Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-02T21:42:24Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Magda Monica Pereira1.pdf: 2601953 bytes, checksum: c88bb628f73713b59407e7ed19aca63b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-08-08 / Brazilian authorities, until few years ago, did not consider in their agenda of priorities the education as the main focus to the economic growth, perhaps because they did not believe that with the stability of money, economy opening and other factors, they would need qualified people to maintain the productive capacity. So, nowadays, the country tries to correct this situation investing on education, adding new technologies in the productive process, being necessary a task force able to learn and develop new techniques. Nowadays, Brazil sustains one of the lowest unemployment taxes, however, several companies suffer with the lack of qualified people, therefore it is necessary to train employees and as a consequence there is an increase in the costs. The companies try to deal with the lack of qualified people investing in programs such as trainees, hiring foreigner workers, creating corporative universities, and in some cases, the companies become close to the education net, aiming to prepare young people to the domain of new technologies, promoting their refinement in their acting area, avoiding the unbalance between theory and practice. The entrepreneur organizations conscious of their role, begin to understand that the so desired prosperity does not mean valuables invoices or simply the quantity of products sold. They become aware to the creation and adaptation of corporate citizens that through their social actions try to develop solidary activities. In this context, this study has as general aim to analyze the Social Entrepreneurial Responsibility under partnership view with schools (partnership between General Motors do Brasil, through its social arm -the Instituto General Motors end the Escola Municipal de Ensino Profª. Alcina Dantas Feijão da Cidade de São Caetano do Sul). The partnership is materialized through the program Jovem Empreendedor or Fábrica de Cabides . The purpose of this program is to bring the students the enterprise spirit and stimulate the rise of future enterprisers. With specific aims it has the following purposes: a) study the partnership between companies and developing schools of RSE; b) understand the reasons why the company and the schools materialize the partnership and its expectations; c) identify possible changes occurred in the school and attributed to the partnership process. From these aims, through the method of case study, it became evident that initiatives of partnership can revert into better quality of education, which makes possible the development of competence and necessary abilities to insert in the labor market with a citizen dimension. / O Brasil, até poucos anos atrás, não via em sua agenda de prioridades a educação como foco principal para o crescimento econômico, talvez por não acreditar que com a estabilidade da moeda, abertura da economia e outros fatores necessitassem de pessoal qualificado para poder manter a capacidade produtiva. Assim, o país tenta corrigir esta situação investindo em educação, incorporando novas tecnologias no processo produtivo, necessitando de uma força de trabalho hábil para aprender e desenvolver as novas técnicas. Atualmente o Brasil mantém um dos menores índices de desemprego, no entanto, muitas empresas sofrem com o apagão da qualificação, necessitando realizar treinamentos e por consequência aumento em seus custos. As empresas tentam driblar a falta de pessoal qualificado investindo nos programas de estágio e trainee, realizando contratações de profissionais estrangeiros, criando universidades corporativas, e em alguns casos, as empresas estreitam seus laços junto às redes de ensino, a fim de preparar jovens para o domínio de novas tecnologias, associado ao aprimoramento em sua área de atuação, evitando assim o desequilíbrio entre teoria e prática . As organizações empresariais conscientes de seu papel começam a compreender que a prosperidade tão almejada não se traduz por faturamentos vultosos ou simplesmente pela quantidade de produtos vendidos. Estas despertam para a criação e adaptação de empresas-cidadãs que por meio de suas ações sociais, buscam desenvolver atividades solidárias. Neste contexto, o presente trabalho tem como objetivo geral analisar a Responsabilidade Social Empresarial sob a ótica de parcerias com escolas (parceria entre a General Motors do Brasil, por meio de seu braço social - o Instituto General Motors e a Escola Municipal de Ensino Profª. Alcina Dantas Feijão da Cidade de São Caetano do Sul). A parceria se concretiza, por meio do Programa Jovens Empreendedores ou Fábrica de Cabides . O intuito do Programa é despertar o espírito empreendedor nos estudantes e incentivar a formação de futuros empresários. Com os objetivos específicos determinou-se: a) estudar parcerias entre empresas e escolas no desenvolvimento da RSE; b) entender os motivos que levaram a empresa e a escola a concretizar a parceria e suas expectativas; c) identificar possíveis alterações ocorridas na escola, atribuídas ao processo de parceria. A partir destes objetivos, o procedimento metodológico foi orientado pelo método de estudo de caso, objetivando uma pesquisa mais voltada para abordagem qualitativa, levantando-se referenciais teóricos, bem como, procedimentos de análise de dados por meio de questionário, observação direta e artefatos físicos. A análise compreensiva dos dados foi realizada a partir de dois núcleos temáticos: importância da parceria e mercado de trabalho. Os resultados evidenciam que iniciativas de parcerias podem se reverter em melhoria da qualidade de ensino que permita o desenvolvimento de habilidades e competências necessárias à inserção responsável no mercado de trabalho com uma dimensão cidadã.

In addition to demonstrating the judiciary’s role in constitutional adjudication and an application of the federal trade and commerce power, judicial determination of Parliament’s constitutional jurisdiction to enact securities legislation is noteworthy also due to the vast policy debates that are involved. Though such determinations routinely invite a process removed from the contemplation of desirable policy, the ‘General Motors test’ used to define and apply the relevant constitutional power here seems to implicitly allow it. The choice between ‘categorization’ and ‘balancing’ in constitutional analysis is therefore significant, in terms of its juxtaposed tolerance for policy considerations. With these analytical options in mind, this thesis considers Parliament’s proposal, so to identify a reasonable process for determining its constitutionality. It argues that balancing relevant policy concerns is necessary and justifiable in the application of the legal norms in question. Crucial, however, is lending the process structure, so that its shortcomings are mitigated.

In addition to demonstrating the judiciary’s role in constitutional adjudication and an application of the federal trade and commerce power, judicial determination of Parliament’s constitutional jurisdiction to enact securities legislation is noteworthy also due to the vast policy debates that are involved. Though such determinations routinely invite a process removed from the contemplation of desirable policy, the ‘General Motors test’ used to define and apply the relevant constitutional power here seems to implicitly allow it. The choice between ‘categorization’ and ‘balancing’ in constitutional analysis is therefore significant, in terms of its juxtaposed tolerance for policy considerations. With these analytical options in mind, this thesis considers Parliament’s proposal, so to identify a reasonable process for determining its constitutionality. It argues that balancing relevant policy concerns is necessary and justifiable in the application of the legal norms in question. Crucial, however, is lending the process structure, so that its shortcomings are mitigated.

Thesis (M.A.)--Indiana University, 2010. / Title from screen (viewed on July 18, 2010). Department of Communication Studies, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Advisor(s): John Parrish-Sprowl, Kristina Horn Sheeler, Ronald Sandwina. Includes vitae. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 133-138).

Today‘s customers expect zero defects with just-in-time (JIT) delivery from their suppliers, for the specified quantities, as a matter of standard practice. More importantly, customers expect companies to help them know what they need in terms of quantities and quality now, and for the future. No other change process adds long-term value as quickly as zero defects. Companies failing to embrace this quality culture face difficult challenges. To achieve this level of performance requires tremendous focus in an organisation and throughout its supply base. Business models around the world are changing dramatically from the "Source Local" to the "Source Anywhere and Build Anywhere" model (Cummins, 2008: 19). Companies have shifted away from a hierarchical, one-dimensional, supply chain entity to a fragmented network in favor of strategic partnerships with external entities. Many businesses facing such models are experiencing challenges and, if not managed correctly, can find themselves struggling to compete in this new landscape. Thus, when price concessions are so stringent, quality has to suffer. To reduce costs, suppliers are forced to seek less expensive ways to produce parts and components. Does this mean the use of different, less expensive materials? Does this mean less skilled labor? Does this mean production shortcuts? Or does this mean that suppliers just bite the bullet and pay the price? Once all the costs have been extracted from the supply chain, the only thing left to suffer is quality. The underlying objective of this research is to investigate the impact of delivery performance for a selected part at General Motors South Africa. In order to develop a research strategy to deal with, and solve, the main problem, the following research questions have been identified: a) What can be learned from literature about the impact of quality costs? b) Why is this specific part a suitable candidate for a cost investigation? c) What are the processes involved if a defect occurs? d) How can the cost be estimated? e) What effect does poor supplier quality have on productivity? This dissertation aims to investigate the problems and challenges General Motors South Africa are facing pertaining to the delivery performance of a selected part. The dissertation will also strive to highlight the impact of poor supplier quality on productivity and the related cost implications. Conclusions and recommendations will furthermore be outlined.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, Santa Cruz, 1988. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 283-301).

Submitted by Tatiana Fachel (tatifachel@yahoo.com.br) on 2014-03-25T12:20:51Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação_Estratégia de Sustentabilidade Ambiental_GM do Brasil_versão final.pdf: 2893944 bytes, checksum: 0d62433ecc43f4c7ecf5c6de7afc0a7e (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Luiza Holme (ana.holme@fgv.br) on 2014-03-25T12:35:11Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação_Estratégia de Sustentabilidade Ambiental_GM do Brasil_versão final.pdf: 2893944 bytes, checksum: 0d62433ecc43f4c7ecf5c6de7afc0a7e (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2014-03-25T12:56:47Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertação_Estratégia de Sustentabilidade Ambiental_GM do Brasil_versão final.pdf: 2893944 bytes, checksum: 0d62433ecc43f4c7ecf5c6de7afc0a7e (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-02-25 / O presente estudo visa contribuir com as discussões sobre estratégia de sustentabilidade de empresas. Este investigou os fatores determinantes na formação da estratégia de sustentabilidade ambiental de um importante player da indústria automobilística nacional, procurando responder: 'Por que predominam as eco-inovações em processos produtivos no posicionamento estratégico para sustentabilidade da GM do Brasil em relação a eco-inovações em produto?'. Como referencial teórico foram considerados os conceitos de desenvolvimento sustentável, as discussões sobre estratégias de sustentabilidade ambiental, responsabilidade socioambiental e a teoria institucional. Sendo esta última a lente teórica escolhida por ampliar o conceito de ambiente externo da organização e desta forma contemplar aspectos institucionais. A teoria institucional considera um enfoque abrangente dos fatores que influem e condicionam as estratégias ambientais. O método de pesquisa foi qualitativo ao investigar de forma empírica os propósitos da estratégia de sustentabilidade ambiental da GM do Brasil. A análise foi composta por entrevistas semiestruturadas, direcionadas aos executivos da empresa, observação direta e participante, e por consulta a dados secundários. Os resultados apontam para inovação em práticas socioambientais para minimização do impacto dos processos produtivos ao meio ambiente e para um isomorfismo organizacional no que tange a motorização do produto comercializado. Espera-se que os resultados venham a contribuir para o avanço do conhecimento da Administração no campo da gestão estratégica e sirvam de estímulo para o crescimento sustentável das indústrias, pautado pela adoção de práticas que preservem o meio ambiente.

Submitted by Eduardo Arai (eduarai@yahoo.com.br) on 2012-07-31T03:40:32Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao_Desenho de Mecanismos e Incentivos_vFINAL_Eduardo Arai.pdf: 1834532 bytes, checksum: 6500c9d72372cae06ca9162885c38743 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Suzinei Teles Garcia Garcia (suzinei.garcia@fgv.br) on 2012-07-31T15:27:26Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao_Desenho de Mecanismos e Incentivos_vFINAL_Eduardo Arai.pdf: 1834532 bytes, checksum: 6500c9d72372cae06ca9162885c38743 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2012-07-31T15:32:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dissertacao_Desenho de Mecanismos e Incentivos_vFINAL_Eduardo Arai.pdf: 1834532 bytes, checksum: 6500c9d72372cae06ca9162885c38743 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012-07-05 / Existem muitos estudos voltados para a eficiência na cadeia de valor nas áreas de Operações e Cadeia de Suprimentos. Este estudo busca contribuir com uma análise do ponto de vista de Desenho de Mecanismos e Alinhamento de Incentivos frente aos interesses da cadeia de valor da General Motors do Brasil - GMB. Diante dos conceitos de Economia como assimetria de informação, racionalidade limitada e custo de agência, a proposta é mostrar como esses influenciam no atual mecanismo e nos incentivos que determinam o comportamento dos agentes dentro da cadeia, bem como o impacto nos resultados da empresa. Através da metodologia de estudo de caso, faço uma interpretação dos dados à luz dos conceitos de Economia e proponho um novo mecanismo que amenize a assimetria de informação do mecanismo existente e incentivos que reduzam os custos de agência. A expectativa é de que os agentes se tornem accountable por suas decisões em favor dos interesses da cadeia de valor, aumentando assim a sua eficiência. / There are many studies with focus on efficiency in the value chain in the areas of Operations and Supply Chain. This study seeks to contribute with an analysis from the standpoint of Mechanisms Design and Incentives’ alignment within the interests of the General Motors do Brazil (GMB) value chain. Given the concepts of economics as information asymmetry, bounded rationality and agency cost, the proposal is to show how they influence in the current mechanism and the incentives that determine the behavior of agents in the value chain and the impact on the company results. Through the methodology of case study, I do an interpretation of the data and the concepts of economics to recommend a new mechanism that reduces the information asymmetry of the existing mechanism and incentives to minimize the agency costs. The expectation is that agents become accountable for their decisions in favor of the value chain, thereby increasing its efficiency.

Employed individuals spend a majority of their waking time at work. Therefore, within an individual’s working lifetime, most hours will be spent at work. Subsequently, theories abound purporting that humans are hedonistic beings. Considering that on average people spend most of their working lives in a working environment, it then stands to reason that people should endeavor to be satisfied at work if humans are always in pursuit of happiness. The questions arise as thus: what makes people satisfied at work, does being satisfied with the job result in less turnover, and is that the only reason that they would endeavor to prolong their employment, are older employees more satisfied with their jobs than younger employees, is a plant with an older workforce more satisfied than a similar plant with a younger workforce? This study attempts to find an answer to these and other related questions. It was conducted on employees of two plants of an automotive manufacturer based in Port Elizabeth, a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Job Descriptive Index (JDI) was used to collect the feelings of 92 employees in different shops and analyzed to check for differences in satisfaction levels. No significant differences were found between the plants, shops and age categories surveyed.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The importance of image management has created the need to for organizations to continually work in order to improve their image or defend it against perceived threats. Since organizations engage in a constant struggle to preserve their reputation, it is important to understand the persuasive discourse associated with image repair strategies. In addition, a successful rhetor must also acknowledge the importance of perception of the appropriateness and effectiveness of the apologetic discourse from the perspective of an audience. Focus groups were conducted and analyzed in order to better understand the perceived appropriateness and effectiveness of the image repair strategies employed by the Big Three Automakers as perceived by the audience. The findings of this study complement the original findings of Benoit and Drew’s quantitative study assessing the appropriateness and effectiveness of image repair strategies in an interpersonal setting. However, there were observable differences between the studies in terms of the perception of both the appropriateness and effectiveness of bolstering and the effectiveness of differentiation. The implications of these differences can be important in developing a better understanding of the utilization of image repair strategies in the apologetic discourse of organizations. Specifically, the results demonstrate how the audience determines the appropriateness and effectiveness of the strategies and how rhetors are able to successfully use different strategies based in context.