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- What has been studied in cultural intelligence? Intellectual structure and current researchPublication . Paraíso De Campos Serra, Bernardo; Tomei, Patricia Amelia; Serra, Fernando; Guerrazzi, Luiz Antonio De CamargoPurpose The purpose of this paper is to examine existing research in Cultural Intelligence (CI), in an attempt to understand the intellectual influences on current research and research trends. Design/methodology/approach The authors used a bibliometric study of cocitation and bibliographic coupling, supported by factor and network analysis. From a sample of 219 articles, the authors examined selected articles (60 for bibliographic coupling) and the references (32 for citation and cocitation). Findings The results indicate that Earley and Ang (2003) is the basis for the current research. The intellectual structure of CI was concerned with three themes: the Concept of CI; CI and the Cultural Context; and Operationalization of the CI Concept. This initial research has influenced current research in the Operationalization of the Concept of CI when investigating the effect of CI on cultural diversity and individual skills and abilities. Another front recognizes the relationship between CI and the cultural context, being oriented toward understanding the performance and leadership of individuals. Originality/value The authors identified a new research front related to the effect of CI on cultural diversity. It indicates promising new fronts considering culture in a multifaceted and multilevel perspective, and also the possibility of evaluating the construct's cognitive components in the original perspective of Earley and Ang (2003) with neuroscientific methods. From the analysis, the authors suggest that future research presents methodological challenges and the connection of the CI construct and the level of analysis, and the Latin American context, which are explored at the end of this paper.
- The effect of resource slack on organizational decline of large Brazilian companies: the moderating effect of the industry’s dynamicPublication . Pinto, Rosiele; Serra, Fernando; Falaster, Christian; Guerrazzi, Luiz Antonio De Camargo; Ferreira, Manuel PortugalPurpose This study aims to investigate the influence of resource slack on the decline of Brazilian companies, with a particular focus on the moderating role of environmental dynamism. The authors specifically examine three types of resource slack: available, potential and recoverable. These represent surplus resources that exceed what is necessary for the organization's basic operations. The role of environmental dynamism, characterized by rapid changes in customer preferences, technologies and competitive dynamics, is considered as a moderating factor in this relationship. Design/methodology/approach. The authors used data from Brazilian companies spanning from 1997 to 2008. The research sample was composed using the matching-pairs method, which included a group of publicly traded companies that experienced decline (43 companies) and a group that did not (40 companies) within the specified timeframe. Findings Findings of this study indicate that the presence of available slack, being more liquid resources, decreases the likelihood of organizational decline. Furthermore, the moderation effect of potential resource slack can mitigate decline in companies operating in dynamic industries. Originality/value This research provides valuable insights into the impact of slack resources on potential organizational turnarounds. Given the relative scarcity of resources in these companies compared to those in developed countries, whether they be financial, human or technological, the study highlights the unique influence of slack in a less explored institutional environment. This research underscores the importance of examining the decline of Brazilian companies from a broader perspective, emphasizing that decisions regarding resource use can have significant implications on a company's trajectory, either amplifying or mitigating its decline.
- Evolution of research on resource slack and future directionsPublication . Freitas, Anderson Nery; Serra, Fernando Ribeiro; Guerrazzi, Luiz Antonio de Camargo; Scazziota, Vanessa; Scafuto, Isabel CristinaThis article examines how organizations manage resource slack to influence performance, addressing inconsistent findings in the literature despite four decades of scholarly attention. While research on resource slack spans diverse domains from innovation to environmental management, a knowledge gap exists in understanding the mechanisms through which organizations transform slack into performance outcomes. This study addresses this gap through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis that maps the intellectual evolution of resource slack research. From an initial sample of 340 published articles across 167 journals, bibliographic coupling analysis identified 98 articles with significant conceptual relationships. Using exploratory factor analysis and network analysis, the study reveals distinct research streams and their interconnections. Results uncover two key insights: Factor 1 consolidates traditional resource slack theory encompassing 84 articles focusing on performance optimization and strategic resource allocation, while Factor 2 reveals emerging theoretical approaches comprising 14 articles addressing contemporary organizational challenges including environmental uncertainty and dynamic resource orchestration. The analysis advances theory by explaining how organizations employ different types of slack resources across varying contexts, the specific mechanisms used to transform slack into performance outcomes, and how organizations adapt slack management approaches to environmental conditions. These findings have implications for both scholars seeking to resolve theoretical inconsistencies and practitioners aiming to optimize resource allocation decisions. The study contributes to strategic management literature by offering an integrated perspective on slack resource management that can guide future research and inform organizational resource optimization strategies.
- Mergers and acquisitions: does hiring financial advisors make a difference?Publication . Oliveira, Leandro Rodrigues de; Serra, Fernando Antonio Ribeiro; Ferreira, Manuel Anibal Silva Portugal Vasconcelos; Guerrazzi, Luiz Antonio de CamargoThis study conducts a meta-analysis to address inconsistencies and fragmented understanding regarding the role of financial advisors in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We aim to quantitatively synthesize existing empirical evidence to clarify the determinants influencing the engagement of financial advisors and, critically, how their characteristics and transaction contexts impact the operational and financial outcomes of M&A deals. Through a systematic literature review and meta-analytic approach, we analyzed 65 empirical studies (articles, theses, and dissertations) to identify and classify variables explaining the selection and influence of financial advisors on M&A performance. Our analysis specifically correlated independent variables measuring financial advisor attributes (e.g., experience, competence, and reputation) with dependent variables reflecting operational performance (transaction completion time) and financial performance (e.g., CAR, SCAR, ROA, ROE, and EBITDA). The findings indicate that the ability to foster positive operational (shorter completion times) and financial outcomes is a primary driver for engaging financial advisors in M&A. Financial advisors demonstrably contribute to more efficient deal closures, higher financial returns, and reduced completion times. The meta-analysis reveals significant moderating effects of financial advisor reputation and M&A complexity (proxied by size) on the relationship between advisor engagement and M&A performance, explaining heterogeneity in prior research. This study significantly advances M&A literature by providing a robust, quantitative synthesis that moves beyond prior inconclusive findings. We demonstrate that financial advisors are critical in navigating M&A complexities, and their effectiveness is contingent upon their reputation and the transaction's inherent complexity. By elucidating these moderating roles, our meta-analysis offers a clearer, more nuanced understanding of when and how financial advisors make a difference, thereby informing both academic theory and practical decision-making in M&A strategy.