O impacto da cultura organizacional na implementação da ISO 9000 (um estudo de caso)

Trata da análise do impacto da cultura organizacional de uma empresa, na implementação de um determinado sistema de qualidade, que é a ISO 9000. Aborda conceitos de cultura, sob a ótica de diferentes autores, bem como seus elementos e suas dimensões. No que se refere à qualidade, trata da evolução de seu conceito, da necessidade de padronização, e do processo de certificação. Através dos resultados de uma pesquisa empírica, pode-se observar, de modo significativo, a relação que existe entre a cultura e a mudança pretendida pela organização.

Modelo de sistema de gestão ambiental urbana em conformidade com os requisitos estabelecidos pelas normas da série ISO 14000

A busca da sustentabilidade ambiental nos centros urbanos constitui-se em um dos maiores desafios ambientais deste século, sendo amplamente reconhecido que o acúmulo de problemas ambientais não afeta apenas a produtividade das cidades, mas também a qualidade de vida de seus habitantes. Nos últimos 30 anos, os gestores de organizações públicas e privadas passaram a considerar as questões ambientais como parte de suas preocupações. Em alguns segmentos, essas preocupações transformaram-se em ações voltadas à mitigação dos impactos das atividades humanas e à prática de sistemas de gestão ambiental, integrada com as demais gestões da organização. A partir da Constituição de 1988, o município passou a ter a responsabilidade de agir diretamente na gestão ambiental, especialmente nos fatores geradores de impacto ambiental local. Entretanto, a maioria dos municípios não possui condições para lidar adequadamente com estes problemas, devido a sua dimensão e à falta dos recursos necessários. Esta realidade tem levado muitos municípios a elaborarem planos ambientais distantes da realidade local, muitas vezes, apenas para atender exigências burocráticas. Neste trabalho, buscou-se estabelecer um modelo, aprimorado por especialistas, visando a elaboração de um Sistema de Gestão Ambiental Municipal, estruturado e sistematizado, conforme as normas ambientais da NBR ISO 14.000. A aplicação do modelo proposto caracteriza-se por ser um processo democrático, contínuo, participativo, focado na realidade do Município, contemplando as interrelações existentes entre os fatores ambientais, socioeconômicos e organizacionais Para o estabelecimento das políticas ambientais, o modelo adota como premissas o atendimento à legislação ambiental, às orientações emanadas da Agenda 21, do Comitê de Bacia Hidrográfica e o diagnóstico ambiental do local. Considerando essas premissas, este trabalho apresentada um conjunto de políticas e objetivos ambientais para o município de Alvorada no Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. Considera-se que a adoção por parte dos municípios do modelo de gestão ambiental proposto,possa contribuir de forma significativa para a melhoria ambiental dos municípios e da qualidade de vida das pessoas, em particular das comunidades mais desfavorecidas ou em risco de exclusão social.

Interests prices and the Barosky - Summers resolution of the Gibson paradox under the gold standard

This paper presents a structural monetary úamework featunng a demand function for non-monetary uses of gold, such as the one drawn by Barsky and Summers in their 1988 analy8ÚI of the Gibson Paradox as a natural concomitant of the gold standard period. That structural model predicts that the laws of behavior of nominal prices and interest rates are functions of the rules set by the government to command the money supply. !ta fiduciary vemon obtaina Fisherian relationships &8 particular cases. !ta gold atandard 801ution yields a modelsimilar to the Barsky and Summers model, in which interest rates are exogeneous and subject to shocb. This paper integrates governnment bonds into the analysis, treats interest rates endogenously, and ahifts the responsibility for the shocb to the government budgetary financing policies. The Gibson paradox appears as "practically" the only cl&18 of behavioral pattern open for interest rates and price movements under apure gold standard economy. Fisherian-like relationshipe are utterly ruled out.

Can deviation from standard beauty become appealing?: an age perspective

When exploring new perspectives on the impact of non-idealized vs. idealized body image in advertising, studies have focused mainly on body size, i.e., thin vs. heavy (Antioco et al., 2012; Smeesters & Mandel, 2006). Age remains largely unexplored, and the vast majority of ads in the market depict young models. The purpose of this research is therefore to investigate which images in advertisements – young or mature models – are more persuasive for older women (40+ years old). In this investigation, two studies were conducted. The first part was an exploratory analysis with a qualitative approach, which in turn helped to formulate the hypothesis tested in the subsequent experiment. The results of the in-depth interviews suggested a conflict over notions of imprisonment (need to follow beauty standards) and freedom (wish to deviate). The results of the experiment showed essentially that among older consumers, ads portraying older models were as persuasive as ads portraying younger models. Limitations and future research are discussed.

Contribuições do 1º grupo de trabalho do GVces sobre a ISO 26000 a norma internacional de responsabilidade social

Construção coletiva, processos colaborativos que propiciam troca de experiências e o aprendizado comum têm sido a aposta do GVces. Entre as iniciativas promovidas pelo centro, destaca-se o grupo de trabalho da ISO 26000. Além de mergulhar no conteúdo da Norma recém-publicada, o objetivo desse grupo foi refletir sobre sua aplicabilidade nas empresas participantes. Durante o processo, que teve duração de cinco meses, foram registradas e compartilhadas visões, experiências e percepções. Entre os objetivos específicos do grupo, destaca-se a produção de um conjunto de considerações e recomendações práticas sobre as possibilidades de integração das orientações da ISO 26000 às atividades das empresas brasileiras. O GT foi aberto com um seminário realizado em 5 de julho de 2010, com mais de 400 inscritos. No seu encerramento e, como parte de seus objetivos, foi realizado um seminário aberto no qual foram apresentados os principais resultados do trabalho. O terceiro objetivo do grupo a destacar foi a sistematização do conteúdo dos encontros em uma publicação, que resultou neste documento.

ISO 26000: responsabilidade social

A ISO 26000 é a norma internacional que trata sobre a responsabilidade social, prevista pra ser concluída em 2010

Fatores que influenciam a aceitação de práticas avançadas de gestão de segurança da informação: um estudo com gestores públicos estaduais no Brasil

This study examines the factors that influence public managers in the adoption of advanced practices related to Information Security Management. This research used, as the basis of assertions, Security Standard ISO 27001:2005 and theoretical model based on TAM (Technology Acceptance Model) from Venkatesh and Davis (2000). The method adopted was field research of national scope with participation of eighty public administrators from states of Brazil, all of them managers and planners of state governments. The approach was quantitative and research methods were descriptive statistics, factor analysis and multiple linear regression for data analysis. The survey results showed correlation between the constructs of the TAM model (ease of use, perceptions of value, attitude and intention to use) and agreement with the assertions made in accordance with ISO 27001, showing that these factors influence the managers in adoption of such practices. On the other independent variables of the model (organizational profile, demographic profile and managers behavior) no significant correlation was identified with the assertions of the same standard, witch means the need for expansion researches using such constructs. It is hoped that this study may contribute positively to the progress on discussions about Information Security Management, Adoption of Safety Standards and Technology Acceptance Model

Mathematical analysis of maximum power generated by photovoltaic systems and fitting curves for standard test conditions

The rural electrification is characterized by geographical dispersion of the population, low consumption, high investment by consumers and high cost. Moreover, solar radiation constitutes an inexhaustible source of energy and in its conversion into electricity photovoltaic panels are used. In this study, equations were adjusted to field conditions presented by the manufacturer for current and power of small photovoltaic systems. The mathematical analysis was performed on the photovoltaic rural system I- 100 from ISOFOTON, with power 300 Wp, located at the Experimental Farm Lageado of FCA/UNESP. For the development of such equations, the circuitry of photovoltaic cells has been studied to apply iterative numerical methods for the determination of electrical parameters and possible errors in the appropriate equations in the literature to reality. Therefore, a simulation of a photovoltaic panel was proposed through mathematical equations that were adjusted according to the data of local radiation. The results have presented equations that provide real answers to the user and may assist in the design of these systems, once calculated that the maximum power limit ensures a supply of energy generated. This real sizing helps establishing the possible applications of solar energy to the rural producer and informing the real possibilities of generating electricity from the sun.

Cytogenetic analysis of the neotropical spider Nephilengys cruentata (Araneomorphae, tetragnathidae): standard staining, NORs, C-bands and base-specific fluorochromes

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Standard electrocardiographic values in Holstein calves

Este artigo apresenta valores eletrocardiográficos de 25 bezerros da raça Holandesesa, utilizando-se as derivações bipolares de membro (I, II, III), unipolares aumentadas de membro (avL, avR e avF) e uma derivação bipolar de torax (V10). Dois grupos com animais de diferentes idades foram comparados (18 a 72 horas e 27 a 33 dias de idade). Conclui-se que não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos nas ondas P, Q, R, S e T, nos intervalos PR, QRS, QT e ST e no eixo cardíaco.

Proposta de um modelo de gestão da qualidade para micro e pequenas empresas integrando a estratégia seis sigma à NBR ISO 9001

This work has as its main purpose to set a model of Quality Management for micro and small companies integrating the management models: Six Sigma strategy to NBR ISO 9001:2000. An exploratory research is developed to collect technical and bibliographical information on both methods, emphasizing their integration. Then, a survey is carried out on 65 analysts/consultants of Quality Management Systems and it has detected, besides other factors, that current methodologies must be associated in order to reach better results. At last, it proposes the Sigma 9001 model, which aims to make it possible for micro and small companies to objectively and with low costs, implement a Quality Management System, able to assure competitive advantage through improvement identification in the processes, as well as an improvement in the companies management

Qualidade em obras públicas: um estudo comparativo entre as metodologias Seis Sigma, ISO 9000 e PBQP-H no RN

In Brazil the theme quality in public construction has been widely discussed in the early 1990s, with the creation of the Brazilian Program of Quality and Productivity for the Habitat (PBQP-H) which is strongly influenced by the wave of studies on issues of quality in the world, such as the ISO 9000. Over the years, other approaches have emerged and been consolidated, evolving from market and customer´s needs. An example is the Six Sigma methodology. This study aims to examine the Six Sigma, ISO 9000 and PBQP-H methodologies, noting the common elements, differences, gaps and how the methods are complementary, so that with the ongoing work, proposed initiatives can be developed to improve the quality that enables its application in public construction. Still aiming to optimize the deployment of the proposed initiatives, it was performed an analysis of ISO 9001 and PBPQ-H certifications in Brazil and in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, with respect to the construction industry and a case study to identify the factors that influence the adoption of initiatives to improve quality, and check if the selected construction company is prepared to implement the proposed initiatives. This research is characterized as exploratory and applied, with literature review and a case study. The data collection instrument was a questionnaire and the statistical analysis used a multidimensional scaling method. The conclusion is that the methodologies are compatible and complementary, and their integration could potentialize the goals set. It was identified that the state of Rio Grande do Norte has a few number of certifications in construction. Nine initiatives are proposed for implementation at construction companies. In the case study it was found that the studied company would be able to implement the suggestions proposed and the requirement for certification by clients and funding institutions influence the adoption of quality improvement initiatives. This result confirms the literature which states that top management support is crucial for the successful implementation of quality methodologies