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- King Arthur's Lessons for Leadership and Superior Performance—From Screen to Real LifePublication . Sabino, Ana; Cesário, Francisco José Santos; Andrade, Luís José Nunes; Teobaldi, Filipeinexistente
- Measuring sustainability: A validation study of a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Scale in PortugalPublication . Sabino, Ana; Moreira, Ana; Cesário, Francisco José Santos; Pinto Coelho, MafaldaStudies on sustainability using the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) approach are increasing. However, there is no consensus on how to measure the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainability based on TBL theory. Despite numerous proposals, there is a lack of integrated measures covering all three dimensions simultaneously and having a human-centered approach. This gap is particularly pronounced in Portugal, where no existing scale adequately meets the needs of academics and practitioners. To address this challenge, and based on existing measures that encompass the nature of each TBL dimension, we present and validate a 15-item TBL scale, with 5 items per dimension: economic, social, and environmental. To test convergent validity and contribute to the discussion regarding the links between TBL and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), we also analyzed the association between each TBL dimension and each CSR dimension. Using a sample of 635 participants, divided into two independent sub-samples, we conducted comprehensive statistical analyses, including exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, reliability testing, and convergent and discriminant analysis, followed by invariance testing of the TBL scale. The results suggest that the proposed measure fits the Portuguese sample, and all psychometric results are robust. We also establish the links between the three dimensions of TBL— economic, social, and environmental—and the CSR dimensions, as convergent validity is verified between social TBL and employees' CSR practices. We discuss theoretical and practical implications, as well as limitations and suggestions for future research.
- Mercado de Trabajo y Flexibilidad Laboral: Una perspectiva operativa en PortugalPublication . Cesário, Francisco José Santos
- Through the lens of workers’ motivation: Does it relate to work–family relationship perceptions?Publication . Lopes, Sílvia; Sabino, Ana; Dias, Paulo C.; Rodrigues, Anabela; Chambel, Maria José; Cesário, Francisco José SantosWorkers’ motivations and the work–family relationship are two subjects that have been capturing the attention of researchers and practitioners. However, to date, little is known about the link between the two subjects. Thus, this research aimed to investigate the relationships among each type of motivation conceptualized in self-determination theory and work–family conflict, work–family enrichment, and work–family balance. In addition, the current study intended to investigate the relationships among work–family conflict, work–family enrichment, and Work–family balance. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. To test the hypotheses, the PROCESS macro was used. The results suggested that intrinsic motivation is negatively associated with work–family conflict and positively associated with work–family enrichment and work–family balance. Additionally, identified regulations seem to be positively associated with work–family enrichment and work–family balance. However, contrary to expectations, this study revealed a positive relationship between introjected regulation and work–family enrichment and work–family balance. Concerning external regulation (material and social) and amotivation, globally, the findings were consistent with the hypotheses, i.e., the higher the external regulation and amotivation, the higher work–family conflict and the lower the work–family enrichment and work–family balance. Moreover, the higher the work–family conflict, the lower the work–family balance, and the higher the work–family enrichment, the higher the work–family balance. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
- Students’ motivation for a sustainable career in the hospitality industry in PortugalPublication . Cesário, Francisco José Santos; Sabino, Ana; Moreira, Ana; Portugal, Miguel; Correia, AntóniaBased on the intersection between Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 “Quality Education” and SDG 8 “Decent Work and Economic Growth”, the main purpose of this study, framed by the self-determination theory, was to identify the relationship between the factors that motivate students to pursue a career in the hospitality and tourism industry and their commitment to the university and to their program, guaranteeing a more sustainable career. Methodologically, a survey was used to assess students’ perceptions about their commitment to conclude their BA academic program and their time at university, and to identify the types of motivation to pursue a future career in hospitality and tourism. The study took place, with the participation of 305 students, in one of the leading Portugal universities in hospitality and tourism. By leveraging the structural equation modelling technique, we tested how extrinsic and intrinsic motivations for a career in the hospitality and tourism industry contribute to the commitment to the program and the university. Results suggested that students’ commitment to remain in the university and their commitment to conclude their BA program are mainly associated with introjected motivation. This study highlights the need to study higher education systems to boost sustainable human resources management, mainly creating bridges between education systems and industry to allow individuals to have more sustainable careers.
- Pro-environmental messages in job advertisements and the intentions to apply—The mediating role of organizational AttractivenessPublication . Pinto Coelho, Mafalda; Cesário, Francisco José Santos; Sabino, Ana; Moreira, Ana: Environmental sustainability is a concept with increasing importance in the way organizations think and outline their cultures, practices, and business strategies to become more attractive. In this sense, the present study aims to understand whether organizations that publish job advertisements regarding sustainable culture and ecological concerns are perceived as more attractive and generate higher intentions to apply. A quantitative study was made with a sample comprising 443 participants. The results suggested that job advertisements with pro-environmental messages generate a higher organizational attractiveness. In addition, organizational attractiveness does not mediate the relationship between the type of advertisement (green vs. non-green) and intentions to apply. Additionally, the results suggested that individuals with greater individual environmental responsibility and intentions of pro-environmental behavior have a greater intention to apply, facing green job advertisements. The role of organizations in adopting green practices to attract and retain the best talent is also discussed, as well as suggestions for future studies.
- Competencies development: The role of organizational commitment and the perception of employabilityPublication . Moreira, Ana; Sousa, Maria José; Cesário, Francisco José SantosThe main objective of this study was to analyze the mediating effect of perceived employability (internal and external) and the organizational commitment in the relationship between the organizational practices of competencies development (OPCD) and the turnover intentions. The sample consists of 2099 participants, all of them working in organizations based in Portuguese territory. The existence of a significant and negative effect of the OPCD, of perceived internal employability and the organizational commitment in the turnover intentions, has been proven. There was also a significant and positive effect of perceived external employability on turnover intentions. Finally, the serial mediating effect of perceived employability and organizational commitment in the relationship between OPCD and turnover intentions was proven.
- Linking organizational cynicism to prosocial voice and defensive silence through the mediating role of bullying at workPublication . Sabino, Ana; Gonçalves, Sónia P.; Cesário, Francisco José SantosABSTRACT: Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of organizational cynicism on prosocial voice and defensive silence and to verify the mediating role of workplace bullying in these relationships. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey design with a sample of 205 individuals was used in this study. Findings – The hypotheses were confirmed as organizational cynicism plays a significant and negative influence on prosocial voice and a significant and positive influence on defensive silence. In addition, workplace bullying partially mediates both relationships. Originality/value – This study contributes to a deeper understanding of organizational cynicism and workplace bullying influences on prosocial voice and defensive silence. It investigates a relationship that, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, has not been studied yet. It also contributes to the discussion regarding the close relationship between prosocial voice and defensive silence.
- Employees’ fit to telework and work well-being: (in)voluntariness in telework as a mediating variable?Publication . Lopes, Silvia; Dias, Paulo C.; Sabino, Ana; Cesário, Francisco José Santos; Peixoto, RicardoPurpose – The present study aims to examine the mediating role of (in)voluntariness in teleworking in explaining the relationship between employees’ fit to telework and work well-being (i.e. work engagement and exhaustion). Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional survey design was used in this study. The sample comprised 222 individuals performing telework in Portugal. Statistical analyses employed were descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, confirmatory factor and structural equation analyses, and mediation analysis using Hayes Process macro. Findings – The findings confirmed the hypothesis that employees’ fit to telework raises the voluntariness in telework and decreases involuntariness in telework. However, contrary to expectations, no significant relationships were found between voluntariness in telework, work engagement and exhaustion. Yet, involuntariness in telework showed a significant role in decreasing work engagement and increasing workers’ exhaustion. The mediating role of involuntariness in telework was confirmed in explaining the relationship between employees’ fit to telework and exhaustion. Practical implications – Managers in global firms can draw from the results to understand how employees’ fit to telework directly and/or indirectly contributes to work well-being and develop human resource (HR) management practices aiming to increase employees’ fit to telework Originality/value – Although teleworking is already studied, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, no studies have analyzed the same conceptual model employees’ fit to telework, (in)voluntariness in teleworking and work well-being. Keywords Employees’ fit to telework, Voluntariness, Involuntariness, Work well-being, Work engagement, Exhaustion Paper type Research paper
- Contrato de trabajo, compromiso y satisfacción: Moderación de la empleabilidadPublication . Cesário, Francisco José Santos; Guillén Gestoso, Carlos; Montalbán Peregrín, F. ManuelLa búsqueda de prácticas flexibles de gestión de los recursos humanos viene desempeñando un papel importante para el desarrollo estratégico de las organizaciones y en particular en contextos de profunda crisis económica y financiera como la actual en Portugal, con una situación de desempleo creciente y un clima generalizado de inseguridad laboral. Este estudio pretende examinar si la percepción de empleabilidad por parte de los trabajadores puede desempeñar un papel moderador en la relación entre formas más flexibles de contratación, como el trabajo temporal, y las actitudes laborales. Resultados sugieren que la percepción de empleabilidad puede tener un efecto moderador en la relación entre el tipo de contrato de trabajo y el compromiso afectivo y la satisfacción laboral de los trabajadores bajo contrato directo con la organización pero esta interacción no se ha encontrado para trabajadores con contrato de trabajo temporal con las Agencias de Empleo. ------ ABSTRACT ------ The search for flexible practices of human resources management comes playing an important role for the strategic organizational development and specially in contexts of deep economic and financial crisis like the present one in Portugal, with an increasing unemployment and a generalized climate of job insecurity. This study tries to examine if perception of employability by employees moderates the relationship between flexible forms of hiring, such as temporary work, and job attitudes like affective commitment and job satisfaction. Results suggest the moderating role of employability for workers under direct contract with the organization but this interaction has not been pointed for workers with an temporary work contract with Employment Agencies. ------ RESUMO ------- A busca por práticas flexíveis da gestão dos recursos humanos vem desempenhando um papel importante para o desenvolvimento estratégico das organizações e, em particular, nos contextos da profunda crise econômica e financeira como a que vive hoje Portugal, com uma situação de desemprego crescente e um clima generalizado de insegurança laboral. Este estudo pretende examinar se a percepção de empregabilidade por parte dos trabalhadores pode desempenhar um papel moderador na relação entre as formas mais flexíveis de contratação, como o trabalho temporário, e as atitudes laborais. Resultados sugerem que a percepção de empregabilidade pode ter um efeito moderador na relação entre o tipo de contrato de trabalho e o compromisso efetivo e a satisfação laboral dos trabalhadores com contrato direto com a organização, mas esta interação não foi encontrada para os trabalhadores com contrato de trabalho temporário com as Agências de Emprego.