http://hdl.handle.net/10174/570 2026-07-29T15:31:03Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40537 Title: Quiet Quitting -Perspectives of Silent Disengagement in Current Work Dynamics Authors: Saraiva, Margarida; Nogueiro, Teresa Abstract: Quitting quietly has become a common difficulty for organizations in today's work environment because many employees no longer give their jobs their all and merely perform the bare minimum. The purpose of this paper is to conduct an analysis of this trend in the dynamics of the modern workplace, drawing on relevant references. It was determined that this is not a recent labor movement and has been occurring in the workplace subtly for a considerable amount of time; that certain circumstances can encourage employees to practice quiet quitting, and that this tendency affects employees of all ages and is not just present in younger generations. In addition, a "safety zone" chart was drawn, and a SWOT analysis carried out. It was observed that the main mitigating organizational strategies include the implementation of physical and mental health programs, training, professional development and recognition, open communication, and organizational flexibility. 2025-04-30T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40536 Title: Quality Education (SDG 4) and Quality of Education: Perspectives, Similarities, and Differences. Authors: Nogueiro, Teresa; Saraiva, Margarida Abstract: This paper analyses the concepts of Quality Education (SDG 4) and Quality of Education, exploring their perspectives, similarities, and differences. Education is recognized as a vital component in developing individual potential, influencing social standing, labour market competitiveness, and quality of life. The study highlights the necessity of equitable access to quality education as a means to foster innovation and productivity. While Quality Education reflects a global commitment to inclusive education as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 4, Quality of Education examines the processes and resources that underpin educational outcomes. The research employs scoping reviews and content analysis to systematically synthesize existing knowledge on these concepts, elucidating their multifaceted nature and their contributions to societal progress and educational quality. 2025-04-30T23:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40534 Title: How to Manage a Sustainable Supply Chain Based on a Collaborative Management Model. Authors: Rolo, Ana; Saraiva, Margarida; Nogueiro, Teresa; Alves, Rui Abstract: Effective supply chain management is crucial to business sustainability and will only be possible based on environmental concerns and adopting agile and resilient practices to adapt to the unstable environment. The main objective of this study is to examine how companies choose supply chain structure based on collaborative relationships, to pursuit global strategies, now that competition stopped occurring between companies only and begins to be discussed between supply chains also. This qualitative research was supported on a case study applied to five companies in the automotive industry, using data collection instruments: documentary sources, interviews, and a questionnaire survey, complemented by site visits. From this case study the conceptual model was validated. It was concluded that supply chain management scopes are not a sum of a set of firms, with its own objectives and strategies, but the result of a single system of integrated, transversal and interdependent processes, based on a holistic approach. This paper proposes a conceptual model to select the best strategies and structure to manage supply chain based on LARG (Lean, Agile, Resilient and Green) approach. 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40244 Title: Building sustainability composite indicators using a multi-criteria approach Authors: Xavier, A.; Fragoso, R.; Freitas, M.B.C. Abstract: Building sustainability composite indicators is a complex process that has been addressed according to different strategies. One interesting approach is based on the compromise between the maximum aggregate solution and the most balanced solution, by considering the most displaced indicator regarding the ideal. However, some shortcomings were identified in this approach. First, several decision-making units may present an equal composite indicator, and hence the same position in the ranking, while corresponding to different sustainability situations. Second, the use of only the maximum deviation to define the most balanced solution requires a more integrated approach. Thus, this paper proposes a novel aggregation methodology for building sustainability composite indicators, where a new normalized entropy indicator for the most balanced solution is proposed and integrated with the sustainability criteria of the maximum aggregate solution and maximum deviation. The method proposed was applied to two illustrative examples from the literature and provided promising and robust results. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z