Jayantilal, Shital
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Shital Jayantilal
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She is Head of School of Economics and Management at Portucalense University since 2019. Holder of a PHD in Business Administration & International Trade, and is an Associate Professor. Her research focuses on promoting SMEs, and family firms in particular, sustainability and enhancing trans-generational value creation. She was awarded, in 2021, the Schulze Publication award by Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange and Family Business editorial teams for her research.
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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 First mover advantage on family firm succession2019 - Jorge, Sílvia Ferreira; Bañegil Palacios, Tomás M.; Jayantilal, ShitalIn spite of the proliferation of studies in various areas regarding the benefit of being first, the first mover advantage (FMA), in the context of family firms the work is (at best) scant. Adding to this, the impact that such firms have on the world economic stage it becomes both an interesting and a necessary research avenue. To study FMA in these firms, we will focus on one of the most critical stages in the lives of such firm: succession. As most of family firms do not outlive their founders, the passage of the executive power to the next generation is a crucial test that these firms face. It is not uncommon during this stage to see siblings rival to be nominated successor. This paper advances the succession game presented by Jayantilal et al. (2016), to study whether there is any advantage for the child who moves first in the succession race. The results indicate that indeed the first mover advantage exists, and that the emotional cost of conflict plays an important role in determining it.Publication Open Access The impact of social responsibility on corporate financial performance: A systematic literature review2023-01-17 - Coelho, Rui; Ferreira, João J. M.; Jayantilal, ShitalAlthough corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been gaining relevance in the academic, business, and political worlds, the relationship between CSR and performance remains unclear. This study provides a better understanding of the relationship between companies' financial performance and CSR activities. In other words, can the allocation of company resources to address social, environmental, and governance issues be a source of synergy to increase business value and improve financial performance for the benefit of the company and its stakeholders? To shed new light on this issue, we mapped this topic via a systematic review and content analysis of 53 articles identified in the confluence between CSR and financial performance from 1984 to 2021. Our study suggests that CSR directly impacts a company's financial performance, and this impact becomes more significant as the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores improve. Moreover, we must note that this is a comprehensive study whose results include analyses of companies from the world's largest stock market indices, mutual funds, sustainable portfolios, non-sustainable portfolios, regions, asset classes for ESG investing, emerging markets, developed and developing countries, among others. Additionally, this study provides a path for future research.Publication Restricted Access Green absorptive capacity and environmental management: The main challenges, gaps and research agenda2025-04-14 - Dantas, Diogo; Ferreira, João J.; Jayantilal, ShitalPurpose This paper aims to comprehensively examine the concept of green absorptive capacity (GAC), emphasizing the increasing need to incorporate external environmental knowledge into green innovation (GI) and management strategies. It highlights how GAC can assist companies in remaining competitive while embracing environmental issues and fostering a green economy. Design/methodology/approach We conducted a systematic and comprehensive literature review, examining over 120 peer-reviewed articles from the Web of Science database and their relevance to GAC. By utilizing the bibliometric analysis software VosViewer, we identified key themes and trends in the literature. Findings The research findings highlight the importance of GAC as a key organizational function that mediates the link between GI and environmental pressures. Four thematic areas were identified: (1) competitive advantages associated with GAC in improving environmental and business performance; (2) determinants influencing GI, such as stakeholder and regulatory pressures; (3) new dynamics of absorptive capacity that focus on integrating stakeholder and environmental concerns and (4) the urgency of GAC adoption, which is driven by both internal and external pressures to achieve sustainability goals. Practical implications We propose a conceptual definition in the context of new pressures, discuss its competitive advantages and theorize about its impact on green innovation as a driving force in the new economy. Originality/value The findings and policy recommendations are widely applicable across various industries and areas, even though the results will be derived from a particular body of literature. Due to the concept’s adaptability and close relationship to green innovation, the study can propose solutions that can be adjusted to different regulatory and industrial situations.Publication Open Access Empresas familiares da Região Norte: Mapeamento, retratos e testemunhos2018 - Marques, Ana Paula; Jayantilal, Shital[Excerto] Mapear as Empresas Familiares (EFs) é de importância crucial para Portugal e Europa. As EFs são a tipologia empresarial dominante e contribuem significativamente para o produto nacional bruto e criação de emprego. Assumem uma importância estratégica pela socialização para a iniciativa, o risco e a capacidade de identificação de potenciais áreas de negócio. São também relevantes para a coesão territorial de qualquer comunidade local pela sua durabilidade e ligação histórica do(a) fundador(a) da mesma. Não obstante, refira-se a ausência de conhecimento exaustivo e de investigação consistente sobre este perfil de empresa e sua relativa invisibilidade, com particular destaque para os fatores de internacionalização e profissionalização na economia global. [...]Publication Open Access Paternalism in family firms’ successor selection2020 - Jorge, Sílvia Ferreira; Bañegil Palacios, Tomás M.; Jayantilal, ShitalThe objective of this paper is to provide insight on the impact that emotional factors have on successor selection in family firms highlighting the role played by the founder’s paternalistic leadership style on family firm successor selection. In order to do so, we model games for different paternalistic leadership styles of the founder towards successor selection and then analytically compare the results. Our paper contributes to the analysis of the impact of the type of paternalistic leadership type has, including the role emotional factors play on the challenging moment of family firm succession. The Nash equilibrium results show that the founder’s paternalistic leadership style plays a key role to ensure firm continuity as well as secure that the founder’s preferred successor is indeed appointed successor. Additionally, our findings emphasize that the emotional factors are crucial in determining the successor outcome.Publication Restricted Access Digital Transformation and Strategic Management: a Systematic Review of the Literature2021-11-13 - Rêgo, Bruno Siano; Ferreira, João J. M.; Carayannis, Elias G.; Jayantilal, ShitalIn recent years, the concept of digital transformation (DT) reached a solid and leading position in the discussion of the key elements which influence the development and survival of contemporary organisations. Integrating and exploring new digital technologies is one of the biggest challenges that companies currently face. No sector or organisation is immune to the effects of digital transformation. Through a systematic review of the literature, this study aims to understand how digital transformation has changed business strategies. The results show that studies dealing with the relationship between DT and strategic management are incipient. The existing literature was categorised into six main areas of research: (i) analysis of external environment, (ii) analysis of internal environment, (iii) strategy formulation, (iv) strategy implementation, (v) evaluation and control, and (vi) feedback and learning. This paper establishes the grounds for grasping the gaps existing in the literature and proposes a future research agenda.Publication Open Access Successor Selection in family firms: A game theory approach2018 - Bañegil Palacios, Tomás M.; Jorge, Sílvia Ferreira; Jayantilal, ShitalPublication Open Access Sustainability and circular economy: Jinja case2023-12-01 - Jayantilal, Shital; Monteiro, MónicaJinja designs and produces a wide variety of original products, made 100% by hand by reusing textile waste. [...]Publication Open Access Surrogacy in Portugal: Drawing insights from international practices2024-03-13 - Conde, Ana; Santos-Pereira, Carla; Costa, Eva Dias; Araújo, Maria; Domingues, Mariana; Pinho, Micaela; Martinez de Campos, Mónica; Jayantilal, Shital; Araújo, RitaAs Portugal prepares to implement surrogacy legislation, it enters a realm fraught with legal, ethical, and psychological complexities. Across the globe, jurisdictions exhibit diverse approaches to surrogacy, reflecting cultural, ethical, and legal diversity. This necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the implications of surrogacy within different legal systems. Moreover, the psychological impact on surrogates, intended parents, and offspring demands careful examination. As Portugal embarks on this journey, it must navigate ethical challenges, ensuring the protection of all parties involved. Furthermore, addressing research gaps and ethical dilemmas will be paramount in crafting legislation that upholds the rights and well-being of all individuals affected by surrogacy arrangements.Publication Open Access Playing the succession game to ensure family business continuity2021-03-19 - Jorge, Silvia Ferreira; Bañegil Palacios, Tomás M.; Jayantilal, ShitalFamily businesses are especially conflict-prone, since sibling rivalry and other emotional undercurrents sometimes cloud decision-making. One of the thorniest decisions is who will fill a founder’s shoes – especially if more than one family member wants the job. The costs of conflict can be high: consider the case of Reliance Industries, whose founder died without appointing a successor. His two sons fought so hard to succeed him that their mother had to split the company in two in order to save it. [...]