This empirical research examines the relationship between board’s diversity and firm performance, providing a comprehensive quantitative analysis between diversity factors (demographic - gender and race, cognitive - age, education, role and network) and financial factors (ROA, ROE, ROIC, asset turnover and current ratio) in the component companies of the FTSE 100 index. The dataset also includes a wide array of...
The purpose of this study is to consolidate the knowledge and learning from the field lab at SL Benfica and propose a conceptual framework for customer-based lifecycle segmentation that suits the club’s needs and its customer base. Relevant customer relationship management and segmentation literature was reviewed and served as the basis for the proposed segmentation method supported by 78 qualitative semi-struc...
Relatório final do estágio profissionalizante do 6.º ano
This dissertation aims to study a set of possible features for a new business idea: the concept of a virtual fashion wardrobe, as well as its viability in the Portuguese market. To do that, it was conducted a research methodology, through Experts In-depth Interviews, Focus Groups Sessions, In-depth Interviews and an Online Survey. By analysing the results obtained during the research process, some features were...
The middle Albian-lower Turonian Western Continental Margin of the Iberia stands out in the post-rift record of the Western Iberian Continental Margin by its marine character and abundance in fossils. In this study the stratigraphy and palynology of the basal sequences recorded in Nazaré, one of its main outcrops, are focused with emphasis on the transition between the lower and middle Cenomanian. For this purp...
In this fast pacing world, managers need to quickly adapt their strategies bearing in mind companies goals and business plan. Was not this challenging enough, the number of agents and aspects to have in consideration are increasing and their needs go from environmental sustainability to companies’ profit and social impact. A wrong decision can unleash serious issues that affect companies’ finances and name/imag...
Banking sector integration in Europe reversed its momentum with the Financial Crisis, with Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) withdrawing to national borders, in a time where uncertainty over asset quality and sovereign risk became the new paradigm. The M&A literature mostly focuses on the typical factors determining M&A in the banking industry during economic upswings yet gives little attention to periods of crisi...