The Link between Environment and Organizational Architecture for Decision-Making in Educational Institutions: A Systemic Approach

Fernanda Neves Tavares Serra, Marcelo Carneiro Gonçalves, Sandro César Bortoluzzi, Sergio Eduardo Gouvêa Costa, Izamara Cristina Palheta Dias, Guilherme Brittes Benitez, Lisianne Brittes Benitez and Elpidio Oscar Benitez Nara ()
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Fernanda Neves Tavares Serra: Industrial and Systems Engineering Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil
Marcelo Carneiro Gonçalves: Mechatronic Systems Graduate Program, University of Brasilia, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
Sandro César Bortoluzzi: Industrial and Systems Engineering Program, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Pato Branco 85503-390, Brazil
Sergio Eduardo Gouvêa Costa: Industrial and Systems Engineering Program, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Pato Branco 85503-390, Brazil
Izamara Cristina Palheta Dias: Industrial and Systems Engineering Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil
Guilherme Brittes Benitez: Industrial and Systems Engineering Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil
Lisianne Brittes Benitez: Environmental Technology Graduate Program, University of Santa Cruz Do Sul-Unisc, Santa Cruz Do Sul 96815-900, Brazil
Elpidio Oscar Benitez Nara: Industrial and Systems Engineering Program, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná, Curitiba 80215-901, Brazil

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-20

Abstract: Numerous organizations employ decision-making processes to support operational activities; however, decisions and mistakes can significantly impact Market Performance (MP) due to the oversight of organizational architecture and the environment. This becomes particularly critical in the realm of strategic management, where improper practices and a lack of management understanding can lead to substantial losses. Hence, a systemic investigation was undertaken to explore the repercussions of not adopting such an approach concerning organizational architecture and the environment. Employing a quantitative analysis via hierarchical regression involving Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Ordinary Least Squares, using data gathered from a survey encompassing 134 collaborators from Brazilian Federal Universities. The findings show that the organizational environment positively impacts decision-making, leading to better MP. Additionally, organizational architecture partially mediates the link between the organizational environment and decision-making. Remarkably, national literature lacked research combining Student Assistance Program (PNAES) actions with MP improvement to assess Brazilian Federal Universities’ effectiveness.

Keywords: systemic approach; organizational environment; organizational architecture; market performance; federal universities of Brazil (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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