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| Author(s): |
Paulo Sérgio Martins
Total Authors: 1
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| Document type: | Master's Dissertation |
| Press: | São Carlos. |
| Institution: | Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC/SBD) |
| Defense date: | 2011-09-06 |
| Examining board members: |
Edmundo Escrivão Filho;
Sérgio Azevedo Fonseca;
Fernando César Almada Santos
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| Advisor: | Edmundo Escrivão Filho |
| Abstract | |
The general aim of this research was to identify the contingency factors for the development and alignment of environmental management activities with business strategy in small enterprises. These factors are addressed in this work as barriers and facilitators to the adoption of environmental practices in smaller enterprises. Environmental management is the set of company guidelines and operational and administrative tasks which deal with environmental problems that may be caused by the companys activities and are adopted to prevent their future occurrence. Since the 1990s scholars and practitioners have shown that environmental management activities are urgent for the planet and good for business reputation, as well as the financial performance of companies. This research was conducted at four small enterprises of the metal-mechanic industry in the central region of the state of São Paulo. The research adopted the qualitative method with exploratory purposes, and used the collective case study approach. The data collection instruments used were semi-structured interviews and documentary analysis. The data analysis employed the inductive content analysis technique. The main conclusion was that the capacity for innovation is the most important facilitator for the alignment of environmental management and business strategy in the small enterprises investigated. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 09/05017-3 - Alignment of environmental management with business strategy in small and medium sized enterprises: case study of METAL-MECHANICAL industry from the central region of the State of São Paulo |
| Grantee: | Paulo Sérgio Martins |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |