Social return of R&amp;D investments in manufacturing sector: Some insights from an exploratory case study

Cunha, Jorge; Ferreira, Paula Varandas; Araújo, Maria Madalena Teixeira de; Ares, E.

doi:10.1063/1.4707549

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“…Various studies indicate that aligning CSR practices with a company's digital business operations improves its financial performance [98,99]. Companies adopting 4.0 technologies are introducing a sustainability index to assess maturity digitalization [100].…”

Section: Symptoms Of Implementing Industry 40 In Socially Responsible Corporationsmentioning

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Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

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The automotive sector is one of the key branches of the global economy. The automotive industry is also a very important sector of the Polish economy, as it generates over 8% of GDP and accounts for over 20% of the annual export value. Industry 4.0 and the effective use of modern technologies give a chance for its further dynamic development. The implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions in the business processes of automotive companies should not only take place in the area of production or logistics, as it is usually indicated, but also in their other functional areas, such as quality management, human resources management, and innovation management. The purpose of the article is to diagnose the level of maturity in the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions in selected management areas of automotive companies operating in Poland. Using a maturity assessment tool, the authors assessed the level of maturity in six selected functional areas of an enterprise, such as production and logistics management, quality management, human resources management, social and environmental responsibility, and product innovation management. The authors also formulated conclusions and recommendations concerning actions that should be taken by automotive companies in order to achieve higher maturity levels in the implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.

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Section: Symptoms Of Implementing Industry 40 In Socially Responsible Corporationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

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“…The Delphi study of Abbassi, Ashrafi, and Tashnizi () indicates that various environmental, safety, and social issues could well be included in the criteria for assessing R&D investments. Cunha, Ferreira, Araújo, and Ares () conducted a qualitative study in the maritime industry and call for better methods to take the social impact of R&D investments into account in project selection decisions. Furthermore, based on their review, Figge, Hahn, Schaltegger, and Wagner () propose methods for the inclusion of environmental and social sustainability in the control systems of the organization through widening existing frameworks, such as the balanced scorecard.…”

Section: Identifying and Assessing Strategic Value In Project Portfolmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The study of 11 programs by Cozzarin () is exploratory in nature and concluded (p. 68) that: “There is no academic consensus as to how benefits either social or economic should be measured.” There is also a lack of consensus on the measurement of other types of strategic value such as that for environmental sustainability. The other studies are conceptual or limited to a single case (or two exploratory cases for Cunha et al, ). Although each example adds to our understanding, and may provide guidance for others, there is a lack of coherent empirical evidence that the case experiences outlined may be transferable.…”

Section: Identifying and Assessing Strategic Value In Project Portfolmentioning

confidence: 99%

Value Management in Project Portfolios: Identifying and Assessing Strategic Value

Martinsuo

Killen

2014

Project Management Journal

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■ Projects are expected to bring value to their constituents. Value management in project portfolios has centered on the maximization of commercial value and identification of future business prospects. In this study, the goal is increased understanding of the identification and assessment of strategic, non-commercial value in project portfolios. We map the relevant dimensions of strategic value and supplement previous frameworks with the non-commercial aspects. Ecological, societal, and learning values have only been studied conceptually and qualitatively in earlier research. We propose future research on these values in quantitative settings and exploring collective sensemaking as part of project portfolio value management.

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“…Cunha et al (2012) measure the social return on investment of a case study on the maritime sector. To do so, they develop a system of indicators classified into seven areas (employment, working conditions, learning and growth, social return, financial return, environmental effects and investment rate).…”

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“…This analysis highlighted various impacts such as job creation, empowerment of women in the agri-food sector and enhancing the attractiveness of the rice industry for the young generation. Cunha et al (2012) measure the social return on investment of a case study on the maritime sector. To do so, they develop a system of indicators classified into seven areas (employment, working conditions, learning and growth, social return, financial return, environmental effects and investment rate).…”

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Approaching the Social Impact of Research Through a Literature Review

Viana-Lora

Nel-lo-Andreu

2021

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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The article carries out a systematic literature review on the social impact of research in all fields of study. To this end, this study has compiled the publications on the subject using the Web of Science database, and the most relevant terms have been mapped using the VOSviewer tool. The aim of the article is to advance and provide knowledge on the key aspects to be taken into account for research to generate social benefits and to analyse the main methods and instruments used to assess the social impact of research. At the same time, this article serves as a point of reflection to raise awareness, on a recent topic, of the limitations that arise in evaluation and research gaps that can be addressed in future research. This line of research has been in existence for just over 10 years. International programmes, such as Horizon Europe, highlight the impact channels and, in the field of social sciences, specific methodologies such as communicative communication are being developed. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to analyse the subject from a global point of view, without specifying the field of study, providing a conceptual map of the subject.

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Social return of R&D investments in manufacturing sector: Some insights from an exploratory case study

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

Diagnosis of the Maturity Level of Implementing Industry 4.0 Solutions in Selected Functional Areas of Management of Automotive Companies in Poland

Value Management in Project Portfolios: Identifying and Assessing Strategic Value

Approaching the Social Impact of Research Through a Literature Review

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