Fatores determinantes na escolha do Brasil como exportador de serviços de tecnologia da informação

The export of information technology software services, also known as ¿offshore outsourcing¿, has raised debates in the media as well as in the academy. A lot has been written about the success of India, Ireland and Israel, the ¿3Is¿, but empirical data about Brazil is still hard to find. This dissertation proposes to identify success factors for Brazil to be chosen as a preferred location for offshore outsourcing based on a case study of an American multinational corporation, with branches in Brazil, that is systematically choosing Brazil as a preferred location for its offshore outsourcing operations. Concepts of economic globalization, internationalization of services and success factors for offshore outsourcing will be presented in the literature review and based on available literature focused on Brazil, a model of eight success factors is proposed. The empirical research was grounded on multiple data sources but the analysis was focused on a database of 219 deals that were conducted from September 2005 to May 2006, out of which Brazil was selected 57 times. The results confirm the proposed model of eight success factors. The final conclusions suggest that the process of identifying a country to perform the offshore activities is complex and that not all factors will be present at the same time, and more than that, in some cases intangible factors, such as relationship networks and emotional links with the country, have a higher weight in the decision. The results can be used in the future for in depth researches that differentiate Brazil from other countries in the offshore outsourcing market.

Anomalia na densidade em um gás de rede com potencial repulsivo atenuado

Apesar de ser um líquido comum na natureza, muitas dúvidas ainda pairam sobre várias características da água. A existência de uma relação comum entre o tipo de potencial intermolecular, criticalidade e as várias formas de anomalia existentes nessa substância ainda é uma questão em aberto, apesar da intensa pesquisa que têm-se feito ao longo dos anos sobre esse assunto . Nesta dissertação, propomos a hipótese de que a anomalia na densidade está correlacionada à presença de multicriticalidade, e que ambos os fenômenos surgem de um potencial de duas escalas. Para dar suporte a esta hipótese, além de trabalhos anteriores, usamos e estudamos um gás de rede com interações que competem (primeiros vizinhos V1 repulsivos e segundos vizinhos V2 atrativos). Construímos para este sistema um diagrama de fases µ vs. T usando dois métodos: aproximação de campo médio e simulações. Encontramos na aproximação de campo médio duas linhas críticas, uma das quais encontra a linha de 1a ordem separando duas fases líquidas, e um ponto tricrític Com a aproximação de campo médio não encontramos anomalia na densidade. Os resultados obtidos com as simulações alteram qualitativamente o diagrama de fases. Tanto as linhas críticas quanto os pontos tricríticos tem suas posições modificadas com relação ao campo médio. Neste caso encontramos um comportamento anômalo na densidade. Concluímos que o potencial de duas escalas competitivas é um ingrediente necessário ao aparecimento de anomalia na densidade e coexistência entre duas fases líquidas. Ainda, mostramos que essa anomalia pode estar associada não apenas a dois pontos críticos, como se espera para a água, mas a uma multicriticalidade em geral, tal como linhas críticas.

Escolha de canais de venda em comércio eletrônico

The electronic commerce has become a channel of advertising, commercialization and distribution of products and services, continuously increasing it¿s importance in terms of both physical and financial volumes, but still exist many gaps in the knowledge about the choice process of sales channels in the electronic commerce. The objective of this work is to raise and quantify the relevant factors in the choice of these channels in Brazil. The identification of the relevant factors was made through depth interviews with consumers, users of electronic commerce, as well as through the existing theoretical referential on the subject. The quantification of these factors was carried out with book purchasers by electronic commerce, through quantitative research, using the methodology of conjoint analysis, where the price was the most important factor, followed by delivery time, positive experience on previous purchase, usability of the site, positive recommendation of friends and the site brand. These results indicate as important attributes: price, confidence, usability and brand.

Análise do Rumo Profissional do Trabalhador em relação a sua Área de Formação

This study has the objective to verify the behavior of Brazilian workers residents in the state of Rio de Janeiro, throughout theirs labor life, concerning their ability to remain - and specialize - in the same professional area originally chosen in its superior educational graduation. As the proposed theme stands beyond the available bibliography, the author needed to analyze the Governmental Labor Ministry Statistical Databases, which provides Brazilian Formal Employment and Unemployment Information. The study started with the selection of three groups of professional occupations from the year of 1994 until the end of 2002. All the professionals who were employed in 1994 had had its trajectory traced up to 2002, as well as were analyzed the ingression behavior at the formal labor market in the year of 1994. Thus, the study encompasses not only the existing employment but also the new job posts created in 1994. For the trajectory tracing, a group of graduated students was selected in some universities of the state of Rio de Janeiro in the year of 1994. The study has clearly shown the impact that the availability of jobs in the same area of the graduation has over the workers decision to remain or change the original career. Such information and conclusions can be a valuable instrument to help students and professionals to plan and decide theirs futures careers, for the planning of public politics of educational investments, as well as for the Brazilian educational institutions to adjust the offering of its courses according to the labor market capacity.

As cooperativas de trabalho médico no Brasil: uma proposta de arquitetura organizacional

Este trabalho apresenta o estudo das dimensões organizacionais mais relevantes na arquitetura organizacional das cooperativas de trabalho médico. À luz do arcabouço teórico de alguns autores especialistas em organizações e cooperativas, buscou-se compreender, discutir e analisar, quais as possibilidades e a aplicabilidade de tais pressupostos. Fez-se uma retrospectiva histórica sobre o cooperativismo e, em especial o cooperativismo de trabalho médico, com o objetivo de identificar em quais bases foram construídas e quais as necessidades a serem satisfeitas desde a sua criação. Buscamos dentro da bibliografia disponível sobre o assunto, identificar em cada autor a sua visão sobre a problemática da gestão em cooperativas e os possíveis apontamentos para as praticas gerenciais. Constatamos que existe uma convergência de opiniões dos diversos autores sobre o tema, principalmente quanto à profissionalização da gestão nas cooperativas e, 'a falta de um modelo único capaz de cotejar as nuances de cada organização. Concluiu-se que, pela complexidade dos empreendimentos cooperativos e pelas exigências do mercado, não é mais possível que as cooperativas mantenham dirigentes amadores em seu corpo diretivo. Constatou-se também não ser possível propor um esboço sequer de uma estrutura organizacional, pela complexidade e pelo alto grau de especificidade das cooperativas atualmente.

Auditoria das demonstrações financeiras: impactos de novas regulações e tendências da atividade

Esta pesquisa foi elaborada com a intenção de discutir uma das questões mais atuais que envolve o cenário de incertezas quanto à credibilidade das demonstrações financeiras, o que afeta diretamente a atividade de auditoria independente. No conjunto dos fatores que contribuem para esse quadro, destaca-se, com ênfase na realidade brasileira, a intensificação das ações dos órgãos reguladores da referida atividade, através de novas regras que passam a vigorar no final da década de 1990. Salienta-se que, diante da escassa bibliografia sobre o assunto, este trabalho também toma como referência entrevistas realizadas com profissionais de empresas de auditoria e representantes de órgãos reguladores da atividade no Brasil. Demonstra-se que os principais aspectos em discussão fundamentam-se na independência profissional e no controle de qualidade das auditorias, destacando-se: o rodízio das empresas de auditoria; a prestação de serviços de consultoria; a revisão de qualidade pelos pares; e controle de qualidade interno. Na conclusão, apontam-se os impactos positivos e negativos decorrentes das novas regras de regulação e tendências da atividade. Por fim, considera-se a ética profissional como fator imprescindível na credibilidade do processo de elaboração e divulgação das demonstrações financeiras.

A Evolução e Consolidação das Práticas de Governança Corporativa no Banco do Brasil S.A. entre 1996 e 2006

The purpose of this dissertation is to identify the main historical and institutional facts that have led to the present corporate governance policy adopted by Banco do Brasil S.A. (BB). The good practices of corporate governance aim to increase corporate value and facilitate the funding of capital and contribute to company¿s duration over the time. Besides, ensure to the shareholders some governance principles such as disclosure", "compliance", "accountability", "fairness" and ¿corporate responsability¿ By the time BB has been shown its concern about disclosure especially for its close relationship with principal shareholder. ¿ the Brazilian Government, other equity partners and the Brazilian society. Banco do Brasil was founded in 1808 by the Portuguese emperor Dom João VI and today is the oldest bank operating in the local market. BB also was the first company listed on Brazilian stock exchange since 1906. In 1996, after some net losses, the Brazilian Government raised the bank¿s authorized capital in R$ 8 billion. This fact established the first attempts to develop bank¿s corporate governance through the years. Banco do Brasil currently has more than 24.4 million customers, served by a network of 15,113 points of service with R$ 296.4 billion in total assets2. The purpose of this work is to demonstrate the principal measures adopted by Banco do Brasil to reach the top level of corporate governance in the Brazilian stock exchange ¿ the New Market of Bovespa. This top position was reached in June 2006. Banco do Brasil was the first state owned company to reach this level of governance in Brazil. This dissertation was based on Yin's taxonomy methodology as a single case study. This research has used documents and file records as sources of evidence, including longitudinally research to demonstrate the evolution facts through time."

Universidades Corporativas: Proposiçâo de um Modelo Conceitual

The aim of the present study is to develop a Corporate University Model, that could be adapted to great national companies, contributing pragmatically to recent developments in corporate education. For this reason, a larger understanding of the phenomenon that represents the appearance of those entities in the dynamics of the managerial education process, was sought, through the study of its main characteristics, a distinction between them, academic universities and also the traditional process of corporate education, targeting a set of specific requirements for successful implementation. The study was developed with a qualitative focus, aiming to analyze the theories and models now existent, signaling to educational professionals and company executives important aspects in its execution. This led to an overview of the themes that generate new alternatives for those who need to make decisions related to the subject. A reading of the publishments on higher education in Brazil and the Brazilian university model, on managerial education and what could be found on corporate universities, was carried out. Soon after, researches were made in companies that had similar implemented models or those in the process of implementation, seeking to know its main differences, likenesses and peculiarities. Meticulous study and the attentive analysis of the whole research material collected led to the proposition of the model, which was implanted in January of 2001, in Caixa Econômica Federal.

Satisfação dos clientes de terceira idade com o auto-atendimento em uma agência do Banco do Brasil

Este trabalho de conclusão tem como seu objetivo principal verificar os serviços que são oferecidos nas Salas de Auto-Atendimento (SAA) para a terceira idade, em uma agência do Banco do Brasil, em Porto Alegre. Interessa saber como é a percepção desse público com relação ao tema proposto para sugerir à instituição bancária melhorias, bem como comprovação em futuros estudos. Diante das impressões dos consumidores dos produtos e serviços oferecidos no ambiente ora analisado, percebe-se que este público tem pouca familiaridade quando lida com a automação bancária, embora outros problemas paralelos foram destacados, como a necessidade permanente de funcionários para auxiliá-los durante as operações, as filas ocasionando cansaço físico, a segurança nas SAA, a pouca privacidade quando utilizam as máquinas e a necessidade de conforto nesse ambiente, como a disponibilização de cadeiras, bebedouros e vasos com plantas. A grande maioria ainda prefere o atendimento tradicional, ou seja, o contato humano. Para este público, este é o caminho mais seguro e agradável para acessar os produtos e serviços bancários. Notou-se a reduzida oferta de estudos sobre o assunto quando se trata de relacionar a automação bancária versus terceira idade, bem como a inexistência de uma política diferenciada de atendimento para esse público.

Atitude socialmente responsável ou estratégia 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.