Unidade de Investigação - CARME - Centro de Investigação Aplicada em Gestão e Economia / Center for Applied Research in Management and Economics
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O Centro de Investigação Aplicada em Gestão e Economia (CARME) é uma nova unidade de investigação e desenvolvimento (I&D), que emerge da combinação da vontade e esforços de professores do Departamento de Gestão e Economia do Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (IPLeiria), para desenvolver atividades de I&D nas suas áreas de interesse e conhecimento.
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- Atitudes e Comportamentos de Separação de Embalagens Usadas na Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de LeiriaPublication . Fernandes, Maria Eduarda; Gomes da Silva, Carlos; Gaspar Ferreira, Alcina; Febra, Lígia; Maurício Costa, JoãoA Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de Leiria (CIMRL) é composta por 10 Municípios, com cerca de 287 mil habitantes (INE, 2022) e recolhe anualmente 123 022 toneladas de resíduos sólidos urbanos, dos quais apenas 17% são recolhidos de forma seletiva (INE, 2025). Neste contexto, e enquadrado no Projeto Embalagem do Futuro (PPS08), é importante compreender melhor os comportamentos e atitudes dos agregados familiares da CIMRL face à separação de embalagens usadas (plástico, metal/alumínio, vidro, cartão/papel e cápsulas de café). Tendo por base a Theory of Planned Behavior, uma das principais teorias usadas para compreender a complexidade do comportamento social humano, as normas morais e os valores pro-ambientais, foi realizado um inquérito online junto dos agregados familiares da CIMRL.
- Future accounting professionals – how important is teaching for sustainability?Publication . Gomes, Sónia; Jorge, Susana; Eugénio, TeresaPurpose – This study aims to analyze Portuguese professional regulators’ perspectives on the importance given to sustainable development (SD) issues and their position on integrating SD in the curricula of accounting and management courses. Secondly, it seeks to analyze, from the student’s perspective, the importance of SD for their future professional performance as accountants or auditors. Design/methodology/approach – Interviews were conducted with the heads of the two professional regulatory bodies in Portugal. A complimentary content analysis of professional journals and other types of publications, training activities, videos of conferences, meetings and training sessions available on the official websites of these bodies and social media was also carried out. Data on students’ perspectives were collected through a questionnaire sent to students enrolled in accounting and management courses at higher education institutions (HEIs) in Portugal in 2020. Findings – There is evidence that further interaction between professional regulators and HEIs is still needed to integrate teaching sustainable development (TSD) in the academic curricula; moreover, regulators expressed concern about raising awareness of the topic among future professionals. In turn, students consider that knowledge of SD is fundamental to their professional future. These students’ interests may motivate HEIs to integrate TSD since this will improve their professional performance in companies and contribute to realizing SD in general. Research limitations/implications – This study carried out in the Portuguese context, contributes to the gap in the literature. Portugal is part of the EU and must comply with EU directives on sustainability reports. Also, it contributes to answering UN calls as proposed by UNESCO, about the importance of teaching this subject nowadays, more relevant than ever. By emphasizing the importance of TSD, the study aims to raise awareness among students and educators about the urgent need for sustainable practices in business. This awareness can influence public attitudes toward sustainability and contribute to a more informed society. Originality/value – This study is innovative in that it seeks to assess, from the perspective of professional regulators, their position on integrating SD into the curricula of accounting and management courses. It also analyses the views of professional regulators and students on the importance of TSD for the performance of future professionals.
- Green Human Resource Management and ISO 14001: Toward Environmental Sustainability in OrganizationsPublication . Ortega, Eduardo; Coelho, Arnaldo; Ribeiro, NeuzaThe current climate change scenario imposes urgent challenges to different economic sectors around the world, requiring companies to adopt new strategies to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) while enhancing environmental awareness. In this sense, green human resource management (GHRM) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001 can lead to a reduction in the environmental impact caused by business activities. The growing need for decision-makers to ensure a company's competitive position in the market invites managers to integrate people management as an active component of corporate sustainability efforts. By demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, companies can contribute to economic growth, individual well-being, and environmental preservation. The purpose of this study is to analyze current knowledge on GHRM and ISO 14001 and their intersection, providing directions for future research. The literature review was conducted using the PRISMA methodology and bibliometric analysis (performance analysis and scientific mapping) with data from Web of Science and Scopus. The final dataset comprised 520 articles on GHRM and 12 about GHRM and ISO 14001. The results show the growth of the topics in the academic community, especially in countries located in East, South, and Southeast Asia and in Brazil. The most studied economic sectors are tourism, hospitality, and manufacturing. Future research trends indicate a greater inclusion of people in the corporate ecological objectives of different economic activities. The integration of GHRM and ISO 14001 seems to help mitigate climate change and promote sustainable development. The conclusions highlight the importance of implementing GHRM, especially in ISO 14001 organizations, to obtain the active participation of employees in environmental preservation. These ecological practices seem to strengthen the company's image, making it more attractive and helping them to retain talent. This study provides insights for academics, professionals, and policymakers and is a pioneering study in investigating two themes simultaneously.
- Identifying the impact of stakeholder and top management support on shaping environmental innovation, green product development, and environmental performance in Brazil and Portugal’s plastics industryPublication . Curth, Marcelo; Marques, Alzira Maria Ascensão; Dantas, Ítalo José de MedeirosThis paper aims to identify the influence of stakeholders and top management support on environmental innovation strategy, green product innovation, and environmental performance in the context of the plastics industry of Brazil and Portugal. Methodology/approach: For the research, a survey was conducted with 94 companies in the industry, using the Partial Least Square (PLS) for data analysis. Originality/relevance: The study contributes fill the gaps in the influence of top management and external actors on sustainability-related strategies and in- novations in companies in the plastics industry in Brazil and Portugal. Main findings: The results demonstrated that the stakeholders’ pressure and top management support positively influence the environmental innovation strategy of green products, and both innovations influence the environmental performance of companies in the Portuguese and Brazilian plastics industries. Theoretical contributions: The implications emphasize the impact of external elements and companies that influence environmental sustainability, enabling greater quality of life and sustainability on a global scale. Management contributions: The practical implications of the results emphasize the need for alignment between top management and the stakeholders for strategies and innovations linked to sustainability.
- Manual de Metodologias Participativas – um guia para o envolvimento dos agentes na gestão da florestaPublication . Figueiredo, Elisabete; Fernandes, Eduarda; Ferreira, Carla; Gonçalves, Carlos; Ribeiro, CristinaManual de Metodologias Participativas – um guia para o envolvimento dos agentes na gestão da floresta, desenvolvido no âmbito do projeto Share_FOREST, coordenado por Elisabete Figueiredo e Eduarda Fernandes, com coautoria de Carla Ferreira, Carlos Gonçalves e Cristina Ribeiro, e design de Liliana Eusébio.
- RVM para Cápsulas de Café: Desenvolvimento e Experiência de Utilização de um ProtótipoPublication . Fernandes, Maria Eduarda; Gomes da Silva, Carlos; Gaspar Ferreira, Alcina; Febra, Lígia; C., João Maurício; IPLeiria; CARMEEste relatório apresenta os resultados do ensaio laboratorial realizado com o protótipo de uma Máquina de Venda Reversa (RVM) para recolha e separação de cápsulas de café de plástico e de alumínio, contribuindo para a promoção da economia circular. O protótipo foi testado durante um período de 12 semanas junto de cerca de 300 colaboradores de uma empresa. O ensaio foi conduzido em duas fases: a primeira, sem premiação para os utilizadores e, a segunda, com a introdução de uma premiação para os utilizadores. Os resultados obtidos indicam uma taxa de adesão global de 13%. Verificou-se também que a introdução da premiação teve um impacto positivo na adesão à RVM de cápsulas de café, permitindo angariar novos utilizadores e aumentar a utilização do equipamento. São também identificados vários padrões de utilização no ensaio sem premiação e no ensaio com premiação.
- Sustainable tourism and the circular economy: A theoretical overviewPublication . Costa, Berta; Rodrigues, Susana; Moreno, PilarThe concept of sustainable tourism has become one of the most noteworthy topics among academics and practitioners and a hallmark in tourism discourse. During the last decades, tourism has developed into one of the largest socio-economic activities, and thus driving economic growth that most supports to the countries’ GDP (Gross Domestic Product). The world economic paradigm, and consequently the tourism industry, is configured according to the linear model of production and consumption, in which goods are discarded after usage, resulting in massive waste. Furthermore, the degrading impact of tourism, along with the assumption that natural resources are abounding, and that environment has unlimited means to absorb waste, need to be addressed without delay. Considering these premises, the principle of sustainable tourism arose with the objective of minimizing the negative effects of tourism related activities. From this standpoint, circular economy emerges as a solution, as it harmonizes economic development with the sustainable use of natural resources, and also enables the tourism industry to become more sustainable. The purpose of this article is to outline the conceptual dimensions of sustainable tourism and circular economy, and also scrutinize how these two constructs have evolved over the past decades and their correlation. A broad literature review was conducted, in order to draw attention to the constituent elements brought to discussion.
- Using necessary condition analysis to understand digital storytelling’s impact on consumer behaviorPublication . Lisboa, Ana Catarina Cadima; Dias, Álvaro L.; Abrantes, José Luis; Ferreira, Bruno; Sousa, CatarinaDigitalization disrupted the marketing landscape, enabling connection with stakeholders, but also introducing heightened competition and digitally empowered consumers. These consumers navigate a world of information overload, pushing brands to look for innovative communication strategies to break through the clutter. Brand storytelling emerged as a powerful tool in this regard, engaging consumers through cognitive and emotional pathways. This study explores the necessary conditions for effective digital storytelling campaigns, using two techniques for data analysis. Using narrative transportation theory, and survey consumer data, the research evidences the cognitive path foundational role to convert storytelling to purchase intention. Conversely, the emotional path, while influential for word-of-mouth, is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condi- tion for purchase intention. These findings highlight the strategic value of overall brand equity in storytelling campaigns, offering actionable insights for more effective marketing strategies.
- What are forests for? Social perceptions of the functions of public-managed forests following mega-fire eventsPublication . Figueiredo, Elisabete; Fernandes, Eduarda; Ribeiro, Cristina; Ferreira, CarlaDespite the growing research interest regarding the perceptions of forest-related stakeholders about forest functions and values, the views of social actors not directly involved in forestry have been largely overlooked, particularly in Southern European countries like Portugal. This article addresses this gap by analyzing the social perceptions regarding the functions of the Matas do Litoral, public-managed forests in the Centre Region of Portugal, severely impacted by the mega-fires of October 2017. Through a hierarchical cluster analysis of survey results collected from 1000 inhabitants of the adjacent parishes of the Matas, three groups were identified—‘‘The Moderately Interested,’’ ‘‘The Comprehensively Interested’’ and ‘‘The Environmentally Interested’’—based on significant differences regarding their perceptions of forest functions, the future of these areas, essential factors for effective forest management, the mega-fires and their consequences. Sociodemographic characteristics—particularly age and literacy levels—forest ownership, knowledge and familiarity with these forests help to explain the differences between the three clusters.