Brazilian Administration Review

Decoding the Financial Zeitgeist: A Scientific Exploration of the Calculus of Capital for Cost-Efficient and Sustainable Growth in Investments and Operations

Enkeleda Lulaj — 2025-04-24

Objective: to examine financial dynamics within the financial zeitgeist, focusing on capital calculation and cost-effectiveness for sustainable investment and operational growth. Methods: data from 200 stakeholders in Kosovar companies (2022–2023) Were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS, with exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, reliability analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) to assess direct and indirect effects among cost and operational efficiency (CaOE), investment dynamics and industrial impact (IDaII), and operational capacity and development (OCaD). Results: CaOE had a positive effect on both IDaII and OCaD, with IDaII also positively impacting OCaD. CaOE’s indirect effect on OCaD via IDaII was significant. Key factors included maintenance costs for CaOE, competitive advantage for IDaII, and technological advancement for OCaD. Conclusions: the model showed excellent fit, confirming the proposed relationships. Firms should integrate investment strategies, operational efficiencies, and development capabilities for sustainable growth.

Cognitive and Psychological Aspects in Academic Entrepreneur Identity and Entrepreneurial Intention: A Systematic Literature Review

José Iran Batista de Melo Filho — 2025-05-16

Objective: to investigate the cognitive and psychological variables shaping academic entrepreneurs’ identity and entrepreneurial intention. Methods: a systematic literature review covering 1996 to 2022, using Web of Science and Scopus databases. The analysis involved co-citation network construction and thematic categorization into clusters. Results: four clusters were identified, three interconnected through citations and one isolated. The theory of planned behavior emerged as a framework linking entrepreneurial identities to intentions, explaining how cognitive structures influence entrepreneurial roles. A gap was noted in defining academic entrepreneurial identity. It is suggested to combine the theory of social entrepreneurial identity with interdisciplinarity, incorporating liquid modernity theory and a fluvial metaphor to propose the concept of Liquid Academic Entrepreneurial Identity, opening new research paths. Conclusions: future studies should integrate evolutionary cognitive psychology and social entrepreneurial identity theory to examine how social and cognitive factors interact in identity formation, aiding in developing robust theoretical models and informing academic entrepreneurship policies and interventions.

“We don’t Report for Fear of Losing our Position”: The Consequences to and Reactions of Women Victims of Sexual Harassment in the Brazilian Organizations

Alice Oleto — 2025-05-30

Objective: this study aims to understand the consequences and reactions of women victims of sexual harassment in organizations. Methods: a qualitative research design was adopted, based on the principles of grounded theory. Data were collected through 43 interviews with women working in Brazilian organizations who reported experiences of sexual harassment. Results: the findings reveal that sexual harassment in the workplace has severe consequences for women’s physical and mental health, often subjecting them to degrading and traumatizing situations. Common reactions include self-blame and the silencing of the violence due to fear of dismissal or feelings of shame. Conclusions: the study highlights the urgent need for further research on sexual harassment in the workplace within the field of business administration. It also calls for the development of organizational practices aimed at preventing and addressing such violence, regardless of the victim’s position within the company.

Unveiling Public Innovation Management: What Data Mining Reveals by Analyzing Brazilian Experiences?

Antonio Isidro da Silva Filho — 2025-06-03

Objective: the purpose of this article is to explain public sector innovation management, based on Brazilian experiences in public administration, relating six dimensions of innovation: drivers, facilitators, barriers, capabilities, outcomes, and impacts of innovation. Method: concerning qualitative methods, we analyze institutional documents about innovation experiences by applying content analysis and methodological triangulation among researchers. Regarding quantitative methods, we structured databases to operationalize the analysis, using data mining through the Apriori algorithm to identify association rules between the research constructs. Results: the results show 37 association rules that describe public innovation: human resources management for innovation, technology management for innovation, user knowledge, search for problem-solving, co-production between partners, and public co-producers. Conclusion: as a contribution, the research provides theoretical and empirical insights to improve the conceptual accuracy of the phenomenon and inform decision-making regarding policies and programs for managing public sector innovation.

The Impact of Digital Content Marketing on Travel Intentions to Tourist Destinations: A Proposed Model Based on Perceived Value and Loyalty

Jackson de Souza — 2025-06-09

Objective: this study analyzes the antecedents of the intention to travel to tourist destinations using digital content marketing (DCM) based on the advertising value theory and the brand loyalty theory from an attitudinal perspective. Methods: a quasi-experimental design was applied with two groups: treatment and control. The treatment group answered an initial questionnaire focused on loyalty and intention to travel, followed by exposure to a stimulus, and then a second questionnaire covering all constructs. The control group completed the same loyalty and intention constructs in both phases, without exposure to the stimulus. Data were analyzed using t-tests and structural equation modeling with SPSS and AMOS. Results: the t-test confirmed that DCM positively influences perceptions of loyalty and intention to travel. Results of the structural equation modeling showed that the perceived value of DCM, measured through personalization, informativeness, entertainment, and credibility, has a significant impact on destination loyalty and the intention to travel. Conclusions: the study offers theoretical contributions by applying experimental research methods to tourism consumer behavior and expanding the advertising value theory to a new context. From a managerial perspective, it provides relevant insights for marketers, organizations, and tourist destinations interested in adopting DCM strategies to enhance consumer engagement and travel intentions.

The Impact of Corporate Governance on the Dividend Distribution Policy of Multinational and Domestic Enterprises

Eduardo Cezar de Oliveira — 2025-06-11

Objective: this study examines the impact of a company’s status as a multinational enterprise (MNE) or a domestic enterprise (DE) on its dividend distribution policy. It also analyzes the moderating effect of corporate governance mechanisms on the payout ratios of MNEs. Methods: the research draws on a sample of 3,397 publicly traded companies (40,310 observations) listed on the stock exchanges of countries designated as OECD key partners — Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and South Africa — between 2008 and 2019. Data were sourced from the Capital IQ Pro, Bloomberg, and PRS Group databases. The analysis employs logistic regression (logit) and censored regression models (tobit). Results: the results support the proposed hypotheses. MNEs tend to reinvest excess cash in their own projects, while DEs are more inclined to distribute profits to shareholders. Additionally, managerial ownership in MNEs alters this behavior, increasing the likelihood of dividend distribution. Conclusions: these findings offer insights for corporate decision-making in multinational firms, particularly when considering political risk and tax burden in the choice between profit retention and shareholder distribution.

What are the Necessary Psychological Well-being Conditions for Women Entrepreneurs to Feel Effective?

Sayonara de Fátima Teston — 2025-06-12

Objective: to identify which psychological well-being (PWB) conditions help women entrepreneurs feel efficacious. Method: relational, quantitative, and cross-sectional survey design. We collected data from 252 Brazilian female entrepreneurs in western Santa Catarina. We validated the instruments with robust confirmatory factor analysis and tested the statements through multiple necessary condition analysis (NCA). Results: the findings reveal the percentage thresholds of necessary conditions to achieve 100% of the outcomes. Personal growth (66.7%) and purpose in life (45.5%) act as facilitators for enabling entrepreneurs to develop new products or explore market opportunities. Environmental mastery (50%) and purpose in life (63.6%) also serve as facilitators, while self-acceptance (37.5%) functions as an optimizer for defining the main business objective. In addition, purpose in life (45.5%) and self-acceptance (37.5%) serve as optimizers for managing key human resources. Finally, purpose in life (54.5%) and self-acceptance (37.5%) function as facilitator and as optimizer, respectively, for initiating contact with investors. Conclusion: by identifying the PWB conditions for ESE, our study advances research on how mental health phenomena influence women’s entrepreneurial processes.

Embracing Serendipity: Insights on Career Development, Theory Building, and Academic Publishing

Barbara Bechler Flynn — 2025-05-26

Pursuing an academic career in operations and supply chain management presents many challenges, notably establishing a trajectory of impactful and original research. This interview features a compelling conversation between Professor Barbara Flynn, a distinguished scholar in the field, and Professors Kenyth Freitas and Renata Andreoni. Professor Flynn reflects on her unconventional path into academia, shares critical insights into what constitutes a successful research career, and discusses common pitfalls in academic publishing. By offering practical advice and strategic perspectives, the interview provides valuable guidance for early-career researchers aiming to develop high-quality scholarship and progress within the academic community.