IV. NEW PERSPECTIVES ON MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE

NGO activities in changing contexts: a realistic synthesis perspective

This study analyzes how the practices and classifications of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are formed in today’s institutional, governance, funding, and political environment. The study aims to explain how, in specific contexts, mechanisms are activated that structure NGOs’ actions and determine their positions...

Territories in transformation: multi-stakeholder governance strategies and social value creation in community–company relations

The purpose of this study is to analyze three Brazilian territories marked by tense relationships between companies and communities, seeking to understand how these ties are constructed over time. This study adopts an exploratory qualitative approach (Eisenhardt, 1989). From an epistemological standpoint, th...

Environmental, Social, and Governance: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles have become essential for companies seeking to avoid greenwashing and promote genuine sustainability practices. This study aims to identify the practices, barriers, and strategies for adopting ESG as a competitive strategy. A systematic literature review was cond...

CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN INSTITUTIONAL PROJECTS: BARRIERS AND SUCCESS FACTORS

The relevance of the topic is due to the need to modernize the architecture of modern institutions in the context of European integration, digitalization and systemic crises, which requires a transition from rigid bureaucratic structures to flexible management models. The purpose of the article is to theoretically subs...

Public Management and Policy

Unpacking the Relationship Between Market Competition and Environmental, Social, and Governance ( ESG ) Performance: A Systematic Review

This study conducts a systematic literature review to assess the complex relationship between market competition and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Using the PRISMA framework, 45 peer‐reviewed articles (2002–2025) are analyzed through the TCCM (Theory–Context–Characteristic–Methodology) fram...