Strategy-making process for funding Brazilian public universities: a case study at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

de Bem Jaeger, Roger; Takeyoshi Imasato

Goal: To analyze the formation and types of strategies present in the financing process of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), based on the concepts of deliberate and emergent strategies by Mintzberg and Waters (1985). Methodology/approach: An explanatory case study was conducted at the UFRGS, applying thematic analysis methodology for interpreting the results. Originality/relevance: This study investigated the strategy-making process in the financing of Brazilian public universities, considering the different concepts and conflicts that emerge in the formative processes. Thus, it provides information that enriches the discussion in contexts of reduction in the relative participation of National Treasury funds in the budget of federal universities. Main findings: In the financing of UFRGS, there coexist strategies related to Budgetary Financing and strategies related to External Financing, showing significant differences in their formations. By investigating patterns in decision flows and actions, different types of strategy are observed, along with the presence of conflict and influence systems that may relate to the implemented strategies. Theoretical contributions: By integrating theories on strategy formation, decision models, and influence systems, we analyze the formation of financing strategies of a federal public university, considering how emerging conflicts can interfere with the flow of decisions and actions, and consequently, the implemented strategies. Management contributions: We provide reflections on the formulation of financing strategies and emphasize the need to consider the role of the university and the different conceptions of the academic community in this process.

Revista de Ciências da Administração, 2024, Vol 26, Issue 66, p1

1516-3865

Academic Journal

10.5007/2175-8077.2024.e99485