Abstract

First, I would like to thank my dissertation supervisor, Professor Ilídio Barreto, for his support and availability to share his knowledge and to help me write this dissertation, especially given the restrictions I had. Second, I would also like to express my gratitude to all my colleagues at Siemens which, not only answered my incessant questions, but also allowed me to tell the beautiful story of this great company. I would specially like to thank my team for the opportunity, the time, the constant motivation and for listening to me. Also, I would like to thank my professors, teaching assistants and academic staff at Católica-Lisbon School of Business and Economics for helping me to grow academically, professionally and personally. Moreover, I would like to thank my family, especially my parents, brother and grandparents for the concern and the motivation given throughout these months. Also, I would like to thank to my colleagues that attended the seminar alongside me, particularly to Samir, who always had the right words for me. Last but not the least, I would like to thank to Diogo for listening, reading, correcting,