugal, and especially in the Algarve region. It has been identified by the national tourism plan as one of the strategic products. In the Algarve second home market important for the tourism dynamics. Objective: This study focuses on the perception of government agents in the Algarve about second home tourism, in particular the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that this product creates for regional development. Methodological Design: The study uses a descriptive and exploratory approach with an online survey applied to all municipalities in the Algarve. Results: The results are helpful to understand second home tourism trajectories by presenting useful information to future strategies. Originality: It was observed that economic factors directly influence strengths and threats, the weakness are more related to social and environmental aspects, and the opportunities are linked to all dimensions, economic, social and environmental.
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Antão, Mário, Cláudia Silvestre, Carla Martinho, and Mário Negas. "Financial Literacy as a Strategic issue: A survey from Portuguese Higher Education Students." GATR Journal of Business and Economics Review 7, no. 2 (September 25, 2022): 141–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.35609/jber.2022.7.2(3).
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Objective – This paper addresses the financial literacy issue in different countries and contexts, comparing it with the financial Literacy of Portuguese Higher Education Institutions (HEI) students. The objective is to identify the growing need for knowledge in this area and to correct the population's attitude and behavior. This study identifies the main conditioning variables of the financial Literacy of this group of individuals, contributing to developing conditions and procedures that would improve the financial Literacy of European students as an essential element of their personal and professional success. Methodology –This study was based on a survey using a sample of 1017 students from 18 institutions. Ordinal regression was used to determine the predictors of financial Literacy. Findings – The literature review shows different results of structural aspects of the same central questions related to financial Literacy among HEI students. The conclusions of the study are in line with the literature review. Nevertheless, empirical research shows that Portuguese students' financial Literacy is lower than students from other countries, highlighting the need to improve their knowledge in this area by correcting the focus group's attitude and behavior. The study identifies the main conditioning variables of the financial Literacy of this group of individuals. Novelty – HEI students who study finance present a higher level of financial knowledge and relatively more confidence in managing their money, the same for working students. No significant gender differences are observed, and these facts align with some authors. However, it is noteworthy to mention that several researchers observe alternative conclusions. This study shows an evolution of the situation followed twelve years earlier, with the same population, but confirms HEI students' low financial literacy level. This research also contributes to the main study promoted by OECD and included on the 2030 agenda of the United Nations (U.N.). Type of Paper: Empirical JEL Classification: I22, J16. Keywords: Financial Literacy; financial knowledge; financial attitude; financial behavior; higher education students. Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Antão, M; Nunes, C; Silvestre, C; Caldeira, J; Martinho, C; Negas, M. (2022). Financial literacy; financial knowledge; financial attitude; financial behavior; higher education students, Portugal, J. Bus. Econ. Review, 7(2), 141–150. https://doi.org/10.35609/jber.2022.7.2(3)
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Marzai, Elda. "Bancassurance in a digital era." Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence 12, no. 1 (May 1, 2018): 601–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2018-0054.
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Abstract The implementation of bancassurance activity in the banking field contributes to the strengthening of the competitive environment, the development of new products in insurance and the higher satisfaction of the consumer's needs. The strategic priorities of banks are to increase business protection by adding new products to their portfolios, according customer's needs. The distribution of insurance in the bancassurance system is a future solution and will continue to develop on the Romanian market as well. Bancassurance is the main distribution channel in many countries, accounting for more than 50% of life insurance products (eg France, Italy, Spain, Austria), in Portugal the share goes up to 80% and in Romania is around 30%. Among the aspects needed to develop this service, bank representatives propose both the diversification of types of insurance sold through banks, as well as the growth of consumer financial education development and digitalization. This paper aims to highlight different perspectives to relaunch bancassurance activity according to changes from customer behavior and the identification of factors which contributing to the sustainability of bancassurance in digital environment. In addition, will be presented a comparison of the internet penetration rate in the world, the categories of clients using online banking services.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Portugal – Strategic aspects"
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TEIXEIRA, Nuno Severiano. "Entre neutralité et belligérance : l'entrée du Portugal dans la Grande Guerre: objectifs politiques et stratégies nationales." Doctoral thesis, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/1814/5994.
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Defence date: 2 December 1994Examining Board: Prof. António Pedro Vicente, F.C.S.H.-U.N. Lisbonne ; Prof. Heinz-Gerhard Haupt, I.U.E.-Florence (supervisor) ; Prof. Jean-Jacques Becker, Université Paris X ; Prof. José Medeiros Ferreira, F.C.S.H.-U.N. Lisbonne ; Prof. Maria Carrilho, ISCTE-Lisbonne ; Prof. Robert Rowland, I.U.E.-Florence
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Books on the topic "Portugal – Strategic aspects"
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Carvalho, Virgílio de. O mundo em renovação: Um sucesso da idade transoceânica iniciada por Portugal. Porto: [Universidade Portucalense--Infante D. Henrique], 1992.
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Fernandes, António Horta. Portugal e o equilíbrio peninsular: Passado, presente e futuro (um estudo de geoestratégia). Mem Martins [Portugal]: Publicações Europa-América, 1998.
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Manuela, Franco, Luso-American Foundation, and Instituto Português de Relações Internacionais., eds. Portugal, os Estados Unidos e a África Austral. Lisboa: Fundação Luso-Americana, 2006.
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Alves, José Lopes. Geopolítica e geoestratégia de Portugal: Considerações sobre elementos históricos e actuais. Lisboa: J. Lopes Alves, 1987.
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Alves, José Lopes. Geopolítica e geoestratégia de Portugal: Considerações sobre elementos históricos e actuais. Lisboa: J. Lopes Alves, 1987.
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Carvalho, Virgílio de. A importancia do mar para Portugal: Passado presente e futuro. Venda Nova: Bertrand Editora, 1999.
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Fernandes, António Horta. Portugal e o equilíbrio peninsular: Passado, presente e futuro (um estudo de geoestratégia). 2nd ed. Mem martins (portugal): Publicações Europa-América, 2003.
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Operation Alacrity: The Azores and the war in the Atlantic. Annapolis, Md: Naval Institute Press, 2004.
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Carvalho, Virgilio de. A importancia do mar para Portugal: Passado presente e futuro (Coleccao Defesa nacional). Instituto da Defesa Nacional, 1995.
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Herz, Norman. Operation Alacrity: The Azores and the War in the Atlantic. US Naval Institute Press, 2003.
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Pereira, Manuel Joaquim de Sousa. "The Relevance of Talent Management Efficiency and Its Incremental Impact on Organizational Innovation." In Handbook of Research on Strategic Innovation Management for Improved Competitive Advantage, 498–510. IGI Global, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-3012-1.ch026.
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The objective of this chapter is to systematize and contextualize relevant theoretical and practical considerations in the dynamics of talent management in a business context, as well as observe the practical implementation in small and medium enterprises in the north of Portugal. Talent management requires the ability to take on each employee's “I's” and their alignment with the organization's “ecosystem,” seeking a shared vision, mission, and growth opportunities for the future. Therefore, creativity and constant innovation are crucial aspects to continually push the “comfort zones” through constant challenges, creating positive difference. About the structure of work, which will consist of two parts: The first part is composed by a literature review related to the theme, aiming to gather the most relevant considerations on the subject. In the second, the authors intend to implement a practical study towards management in talented small and medium enterprises in the north of Portugal.
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Gonçalves-Pereira, Manuel, and António Leuschner. "Portugal." In Dementia Care: International Perspectives, 219–30. Oxford University Press, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198796046.003.0029.
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Dementia care in Portugal presents a mixed balance of strengths and important problems and challenges. This chapter begins by highlighting the scarcity of health service data on dementia, within a rapidly changing and complex array of health and social care systems. Public, private, and third-sector services are not integrated enough to fully meet the needs of people with dementia and their families. Despite examples of good standards in dementia care, some complex challenges still need tackling. Portugal does not have a National Dementia Plan, although formal efforts are being made and a general strategy has been proposed. The chapter briefly discusses leading issues, while highlighting that any selection of goals and the feasibility of achieving them are constrained by a shortage of resources. Taking the need to improve timely diagnosis and integrated formal services as an example, the exact role of primary care is one of the primary topics for discussion. In short, there are three aspects which Portugal does well in terms of dementia care: (1) every person with dementia has access to emergency services and, in principle, to primary care services within the public National Health Service; (2) there are examples of high-quality standards in clinical dementia care, mainly in urban centres, and an increasing interest from the social sector, non-governmental organizations, and private institutions in community or institutional social care; and (3) there is increasing interest in dementia-related service research, as well as in psycho-geriatric training. For the future, first, primary care should be more involved in early diagnosis of dementia and its appropriate disclosure, as well as in other areas, e.g. treatment monitoring in collaboration with specialized care, counselling and support, and monitoring caregivers’ health. Second, the complex bio-psycho-social needs in dementia should be better met through improvement of: timely access to community formal services or specialized accommodation when necessary; ‘dementia-friendly’ communities and health/social units (e.g. general hospitals, given the multimorbidity in people with dementia); management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (with more emphasis on non-pharmacological approaches, and less on antipsychotics); informal caregivers’ support, ensuring minimum standards of information, counselling, psycho-education, and other family interventions; and legal procedures, access to new technologies, and decent end-of-life care. Finally, gaps should be bridged between health and social care, fostering care coordination and case management in every phase of dementia (with standardization of dementia care processes, e.g. definition of the roles of professionals).
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Julião, Jorge, Marcelo Calvete Gaspar, and Benny Tjahjono. "The Social, Economic, and Environmental Dimensions of Hotel Sustainability." In Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage, 187–204. IGI Global, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3628-5.ch013.
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Hotel sustainability has become a focal point for companies all around the world with a dual focus on attracting customers to their business and capitalizing from sustainability measures and practices. Such sustainability initiatives allow for increasing economic efficiency and reducing energetic and environmental impacts. Based on the triple bottom line, social sustainability is also key to promote and implement efficient corporate social responsibility practices. This study reports on a survey carried out to address the customers perceptions regarding the influence of sustainability on their choice of hotel. This survey was conducted in Oporto city (Portugal) to domestic and foreign tourists in 2018/2019 with a valid sample size of more than 370 respondents. This research concludes that, even though customers show to be sensitive to social, environmental, and economic aspects, these issues do not exhibit a significant influence on their hotel selection based only on sustainability claims.
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Pirina, Giorgio, and Luca Onesti. "The Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Serra de Estrela, Between UNESCO Geopark and Lithium Mining." In Examining a New Paradigm of Heritage With Philosophy, Economy, and Education, 205–22. IGI Global, 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-3636-0.ch015.
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With a review of the academic and journalistic literature, this chapter aims to further explore the shift toward a sustainable tourism in the context of UNESCO Natural Parks and Geoparks. Furthermore, the authors point out the persistence of a contradiction, that is, the presence of mining activities in the surrounding of above-mentioned UNESCO areas. After briefly reconstructing the socio-economic history of the mountain area of Serra da Estrela, located in the region of Beira Interior, in Central Portugal, the authors focus on the tension between two aspects: 1) the Post-Fordist model, concerning the transition to tourism development related to creation of UNESCO Natural Park and Geopark and 2) the reinforcement of lithium mining production and discovery of new deposits as an energetic and economic strategy for Portugal. In particular, the latter issue has given rise to various groups and movements of protest on a local basis. The claims of these groups suggest a radical paradigm shift in the development plans and in the conception of heritage in an ecological sense.
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Oliveira, Ivo, Fernanda Nogueira, and Isabel Marques. "Thermalism in Portugal: corporate response to the COVID-19 pandemic – Strategy, Safety, Human Resources and marketing approach." In Reconstruction of Daily life: The Lived experience of the Family post-caregiver. Ludomedia, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.11.2022.e533.
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Framework: Health tourism is currently one of the fastest growing forms of tourism. In Portugal, the “Tourism Strategy 2027” highlighted thermal activity as a means of economic development in the country's regions. On March 11, 2020, WHO declared a covid-19 pandemic. In Portugal, all thermal establishments took the initiative to suspend activity. After the lockdown period the units had to adapt to restart following the guidelines of the health authorities. Goals This study aims to emphasize the spa health tourism sector in Portugal in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, analyze consumer behavior, and suggest future research on the topic. Paper organization: We present qualitative research, through content analysis using WebQDA software and a bibliometric analysis of co-occurrence of keywords in the thermal field, using the VOSviewer software. The analysis was conducted considering public statements from representatives of 21 units in mainland Portugal, published in the media, as of March 2020. Results: The analyses point to a high appreciated value by the customers to the item safety and to the aesthetic and medicinal treatments. There were no differences in behavior between public and private entities. All regions in mainland Portugal behaved the same way in terms of compliance with the health organization's guidelines, seeking to give the customer more safety and confidence. The training and actions of the human resources were essential to adapt the spas to guarantee strict safety and hygiene rules, as well as the respect for physical distance. In terms of marketing and innovation, the biggest references from the clients are at the product level. Final considerations: The current context of the Covid-19 pandemic favors the use of spas for their curative aspect related to lung problems, post-disease. There are several opportunities for hydrotherapy and research associated with the sector. It is important to draw new lines connected to its potential role in accelerating healing and prevention of coronavirus.
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Lázaro, Emilio de Diego, Jaime Ribalaygua Batalla, Ana Miranda, Johnny Reis, Miguel Almeida, Luís Mário Ribeiro, Alba Àgueda, and Eulalia Planas Cuchi. "VESPRA-Vulnerable Elements in Spain and Portugal and Risk Assessment." In Advances in Forest Fire Research 2022, 463–76. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.14195/978-989-26-2298-9_72.
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The VESPRA project (Vulnerable Elements in Spain and Portugal and Risk Assessment), financed by the Union Civil Protection Mechanism UCPM-2020-PP-AG, is designed in a context of increased frequency and intensity of extreme events and emergencies, and in a current context where those responsible for the emergency often do not have sufficiently updated information on vulnerable elements. Indeed, there is cartography of these elements, but it is very quickly becoming outdated. It is therefore necessary to design a strategy that allows continuous updating of this information, and this is one of the main functionalities of the proposed solution in VESPRA. VESPRA arises for the improvement of the risk management mechanisms for local risks such as forest fires, and also for other generic ones like those related to adverse meteorological phenomena or the dispersion of pollutants in wide areas. It is focused on the border area between Spain and Portugal and within the project, an international protocol will be defined for the collection of vulnerable elements and their characterisation regarding different hazards, and for their integration into a GIS-based platform specially designed to optimize their management and continuous updating. VESPRA will result in a system to assist decision-making in the event of an emergency in order to improve the harmonised identification and mapping of vulnerable elements and the integration of vulnerability in a joint information system for the evaluation and assessment of the transnational emergency response. The project targets three end-user groups: (I) the local authorities, (II) the general population, and (III) relevant institutions in civil protection. Although the implementation for demonstration and validation purposes will be actually implemented as a baseline in three study cases, along the transboundary area between Spain and Portugal, VESPRA is developed with an European vocation aimed at the future adoption of the technological and procedural models in other transboundary European regions. These will be international, trans-boundary operational exercises based on the VESPRA system and on simulated scenarios in the selected study case regions. The first one will be a forest fire starting in Spain and moving towards Portugal. The exercise will evaluate the capability of the VESPRA system to help in the joint evaluation of potential risks and the coordination of responding forces, as well as the primary actions for the protection of the population and infrastructures. The second exercise will develop a combination of simultaneous nuclear and industrial emergency, one in each country, and will focus on the ability of VESPRA to provide accurate information and a channel of seamless interchange of key aspects for the ranking, evaluation and final decision making on such combined scenarios.
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Azevedo, Paula Serdeira, Carlos Azevedo, and Mário Romão. "Benefits and Value of Investments in Information Systems." In Handbook of Research on Holistic Optimization Techniques in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Industry, 251–62. IGI Global, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-1054-3.ch011.
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Organisations constantly have to address the problem of identifying tangible and intangible benefits that can be achieved in result of investments made in Information Systems/Information Technology (IS/IT). This paper has the objective of approaching the problem in the perspective and context of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems in the Hospitality Industry. It focuses on implementation project strategies, namely in the particular and relevant aspects of their return on investment as well as benefits expected and delivered. When an organisation is confronted with the question of knowing if a certain investment in IS/IT may obtain a considered positive financial revenue, and if that investment means valuable benefits for the business, the answer is often far from being conclusive. Projects are often implemented on-time, on-budget and are technically appropriate, nevertheless the expected benefits are not achieved. This paper seeks to answer these questions in the context of ERP systems, in particular in the sector of hospitality industry, through a case study developed in Portugal. The investigation was developed on a group of hotel units, held by a Portuguese company, for which ERP meant an opportunity to harmonize and improve business processes.
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Migon, Piotr. "Granite Landscapes Transformed." In Granite Landscapes of the World. Oxford University Press, 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780199273683.003.0018.
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An analysis of granite landscapes would not be complete if the modifying human factor were ignored (Godard, 1977). Over the millennia humans have used the resources provided by granite, whether in a solid or weathered state, taken advantage of the spatial configuration of granite landforms, or mimicked natural granite features for various purposes. The combination of rock outcrops, regolith-mantled surfaces, and soil characteristics has acted as a significant constraint on many human activities, especially in the past. Hence many granite areas have very specific histories of human impact. The monumentality of many granite landforms has inspired fear, awe, and spiritual experience, whereas in the modern era the distinctiveness of many granite terrains has become a magnet for tourism. Each of these activities has left its imprint on granite landscapes, to the extent that some of them easily fall into the category of ‘cultural landscapes’, while in others, man-made features have evidently overwhelmed the natural configuration of the land. In this closing chapter of the book a few aspects of human transformation on natural granite landscapes will be briefly addressed. The coverage, and particularly the selection, of examples are by no means exhaustive, and the historical context has not been explored. The intention is rather to review some of the most characteristic relationships between humans and granite landscapes and to show that the characteristics of natural granite landforms dictate very specific adjustments, uses, and strategies of landscape change. Therefore, extensive referencing has also been avoided. The middle and late Neolithic in western Europe (3500–1700 BC) was a period of extraordinary construction activity using local and imported stone. It was not limited to granite lands, but the availability of durable monumental stone was certainly important. Therefore, uplands and rolling plains underlain by granitoid rocks abound in a variety of megalithic structures, including standing stones, stone circles and rows, passage tombs, simple dolmens, burial mounds (cairns), and stone enclosures. Extensive assemblages of Neolithic monuments occur on the Alentejo plain in southern Portugal, in western Spain, in Brittany, France, and on the uplands of south-west England, from Dartmoor through Bodmin Moor, Carnmenellis to Land’s End.
Conference papers on the topic "Portugal – Strategic aspects"
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Mazur-Kumrić, Nives. "POST-COVID-19 RECOVERY AND RESILIENCEBUILDING IN THE OUTERMOST REGIONS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION: TOWARDS A NEW EUROPEAN STRATEGY." In The recovery of the EU and strengthening the ability to respond to new challenges – legal and economic aspects. Faculty of Law, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.25234/eclic/22443.
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The socio-economic environment of the outermost regions of the European Union was severely affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Due to their geographical and historical specificities, the outermost regions were significantly lagging behind the rest of the European Union in terms of economic indicators even in the pre-pandemic period. Expectedly, COVID-19-induced shocks additionally potentiated their development gap. The purpose of this paper is to summarise the multiple impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte, and Saint Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain), and the related legislative responses of the European Union aiming at eliminating adverse effects of the crisis and building more resilient societies. The factual assessment is carried out primarily through the prism of the European Commission’s 2021 Study on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Outermost Regions, which underlines the health, economic and social repercussions of the crisis as well as a recommended set of recovery and resilience-building measures in the outermost regions. The legal analysis focuses on the ongoing codification of the rules and measures regulating the governance of the outermost regions as integral parts of the European Union. Pursuant to Article 349 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the European Union shall adopt specific measures for laying down the conditions for the development of the outermost regions, such as those in the area of fiscal policy, European Structural and Investment Funds, State-aid, agriculture and fisheries policies, and others. In that regard, the paper looks into the recently adopted regulations facilitating the use of EU funds and particular benefits (e.g. tax exemptions) in the outermost regions. Special emphasis is put on the currently tabled initiatives for an updated regulatory framework enabling the outermost regions to improve and strengthen their overall socio-economic position. That mainly refers to the forthcoming European strategy for the outermost regions, to be adopted in 2022. The respective strategy shall lay the foundations for a new strategic approach of the European Union to shaping a sustainable and resilient future for the outermost regions apt to face the challenges of the 21st century, notably those related to green, digital, and demographic transition.
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Stojkov, Stefan, Emilija Beker Pucar, Olgica Glavaški, and Marina Beljić. "Exchange Rate Pass-Through Asymmetry: The Case of the Euro-Zone." In 27th International Scientific Conference Strategic Management and Decision Support Systems in Strategic Management. University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Economics in Subotica, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.46541/978-86-7233-406-7_218.
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An essential aspect of deepening the level of economic integration between European economies is the reduction of mutual economic disparities, which is especially emphasized by the formation of the supranational monetary authority of the Euro-zone member states. However, fixing the currency for the euro and losing monetary sovereignty in the circumstances of a structurally heterogeneous system meant that the same monetary policy provoked different repercussions for member states. This research aims to point out the differences in the exchange rate transmission mechanism between the representatives of two groups of Euro-zone member states: the core of the EZ (Germany, Finland, Belgium, and France) and the periphery of the EZ (Greece, Spain, Portugal, Ireland), in the 1999M1-2021M1 time horizon. Empirical findings are based on estimates of the VAR model, i.e. derived impulse response functions in the circumstances of shock transmission (nominal effective exchange rate) to inflation (consumer price index). The results of the research indicate the asymmetry of the exchange rate transmission mechanism in terms of a more pronounced and longer degree of exposure of peripheral economies to shocks of the nominal exchange rate compared to the representatives of the core of the Euro-zone. Empirical findings confirm the asymmetry of the exchange rate transmission mechanism as one of the indicators of the weakness of the Euro-zone, given the inflationary diversity and the consequent anomalies of the monetary union with heterogeneous membership.
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Babin, Anatolie, and Zorina Constantin Şişcan. "Discovery of the entrepreneurial potential of settlements, districts in the cross-border territory of the republic of Moldova-Ukraine on the basis of smart specialization approaches and priorities for sustainable territorial development." In MODERN TRENDS IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE. Odessa National Maritime University, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.31375/978-966-7716-90-5-57-58.
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In order for regions today to be globally competitive, their smart specialization strategies cannot be created by an approach limited to one particular region only. The grouping of objectives emphasizes the need to create greater external dynamism by coordinating and maximizing synergies with policy initiatives, instruments and infrastructures in other regions. In this regard, trans-regional cooperation is a central aspect and a challenge of «Smart specialization», especially for neighboring regions with a cross-border dimension. EU best practice shows that cross-border Smart Specialisation Strategies (RIS3T) are singular in the practice of the cross-border RIS approach in the EU. The examples of innovative crossborder cooperation between Portugal and Spain, Germany and France, show that the main objective of this approach is to generate economic knowledge, quality employment through localised smart infrastructure and social well-being by jointly promoting strengths and common challenges. Thus, the Cross-Border − RIS3 aims to enhance the Euroregion's participation in European tenders for inter-territorial cooperation and provides a framework for launching coordinated actions and projects capable of competing with great success in attracting funding within Horizon Europe. The development of such a strategy should be agreed and coordinated on both sides of the border − innovation organisations, clusters, universities and representatives of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre Smart Specialisation team.
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Olaru, Sabina, Carmen Ghituleasa, Alexandra Cardoso, Pedro nero Guimaraes, Jorge Domenechpastor, and Carmen Boiciuc. "COMPREHENSIVE TOOLS FOR ENABLING EMPLOYABILITY AND MOBILITY IN EUROPEAN CLOTHING SECTOR." In eLSE 2021. ADL Romania, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.12753/2066-026x-21-161.
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In recent years, European reindustrialization has occurred, specifically in the textile and clothing sector in Portugal, Spain and Romania, from the application of the Just In Time (JIT) methodology with the result of the need more skilled labour available in the European Union. The paper presents aspects concerning the CosTUmE project that contributes to the diminishing of skills' gaps between the qualification offer and clothing industry needs, to attract young trainees to graduate technical qualifications and to stimulate professionals to update their skills. Also, this work presents the comprehensive tools that were developed in order to raise the awareness of companies to support the employees in the process of upskilling and to provide tools for European mobility and implementation of the updated Clothing Technician profile for validation and recognition in Portugal, Spain and Romania. The training package integrates practical explanation of the Clothing Technician Profile with resources and exercises to integrate learning outcomes and work-based learning. In concrete, the training package contains guidelines, study cases and strategies to motivate and support the trainee, and to support the learning process. The tutorial guide for mobility describes the mobility purposes with the main documents used for recognising the mobility in Europe. The comprehensive tools target all VET providers, trainees, companies, trade unions, sectors associations and other entities that work or help with mobility process. The anticipation of needed skills and the promotion of cooperation between industry and vocational and educational training are considered relevant actions to be implemented in the next period.
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Miolo De Oliveira, Caio, Rita Assoreira Almendra, Ana Rita Lourenço, and Tiago Leitão. "Community Engagement Methodology for the Academic Design Curriculum." In 13th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2022). AHFE International, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1001372.
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Design profession has become quite resignified over time, being increasingly associated with an approach to involve people working collaboratively to co-create new opportunities for the welfare, solve complex problems or even favor innovation processes, whether they are applied in business environments or in the social sphere. By acting in this scope, Design is articulating social innovation processes, as it is developing strategies, whether through products or services, so that the actors related to the existing context can be active agents of transformation. In synergy with this approach, there is another participatory aspect, originating from other areas of knowledge: Community Engagement Methodology. This encompasses a process for providing information, empowering the community to identify solutions to their needs, as well as influencing priorities and strategic decisions. In this context, despite having enough theoretical and practical research implemented to favor community engagement, it appears that the academic curricula of Design courses do not work so specifically with community engagement/ implementation of social innovation processes. Thus, this paper reveals a methodology developed during PhD research in Design that aimed to favor the social reintegration of offenders and ex-offenders. This methodology, made up of different methods, was created in codesign with a Portuguese social cooperative, which was one of the promoters of a project co-founded by the European Union, between 2017 and 2020. The methodology was applied to professionals of the Criminal Justice System who work within the scope of reintegration in four countries (Portugal, Italy, Romania, and Germany), who evaluated it very positively. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to reveal the community involvement methodology created and propose ways that it can be implemented in Design curricula, to encourage and favor the development of solutions and improvements in different social contexts.
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Rodrigues, Chenelle. "Local materials and traditions in the conservation of vernacular buildings." In HERITAGE2022 International Conference on Vernacular Heritage: Culture, People and Sustainability. Valencia: Universitat Politècnica de València, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/heritage2022.2022.15221.
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What were the traditional techniques and materials employed to maintain and conserve vernacular buildings? If we study carefully, we could find the answers in analyzing existing vernacular constructions, related traditional building cultures, and the inhabitants’ lifestyle practices. My research, particularly my Master’s in Architectural Conservation dissertation, aimed to explore the tangible and intangible aspects of traditional living that contributed to the conservation of vernacular buildings.My research affirmed that people in the olden times had a deep understanding of their surrounding environment and micro-climate. They effectively used local land resources to develop building techniques that preserved their buildings for several generations. E.g., In India, fruit resin was added to mud-plasters to strengthen them. The study also provided insights into traditions and social norms that contributed to the upkeep and longevity of vernacular buildings. E.g., In Portugal, every year, people lime-washed their walls before the village feast. Though it was a cleaning act, the whitewash served as a protective layer to the walls. The former practices were conscious efforts to preserve buildings. However, the latter often laid hidden in daily life routines and hence remained unrecognized as conservation efforts. This research paper highlights some traditional building and maintenance strategies native to different parts of the world that – consciously or not – contributed to the conservation and maintenance of vernacular constructions. It is intended to bring to notice traditional conservation methods, which could be integrated into modern conservation strategies by heritage professionals today.