Purpose-This study aims is to examine possible combinations of management control tools that are likely to lead to high performance in start-ups. Design/methodology/approach-Personal interviews were conducted with entrepreneurs from 45 start-ups established in Technology Parks of University Centers in Portugal. Based on practices from different categories of organizational analysis, it was used the fuzzy Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) methodology. Findings-To achieve high performance, management controls are required for Clients, Strategy, Information Systems, Performance, Risks and Budget. The Client and Budget categories presented the greatest consistency in meeting the proposed condition. In addition, the results generated two combinations of conditions for the high performance of net income. Originality/value-The combination of different management control practices contributes to the success of the business, especially when it relates to the organization's strategic practices. The use of management control tools becomes a priority for companies that wish to cope with the challenges raised by corporate uncertainties, especially in start-up companies, ensuring the sustainable growth of these businesses.
The economic effects of isolation policies resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to look for alternatives to survive. Within this crisis scenario, an engaged university has an important role to play in a regional context in addressing not only health issues, but also any resultant social and economic problems. An engaged university needs to take actions that go beyond its traditional missions of education and research - it has to deliver knowledge to society. This paper analyzes a university-community project in Brazil to identify the necessary elements that help promote a regionally-engaged university: the SOS-PME Advisory Network project, which was originally designed to assist SMEs during the crisis. As a result, we identified elements necessary for promoting the university’s third mission - social engagement by way of a university-community project: an engaged team, multidisciplinarity, project management, agility, alliances, a communication strategy, institutional support, and reputation.
Agradeço a Deus pela vida, pelas oportunidades, pelas conquistas, pelo discernimento nas decisões tomadas. Agradeço-Lhe por colocar pessoas abençoadas e especiais no meu caminho e por torná-las fundamentais para esta conquista. Aos meus pais, Seu Gabriel e Dona Eva Maria, mais do que pela vida, agradeço pelo que me ensinaram de melhor: dar valor à ela. Esta conquista é fruto de toda a dedicação e amor de vocês. Agradeço a Evelyn, que mais do que irmã, é minha amiga, companheira e inspiradora. Obrigada por todo o apoio, suporte, palavras de conforto, parceria e ânimo. Agradeço aos meus filhos, Lucas e Tiago, por toda a compreensão, paciência, por me ensinarem que a melhor faculdade desta vida é a de ser mãe. Ao meu amado esposo Pedro Carraro, por acreditar, apoiar e confiar. Amo muito vocês. Agradeço a minha professora e orientadora Janice Dornelles de Castro, pelo apoio, disponibilidade, parceria e encorajamento contínuos no desenvolvimento da tese.
Esse estudo tem por objetivo analisar como as organizações de serviços contábeis estão envolvidas com a transformação digital na prestação de seus serviços. Os dados foram coletados por meio de uma survey em 29 empresas de serviços contábeis atuantes no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Os resultados revelaram que há empresas acomodadas, que não buscam atualizar seu modelo de negócios, nem adquirir novas ferramentas. Concluiu-se que muitos respondentes esbarram, por motivos diversos, na implantação de novos sistemas, demonstrando um provável estágio inicial de transformação digital nas empresas analisadas. Identificaram-se, ainda, oportunidades de pesquisa das implantações de novas tecnologias.
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