The objective of this article is to investigate whether, despite of the goal of utility maximization defended by the neo-classic economic theory, the altruism can prevail inside organizations. Initially, one brief discussion of the altruism will be presented, analyzing this concept from some...

The search for a strategic positioning that allows the creation of sustainable competitive advantages and the consequent generation of extraordinary returns can be studied through several methodologies. From the rich set of tools that can be used to analyze strategic positioning, Levinthal...

A project for rational occupation of the Amazon, considering the characteristics of the region and the sustainability of initiatives, is discussed in this article. The authors initially discuss a panoramic view of the Amazon Region with some data to help in the understanding of this paper,...