Thomaz Teodorovicz
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Prof. Dr.
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Teodorovicz
First name
Thomaz
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thomaz.teodorovicz@unisg.ch
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Item type:Publication, Unleashing the value of a “scientific approach” to entrepreneurship: Building an empirical research agendaResearch Summary: In this manuscript, we argue that the Entrepreneurs-as-Scientists (E-a-S) research program requires a fundamental shift from predominantly conceptual development toward an empirical agenda to achieve its normative goal: developing a scalable algorithm that improves entrepreneurial learning and value creation. The E-a-S approach prescribes that entrepreneurs learn by articulating causal theories, testing them, updating their beliefs, and revising their theories. We identify three risks of continued emphasis on conceptual development: overlooked complementarities, insufficient attention to boundary conditions, and potential overprescription based on limited evidence. We propose an empirical research agenda, as well as specific topics within it, to ground the E-a-S approach in systematic evidence, advancing a research program that is as rigorous in its methods as the entrepreneurial practices it seeks to improve. Managerial Summary: This manuscript examines a growing approach that encourages entrepreneurs to think and act like scientists—by clearly articulating assumptions, testing them through experiments, updating beliefs, and refining their strategies. The goal is to develop a reliable, scalable method that improves how entrepreneurs learn and create value. However, current insights and ongoing research projects predominantly focus on conceptual work. We highlight three practical risks of such a focus: missing complementarities, overlooking when the learning method works best, and applying it too broadly without sufficient validation. We suggest that entrepreneurs use this approach flexibly since it was not designed to be a fixed formula. Ongoing research will clarify how to adapt it across contexts, helping entrepreneurs make more informed, disciplined, and effective strategic decisions.Type:journal articleJournal:Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Diversity and/or Inclusion? Evidence from Disability Quota and Inclusion Laws in Brazil(Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), 2026-08-21) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Location-Specificity and Relocation Incentive Programs for Remote Workers(Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), 2025-01); Scopus© Citations 5 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Investing in general human capital as a relational strategy: Evidence on flexible arrangements with contract workersResearch Summary: This article examines a firm's investment in the general skills of contract workers in flexible work arrangements. It theorizes that this investment may prolong a productive firm‐worker collaboration even when workers’ mobility barriers are low. It also proposes that achieving such benefits requires that the firm frames the relational benefits of the investments both to managers and workers. Such a “relational framing” mitigates worker concerns about subsequent productivity demands and manager concerns about worker mobility. Experimental and non‐experimental studies conducted in a multinational cosmetics direct sales company support the theory. Investments in the general skills of workers—even those in flexible work arrangements—can benefit both firms and workers by deepening the firm‐worker relationship while increasing value creation. Managerial Summary: Should companies train workers in general skills if the workers can easily leave and transfer productivity gains to competing firms? A common answer to this question is “no,” especially when targeting workers hired under flexible arrangements, such as gig workers and direct sales representatives. This article offers a different perspective. It predicts that these investments signal a company's commitment to nurture workers’ development. In turn, workers reciprocate by prolonging a more productive collaboration. Training thus benefits workers and companies. Using relational terms to frame training programs enables the promotion by managers of training opportunities, and uptake by workers. This framing overcomes managerial concerns about worker exit and worker concerns about subsequent productivity demands. Studies conducted in a multinational cosmetics direct sales company support these arguments.Type:journal articleJournal:Strategic Management JournalVolume:45Issue:5DOI:10.1002/smj.3571Scopus© Citations 21 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Can Public Organizations Perform Like Private Firms? The Role of Heterogeneous Resources and Practices(Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), 2023-07); Scopus© Citations 10 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Multitasking while driving: A time use study of commuting knowledge workers to assess current and future usesCommuting has enormous impact on individuals, families, organizations, and society. Advances in vehicle automation may help workers employ the time spent commuting in productive work-tasks or wellbeing activities. To achieve this goal, however, we need to develop a deeper understanding of which work and personal activities are of value for commuting workers. In this paper we present results from an online time-use study of 400 knowledge workers who commute-by-driving. The data allow us to study multitasking-while-driving behavior of commuting knowledge workers, identify which non-driving tasks knowledge workers currently engage in while driving, and the non-driving tasks individuals would like to engage in when using a safe highly automated vehicle in the future. We discuss the implications of our findings for the design of technology that supports work and wellbeing activities in automated cars.Type:journal articleJournal:International Journal of Human-Computer StudiesVolume:162Scopus© Citations 21 - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, How does working from home during COVID-19 affect what managers do? Evidence from time-Use studies(Taylor and Francis (United Kingdom), 2022-01-01); Scopus© Citations 34