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  • A comparative analysis of tourism destination demand in Portugal
    Publication . Serra, Jaime; Correia, Antónia; Rodrigues, Paulo M. M.
    Tourism has experienced different levels of development in the different regions of Portugal. To frame this development, in this paper dynamic panel data models were estimated with the objective of explaining the evolution of international overnight stays in each region. Secondary data from 2000 to 2011 was used. The analysis includes the main tourism source markets for Portugal, such as the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, France and Spain. The tourism literature suggests that, among others, the main determinants of tourism demand are income (GDP), household consumption, unemployment rate and the harmonised consumer price index. Per capita income, unemployment rate and final household consumption were identified as the most shared explanatory variables in each tourism region. However, in some regions, the high elasticity with respect to per capita income was confirmed, suggesting that tourism is a luxury good. It is observed that, although significant, the explanatory power of these variables varies according to the origin and the destination region considered. Findings suggest heterogeneous behaviour of the main international tourism demand by region. Furthermore, results also suggest some implications for public and private tourism authorities. Stakeholders can update the analysis, trends and forecasts of international tourism demand, put forward in the National Strategic Plan for Tourism for the period from 2013 to 2015, by taking into account the different macroeconomic variables that help explain international overnight stays in each region of Portugal. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
    2014-01Journal article Open access Show more
  • A critique of the active ageing index
    Publication . São José, José; Timonen, Virpi; Filipe Amado, Carla Alexandra; Santos, Sergio Pereira
    Active ageing and successful ageing are ubiquitous concepts in contemporary societies. In the European Union, active ageing is monitored and promoted chiefly by the Active Ageing Index, a policy tool in use since 2012. We acknowledge that the MI may contribute to sensitizing people, including policymakers, to the multidimensionality and complexity of the process of "ageing well". However, we note that despite being widely used and promoted, the Active Ageing Index remains under-scrutinized. In this article, we undertake a comprehensive critical analysis of the Active Ageing Index. This critical analysis is supported by the Theory of Model Ageing, the Capability Approach and, to a lesser extent, by relevant literature on composite indices. We conclude that the Active Ageing Index was developed with the paradoxical aim of deriving "the solution" from "the problem". It is an under-theorized and narrowly conceptualized index that contributes to the process of Model Ageing, as its conceptual foundation, and its domains and indicators, convey a certain model of active ageing. This model is expert-based and ingrained with a priori assumptions about the potential of older people, the domains of life and activities they value and how strongly they value them. Finally, the Active Ageing Index measures current achievements, not capabilities (i.e. the opportunity set of achievable "doings" and "beings"), resulting in a valuable but incomplete tool for policymaking purposes. We hope that this critical analysis will initiate a debate on the Active Ageing Index that, in our view, is overdue. (C) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
    2017-01Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • A marketing strategy for a new functional fish
    Publication . Pereira, LN; Mendes, Júlio da Costa; Mendes, Joana Pimentel
    The successful development and bringing to market of a new fortified sea bream depends not only on the additional nutrients that it may include and the multiple health benefits that it might generate, but also on consumer habits, needs, wants, and their willingness to accept a new functional food product. In order to produce information on supporting entrepreneurs' investment decisions with respect to a new functional fish, a market research study was performed in order to gather market data. The descriptive study aimed to measure: consumption habits with respect to all types of fish; the market share of aquaculture fish; market size and channels; the factors determining the acceptance of the new product; the consumer probability of buying and recommending the new product; the fair price of the new product; and the consumer profile. The results of this study were used to design a marketing strategy for the new food product to meet the Portuguese market requirements.
    2017Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • Absorptive capacity and cultural diversity in the restaurant sector
    Publication . Lins de Moraes, Michelle; Carvalho, Inês; Silva, Bernardo; Correia, Antónia; do Carmo, Manuel
    An important way to develop innovation is through organizations’ absorptive capacity (ACAP). ACAP can be understood as the ability of companies to innovate through the application of external knowledge (Cohen & Levinthal, 1990). One hospitality industry that could potentially leverage ACAP is restaurants. Innovation is still scarcely applied in restaurant companies despite the relevance of competitive advantage stemming from innovation (Blöcher & Alt, 2021). According to Gao et al. (2017), one of the most relevant ACAP models in the literature was developed by Zahra and George in 2002. It considers the following dimensions: antecedents (knowledge sources); activation triggers (aspects that encourage companies to search for external knowledge, e.g. crises); components (acquisition, assimilation, transformation, and exploitation of knowledge); (in)formal social integration mechanisms (which promote the sharing of knowledge among employees); regimes of appropriability (e.g. patents); and outcomes (e.g. innovation). Recent studies have highlighted the relevance of employees to ACAP dimensions in the tourism sector (Moraes et al., 2021). In fact, the workforce of this sectors has high levels of cultural diversity. Cultural diversity has been considered a key aspect for management innovation in these companies (Manoharan et al., 2019). The number of publications about ACAP in tourism has increased in the last years; however, the relationship between ACAP and aspects such as cultural diversity is still an understudied subject. The present study researched how cultural diversity in the workforce is associated with restaurants’ ACAP in order to contribute to a better understanding about these dynamics.
    2022-11Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • Academic self-initiated expatriates’ management in host transnational higher education institutions: motivations, perceived challenges and work performance
    Publication . Tran, Nguyen Hai Ngan; Amado, Carla; Pereira dos Santos, Sérgio
    This study aims to enhance sustainable global human capital management in transnational higher education (TNHE) by exploring the motivations of academic self-initiated expatriates (ASIEs) and the incentives for host institutions to attract international talent. Grounded in the international adjustment framework and the ability, motivation and opportunity (AMO) framework, it addresses the underexplored management of ASIEs within TNHE contexts, identifying factors that enhance their adjustment, motivation and performance.Design/methodology/approachUsing a qualitative research approach, the study employed predefined theoretical frameworks to conduct 22 in-depth interviews with both host institution managers and ASIEs in 11 TNHE programmes across Vietnam.FindingsThe study reveals significant gender imbalances among ASIEs, with most originating from non-English-speaking countries. Visa and work permit acquisition challenges are prominent for both ASIEs and host institutions. Although ASIEs' qualifications are highly valued, adaptability proves to be a more decisive criterion for selection. Most participants reported job satisfaction; however, notable differences emerged regarding motivations, salary expectations, retention preferences, performance management and determinants of success in expatriate roles.Originality/valueThis study contributes to TNHE literature by providing tailored recommendations for sustaining ASIEs' management practices. By extending the AMO framework to TNHE, this research offers actionable insights into the role of culturally tailored motivation- and opportunity-enhancing practices that can help mitigate ASIEs' adaptation challenges. The findings underscore the need for targeted human resource management (HRM) policies that address the specific needs of ASIEs, aiming to strengthen ASIEs' retention and institutional alignment.
    2025-02-20Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • Accessibility and connectivity - Movement between cities, as a critical factor to achieve success on cross-border cooperation (CBC) projects. A European analysis
    Publication . Alexandre Castanho, Rui; Vulevic, Ana; Cabezas Fernandez, Jose; Fernandez-Pozo, Luis; Naranjo Gomez, Jose Manuel; Loures, Luis
    Nowadays, cross-border cooperation (CBC) is an undeniable reality in the space encompassed between European borders. This contributes to economical and social sustainable development, as well as to cohesion for trans boundary areas, which include administrative and territorial units from neighboring countries. A correct conceptual basis for the methodological approach to connectivity lies in the fact that the development of transportation systems, as integrated networks at different scales, is deeply changing their operation and the way they induce urban and regional development patterns. Overloaded transport corridors in the context of changing transportation flows are becoming an important issue for accessibility, impacting CBC indirectly, but harshly. Different modes of transport create different patterns of accessibility, with different influence in CBC accordingly. Throughout the present research, CBC European case studies, where connectivity-movement between cities, has been identified as a key factor for their territorial success, were assessed, described and analyzed. In the period of 2001-2006, improvements and further imbalances have occurred in accessibility development across regions and modes. Some signs indicate that the core-periphery pattern is slowly changing which leads towards an upgrade on the accessibility of places, regions and cities.
    2017-07Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • Activating an artisanal saltpan: tourism crowding in or waterbirds crowding out?
    Publication . Ramos, Jorge; Pinto, Patrícia; Pintassilgo, Pedro; Resende, Anabela; Cancela da Fonseca, Luís
    Purpose There is an increasing interest in visiting protected areas in the Algarve (Portugal). Tourists are interested in contact with nature activities. However, protected areas are quite sensitive to human pressure and are limited in their carrying capacity. The purpose of this study is to fill a literature gap concerning which features attract tourists who visit saltpans via a pedestrian tour and what sort of pressure they inflict on waterbirds' behaviour. Design/methodology/approach The tour consists of a predefined path with interpretive boards and guides who provide explanations to visitors. This study is threefold: to find out if waterbirds are disturbed by the presence of tourists, if tourists prefer to learn more about saltpans instead of finding waterbirds and if tourists have any preferred waterbird species. The methods used are direct observations with binoculars of the saltpan area and a short questionnaire. With the data collected, three hypotheses are tested. Findings The results show that the occurrence of waterbirds does not vary according to the presence or absence of tourist visits, tourists prefer visiting saltpans rather than watching waterbirds and there is some waterbird species preference. Practical implications Few people can visit the saltpan while keeping disturbance of both waterbirds and workers to a minimum. This study gives insights into sustainable ecotourism practices and how to articulate them with saltpan works. Originality/value The value of this study can be demonstrated by the interconnection between traditional salt production, waterbirds' habitat, visitors' interest and their interaction.
    2021Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • Adaptation of the domestic violence myth acceptance scale to Portuguese and tests of Its convergent, divergent, and predictive validities
    Publication . Giger, Jean-Christophe; Gonçalves, Gabriela Maria Ramos; Almeida, Ana Susana
    The Domestic Violence Myth Acceptance Scale was adapted to Portuguese (PDVMAS). The PDVMAS displayed reasonable fit indices (Study 1); was positively correlated with right-wing authoritarianism, social dominance orientation, belief in a just world (Study 2), and ambivalent sexism (Study 3); and negatively correlated with empathetic tendencies (Study 4). PDVMAS significantly predicted victim blame and aggressor exoneration in scenarios of coercion (Study 5) and physical assault (Study 6). Victims and non-victims of domestic violence equally endorsed domestic violence myths. Globally, the PDVMAS is a reliable instrument, and domestic violence myths are pervasive and alter the perception of intimate partner violence.
    2017-12Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • Adding value to bank branch performance evaluation using cognitive maps and MCDA: a case study
    Publication . Ferreira, F. A. F.; Santos, Sérgio Pereira dos; Rodrigues, Paulo M. M.
    Bank branch performance evaluation is a difficult endeavour. Some of the main reasons for this difficulty are the complexity inherent in the variety of aspects considered in the evaluation, and the multiple and conflicting interests of the different stakeholders involved. In this paper, we show how cognitive mapping and measuring attractiveness by a categorical-based evaluation technique can be used to support the evaluation of bank branches through the development of multidimensional performance evaluation systems, and to deal explicitly with the trade-offs between the different dimensions of performance and interests of different stakeholders. A case study is discussed where these techniques are used in a constructive way, making the learning activity easier and introducing transparency in the decision-making process. The strengths and weaknesses of the integrated use of these two operational research techniques in this context are also discussed.
    2011Journal article Restricted access Show more
  • Adding value to performance measurement by using system dynamics and multicriteria analysis
    Publication . Santos, Sérgio Pereira dos; Belton, Valerie; Howick, Susan
    The design, implementation and use of adequate performance measurement and management frameworks can play an important role if organisations are to succeed in an increasingly complex, interdependent and changing world. Yet, despite widespread recognition of the importance of performance assessment, there are some issues that require further study if measurement systems are to be effective in the process of management through monitoring and decision making. This article proposes and seeks to illustrate that the use of system dynamics and multicriteria decision analysis, as part of a broader framework for performance measurement, can address some of the issues identified. The use of these approaches, independently and in an integrated manner, provides a means of exploring the dynamic complexity of organisations, making explicit trade-offs between performance measures, and assessing the impacts of initiatives to improve performance, thereby enhancing understanding and ultimately contributing to the improvement of organisational performance.
    2002Journal article Restricted access Show more