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Alvaro Dias

ULHT - Universidade Lusofona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, ECEO, Faculty Member

ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), Dmogg, Faculty Member

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PhD In Management and PhD in Tourism, Msc in Strategy, Ba in Management
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The impact of artificial intelligence on consumer behaviour and changes in business activity due to pandemic effects

Human Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world economy, and the restrictions have shaken business m... more The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world economy, and the restrictions have shaken business models. E-commerce has skyrocketed as the only way to purchase products and AI has received closer consideration as social distancing has become imperative. This research aims to find whether the COVID-19 has translated into an opportunity for the use of AI by companies. A survey incorporating consumers and companies was conducted to analyse the positioning of consumers regarding the use of AI, as well as the perception of companies regarding their possible use of AI. It was concluded that due to COVID-19 there was an increase in the relevance that companies give to AI, the main drivers being the companies' views on AI and the benefits from its use. Regarding consumer behaviour, consumers are more receptive to AI use, favouring a fully automated experience, with half of the sample preferring to buy online.

Exploring the mediating role of marketing planning in enterprise marketing capabilities

International Journal of Business Environment, 2023

In a constant changing market, firms must develop their ability to adapt developing strategies an... more In a constant changing market, firms must develop their ability to adapt developing strategies and marketing actions that capture the attention of potential consumers and meet their needs. Reputation management becomes a key resource that, through a structured marketing planning, captures a purpose of interaction of the companies' marketing capabilities, getting them to develop conscious actions in line with the market preferences. Thus, it is intended to understand the role of planning in marketing capabilities, exploring the direct and indirect effects of the several variables presented and the mediating effect of planning between brands' reputation and their marketing capabilities. The conceptual model was tested using PLS-SEM and survey data from 180 SMEs. The results concerning the direct effects and the mediating effect of planning in the marketing capabilities complement the existing research.

Vertical Integration Dynamics to Innovate in Technology Business

Informatics

Companies try to acquire the finest advantages and techniques in a technologically advanced and e... more Companies try to acquire the finest advantages and techniques in a technologically advanced and end-to-end market to have a stronger foothold there. Although empirical research on this topic links IT to a decline in vertical integration, corporations are increasingly using this corporate strategy. The goal of this study is to show how over the past 22 years, scientific literature has changed with regard to how information technology (IT) affects vertical integration, one of the main types of corporate strategies. The findings demonstrated that vertical integration has been evolving in a balanced manner in a technological environment. Three categories—information technology, innovation, and processes—help explain this association and were discovered through cluster analysis. The direction of operational integration, the degree of industry concentration, demand unpredictability, and innovation should all be considered while making integration decisions.

Value of peer-to-peer projects for energy distribution

International Journal of Green Economics

Sustainability and innovation are two inseparable concepts. This study aims to integrate new tech... more Sustainability and innovation are two inseparable concepts. This study aims to integrate new technologies with the development of energy trading projects grounded on environmental sustainability and energetic efficiency. These projects, based on peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading systems, may significantly change the paradigm of energy distribution management, while also introducing stronger renewable energy sources. As such, in this study an extensive literature review is conducted with the objective of introducing and explaining P2P systems, and a review of existing projects is made to show the benefits these systems may have. Also, a survey is conducted to understand how several factors influence the implementation value of P2P

How service design can improve the patient experience

International Journal of Services, Economics and Management

Significant changes are taking place in healthcare organisations, where the pressure is increasin... more Significant changes are taking place in healthcare organisations, where the pressure is increasing to develop personalised services that meet patients' needs while integrating the necessary resources. Thus this thesis joins a stream of research that suggests that healthcare can be more patient-centered, where the role of the patient is redefined from passive recipient to more active and collaborative participant. Through the feedback of patients and health providers, the service design should improve service quality. It is essential first to identify the challenges in the service that need to be improved. The present study was developed according to answers given by patients and health providers from Portuguese cardiology units. Data were collected using two questionnaires. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistical measures and inferential statistics. According to the results, it was concluded that, in general, patients have a positive attitude towards the cardiology service and, consequently, their experience is also positive, and it can be stated that patients tend to value more the relationship of closeness and empathy with health providers, the involvement in decisions and safety. The perception of health professionals is close to the patients' reality. The main findings are based on environmental factors that should be more present as maintenance/equipment quality and temperature. On the high percentage of patients (36.9%) that find it difficult or very difficult to find someone in the service with whom they can talk about their concerns. Another is related to the importance of education for the experience.

Investigation Model of Sensing, Seizing and Reconfiguring Capabilities

International Journal of Value Chain Management

Industry 4.0 in Portugal - the state of the art

International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services

Sustainable practices impacting employee engagement and well-being

Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal

The development of this dissertation allowed me to potentiate my competencies and to take my resi... more The development of this dissertation allowed me to potentiate my competencies and to take my resilience a step forward. It contributed for the consolidation of time management skills as well as to let me see how hard work and focus lead to tangible and valuable contributions to the management and societal research. Firstly, I would like to thank Professor Dr. Leandro Ferreira, my supervisor, for all the availability and support shown. Secondly, I would like to kindly thank my parents Ana and Alfredo for the unconditional love, patience and support, for always believing in me and for being an inspiration. I would also like to thank my sister Maria, for always being by my side, keeping me motivated and for making me see the bright side even in the most difficult times. To my closest family for always caring and showing support. Lastly, to all my friends that directly and indirectly contributed for the development of this dissertation, a big thank you.

Culture influence in international organisations

International Journal of Economics and Business Research

SMEs barriers and enablers to challenge foreign countries

International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business, 2022

Marketing Communication and Creative Tourism: An Analysis of the Local Destination Management Organization

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 2022

Delivering a positive tourism experience is an expanding concern of destinations because of the g... more Delivering a positive tourism experience is an expanding concern of destinations because of the growth of the tourism industry. The emergence of creative tourism has led to a continued necessity for local destination management organizations to pursue innovative and versatile strategies. This study aims to evaluate the organizational capabilities of local destination management organizations to promote a creative tourism context and develop related activities. The conceptual model was tested using a mixed-methods approach, combining a focus group with local destination management organizations with a quantitative study using multivariate statistical analysis through structural equational modeling. The findings showed that local destination management organizations ought to prioritize organizational culture by coordinating learning and effective knowledge training to strengthen marketing communication capabilities while focusing on potentiating their resources to develop the destinat...

Online influencers: healthy food or fake news

International Journal of Internet Marketing and Advertising, 2021

Today we live in a globalized world, with no boundaries, and where we can be updated of any infor... more Today we live in a globalized world, with no boundaries, and where we can be updated of any information by the minute. This globalization phenomenon has a lot of advantages as well as disadvantages. It is wonderful to know the news by the minute, however the easiness and swiftness real news spreads, and same goes to the fake news. Tools, such as search engines like Google, Bing, Yandex, etc. and Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) or Blogs, are turning information sharing easier, but uncontrolled. Since it is very difficult to assess the reliability of online news or information, this study seeks to understand the reliability of these new diet trends, who are these people that shared the information, and the impact of it on the society. Findings show that even though the society is being influenced by the brands, this increasing awareness for a "healthy diet" could be something positive for the society, however the conclusions are that it is not.

Service Design From Staffing to Outsourcing

International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology, 2022

The term outsourcing has become a conventional means of describing anything associated with the t... more The term outsourcing has become a conventional means of describing anything associated with the transaction of services that enables client organisations to blur core activities and thereby reduce their internal workforce and costs. The main objective of this study is confirming a gap in detailed and spe-cific reviews of formats and economic transactions through non-standard forms of employment, namely in a service design model from Staffing to Outsourcing. The literature review was performed using text mining and topic modelling techniques to group relevant topics and decreases the likelihood of human bias, while bringing robustness to the analysis. The results are reflected in a conceptual state of the art diagram that will serve as a basis to new discussions.

Events and their influence on the destination value

International Journal of Business Environment, 2022

The study of the influence of events on the destinations where they take place has gained strengt... more The study of the influence of events on the destinations where they take place has gained strength over the years. The current study investigates the effects on tourism with importance on promoting, positioning and shaping the image of the destination. This study aims to understand the influence of an event to the value of the destination while addressing topics like sustainability, image and value of the destination, the local community, and value creation. To test the hypothesis, we followed a mixed-method approach through a survey applied to visitors of an event and to residents, followed by qualitative investigation in the form of a semi-structured interview. The findings reveal that with the exception of the local community, the event has a positive influence on other measures of value. The conclusions drawn from this study can provide a model for strategic assessment of the three forces-event, destination and local community.

The Strategic Impact of Information Systems in Organizations: An Empirical Study

International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, 2022

In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, having up-to-date information of a high q... more In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, having up-to-date information of a high quality is one of the main assets that organisations can have, enabling them to choose the best strategies that will grant competitive advantage, resilience and consequently drive success. The present research aims to understand the contribution of information systems (IS) for strategy, what benefits organisations can achieve through the effective implementation of IS and in which resources organisations should invest, as a way to maximise those benefits and to mitigate the risks associated with IS implementation. The methodology uses data gathered through a questionnaire and analysis is done using structure equation modelling. The results obtained show that the IS have a positive impact in organisations' strategy and that the investments made by organisations in IS implementation are influenced by the benefits and risks perceived by using IS.

Revisiting Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises’ Innovation and Resilience during COVID-19: The Tourism Sector

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 2022

Every day, companies are exposed to various risks arising from their environment, and small and m... more Every day, companies are exposed to various risks arising from their environment, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the most affected. This study emphasizes innovation and resilience as the starting points to understand how SMEs are influenced by external factors which are independent of the managers’ will. To date, we have seen several extreme factors that have conditioned businesses and entrepreneurs of these types of companies, such as the financial crisis of 2008. However, last year, in 2020, we saw the beginning of a worldwide pandemic: COVID-19. Thus, this research seeks to understand the extent to which this pandemic influenced the resilience and innovation of SMEs in the tourism area. Thus, eight hypotheses were raised based on four independent variables: access to finance, risk taking, working conditions, and personal network. The study of these variables was developed from an online questionnaire and in-depth interviews. After analyzing the results, it is possibl...

Business models competition based on knowledge assets

International Journal of Business Environment, 2021

Knowledge Management in Projects

International Journal of Knowledge Management, 2021

Knowledge transfer in project-based organizations has been recognized as a productivity and econo... more Knowledge transfer in project-based organizations has been recognized as a productivity and economic growth promoter that is currently not properly managed. Therefore, it is critical to investigate the importance of knowledge regarding its acquisition, use, and transfer across all departments of an organization. The main objective of this work was to evaluate how modern organizations from different business sectors manage and share their knowledge by following the knowledge management and transfer life cycles when developing their projects. Organizational surveys were performed to project managers working in project management within in multiple Portuguese industries (or with representation in Portugal) from multiple business sectors and holding different hierarchical positions. The present study revealed that most companies can identify, capture, and retain the relevant knowledge, and apply it to the development of other projects. Thus, the importance of implementing the knowledge ...

Balanced scorecard adoption in healthcare

International Journal of Electronic Healthcare, 2022

The health sector is gaining more and more space in the market. The offer of health services, of ... more The health sector is gaining more and more space in the market. The offer of health services, of different specialties, has been increasing exponentially in the last decades. However, professionals in the field have little knowledge of management and many do not know how to use this knowledge in favour of their establishment. The lack of adequate management in health services can lead to not only financial losses, but the delivery of low-quality services can have serious consequences for the health of the client/patient. The

The Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2020

The impact of artificial intelligence on consumer behaviour and changes in business activity due to pandemic effects

Human Technology

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world economy, and the restrictions have shaken business m... more The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world economy, and the restrictions have shaken business models. E-commerce has skyrocketed as the only way to purchase products and AI has received closer consideration as social distancing has become imperative. This research aims to find whether the COVID-19 has translated into an opportunity for the use of AI by companies. A survey incorporating consumers and companies was conducted to analyse the positioning of consumers regarding the use of AI, as well as the perception of companies regarding their possible use of AI. It was concluded that due to COVID-19 there was an increase in the relevance that companies give to AI, the main drivers being the companies' views on AI and the benefits from its use. Regarding consumer behaviour, consumers are more receptive to AI use, favouring a fully automated experience, with half of the sample preferring to buy online.

Exploring the mediating role of marketing planning in enterprise marketing capabilities

International Journal of Business Environment, 2023

In a constant changing market, firms must develop their ability to adapt developing strategies an... more In a constant changing market, firms must develop their ability to adapt developing strategies and marketing actions that capture the attention of potential consumers and meet their needs. Reputation management becomes a key resource that, through a structured marketing planning, captures a purpose of interaction of the companies' marketing capabilities, getting them to develop conscious actions in line with the market preferences. Thus, it is intended to understand the role of planning in marketing capabilities, exploring the direct and indirect effects of the several variables presented and the mediating effect of planning between brands' reputation and their marketing capabilities. The conceptual model was tested using PLS-SEM and survey data from 180 SMEs. The results concerning the direct effects and the mediating effect of planning in the marketing capabilities complement the existing research.

Vertical Integration Dynamics to Innovate in Technology Business

Informatics

Companies try to acquire the finest advantages and techniques in a technologically advanced and e... more Companies try to acquire the finest advantages and techniques in a technologically advanced and end-to-end market to have a stronger foothold there. Although empirical research on this topic links IT to a decline in vertical integration, corporations are increasingly using this corporate strategy. The goal of this study is to show how over the past 22 years, scientific literature has changed with regard to how information technology (IT) affects vertical integration, one of the main types of corporate strategies. The findings demonstrated that vertical integration has been evolving in a balanced manner in a technological environment. Three categories—information technology, innovation, and processes—help explain this association and were discovered through cluster analysis. The direction of operational integration, the degree of industry concentration, demand unpredictability, and innovation should all be considered while making integration decisions.

Value of peer-to-peer projects for energy distribution

International Journal of Green Economics

Sustainability and innovation are two inseparable concepts. This study aims to integrate new tech... more Sustainability and innovation are two inseparable concepts. This study aims to integrate new technologies with the development of energy trading projects grounded on environmental sustainability and energetic efficiency. These projects, based on peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading systems, may significantly change the paradigm of energy distribution management, while also introducing stronger renewable energy sources. As such, in this study an extensive literature review is conducted with the objective of introducing and explaining P2P systems, and a review of existing projects is made to show the benefits these systems may have. Also, a survey is conducted to understand how several factors influence the implementation value of P2P

How service design can improve the patient experience

International Journal of Services, Economics and Management

Significant changes are taking place in healthcare organisations, where the pressure is increasin... more Significant changes are taking place in healthcare organisations, where the pressure is increasing to develop personalised services that meet patients' needs while integrating the necessary resources. Thus this thesis joins a stream of research that suggests that healthcare can be more patient-centered, where the role of the patient is redefined from passive recipient to more active and collaborative participant. Through the feedback of patients and health providers, the service design should improve service quality. It is essential first to identify the challenges in the service that need to be improved. The present study was developed according to answers given by patients and health providers from Portuguese cardiology units. Data were collected using two questionnaires. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistical measures and inferential statistics. According to the results, it was concluded that, in general, patients have a positive attitude towards the cardiology service and, consequently, their experience is also positive, and it can be stated that patients tend to value more the relationship of closeness and empathy with health providers, the involvement in decisions and safety. The perception of health professionals is close to the patients' reality. The main findings are based on environmental factors that should be more present as maintenance/equipment quality and temperature. On the high percentage of patients (36.9%) that find it difficult or very difficult to find someone in the service with whom they can talk about their concerns. Another is related to the importance of education for the experience.

Investigation Model of Sensing, Seizing and Reconfiguring Capabilities

International Journal of Value Chain Management

Industry 4.0 in Portugal - the state of the art

International Journal of Internet Manufacturing and Services

Sustainable practices impacting employee engagement and well-being

Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal

The development of this dissertation allowed me to potentiate my competencies and to take my resi... more The development of this dissertation allowed me to potentiate my competencies and to take my resilience a step forward. It contributed for the consolidation of time management skills as well as to let me see how hard work and focus lead to tangible and valuable contributions to the management and societal research. Firstly, I would like to thank Professor Dr. Leandro Ferreira, my supervisor, for all the availability and support shown. Secondly, I would like to kindly thank my parents Ana and Alfredo for the unconditional love, patience and support, for always believing in me and for being an inspiration. I would also like to thank my sister Maria, for always being by my side, keeping me motivated and for making me see the bright side even in the most difficult times. To my closest family for always caring and showing support. Lastly, to all my friends that directly and indirectly contributed for the development of this dissertation, a big thank you.

Culture influence in international organisations

International Journal of Economics and Business Research

SMEs barriers and enablers to challenge foreign countries

International Journal of Globalisation and Small Business, 2022

Marketing Communication and Creative Tourism: An Analysis of the Local Destination Management Organization

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 2022

Delivering a positive tourism experience is an expanding concern of destinations because of the g... more Delivering a positive tourism experience is an expanding concern of destinations because of the growth of the tourism industry. The emergence of creative tourism has led to a continued necessity for local destination management organizations to pursue innovative and versatile strategies. This study aims to evaluate the organizational capabilities of local destination management organizations to promote a creative tourism context and develop related activities. The conceptual model was tested using a mixed-methods approach, combining a focus group with local destination management organizations with a quantitative study using multivariate statistical analysis through structural equational modeling. The findings showed that local destination management organizations ought to prioritize organizational culture by coordinating learning and effective knowledge training to strengthen marketing communication capabilities while focusing on potentiating their resources to develop the destinat...

Online influencers: healthy food or fake news

International Journal of Internet Marketing and Advertising, 2021

Today we live in a globalized world, with no boundaries, and where we can be updated of any infor... more Today we live in a globalized world, with no boundaries, and where we can be updated of any information by the minute. This globalization phenomenon has a lot of advantages as well as disadvantages. It is wonderful to know the news by the minute, however the easiness and swiftness real news spreads, and same goes to the fake news. Tools, such as search engines like Google, Bing, Yandex, etc. and Social Media (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) or Blogs, are turning information sharing easier, but uncontrolled. Since it is very difficult to assess the reliability of online news or information, this study seeks to understand the reliability of these new diet trends, who are these people that shared the information, and the impact of it on the society. Findings show that even though the society is being influenced by the brands, this increasing awareness for a "healthy diet" could be something positive for the society, however the conclusions are that it is not.

Service Design From Staffing to Outsourcing

International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology, 2022

The term outsourcing has become a conventional means of describing anything associated with the t... more The term outsourcing has become a conventional means of describing anything associated with the transaction of services that enables client organisations to blur core activities and thereby reduce their internal workforce and costs. The main objective of this study is confirming a gap in detailed and spe-cific reviews of formats and economic transactions through non-standard forms of employment, namely in a service design model from Staffing to Outsourcing. The literature review was performed using text mining and topic modelling techniques to group relevant topics and decreases the likelihood of human bias, while bringing robustness to the analysis. The results are reflected in a conceptual state of the art diagram that will serve as a basis to new discussions.

Events and their influence on the destination value

International Journal of Business Environment, 2022

The study of the influence of events on the destinations where they take place has gained strengt... more The study of the influence of events on the destinations where they take place has gained strength over the years. The current study investigates the effects on tourism with importance on promoting, positioning and shaping the image of the destination. This study aims to understand the influence of an event to the value of the destination while addressing topics like sustainability, image and value of the destination, the local community, and value creation. To test the hypothesis, we followed a mixed-method approach through a survey applied to visitors of an event and to residents, followed by qualitative investigation in the form of a semi-structured interview. The findings reveal that with the exception of the local community, the event has a positive influence on other measures of value. The conclusions drawn from this study can provide a model for strategic assessment of the three forces-event, destination and local community.

The Strategic Impact of Information Systems in Organizations: An Empirical Study

International Journal of Applied Decision Sciences, 2022

In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, having up-to-date information of a high q... more In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, having up-to-date information of a high quality is one of the main assets that organisations can have, enabling them to choose the best strategies that will grant competitive advantage, resilience and consequently drive success. The present research aims to understand the contribution of information systems (IS) for strategy, what benefits organisations can achieve through the effective implementation of IS and in which resources organisations should invest, as a way to maximise those benefits and to mitigate the risks associated with IS implementation. The methodology uses data gathered through a questionnaire and analysis is done using structure equation modelling. The results obtained show that the IS have a positive impact in organisations' strategy and that the investments made by organisations in IS implementation are influenced by the benefits and risks perceived by using IS.

Revisiting Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises’ Innovation and Resilience during COVID-19: The Tourism Sector

Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 2022

Every day, companies are exposed to various risks arising from their environment, and small and m... more Every day, companies are exposed to various risks arising from their environment, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the most affected. This study emphasizes innovation and resilience as the starting points to understand how SMEs are influenced by external factors which are independent of the managers’ will. To date, we have seen several extreme factors that have conditioned businesses and entrepreneurs of these types of companies, such as the financial crisis of 2008. However, last year, in 2020, we saw the beginning of a worldwide pandemic: COVID-19. Thus, this research seeks to understand the extent to which this pandemic influenced the resilience and innovation of SMEs in the tourism area. Thus, eight hypotheses were raised based on four independent variables: access to finance, risk taking, working conditions, and personal network. The study of these variables was developed from an online questionnaire and in-depth interviews. After analyzing the results, it is possibl...

Business models competition based on knowledge assets

International Journal of Business Environment, 2021

Knowledge Management in Projects

International Journal of Knowledge Management, 2021

Knowledge transfer in project-based organizations has been recognized as a productivity and econo... more Knowledge transfer in project-based organizations has been recognized as a productivity and economic growth promoter that is currently not properly managed. Therefore, it is critical to investigate the importance of knowledge regarding its acquisition, use, and transfer across all departments of an organization. The main objective of this work was to evaluate how modern organizations from different business sectors manage and share their knowledge by following the knowledge management and transfer life cycles when developing their projects. Organizational surveys were performed to project managers working in project management within in multiple Portuguese industries (or with representation in Portugal) from multiple business sectors and holding different hierarchical positions. The present study revealed that most companies can identify, capture, and retain the relevant knowledge, and apply it to the development of other projects. Thus, the importance of implementing the knowledge ...

Balanced scorecard adoption in healthcare

International Journal of Electronic Healthcare, 2022

The health sector is gaining more and more space in the market. The offer of health services, of ... more The health sector is gaining more and more space in the market. The offer of health services, of different specialties, has been increasing exponentially in the last decades. However, professionals in the field have little knowledge of management and many do not know how to use this knowledge in favour of their establishment. The lack of adequate management in health services can lead to not only financial losses, but the delivery of low-quality services can have serious consequences for the health of the client/patient. The

The Work-Life Balance and Job Satisfaction

International Journal of Services and Operations Management, 2020

MOTIVATIONS IN THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAM: AN APPLICATION TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN LISBON

by Alvaro Dias and R. Caldeira

12th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, 2019

ERASMUS + is the mobility program, unique or without similar, with excellent numbers of mobilitie... more ERASMUS + is the mobility program, unique or without similar, with excellent numbers of mobilities, in a culture in which globalization at the educational level begins to make itself felt. It is important to realize at the psychological level the reasons why students seek this challenge, which will impact their lives. With this article we intend to carry out a literature review as well as to find out the main destinations and the main reasons that lead the students of management to make a mobility. The study of the factors that contribute to student motivation is pertinent, first because these factors are indicators of students' performance, and second, in the current context of constant changes, knowing the motivational factors can help to understand both the impacts of these changes and future ones Tendencies. For the study we used an interview survey, through semi-structured interviews, supported by a script with mostly open questions, which made it possible to obtain information about each of the dimensions under analysis. The semi-structured interview was conducted at a higher institute, a reference in Lisbon, directed to teaching management in a sample of 600 students and lasted approximately 20 minutes. About sixty-six interviews were held, with the preferred destinations of management students being Slovenia (17 students) and Hungary (12 students). The main focus was to seek to know, how these students perceive their academic course, with particular emphasis on the lived experience. The results obtained in our study are in agreement with the studies carried out and described previously. The most important reasons for students to go on mobility is Grow personally (98%), Have a new adventure (95%) and Improve the foreign language (95%). The Tree most reasons students choose to define their destination are Cost of living (98%), Security (95%) and Cultural country (91%).

Redefining Entrepreneurship in a Postpandemic Context

MDPI, 2023

has been a professor since 1995, teaching mainly in the areas of Strategy, Marketing, and Entrepr... more has been a professor since 1995, teaching mainly in the areas of Strategy, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. At the same time, he has also worked as a consultant for entities such as the Ministry of Economy, IAPMEI, AIP, AEP, AERLIS, GNR, ACT, CCP, Turismo de Portugal, and dozens of companies. He holds two PhD.s degrees classified as honored (cum laude), one in Management with a specialty in Marketing and another in Tourism, as well as an MsC in Strategy, and an MBA and Ba in Management. He also conducted postgraduate studies in E-business. He led the UAL Economic and Business Sciences department. He was the director of the Master's Degree and of the Degree in Marketing and co-director of the Degree in Management at ISG. He also coordinated the Tourism Destination Management at Universidade Lusófona. Currently, he is the director of the Master in Hospitality and Tourism Management at ISCTE-IUL. He is the author of 22 books and dozens of articles in international reference publications. In 2022, he received the distinction GNR D. NunoÁlvares Pereira Medal of Merit and a diploma in Commendation. In 2021, he received a research award from the Chair of Intelligent Tourism of the Junta de Andalucía and the University of Seville. He co-authored an article on the entrepreneurship role on dynamic capabilities, A longitudinal study on Brazilian and Portuguese firms, which was nominated for the Best Paper Prize at the Special Conference of the Strategic Management Society in 2011. He also has international experience as a Visiting Professor in countries such as Angola,