Jul 2026· Revista Brasileira de Casos de Ensino em Administração· 0 citations· 6 references
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This teaching case examines the challenge faced by Gael Trigueiro, executive leader of the Pacto pela Promoção da Equidade Racial (Pact for the Promotion of Racial Equity), a civil society organization (CSO) that brings together corporations, philanthropy, academia, and actors from the anti-racist ecosystem around the racial equity agenda in Brazil. Over just a few years, the Pact consolidated its engagement with major organizations, structuring the Racial ESG Protocol as a tool for driving corporate practices, generating data, and mobilizing affirmative action initiatives. Despite this progress, the initiative’s growth has begun to strain its organizational structure and its financial sustainability model. The case invites reflection on how CSOs can raise funds and expand their institutional capacity without compromising their independence, political legitimacy, or the trust of the actors that underpins the public credibility of their work.
This case examines the challenges of establishing and managing a civil society organization (CSO) dedicated to supporting youth living in vulnerable communities, with emphasis on financial sustainability, governance, and ethics. It follows Lucas and Rafael, two young residents of a low-income community, who found VOZ (Valorização de Oportunidades para Jovens – Advancing Opportunities for Youth) and, two years later, face the dilemma of whether tp accept a BRL 3 million public transfer conditioned on returning 30% to the sponsoring legislator as an illegal kickback. The case articulates the ethical, operational, and strategic dilemmas inherent in managing CSOs in socially vulnerable contexts, grounding the fictional narrative in the real mechanism of Brazilian legislative earmarks (emendas PIX) and their legal and reputational implications, thereby contributing to discussions on governance, transparency, financial sustainability, and accountability in CSOs.
Genivaldo Pinheiro dos Santos, C. S. S. Nascimento, A. Menezes· Revista Brasileira de Casos...· 0 citations
Despite growing recognition of racial and ethnic exclusion in the life sciences, mechanisms for achieving structural change remain underdeveloped. Grassroots organisations have emerged as key drivers of equity within the life sciences, yet their sustainability is regularly constrained by voluntary labour, financial precarity, and omission from institutional decision-making. Using the REED (Racial & Ethnic Equality & Diversity) Ecological Network as a case study, this paper examines how grassroots initiatives can advance racial and ethnic inclusion in academic and professional institutions. Founded in 2020, REED has grown into a UK-based, community-led network supporting ecologists from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds through training, mentorship, advocacy, and institutional partnership. Drawing on evidence from qualitative testimonies, self-report survey data (n=20), and organisational records, we extract key principles and propose a four-pillar framework for institutional allyship: (1) dedicated funding streams, (2) structured mentorship programmes, (3) peer-led training for retention, and (4) equitable representation in decision-making spaces. We argue that institutions adopting this partnership-based model, centred on grassroots expertise, create a viable pathway to racial and ethnic equity across the life sciences, which can build more diverse research cultures and strengthen the epistemic foundations of science.
Reuben Fakoya-Brooks, Jordan O. Lafayette, Tasmin Alexander et al.· Evolutionary Human Sciences· 0 citations
This research explores the evolving landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the Indian corporate sector, with a particular focus on the perspectives and practices of Human Resource professionals. Against the backdrop of global socio-political shifts—such as the rollback of DEI mandates under the Trump administration in the United States—this study aims to assess how DEI is conceptualized, implemented, and received in the Indian context. The paper begins by defining DEI in the workplace, emphasizing its strategic importance in promoting inclusive cultures and equitable opportunities across diverse workforces. Utilizing a quantitative approach, primary data was collected through structured questionnaires distributed to HR professionals across various sectors. The analysis employed descriptive statistics, Chi-Square tests, and ANOVA to evaluate relationships between organizational type, leadership support, implementation challenges, and anticipated future trends in DEI. Key findings reveal both progressive efforts and significant resistance—particularly toward diverse hiring initiatives—highlighting the complexity of embedding DEI deeply into organizational strategy. The study concludes with practical recommendations for strengthening DEI frameworks in Indian organizations, while also acknowledging the limitations of self-reported data and sample scope. This research contributes to a localized understanding of DEI and offers insights that can inform policy, leadership development, and long-term strategic planning.
Anjali Joshi, Nilesh Kulkarni, Priti Samant· International journal of res...· 0 citations
While governance performance is often regarded as the cornerstone of the Chinese Communist Party’s legitimacy, its capacity to sustain national identity among a generation socialized in prosperity remains a critical question. Challenging the assumption of a linear relationship, this article examines the mechanisms and limits of performance-based legitimacy through two novel studies. In a priming experiment with 652 high school students, exposure to images of China’s development achievements did not significantly increase national identity and in fact lowered students’ reported sense of responsibility. A second survey of 1,625 university students reveals an inverted-U-shaped relationship between evaluations of governance performance and national identity. The relationship is conditioned by equity values and attribution of development problems: governance performance most strongly reinforces identity when individuals attach high importance to social justice but also attribute developmental problems to the government. These findings reveal the fragility of a legitimacy model based solely on material outputs.
Hongna Miao, Long Piao, Mao Li· Asian Survey· 0 citations
This teaching case presents the dilemma faced by a Brazilian civil society organization engaged in advocacy aimed at influencing environmental and human rights public policies. The narrative follows the executive director of the fictional organization Rede Vida Digna as she considers whether to join a federal government technical advisory group responsible for reviewing the regulatory framework for environmental licensing. Participation would allow the organization to directly shape the regulatory text, but would require signing a confidentiality agreement that could compromise the organization’s transparency with the communities it serves. The case explores tensions between social mobilization and institutional engagement, legitimacy, governance, and reputational risks, inviting students to reflect on advocacy strategies in complex political and institutional contexts.
Andréa Cardoso Mauricio Valente· Revista Brasileira de Casos...· 0 citations
The Protetoras da Leste collective is a social mobilization network made up of more than 200 women from the eastern periphery of São Paulo. The group operates by transforming women’s networks of care and solidarity into a driving force for territorial change, providing support, facilitating access to rights, and offering assistance in times of crisis, such as the recurrent floods that affect the territory where they live. Created during the Covid-19 pandemic to address its impacts on vulnerable families, the collective gained strength and legitimacy through its community-based actions. Its success led a local civil society organization to support and foster new initiatives developed by the group. With financial and institutional backing, the collective expanded its scope of action and established its own headquarters. As the group transitions from an organic support network to a more formalized structure, it faces the challenge of professionalizing its management and accessing public funding opportunities without losing active grassroots participation, while dealing with technical bureaucracy and the emotional burden placed on its leadership. The case thus explores the tensions and challenges involved in the collective’s institutionalization process.
Inácio Dias de Andrade, Débora Cajé Yamamoto· Revista Brasileira de Casos...· 0 citations
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