Lobo, Carla Azevedo
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Carla Azevedo Lobo é doutorada em Gestão pela Universidade Portucalense. É Professora Auxiliar da Universidade Portucalense e leciona em cursos de Licenciatura, Mestrado e Doutoramento, na área das Ciências Empresariais. É também Coordenadora do Curso de Licenciatura em Gestão, desde 2010. É investigadora do REMIT (Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies). Foi a Investigadora Responsável do Projeto de Investigação ("IEcPBI”) na área dos Negócios Internacionais, financiado pelo COMPETE 2020, FEDER e FCT, entre 2018 - 2022.
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Investigadora do REMIT - Research on Economics, Management and Information Technologies (departamento: DEG)
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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 Digital Transformation Strategies and AI Gen for Sustainable Business Development2024-06-30 - Santos-Pereira, Carla; Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Moreira, FernandoThe Special Issue "Digital Transformation Strategies and AI Gen for Sustainable Business Development" delves into the pivotal role that digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) play in fostering sustainable business practices. This Special Issue explores the intersection of cutting-edge AI technologies and digital strategies, highlighting their potential to drive sustainability in various business sectors. Emphasis is placed on how these technologies can be leveraged to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and create innovative business models that prioritize long-term ecological balance. The articles within this Special Issue examine case studies, theoretical frameworks, and practical implementations of AI and digital transformation, providing a comprehensive overview of their benefits and challenges. Key topics include the integration of AI in supply chain management, the development of smart cities, the role of big data in sustainability, and the ethical considerations of AI deployment. This collection aims to provide valuable insights for academics, industry professionals, and policymakers interested in the sustainable evolution of businesses through advanced technological interventions.Publication Restricted Access Dolce far niente and innovation [comunicação oral]2024-07-02 - Oliveira, Susana; Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Azevedo, MónicaBalancing stability with change is a daily challenge to both firms and individuals. Juggling the know with the unknown, the ability to promote innovation from business as usual, new knowledge from the creative power of wisdom is something that requires time and space to reflect. [...]Publication Open Access The interplay of innovation and internationalisation in the foreign market entry mode and international market selection process of SMEs2023-12-15 - Azevedo, Mónica; Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Santos-Pereira, Carla; Durão, Natércia; Gerschewski, StephanIn an interconnected, globalised world where the success of companies increasingly relies on internationalisation, innovation has emerged as a crucial strategic decision for firm’s strong development and competitiveness. While there tends to be a consensus in the literature regarding the growing significance of internationalisation and innovation, certain questions arise regarding the relationship between innovation and entry modes with lower market commitment as well as destination markets with lower risks. This study aims to investigate whether a discernible pattern of relationship exists between internationalisation modes, destination markets, and innovation among small and medium-sized Portuguese firms. To accomplish this research objective, we developed and distributed an online questionnaire survey and collected empirical data from Portuguese SMEs. The final dataset consisted of 310 valid responses, which were subjected to statistical analysis using IBM SPSS 27.0 Statistics software. Considering the categorical nature of the data (measured on a nominal or ordinal scale), we applied robust quantitative analysis techniques. More specifically, we employed exploratory statistical analyses, including univariate and multivariate exploratory factorial analysis (EFA), as well as inferential analysis (e.g., Spearman's correlation and Chi-square test for correlation analysis, and Mann-Whitney nonparametric test). Our findings provide empirical evidence that companies employing internationalisation modes requiring greater commitment, along with those targeting geographically and psycho-logically distant destination markets, tend to attach greater importance to innovation as a determinant of internationalisation. Our study carries important theoretical and practical implications.Publication Open Access Innovations in sustainable Higher Education: Generative AI and the future of teaching and learning2024-10-01 - Moreira, Fernando; Santos-Pereira, Carla; Lobo, Carla AzevedoSpecial Issue Information: The role of higher education is being radically changed through the most crucial and advanced generation of AI, known as Generative Artificial Intelligence. This special issue of our journal is chiefly devoted to discussing sustainable advances in higher education learning, primarily in terms of generative AI's effects on instruction and education. [...]Publication Open Access Empowering Sustainability: The Role of Digital Transformation in Green Business Development [editorial]2025-04-07 - Moreira, Fernando; Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Santos-Pereira, CarlaDear Colleagues, The Special Issue "Empowering Sustainability: The Role of Digital Transformation in Green Business Development" aims to explore the intersection between advanced digital technologies and sustainable business practices. This issue focuses on identifying innovative digital strategies that drive eco-efficient and resilient business models while contributing to broader sustainability goals. The scope encompasses topics including, but not limited to, the integration of digital tools in sustainability measurement, monitoring and reporting, development of green IT infrastructures, smart manufacturing, data analytics for environmental management, and digital policy frameworks supporting green innovation. The Special Issue aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research that bridges technological innovation with sustainable development, fostering new insights into how digital transformation can empower businesses to achieve a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. By engaging with existing literature, this issue will supplement and extend the current understanding of digital impacts on sustainability, mainly through empirical analyses and case studies. It further relates to socio-economic, scientific, and policy dimensions, offering practical frameworks and policy recommendations. This issue strives to define, quantify, and integrate sustainability concepts within the digital transformation landscape, reinforcing its critical role in driving green business development and addressing global sustainability challenges for future resilience.Publication Restricted Access Go international with digital transformation2024-07-01 - Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Moreira, FernandoSem resumo disponível.Publication Open Access Circular Economy and International Business: Innovation, Sustainability, and Environmental Impact [editorial]2025-12-27 - Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Santos-Pereira, Carla; Azevedo, Mónica; Carvalho, MargaritaAs global markets transition towards sustainability, the Circular Economy is emerging not only as a key driver of innovation and long-term business success but also as a powerful framework for environmental protection and ecosystem regeneration. Companies are increasingly compelled to rethink traditional business models, aligning them with circular principles that prioritize the reduction of environmental degradation, the regeneration of natural resources, and the minimization of waste. This Special Issue investigates how firms, industries, and economies apply circular economy strategies within international business while addressing broader environmental challenges and complying with evolving environmental regulations. We seek original research and review articles that explore the intersection of the circular economy, environmental governance, and international business. Topics of interest include sustainable business strategies that reduce environmental impact, the role of digitalization in enabling low-carbon and resource-efficient transitions, the redesign of global value chains with ecological considerations, and the policy mechanisms that drive circularity with environmental integrity. Contributions may examine how multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and emerging market actors adopt circular practices to enhance both competitiveness and environmental responsibility. Submissions may address, but are not limited to: business models for the circular economy in environmentally regulated international markets; sustainable and circular supply chains with low ecological footprints; the influence of international environmental agreements and trade regulations on circular practices; environmental policy and governance as enablers of circular innovation; consumer behavior regarding eco-friendly and circular products; green investment and financing models; environmental impact metrics for circular performance; and institutional and corporate frameworks promoting systemic environmental change. By bringing together a wide range of insights from academia, industry, and environmental policy, this Special Issue aims to advance understanding of how circular economy principles can help reshape international business dynamics while contributing to climate goals, ecological sustainability, and a greener global economy.Publication Restricted Access Migration and export performance: The role of the diaspora remittances2024-03-26 - Pacheco, Luís Miguel; Maldonado, Isabel; Lobo, Carla AzevedoMigration and international trade represent two fundamental and interconnected aspects of globalization. This paper studies the impact of migration on bilateral trade, using data for remittances as a proxy for migrants in an augmented panel data gravity model framework. Using data for Portuguese bilateral trade with 187 countries for the period 2008-2017, and controlling for other determinants of trade through a standard gravity model, we find that there is a significant impact of remittances on bilateral trade both in terms of exports and imports, particularly regarding some specific types of goods. The evidence of a significant relation between migration and trade has important implications, since it can provide policymakers an alternative option to promote trade and internationalization beyond conventional trade policy.Publication Open Access The role of leadership and strategic alliances in innovation and digital transformation for sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems: A comprehensive analysis of the existing literature2025-07-05 - Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Marinho, Arlindo; Santos-Pereira, Carla; Azevedo, Mónica; Moreira, FernandoIn the context of accelerating digital transformation and growing sustainability imperatives, entrepreneurial ecosystems increasingly rely on open innovation and strategic collaboration to foster resilient, knowledge-driven growth. This study aims to examine how leadership behaviors and strategic alliances interact as enablers of sustainable innovation across macro (systemic), meso (organizational), and micro (individual) levels. To achieve this, this study employs a literature review, supported by bibliometric analysis, as its core methodological approach. Drawing on 86 influential publications from 1992 to 2024, two major thematic streams emerge: leadership dynamics in entrepreneurial settings and the formation and governance of strategic alliances as vehicles for innovation. The findings underscore the pivotal role of transformational and ethical leadership in cultivating trust-based inter-organizational relationships, facilitating digital knowledge sharing, and catalyzing sustainable value creation. Simultaneously, strategic alliances enhance organizational agility and innovation capacity through co-creation mechanisms, digital platforms, and crowdsourcing, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This paper highlights a mutually reinforcing relationship: effective leadership strategies empower alliances, while alliance participation enhances leadership capabilities through experiential learning in diverse, digitalized environments. By bridging leadership theory, open innovation practices, and digital transformation, this study offers critical insights for entrepreneurs, managers, and policymakers seeking to drive inclusive and sustainable innovation within interconnected global markets. Therefore, this study provides practical guidance for business leaders aiming to strengthen alliance performance through adaptive leadership and for policymakers seeking to foster innovation ecosystems through supportive regulatory and institutional frameworks.Publication Restricted Access Teaching capacity for academic and teaching UA HEls staff is enhanced [report]2025-07-30 - Santos-Pereira, Carla; Oliveira, Susana; Lobo, Carla Azevedo; Jayantilal, ShitalEste relatório faz parte do projeto "Erasmus+ - Project 101179706 — EUComplianceM4UA"