An empirical explanation of the natural-resource-based view of the firm

To date, the natural-resource-based view has been an abstract phenomenon, primarily used by academics to explain competitive sustainable operations. This paper attempts to go beyond this, responding to the need for an explanation of the practical existence of the four natural-resource-based view resources in industry. Assuming a critical realist qualitative approach, in-depth interviews with sustainability experts in UK agri-food are undertaken. Findings demonstrate the existence of pollution prevention, product stewardship, and clean technologies and align with Hart’s conceptualization of sustainability as competitive resources. Whilst the fourth resource, the base of the pyramid, cannot be empirically verified, the fifth resource of local philanthropy is uncovered and contributes to the growing body of knowledge surrounding competitive social sustainability. Findings also challenge the hierarchal presentation of the natural-resource-based view to implicate a more cyclical uptake. Thus, in offering the first empirical explanation of the natural-resource-based view, this paper overcomes a theory-practice gap to elucidate the feasibility, orchestration, and value of resources in competitive and sustainable operations

Transição da pessoa com doença oncológica avançada de oncologia para cuidados paliativos: O papel do enfermeiro especialista em enfermagem de saúde mental e psiquiátrica

Este relatório de estágio procura estruturar o percurso desenvolvido durante o 2º Estágio do 2º Mestrado em Associação de Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Psiquiátrica e assim demonstrar a aquisição das Competências Especificas do Enfermeiro Especialista em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Competências de Mestre. Grande parte das pessoas com doença oncológica avançada não têm acesso de forma sistemática às intervenções de Cuidados Paliativos. Foi utilizada a metodologia de projeto para dar resposta ao problema identificado: “A transição da pessoa com doença avançada para CP é muitas vezes realizada de forma abrupta e sem preparação gradual”. Ao longo do trabalho foi evidenciado o papel do Enfermeiro Especialista em Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Psiquiátrica como uma mais valia nesta transição pois, além das competências de avaliação das necessidades em saúde mental, só ele poderá intervir com cuidados psicoterapêuticos, sócio-terapêuticos, psicossociais e psicoeducacionais permitindo assim promover a melhoria da qualidade dos cuidados de saúde

Transformation in the defence sector : the critical role of performance measurement

This paper presents a longitudinal case study of strategic transformation in a complex organisation – Her Majesty's Naval Base (Clyde). The research identifies nine Critical Success Factors from the change management literature and analyses their position in driving the transformation. Findings suggest that many of the success factors suggested by the literature were not present during the transformation. However the presence of a robust performance management system within the organisation resulted in significant progress towards the strategic goals despite the absence of other factors. This paper demonstrates how strategic change can be accomplished by the use of more operational toolsets such as performance management systems

The process of managing performance: an inductive model

This paper proposes a model of the performance management process from a process thinking perspective. Developed as part of the pilot phase of a multi-disciplinary research project into the nature and importance of management processes, a performance management model is proposed which is grounded in practice. Data about actual performance management processes employed by 10 Scottish manufacturing organisations was gathered by case study (semi-structured interviews, secondary data, desk research, direct observation). A mixed methods approach incorporating taxonomical methods employed by applied psychology in interpreting large amounts of qualitative data was used to structure and make sense of the findings. The data was then synthesised into the preliminary process model which, with refinement and the development of complementary tools, should provide a useful point of departure for organisations seeking to assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their management processes

Learning to SEE : is scanning the external environment key to sustainability?

This paper examines the external environment and sustainability

Manage processes: what are they?

Motivated by earlier works on business process management in general and manage processes in particular, this paper seeks to understand the current state of knowledge on manage-processes and propose a research agenda that would lead to a better understanding of manage-processes. Our curiosity is motivated by the belief that the capabilities and competencies of manage processes are critical to sustaining competitive advantage. A point further elaborated in our discussions and conclusions

An empirical study into the modeling of key organizing processes

This paper examines the empirical study into the modeling of key organizing processes