Submitted by ROBERTO GABRIEL RONQUI null (roberto.ronqui@etec.sp.gov.br) on 2016-02-10T20:57:06Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DISSERTAÇÃO RONQUI - PÓS DEFESA FINAL.pdf: 2703706 bytes, checksum: 8c454f3781f64a46ef482db3c66c35dc (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Paula Grisoto (grisotoana@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2016-02-12T16:22:01Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 ronqui_rg_me_tupa.pdf: 2703706 bytes, checksum: 8c454f3781f64a46ef482db3c66c35dc (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-02-12T16:22:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 ronqui_rg_me_tupa.pdf: 2703706 bytes, checksum: 8c454f3781f64a46ef482db3c66c35dc (MD5) Previous issue date: 2015-12-15 / O cenário atual revela a busca por alimentos mais saudáveis, demanda que pode, em grande parte, ser atendida pela produção vinda da piscicultura. O Brasil possui características naturais favoráveis para exploração da piscicultura, porém, ainda necessita de muitos estudos e maior compreensão das peculiaridades do setor, para que se torne mais competitivo. Uma das alternativas para o aumento da produção, de forma sustentável e competitiva, é a criação de peixes pelo sistema de tanques-rede. Esse processo de cultivo consiste na produção do pescado com a utilização de gaiolas flutuantes em rios, lagos e mares. Destaca-se, nesse tipo de cultivo, o potencial para a utilização dos reservatórios de usinas hidrelétricas, que geram grandes áreas alagadas que se tornam propícias para utilização dessa técnica de produção. O reservatório da Usina Hidrelétrica (UHE) de Ilha Solteira no Rio Paraná tem realizado um importante papel no cenário da produção de peixes. Ainda assim, nota-se a escassez de estudos relacionando a teoria de redes sociais e aspectos financeiros sobre a atividade de piscicultura, sendo notável, nessa pesquisa, o aprofundamento das análises envolvendo essas temáticas. Nesse sentido, a presente pesquisa partiu de um estudo de caso, qualitativo e exploratório, apoiado no caráter inovador da junção das abordagens dos relacionamentos em redes e aspectos financeiros da atividade. O objetivo dessa pesquisa consiste em analisar as redes sociais dos piscicultores de tilápias em tanques-rede do reservatório da UHE de Ilha Solteira, seus motivadores de atuação em rede e os impactos nos aspectos financeiros. Embora não estejam nos objetivos do estudo, algumas externalidades positivas se consolidaram, ofertando uma base de dados para melhor planejamento, articulação do setor e maior poder de negociação por parte dos piscicultores. Além disso, a pesquisa poderá servir no embasamento para desenvolver políticas públicas a fim de fortalecer a atividade. Como resultados da pesquisa pôde-se confirmar que a inserção em redes sociais possui influência nos piscicultores em diversos aspectos, mas não foram detectadas influências nos aspectos financeiros da atividade, estando este aspecto mais relacionado com o porte da piscicultura. Constataram-se algumas vulnerabilidades da cadeia de produção de tilápias na região de estudo, como problemas com fornecimento de alevinos/juvenis, o mercado monopolizado de ração e falta de articulação entre os piscicultores. / The current scenario shows the search for healthier foods, what can be largely found by production which comes from aquaculture. Brazil has natural favorable characteristics for exploration fish farming, however, it still requires many studies and a greater understanding of the sector's peculiarities to become more competitive. One of the alternatives to the production increasing, in a sustainable and competitive manner, is by the creation of the fish cages system. This process of cultivation consists of fish creation using floating cages in rivers, lakes and seas. In this type of cultivation, it was pointed the potential for the use of reservoirs of hydroelectric stations, which generate large flooded areas and become this production technique ideal. The reservoir of the hydroelectric power station (HPS) from Ilha Solteira in Paraná River has performed an important role in fish production scenario. Even so, there is a scarcity of studies related to the theory of social networks and financial aspects of fish farming activity. Therefore, in this research, there is a deeper analyzes involving these issues. In this respect, this present research came from a qualitative and exploratory case study, supported by the innovative character, combining the approaches of relationships in networks and financial aspects of the activity. The objective of this research is to analyze the social networks of the fish farm of tilapia in HPS reservoir cages from Ilha Solteira, its network performance motivators and the impact on financial aspects. Despite not being on this study's objectives, some positive externalities were consolidated, offering a database for better planning, sector coordination and greater bargaining power by the fish farmers. In addition, this research may serve as a basis to develop public policies to strengthen the activity. As a result of the research, we could confirm that the insertion in social networks has influence on fish farmers, in various aspects, but influences in the financial aspects of the activity were not detected, being that aspect more related to the size of the fish farming. Some vulnerabilities of tilapia production chain in the studied region were found, such as problems with the supply of fish cub / juveniles, the monopolized market of feed and the lack of coordination between the fish farmers.

Background: The advancement and spread of digitalization is reshaping the commercial landscape for firms, executing proper and adequate digital transformations have therefore become a necessity in order to thrive in the digital era. Existing literature has indicated that the unique and distinctive characteristics that family businesses possess may shape the way such firms handle various change efforts. However, research of how family firms handle digital transformations is heavily undeveloped, where the non-financial aspects’ influence on such transformations has yet to be assessed. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how non-financial aspects could influence a digital transformation process in family businesses. By fulfilling this purpose, additional insights can be contributed and enable a more thorough understanding of how non-financial aspects influence digital transformations in a family business. Method: This qualitative and exploratory thesis, guided by an inductive approach, has utilized a multiple case study containing four different cases in order to generate more insights and create a better understanding regarding the topic at hand. Eleven semi-structured interviews have been conducted and a thematic analysis has served as guidance when interpreting and analyzing the data. Conclusion: The results of the research reveal that four non-financial aspects were identified through the multiple case study. However, merely three of the four non-financial aspects identified were found to influence digital transformations in family businesses, encompassing both advantages and challenges which consequently affect a digital transformation. Additionally, the results show that one of the non-financial aspects solely had a positive influence on digital transformations, while the other two had both a positive and negative influence.

Background: Emerging economies is more fragile for global actions than developed markets, and they struggle to keep the economic growth consistent. Brazil, as an emerging economy, has one of the higher growth in the world, but the country has had some difficulties during the last years and foreign direct investments have decreased. Most foreign direct investments activities tend to go north-to-north, and the most common investment strategy is acquisition and the success is related to the type of activity and industry. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate what type of cross-border acquisitions companies choose to be involved in and which financial factors have the greatest impact, when entering the Brazilian market. Theory: The theoretical framework consists of theories related to acquisition strategies to answer formulated purpose. Following theories have been used as an analytical tool in the thesis: merger and acquisition waves, horisontal, vertical and conglomerate strategies and information asymmetry. Method: This study is based on a mixed method design with inductive and deductive approach. Statistical data have been gathered together with four semistructured interviews to gain data about ingoing acquisitions in Brazil. The statistical data have been gathered from the database Zephyr. Conclusion: To summarize the conclusions, ingoing cross-border acquisitions in Brazil follow a wave-like pattern that is mostly depending on horisontal acquisitions, were the financial factors that have the greatest impact is information, taxation, labor and laws.

Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2007. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study provides an overview of the medical aid industry in South Africa and highlights the impact of the formation of the Council for Medical Schemes through the implementation of the Medical Schemes Act of 1998. The regulatory framework that governs the medical aids in South Africa is analysed. In this study. different medical aid funds are compared in terms of administration costs, required solvency levels and membership numbers relative to the acceptable industry averages. The main cost drivers of medical aid funds that could also threaten the future of private medical care are identified, as these services may not be affordable to most South Africans in the future. The new vision of government in terms of healthcare is outlined, and the regulations that will be implemented to transform the healthcare sector into a Social Health Insurance system, and ultimately into a National Health Insurance system. are analysed. The proposed mechanisms, such as the Risk Equalisation Fund, the Government Employees Medical Scheme and lowincome medical schemes, are discussed, highlighting all their advantages as well as the associated risks for the sustainability of private medical care. The proposed new legislation and the potential negative financial impact on the private medical industry are analysed with detailed reference to the Medical Schemes Act of 1998 and the Medicines and Related Substance Control and Amendment Act of 1997. The implications of fundamental changes proposed in private health insurance, such as community risk rating versus the traditional individual risk rating, are discussed. The negative impact of prescribed minimum benefits (which include HIV/Aids) on the financial sustainability of the medical aid industry is highlighted. The impact of HIV/Aids on the sustainability of the medical aid industry is discussed and some conclusions and recommendations are made regarding the financial sustainability of the medical aid industry and hence the future of private medical care in South Africa. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie studie is 'n oorsig van die mediesefondsbedryf in Suid·Afrika, en beklemtoon die impak van die totstandkoming van die Raad van Mediese Skemas deur die impJementering van die Wet op Mediese Skemas van 1998. Hierdie regulatoriese raamwerk, wat mediese fondse in SuidAfrika tans reguleer, word in die studie ondersoek. In hierdie studie word van die grootste mediese fondse in tenne van administratiewe koste, voorgeskrewe fondsreserwes en lidmaatskapgetalle relatief tot die aanvaarde bedryfsnonne met rnekaar vergelyk. Die belangrikste koste-items vir mediese fondse wat die voortbestaan van privaat gesondheidsorg kao bedreig, word ontleed cmdat hierdie dienste in die toekoms vir die rneeste Suid-Afrikaners onbekostigbaar kan word. Die regering se nuwe visie vir gesondheidsorg word uiteengesit. asook die regulasies wat germplementeer sal word om die gesondheidsektor na 'n sosiale gesondheidsversekeringstelsel en uiteindelik na tn nasionale gesondheidstelsel te transfonneer. Die voorgestelde meganismes, seos die Risiko-egalisasiefonds, GEMS en laeinkomste-mediesefondse word bespreek, met al die relevante voor- en nadele, tesame met die geassosieerde risiko's vir die voortbestaan van privaat mediese dienste. Die voorgestelde wetgewing en die gevolglike negatiewe finansiele impak op die privaat gesondheidsbedryf, met spesifieke verwysing na die Wet op Mediese Skemas van 1998 asook die Wet op die Beheer van Medisyne en Verwante Middels van 1997, word ondersoek. Die implikasies van fundamentele veranderinge wat in terme van gesondheidsversekering voorgestel word, soos gemeenskapsrisikogradering teenoor individuelerisikogradering, word bespreek. Voorgeskrewe minimum voordele (wat MIV insluit) wat nou ingevolge wetgewing ten volle deur fondse betaal moet word, se potensiele negatiewe impak op die finansiele lewensvatbaarheid van mediese fondse word beklemtoon. Die potensiele negatiewe impak van die MIV-epidemie op die lewensvatbaarheid van die mediesefondsbedryf word bespreek en gevolg deur aanbevelings om die fmansiele lewensvatbaarheid en toekoms van die privaat gesondheidsbedryf in Suid-Afrika te verseker.

The article provides the analysis of market development of commercial property constructions, trends, regularities, optimal site locations, characteristics of constructive choosing of combinations, of the main financial investment indices after change of political, economical and social relationships in the East Europe. The overview of the main modern investment requirements important for construction of commercial objects in order to get the maximum profit for exploitation thereof is provided. The models of choosing such indices as market research, site location, constructive combinations, financing of commercial objects are provided. It is emphasized that multiple criteria decision methods are most suitable and particularly ELECTRE III for research and valuation of investment project alternatives of commercial objects is singled out.

The article provides the analysis of market development of commercial property constructions, trends, regularities, optimal site locations, characteristics of constructive choosing of combinations, of the main financial investment indices after change of political, economical and social relationships in the East Europe. The overview of the main modern investment requirements important for construction of commercial objects in order to get the maximum profit for exploitation thereof is provided. The models of choosing such indices as market research, site location, constructive combinations, financing of commercial objects are provided. It is emphasized that multiple criteria decision methods are most suitable and particularly ELECTRE III for research and valuation of investment project alternatives of commercial objects is singled out.