https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/517 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:09:26 GMT 2026-02-03T21:09:26Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8108 Title: COMPARTILHAMENTO DO CONHECIMENTO EM REDE E AS PRÁTICAS DE INOVAÇÃO ORIENTADA PARA A SUSTENTABILIDADE EM ASSCIAÇÕES COMERCIAIS E EMPRESARIAIS Autor: Pinatti , Ana Carolina Da Silva Primeiro orientador: Silva, Elizandra da Abstract: Knowledge sharing in a network provides benefits in the development of new products or services, processes and organizations, increasing quality, speed, effectiveness and accelerating innovation and sustainability. This dissertation aims to identify how knowledge sharing in a network helps in the development of innovation practices oriented towards sustainability. Eight Commercial and Business Associations(ACEs) that are part of the Coordination of Commercial and Business Associations of Western Paraná - Caciopar were analyzed. This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, with research conducted through structured interviews, employing content analysis using the Atlas TI web software. The findings indicate that, with regard to knowledge sharing in the researched network, the categories of Participation, which report on the participation of members within the network, Common Objectives, which relate to the objectives that the network has, as well as the objectives of each ACE, Communication Channels, which present the means of communication used by the network and Hierarchy and Leadership, which presents aspects of how network leaders approach sustainability-oriented innovation, contribute to network members developing and sharing their IOS practices. The Trust category, which presents aspects of trust among network members, was identified as a contributor to knowledge sharing, but did not present evidence of its contribution to the development of IOS practices. It was found that ACEs develop IOS practices in products and services through internal waste separation programs, elimination of the use of paper and use of cisterns and solar panels, and organizational processes through a congress on ESG, use of local labor, lectures and collection of donations for entities, among others, both in the Caciopar network, with similar practices among ACEs, and through initiatives and partnerships that each ACE develops within its city, through the public authorities and/or with the private network. For future research, we suggest investigating how the diversity of members of trade associations can influence the creation and dissemination of IOS practices, considering aspects such as the region and size of the trade and business association. Furthermore, indicators can be developed to assess how trade associations implement and maintain their IOS practices. Finally, we suggest a study that delves into the external partnerships that the entities have, such as the city government, companies and entities, highlighting the process of knowledge sharing between these organizations for the development of IOS practices. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8108 2025-03-27T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8107 Title: A adoção de controles gerenciais e sua influência nas emoções e comprometimento dos colaboradores com os controles de gestão em uma indústria do ramo lácteo no Oeste do Paraná Autor: Vogt , Carline Ines Frai Primeiro orientador: Martins, Vinícius Abilio Abstract: One aim of Management Control Systems (MCS) is to align the employees’ behavior to the organizational goals, using formal and informal controls as a strategic alignment tool. Each worker understands the adoption of management control in different ways, as emotional characteristics that reflect in their organizational commitment influence them. This study aims to analyze the effects of MCS adoption on employees’ emotions and behavior. For this purpose, we considered these variables: MCS (formal and informal controls), emotional reactions (positive and negative affects), and organizational commitment. We used a quantitative approach to formulate hypotheses to support the literature review and the data analysis done by Structural Equation Models (SEM) using Partial Least Squares (PLS) and the software Smart PLS 4. We have collected the data by a survey on a dairy industry in the West of Paraná state. Our investigation revealed that informal controls, specifically cultural and personnel controls, significantly relate to workers’ emotions and organizational commitment, contrary to formal controls, namely, action and result controls, which do not demonstrate a significant relation to the same variables. Thus, the informal controls contribute to positive affect more significantly than formal controls. We also observed that the relationship between MCS and organizational commitment was not significant for most of the control systems, except cultural control, which is affected directly and positively; in other words, other variables than the controls precede the employee’s behavior. In addition, this research showed that the mediation of emotions in the relationship between control systems and commitment was insignificant, considering that the engagement is personal and unique to each individual. With these results, we conclude that the construction of the analysis model made it possible to validate the research hypotheses, contributing to expanding research related to MCS and their relationship with emotional aspects and organizational commitment. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8107 2025-03-06T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8005 Title: Entre Conflitos e Cooperação: Explorando o Papel das Emoções Positivas, Confiança e Liderança em uma Instituição Pública Federal Autor: Rottava, Amanda Primeiro orientador: Ribeiro, Ivano Abstract: This study investigated the relationships between conflicts and cooperation in a federal public institution, exploring variables such as emotions, leadership, and trust that influence these dynamics. Using a quantitative approach, six hypotheses developed based on a review of the existing literature were tested. The sample consisted of employees of a federal agency that exercises, throughout the national territory, the prevention and repression of infractions against the economic order. Validated instruments were used to collect data, which allowed for a more precise measurement of the constructs investigated. The assessment of intragroup conflict was carried out using the Jehn scale (1995). The measurement of shared leadership was based on the tool proposed by Carson et al. (2007). Trust and cooperation were assessed using the Costa et al. (2017) scale. Finally, the Work-Related Affective Feelings (WORAF) instrument was used to measure the emotion variable. The analyses were conducted using Structural Equation Modeling, using the Partial Least Squares method and the SmartPLS® 4.0 software. The results indicated that task conflict does not have a significant association with positive emotions, while affective conflict has a negative association. Both hypotheses that shared leadership moderates the relationship between conflict (task and affective) and emotions were not confirmed. On the other hand, the positive relationship between positive emotions and trust, as well as between trust and cooperation, was supported. The study highlighted the complexity of the interactions between conflict, cooperation, emotions, leadership and trust. As a theoretical contribution, it deepens the understanding of the dynamics of conflict and cooperation in organizations; as a practical contribution, it offers support for leaders to develop effective conflict management strategies. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/8005 2025-03-26T00:00:00Z https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/7953 Title: Barreiras para inovação e sustentabilidade nas pequenas e médias indústrias de transformação do Oeste do Paraná Autor: Santos, Guilherme Lustosa dos Primeiro orientador: Silva, Elizandra da Abstract: The objective of this research was to analyze the main barriers to innovation and sustainability faced by small and medium-sized manufacturing industries in the Western region of Paraná, Brazil. Data were collected through a questionnaire based on a Likert scale, with a total of 25 respondents from seven different manufacturing sectors across six cities in the region. Descriptive statistics and a correlation matrix were employed to analyze the data. The results indicated that the primary barriers to innovation were political and/or economic uncertainties, high initial costs, and lack of financial resources—factors that are interconnected and prevalent in the context of developing countries. Regarding sustainability, the identified obstacles included the difficulty in measuring financial return, challenges related to laws and regulations, and high initial costs, all of which are commonly observed in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in other regions as well. Distinct barriers were observed across different sectors and company sizes. In terms of innovation, the food and furniture sectors identified political and/or economic uncertainties as the main barrier, differing from the metallurgy and chemical sectors. As for sustainability, the difficulty in measuring financial return was the main barrier for the metallurgy and food sectors, diverging from the others. When analyzing company size, political and/or economic uncertainties were the main innovation barrier for micro enterprises, while high initial costs and lack of financial resources were the primary obstacles identified by small and medium-sized enterprises, respectively. Regarding sustainability, micro enterprises reported high initial costs as the main impediment, whereas the difficulty in measuring financial return and challenges with laws and regulations were identified as key barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises, respectively. The analysis also suggests potential correlations between certain barriers to innovation and sustainability, such as high initial costs and lack of financial resources. This research contributes to advancing knowledge on the subject within the region and offers a practical approach with concrete actions for mitigating or eliminating these barriers through targeted public policies or private initiatives, thereby benefiting companies operating within this context. Publisher: Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná Tipo do documento: Dissertação Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://tede.unioeste.br/handle/tede/7953 2025-02-07T00:00:00Z