Interrelation of practices and strategic routines in the performance of university research

Ana Paula Pereira dos Passos; Sidnei Vieira Marinho

doi:10.5585/2023.23998

Autores/as

Ana Paula Pereira dos Passos University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) / Itajaí, Santa Catarina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0684-8582
Sidnei Vieira Marinho University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) / Itajaí, Santa Catarina https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0396-5898

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/2023.23998

Palabras clave:

strategy-as-practice, dynamic of routines, strategic results, research performance.

Resumen

Propósito: Este estudio arroja luz sobre la relación entre dos perspectivas, el enfoque de estrategia como práctica (EPS) y el aspecto dinámico de las rutinas. Buscamos comprender cómo la interrelación entre prácticas y rutinas se refleja en los resultados corporativos universitarios.

Metodología: Realizamos un estudio de caso en un programa de posgrado en administración en una universidad sin fines de lucro con un enfoque en actividades de investigación universitaria. Se realizaron 42 entrevistas, se realizaron 19 observaciones en eventos sociales formales e informales y se recolectaron documentos institucionales del programa y del órgano gubernamental que regula los estudios de posgrado stricto sensu en Brasil.

Originalidad: Las investigaciones existentes sugieren la aproximación de estas perspectivas – EPS y rutinas dinámicas – y la necesidad de integrarlas para profundizar la comprensión del fenómeno estratégico.

Principales resultados: Nuestros resultados indican que las estrategias del programa están alineadas con los organismos reguladores y de financiación y que múltiples prácticas y rutinas se relacionan y complementan la gama de resultados del desempeño de la investigación. La formación académica, las experiencias previas y las habilidades específicas influyen en el comportamiento de los actores, mientras que las herramientas y las interacciones desempeñan papeles cruciales en la realización de investigaciones, dando forma a enfoques y resultados, esenciales en la investigación académica.

Aportes teóricos: El artículo contribuye a comprender la existencia de diferentes relaciones de interdependencia y complementariedad en el proceso estratégico de un programa de posgrado que condicionan el comportamiento de los actores involucrados y el desempeño investigativo alcanzado.

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Biografía del autor/a

Ana Paula Pereira dos Passos, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) / Itajaí, Santa Catarina

Master’s in administration. University of Vale do Itajaí - UNIVALI. Itajaí, Santa Catarina – Brazil

Sidnei Vieira Marinho, University of Vale do Itajaí (UNIVALI) / Itajaí, Santa Catarina

Doctor in Production Engineering. University of Vale do Itajaí

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