A utiliza����o da grafologia nos processos de sele����o de pessoal

This research has the objective of analyze the possibilities offered by the use of the graphology in the process of personnel's selection that aim at the completion of current vacancies of job offers. The study is based in the verification of the applicability and forms of use of selection instruments of personal, mainly of those developed with objective of identifying the aptitudes and the characteristics of the individual's personality. Analyzing its applicability, as form of adapting to the reality today, the graphology, besides assisting to the new variables that the global changes impose to the individuals' behavior and his relationship with the companies, appears as alternative and it is occupying, every day, more space in the professional evaluation area. This study offers reasons so that one can consider the graphology analysis as one more instrument to be used in personnel's selection, in agreement with the possibilities and identified limitations, when used for that end. Tends as objective to explain the reasons of the use of the graphology analysis as evaluation tool, the exploratory and explanatory researches were adopted. This explanation will appear, then, of the verification and analysis of the data obtained in the bibliographical and of field researches, which allows like this to base its report, development and applicability.

Atitude socialmente respons��vel ou estrat��gia comercial: o caso do pacto global

The discussion about corporate obligations toward the various stakeholders began in the postindustrial era and developed to culminate in the creation of rules, regulations, programs and projects focusing on the dissemination and promotion of what we know today as corporate social responsibility (CSR). In this context, satisfying this new demand and adopting social policies emerge as a determining factor in defining organizational strategies. Nevertheless, some questions are raised when we examine the subject, such as: To what extent should organizations intervene in society? Is the decision for the organizations to adopt a socially responsible attitude really linked to promoting social well being, or is it only a commercial strategy? How does social marketing relate to CSR projects? The study herein, based on the concept and understanding of CSR theories, stakeholders and social marketing, has sought to find evidence of this relationship, in the light of the Global Compact (GC). It was decided to use the multi-case study methodology, considering the possibility of explaining the reasons why the decisions were taken, how they were implemented and what was the outcome. Interviews, supported by previously prepared scripts, were held with CSR managers, employees from other areas of the organizations, and specialists on the subject. Complementary research studies were made in various sources, such as the website of companies under analysis, their sustainability reports, and the GC websites in Brazil and the United Nations (UN). The results obtained show that the organizations have worked increasingly with CSR projects, but the efforts have not been focused. Special mention is given to the programs that create major impact on the company��s image and reputation, such as projects competing for prizes and participating in the formation of rankings or socially responsible organizations. From the view of Carroll��s Pyramid (1991) for CSR, it is found that the projects are predominantly focusing on ethical and philanthropic issues. The driving power of the GC, action based on learning, dialogue and partnership, is not to be found. This factor contributes to the statement that social marketing tools are used to build an ethical and socially responsible image, in detriment to effective action by the organizations to meet the social requirements of their stakeholders. The social marketing has as an objective to transform the way a specific public sees a social question and promotes behavior changes, but what has been seen is the use of marketing tools exclusively to promote the company's image.

Governan��a global e transfer��ncia de pol��tica: do Protocolo de Cartagena �� Pol��tica Nacional de Biosseguran��a

O processo de globaliza����o dos ��ltimos anos evidenciou que as atividades estatais s��o desagregadas em favor de uma estrutura de rela����es entre diferentes atores que operam em um contexto global. Neste sentido, esta pesquisa defende que o que pode precisamente ser compreendido como verdadeiramente ���global��� evidenciado nas ��ltimas d��cadas do s��culo XX s��o a transforma����es das mudan��as ambientais em desafios globais. Ao analisar, especificamente, a quest��o da biosseguran��a, torna-se importante, portanto, destacar dentro deste contexto de globaliza����o, os aspectos relevantes de governan��a global (processo no qual diferentes atores est��o envolvidos), mais especificamente, a transfer��ncia de pol��tica, no qual a formula����o de pol��ticas p��blicas para o desenvolvimento social �� influenciada por experi��ncias em contextos pol��ticos distintos. Diante disto, foi definido como objetivo de pesquisa analisar como o Protocolo de Cartagena (instrumento legal independente desenvolvido em conformidade com a Conven����o sobre Diversidade Biol��gica em 2000, Montreal) influenciou na formula����o e na implementa����o da Pol��tica Nacional de Biosseguran��a (PNB) brasileira (com base na Lei n�� 11.105) no que se refere aos alimentos transg��nicos no per��odo de 2000-2009. Para isto, foi realizada uma pesquisa documental sobre o tema de estudo e uma pesquisa emp��rica por meio de entrevista com pessoas que participam diretamente ou indiretamente na PNB e que, se n��o participam atualmente, j�� atuaram nesta Pol��tica ou acompanharam seu processo de formula����o. Os resultados revelaram que �� poss��vel concluir que houve a exist��ncia de um processo de transfer��ncia de pol��tica do Protocolo de Cartagena �� PNB, por��m no formato de aprendizado (ou lesson drawing).

Cont��gio financeiro global : evid��ncias de pa��ses do G20

O presente estudo investiga a exist��ncia de cont��gio financeiro entre os pa��ses do G20, com base em uma an��lise sobre os retornos dos principais ��ndices de a����es, abrangendo o per��odo de 2000 a 2012. A abordagem utilizada consiste na utiliza����o de modelos multivariados de volatilidade da fam��lia DCC-GARCH, na vers��o proposta por Engle e Sheppard (2001). Com base nos testes efetuados, conclui-se que houve mudan��as estruturais nas s��ries analisadas em praticamente todos os 14 pa��ses analisados, sendo que os resultados obtidos demonstram evid��ncias favor��veis para a hip��tese de cont��gio financeiro entre pa��ses do G20. Verificou-se tamb��m que dentre as diversas crises financeiras ocorridas durante o per��odo analisado, a Crise do Subprime destaca-se das demais crises, devido a sua magnitude e velocidade com que se propagou, afetando tanto pa��ses desenvolvidos como pa��ses emergentes.

The manufacturing industry in Brazil in the era of global value chains

This article presents a comprehensive and detailed overview of the international trade performance of the manufacturing industry in Brazil over the last decades, emphasizing its participation in Global Value Chains. It uses information from recent available global inputoutput tables such as WIOD (World Input-output database) and TIVA (Trade in Value Added, OECD) as well as complementary information from the GTAP 8 (Global Trade Analysis Project) database. The calculation of a broad set of value added type indicators allows a precise contextualization of the ongoing structural changes in the Brazilian industry, highlighting the relative isolation of its manufacturing sector from the most relevant international supply chains. This article also proposes a public policy discussion, presenting two case studies: the first one related to trade facilitation and the second one to preferential trade agreements. The main conclusions are twofold: first, the reduction of time delays at customs in Brazil may significantly improve the trade performance of its manufacturing industry, specially for the more capital intensive sectors which are generally the ones with greater potential to connection to global value chains; second, the extension of the concept of a ���preferential trade partner��� to the context of the global unbundling of production may pave the way to future trade policy in Brazil, particularly in the mapping of those partners whose bilateral trade relations with Brazil should receive greater priority by policy makers.

Deregulation and The 2007-2008 Housing/Debt Crisis Analysis of the Housing/Debt Crisis of 2007-2008 and its impact on the Financial Strength and Vulnerability of the United States and Global Economy

One looming question has persisted in the minds of economists the world over in the aftermath of the 2007-2008 American Housing and Debt Crisis: How did it begin and who is responsible for making this happen? Another two-part question is: What measures were implemented to help end the crisis and what changes are being implemented to ensure that it will never happen again? Many speculate that the major contributing factor was the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act in 1999 that prompted a virtual feeding frenzy among the banking community when new calls from Capitol Hill encouraged home ownership in America as well as the secondary mortgage market which skyrocketed thereafter. The Glass-Steagall Act will be among many of the topics explored in this paper along with the events leading up to the 2007-2008 housing/debt crisis as well as the aftermath.

The manufacturing industry in Brazil in the era of global value chains

This article presents a comprehensive and detailed overview of the international trade performance of the manufacturing industry in Brazil over the last decades, emphasizing its participation in Global Value Chains. It uses information from recent available global inputoutput tables such as WIOD (World Input-output database) and TIVA (Trade in Value Added, OECD) as well as complementary information from the GTAP 8 (Global Trade Analysis Project) database. The calculation of a broad set of value added type indicators allows a precise contextualization of the ongoing structural changes in the Brazilian industry, highlighting the relative isolation of its manufacturing sector from the most relevant international supply chains. This article also proposes a public policy discussion, presenting two case studies: the first one related to trade facilitation and the second one to preferential trade agreements. The main conclusions are twofold: first, the reduction of time delays at customs in Brazil may significantly improve the trade performance of its manufacturing industry, specially for the more capital intensive sectors which are generally the ones with greater potential to connection to global value chains; second, the extension of the concept of a ���preferential trade partner��� to the context of the global unbundling of production may pave the way to future trade policy in Brazil, particularly in the mapping of those partners whose bilateral trade relations with Brazil should receive greater priority by policy makers