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Sofia Gomes é Professora Auxiliar no Departamento de Economia e Gestão da Universidade Portucalense. É doutorada em Economia Aplicada pela Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. Atualmente é investigadora no REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies. Possui diversas publicações em revistas científicas internacionais indexadas e de elevado fator de impacto. Os seus interesses de pesquisa incluem empreendedorismo, economia circular, economia digital e inovação.
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REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies.
DEG - Departamento de Economia e Gestão.
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REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies
Centro de investigação que que tem como objetivo principal produzir e disseminar conhecimento teórico e aplicado que possibilite uma maior compreensão das dinâmicas e tendências económicas, empresariais, territoriais e tecnológicas do mundo contemporâneo e dos seus efeitos socioeconómicos. O REMIT adota uma perspetiva multidisciplinar que integra vários domínios científicos: Economia e Gestão; Ciências e Tecnologia; Turismo, Património e Cultura.
Founded in 2017, REMIT – Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies is a research unit of Portucalense University. Based on a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective it aims at responding to social challenges through a holistic approach involving a wide range of scientific fields such as Economics, Management, Science, Technology, Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
Grounded on the production of advanced scientific knowledge, REMIT has a special focus on its application to the resolution of real issues and challenges, having as strategic orientations:
- the understanding of local, national and international environment;
- the development of activities oriented to professional practice, namely in the business world.
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Publication Open Access A multidimensional analysis of environmental awareness: The moderating effect of institutional trust2024-12-10 - Dantas, Diogo; Gomes, SofiaThe research aims to examine global environmental awareness and recognises the need to employ four behavioural dimensions (affective, cognitive, dispositional, and active) into a structured model. We also include trust in institutions to understand its moderating effect on individuals' behaviour. The study used a broad sample from the ISSP in 29 countries and 44,400 individuals between October 2019 and May 2023. The quantitative model was tested with SmartPLS 4. All the hypotheses were confirmed. The affective dimension of environmental awareness positively affects its cognitive dimension. Both the affective and cognitive dimensions have a positive influence on the dispositional dimension. The dispositional dimension positively influences its active dimension. Trust in institutions positively moderates the relationship between the dispositional and active dimensions. Our research demonstrated that each person simultaneously acts as a change agent based on their perception of personal responsibility and as a consumer, a concept that managers strive to comprehend. Previous research was validated by establishing a causal link between different dimensions of behavior. Managers must focus on integrating the factors that influence pro-environmental behaviour. Governments are essential in changing mentalities and turning dispositional attitudes into effectively active behaviours.Publication Open Access International open innovation strategies of firms in European Peripheral Regions2022-01-05 - Lopes, João M.; Oliveira, José; Oliveira, Márcio; Gomes, SofiaThe involvement of companies in different open innovation activities, through knowledge outputs and inputs, has become increasingly important for the success of companies. However, the existing literature on open innovation is scarce concerning the internationalization process of compa- nies. The internationalization of companies is fundamental in the continuous search to increase the performance of companies externally. The objective of the present research is to explain the strategic processes in the internationalization of companies located in peripheral regions at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of dynamic capabilities. The sample used for this research is composed of seven Portuguese companies. The methodology of qualitative nature is exploratory and uses a case study approach. Regarding the foremost modes of operation in international markets and strategies, we find that (1) companies have partnerships with local distributors or appoint exclu- sive importers/distributors, and (2) companies prefer to place their products in the market through their brand, “co-branded” projects with retailers, or “private label” projects. Of the seven companies under study, six use a standardization strategy, and one opts for a configuration-coordination strategy. Our findings clarified the literature on export and internationalization strategies in a peripheral country, allowing a closer incept of the organizational and dynamic capabilities and an overview of the supporting tools these companies have to compete in the global market. Our study is original be- cause few articles study the internationalization strategies of companies at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic and in peripheral regions of Europe.Publication Open Access Work-life Balance and Work From Home experience: Perceived organizational support and resilience of european workers during COVID-192023-06-12 - Gomes, Sofia; Ferreira, PedroDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, most workers had to work from home due to the suc- cessive lockdowns across European countries. This constraint posed significant challenges to many workers and companies regarding working conditions and work–life balance. Framed by the job demands–resources model (JD–R), the goal of this paper is to examine the association of perceived organizational support (POS) and individual resilience (IR) with work–life balance (WLB) during the COVID-19 pandemic across European countries. This goal is complemented by assessing the role of work-from-home (WFH) as a mediator. Based on a quantitative approach, data were extracted from the second round of the survey “Living, Working, and COVID-19” from Eurofound. A series of regressions using SEM-PLS tested the hypothesis. Findings reveal that WFH negatively influences WLB. POS positively influences WFH and negatively influences WLB when mediated by WFH. IR negatively influences WFH and positively influences WLB when mediated by WFH. These results have essential theoretical implications related to the relations between individual and organizational resources and WLB and practical implications for the management of WFH, namely, the importance of providing adequate organizational resources and promoting the development of individual resources.Publication Restricted Access Environmental sustainability from a generational lens: A study comparing generation X, Y, and Z ecological commitment2024-09-10 - Pinho, Micaela; Gomes, SofiaEnvironmental sustainability is increasingly pressing. Achieving it depends on the contribution of all of us. There is a broad spectrum of evidence that points to a generational gap in the way of viewing and dealing with environmental issues. This evidence is, however, mixed. This paper intends to explore whether there are differences between the Portuguese Generations X, Y, and Z about general environmental concerns, their involvement in collective actions for environmental protection, and specific pro-environmental behaviors. The data gathered from 757 Portuguese citizens were analyzed using descriptive and non-parametric statistical methods. Overall, we found that members of Generation Z showed the least environmental concerns and adopted fewer sustainable behaviors and little or no participation in collective actions for environmental protection. On the contrary, members of Generation X demonstrate more sustainable attitudes, followed by Millennials. In sum, the two younger generations have more in common with each other than they do with members of Generation X. This is the first attempt to understand generational differences in Portugal on specific environmental issues, helping to define policies emphasizing civil society's serious and consistent involvement in protecting the planet. Recommendations of the research enable us to understand the behaviors of individuals from different generations and allow producers and policymakers to develop and adopt measures to meet the specificities of each generation, leading them to adopt more sustainable practices, especially younger people.Publication Open Access The impact of gender on entrepreneurial intention in a Peripheral Region of Europe: A multigroup analysis2021-10-29 - Lopes, João M.; Oliveira, José; Oliveira, Márcio; Santos, Tânia; Sousa, Marlene; Gomes, SofiaThe last two decades were characterized by an increase in attention on entrepreneurship. An emerging trend in the literature is associated with the different contributions that genders may have regarding entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial intentions. This paper assesses gender impact on entrepreneurial intention in a peripheral region of Europe. The methodology used is quantitative and based on a sample of 1114 observations. The obtained results suggest that women’s perceived behavioral control does not have a less direct positive impact on entrepreneurial intention when compared to men’s. Women’s personal attitude has a less direct positive impact on entrepreneurial intention when compared to men’s, as social norms, on the one hand, have a less direct positive impact on women’s personal attitude when compared to men’s, and, on the other hand, have a less direct positive impact on women’s perceived behavioral control when compared to men’s. Finally, it was also verified that social norms have a less positive indirect impact through personal attitude and perceived behavioral control on women’s entrepreneurial intention when compared to men’s. These findings contribute to enlighten the literature by strengthening the theoretical framework on women’s entrepreneurial intention in peripheral regions. Regarding practical contributions, suggestions are addressed to public decision makers, universities, and civil society, to adopt practices to increase entrepreneurship in women. This research is original because it is the first to perform this study in Portugal, a peripheral region of Europe.Publication Open Access Factors that affect the perception of the tourist destination of Braga2022-05 - Pereira, Manuel Sousa; Gomes, Sofia; Ferreira, Pedro; Faria, SílviaThis study aims to understand the tourists' perception about the city of Braga (Portugal), bearing in mind four explanatory dimensions for choosing a destination - Destination's Loyalty; Destination's Identity; Destination's Competitiveness and Destinations' Image. This approach introduces a multidimensional concept of a tourist destination as a relationship between tourists and the places they visit. [...]Publication Open Access Financial sustainability: Exploring the influence of the triple bottom line economic dimension on firm performance2024-07-28 - Nogueira, Elisabete; Lopes, João M.; Gomes, SofiaTriple Bottom Line (TBL) may be one of the best weapons in one of today’s biggest business challenges, achieving sustainability. Despite the importance of the economic dimension of TBL for companies’ competitiveness, financial sustainability remains undervalued in research and business management practises. Thus, there is a need to deepen the knowledge about the relationship between sustainable business practises and the economic performance of firms. This study aims to analyse the influence of the economic dimension of TBL on firm financial performance. Three multiple linear regression models were estimated by the generalised method of moments for a sample of 70,057 Portuguese companies grouped according to their size. The results reveal that the economic dimension of TBL influences the financial performance of companies in a positive way, both at the level of value creation and from the perspective of company continuity. The study uses accounting indicators as the representatives of the economic dimension of the TBL and its consideration in conjunction with the stakeholder theory. The use, monitoring, and evaluation of the financial indicators of value and continuity that translate the application of TBL in the financial performance of companies may lead them to achieve financial sustainability.Publication Open Access Green to gold: Consumer circular choices may boost circular business models2023-10-05 - Lopes, João M.; Gomes, Sofia; Pinho, MicaelaConsumers are the true agents of transformation in the circular economy. By making con- scious and sustainable choices, they drive the development of circular business models, challenging the status quo and inspiring change for a more sustainable future. The main purpose of this paper is to assess the role of consumers in the circular economy as drivers of the development of circular business models. In detail, we explore whether Portuguese citizens make circular consumption choices and what factors influence these choices. An online questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 826 Portuguese. The quan- titative analysis was performed using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method. Overall, we found that: (i) both pro-environmental habits and environmental concerns positively influ- ence their circular consumption choices, (ii) pro-environmental habits positively influence consumers’ greenwashing perception, and (iii) greenwashing perception highlights envi- ronmental concerns. This study demonstrates that by adopting pro-environmental habits, consumers can play a central role in transforming companies’ traditional business models into circular business models. Consequently, a model is proposed where consumers’ moti- vations for adopting circular behaviors are used to convert the companies’ business model from linear to circular. The model emphasizes the active participation of consumersPublication Open Access The role of brand trust and perceived risk in shaping brand experience: The case of a second-hand online marketplace2022-05-30 - Gabriel, Carla; Faria, Sílvia; Gomes, Sofia; Ferreira, PedroMassive use of the internet has changed the way individuals seek and purchase a wide variety of products and services. Current concerns about the planet's scarce resources, altogether, contribute to the trend towards a slow fashion and lower consumption of goods in general and the acceptance to buy second-hand products. This research aims to understand how brand trust and perceived risk influence the brand experience of an online marketplace of second-hand products. The study follows a hypothetical-deductive method. A questionnaire was applied to 185 participants of the online marketplace of second-hand products. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS and hypothesis were tested by a regression analysis model. Findings indicate that the lower the risk, the higher the brand experience and highlight that the higher the brand trust, the greater the brand experience. Despite being limited to a specific online marketplace of second-hand products, the research provides data to support the importance of such platforms in reducing risk, inducing brand trust, and contributing to a positive brand experience.Publication Open Access Is Gen Z on the path to sustainable tourism? An exploratory study of Portuguese youth2022-07-15 - Pinho, Micaela; Gomes, SofiaPurpose: Achieving sustainable development is a large and pressing challenge facing policymakers around the world. The ongoing dilapidation and depleting of the natural capital will have serious negative consequences for human well-being. Today, more than ever, the harmful relationship that an intense economic activity has on a finite Earth is evident. Everyday reports show environmental changes, on a global scale, from climate change to species extinction. The core question at the heart of sustainable development is how to allocate the finite resources of the planet to meet the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (World Commission on Environment and Development [WCED], 1987). However, sustainable development goes beyond economic concerns and also encompasses social and human dimensions. All these concerns were reflected in the United Nations resolution entitled “Transforming our world: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” comprising 17 goals (United Nations, 2015). This agenda is ambitious as it seeks to eradicate poverty and hunger at the same time as it seeks to achieve gender equality, reduce inequalities and even achieve peace, justice, and effective institutions.Notwithstanding the commitment of the United Nations and all theoretical advances that have been made, in this matter, by economists, natural scientists, and other social sciences, the path to achieving sustainable development require a mindset change. Unlike previous generations, today’s young people, born after 1996, christened Generation Z seems more aware and concerned about the depletion of natural resources, often claiming that there is no planet B. Gen Zer’s attitudes, beliefs and behaviours have been shaped by issues such as globalization, terrorism, the 2008 financial crises, technology, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Understanding this generation is paramount since, in 2020, it has become dominant in the world, representing 32% of the world's population, greatly surpassing the Millennials or Baby Boomer generation (World Economic Forum [WEF], 2018). Furthermore, generation Z enters the group of youth travel that, in 2017, accounted for 23% of all international tourist arrivals, generating more than €250 billion (World Tourism Organization [WTO], 2016) and is expected to grow at unprecedented levels. The generational shift represents a major force that will shape the future of tourism (Corbisiero & Ruspini, 2018). This fact is particularly important insofar as tourism has the potential to contribute, directly or indirectly, to all of the 17 goals contemplated in the United Nations Sustainable Development agenda. Sustainable tourism is firmly positioned in the 2030 Agenda. Actually, it has been included as target in the eighth (inclusive and sustainable economic growth), twelfth (sustainable consumption and production), and fourteenth goal (sustainable use of oceans and marine resources). In this context, the main purpose of this exploratory paper is to analyse the support of the sustainable tourism segment through generational lenses. The present study intends to explore Generation Z behaviours and believes concerning sustainable development, in general, and how this affects their choices of a sustainable travel destination, in particular. Methodology: Data from a sample of 305 Portuguese college students was collected through an online questionnaire comprising three sections. Section A collected information about respondents’ level of importance assigned to ten sustainable objectives. Section B collected information about participants’ daily sustainable habits. Section C collected information about respondents’ level of agreement with three parameters of sustainable tourism. The quantitative analysis was performed through the application of the Partial Least Square model. Results: In general, respondents revealed high support for choosing a sustainable tourism destination. Moreover, we found evidence that general sustainability concerns, daily habits as well as sustainability concerns in destination choice significantly explain their choice of travel destination. These results reinforce the hope that this new generation can contribute to sustainable development through tourism.This research has valuable implications for tourism stakeholders to ensure a future growth prospect of sustainable tourism. It provides the tourism industry with new insights toward Generation Z as sustainability-conscious individuals. Originality: This study presents the first evidence of the support of young Portuguese tourists for sustainable tourism, in particular, and sustainable development, in general.