An Overview of Methodology in Social Sciences
Based on Quivy & Campenhoudt (1998), the success of a scientific research study depends on the correct execution of a number of procedures that require different skills. This set of steps isn’t just a simple collection of isolated techniques, but a comprehensive journey that has meaning and requires reinvention with each new research project. When […]
The Complex Relationship Between Ethics and Economics – III
Adam Smith and the Virtues It is a well-known fact that Adam Smith, often called the “Father of Economics,” was a professor of Moral Philosophy and Jurisprudence in Scotland, and his book The Theory of Moral Sentiments (already discussed in a previous article on this blog) made him a recognized name in moral thought in […]
Organizations as Algorithms: The Validity of the Proposal as a Continuation of Morgan’s Studies of Organizational Images
By Michel Pires de Araujo and Renata Biana da Silva Throughout the history of management theory, the understanding of organizations has been shaped by various metaphors, each illuminating specific facets of their complexity while simultaneously obscuring others. Gareth Morgan (2002), in his work “Organizational Images,” posits that all organizational and management theory and practice is […]
Transparency in Municipal Management and Its Relationship with Perceived Trustworthiness: Building a Research Study in the Context of Santa Catarina
Within the ADMETHICS research group, a doctoral study is being developed with the aim of understanding how municipal public management transparency influences the perceived trustworthiness among so-called derivative stakeholders—social actors such as researchers, activists, and members of civil society organizations who, although lacking formal power within the structure of the State, are actively engaged in […]
The AI Revolution in Management: Redefining Professional Value Beyond Automatable Intelligence
By Mauricio C. Serafim (Gemini aided). Based on the article published by Roberto Reis (x.com/RobertoReis), April 14, 2025 It has become commonplace to say that we are living through an unprecedented technological inflection point. However, the reality is that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ceased to be a futuristic concept and has become an active force, […]
Scientific conferences focus on challenges such as Sustainability and Artificial Intelligence in Management and Society
The year 2025 is full of opportunities for researchers and professionals interested in ethics in management and related topics.Several national and international events are scheduled, providing a rich environment for academic exchange, paper presentations, and networking. Starting with those still open for submission, here are some of the main conferences and their respective themes: XLIX […]
The Complex Relationship Between Ethics and Economics – II
The Problem of Interest Rates In a previous article on the blog, the relationship between ethics and economics was briefly discussed through the lens of economic development, demonstrating that the human factor is essential for understanding different economic theories on development and, therefore, involves ethical considerations. In this article, an extremely thorny issue in the […]
About Areté and Administration (I)
Ariston Azevedo Paulo Grave This essay aims to pave the way for a philosophical reflection on administration. Our thinking has already advanced along many lines, and it is our intention over the next few years to tie the points together. Our core research and study text continues to be “Prolegomena to All Possible Administrology: Administration […]
Advanced Training in Artificial Intelligence
On February 20th, 2025, doctoral candidate Michel Pires de Araujo (Master in Artificial Intelligence-based Solutions) conducted an advanced training session in Artificial Intelligence for the software development teams of the Information Technology Division (DiTI) of the Santa Catarina Military Fire Department (CBMSC). The training covered not only technical topics — such as the construction, training, […]
The Main Historical Influences on the Development of Artificial Intelligence
When we think about artificial intelligence (AI), it is easy to imagine recent advancements, such as virtual assistants and autonomous vehicles. However, the roots of AI are deeply connected to philosophical questions and scientific advancements spanning centuries. AI is the result of a rich intersection of ideas from multiple fields, each contributing to the formation […]