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- Personality traits and organizational performance of Portuguese higher education institutionsPublication . Mucharreira, Pedro Ribeiro; Godinho Antunes, Marina; Texeira Fernandes Justino, Maria Do Rosário; Texeira Quirós, JoaquínThis research aims to study the role that managers' personality traits have in the decision making process and their relationship on the performance outcomes of Portuguese higher education institutions (HEIs), through a literature review that supports the presentation of a research model proposed by the authors. Nowadays, organizations in general and their managers are increasingly pressured to achieve certain goals and levels of performance to ensure the financial sustainability of their institutions and to remain competitive in the markets. Sometimes these goals are somewhat ambitious and difficult to achieve, which means that decision-makers must have certain personality traits to show resistance and resilience in dealing with obstacles and strengthen their capacity to solve problems in the adversities that arise in the day to day business. This research proposal assumes that the personality traits of managers, namely extroversion, pleasantness, neuroticism, conscientiousness, and openness to experience, will have a relevant impact on decision making, which will be reflected in organizational performance. With regard to the analysis of organizational performance, although assuming other indicators, particular emphasis will be placed on indicators related to teacher training and their research activities. The literature on personality traits is broad, focusing particularly on the analysis of the relationships between the characteristics of managers and their attitudes and behaviors in a professional context. In methodological terms, a qualitative study is expected to be carried out, using quantitative techniques. The data related to personality traits and leadership styles will be obtained through the application of a questionnaire prepared by the authors, in order to assess the different dimensions of the proposed conceptual model. Regarding the organizational performance indicators of HEIs, these will be obtained using a database of a research project developed by the authors. The sample will be for convenience, composed of elements of the executive boards of Portuguese universities and polytechnic institutes, from the public and private sector. In the treatment of quantitative data, the use of the structural equations model (SEM) is considered, to investigate the possible relationships between the different dimensions incorporated in the model.
- The role of personality traits of managers in leadership styles adoption, innovative strategies and organizational performancePublication . Godinho Antunes, Marina; Mucharreira, Pedro Ribeiro; Texeira Fernandes Justino, Maria Do Rosário; Texeira Quirós, JoaquínNowadays, companies and their managers are increasingly pressured to achieve certain results and levels of performance in order to ensure the financial sustainability of their companies and to remain competitive in the markets. Sometimes these goals are somewhat ambitious and difficult to achieve, which means that decision-makers must have certain personality traits in order to show resistance in dealing with obstacles and strengthen their capacity to solve problems. This research proposal assumes that the personality traits of managers, namely extroversion, pleasantness, neuroticism, conscientiousness, and openness to experience, will have a relevant impact on decision making, which will be reflected in the company's performance. In another perspective, this research proposal also aims to analyze what characteristics of managers are underlying to the organizational behavior. More attention has been given to the study of managers' behaviors and how their attitudes and decision-making can define the achievement of the strategic objectives of organizations. Following this point of view, this research proposal links two scientific areas, namely Management and Psychology, and presents itself as an extremely innovative approach, providing a new line of research that is expected to be extremely useful for the knowledge of the performance of companies and the decision-making process. Regarding the methodology, the data will be collected through the application of a questionnaire to evaluate the different dimensions of the proposed conceptual model. In the treatment of quantitative data, a structural equations model will be used, to investigate the possible relations between the different dimensions incorporated in the model.
- The role of management accounting indicators in performance assessment of Portuguese higher education institutionsPublication . Mucharreira, P. R.; Godinho Antunes, Marina; Justino, M; Texeira Quirós, JoaquínThe assessment of quality and performance in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is a multifaceted task, which needs a holistic approach that encompasses various dimensions. This article focuses on the role of some management accounting indicators, namely, the relevance of both financial and nonfinancial indicators when evaluating the quality and performance of HEIs. In today's era of globalization, HEIs continually grapple with ongoing challenges. Competitive landscapes are increasingly taking shape across various markets, elevating the creation of value and financial sustainability as critical objectives within their purview. HEIs performance has undergone significant transformation, given that these educational establishments are now compelled to seek alternative funding sources, aligning more closely with the characteristics of a competitive market. As such, HEIs aspiring to establish a strong presence in these markets must direct their attention toward strategic objectives that ensure financial sustainability, much like organizations in other sectors. For this purpose, HEIs must develop an in-depth understanding of their business processes, adopting a management approach that allows them to assess their quality and performance, both at the national and international levels. These institutions aim to bolster their competitiveness by implementing management strategies centered on quality and financial sustainability. These strategies incorporate performance measurement systems encompassing a wide array of financial and non-financial metrics. The literature highlights the advantages of nonfinancial performance measures, emphasizing their particular focus on long-term perspectives, which contribute to enhanced organizational performance. Such measures facilitate comprehension of the interplay between various strategic objectives, enhance communication between employee actions and defined goals, and aid in resource allocation and priority setting relative to those objectives. Regarding the methodology, the data were obtained through an online survey developed by the authors to evaluate the different dimensions of the proposed research model, using for this purpose a sample of convenience constituted by members of the management boards of Portuguese universities and polytechnics. In the treatment of quantitative data, a structural equation model (SEM) was used through the SPSS software (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences), to investigate the possible relationships between the different dimensions incorporated in the model. The main conclusions of the study, considering the conceptions of the respondents, point towards that the use of financial indicators significantly improves the financial performance of HEIs (B=0.199, p=0.006) and, on the other hand, the use of non-financial indicators significantly improves the operational (B=0.487, p <0.001), financial (B=0.265, p <0.001) and market (B=0.479, p <0.001) performance of HEIs.