Purpose: Construct the structure of trust-building perceived by principals in Portuguese public schools. Design/methodology/approach: A grounded theory approach applied to a survey of open questions answered by school's principals. Findings: (1) self-trust is the single trait common to all...

Purpose: This study analyzes the mediating role of positive psychological capital in the relationship between authentic leadership and organizational commitment. Design/methodology/approach: This quantitative study presents a model in which were considered as variables mediating the relationship...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to draw on available data regarding the historical event of the major Lisbon earthquake of 1755 in order to understand the governance structure that was set to rebuild the city of Lisbon, as well as to elaborate on Max Weber’s theory of authority....