The meanings of the work of the autonomous consultant in the management area

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8077.2024.e97658

Keywords:

Work senses, Self-employment, Phenomenology

Abstract

Goal: The objective of this research was to understand the meanings of the work of the autonomous consultant who works in the management area. The literature review addressed the theme of the meanings of work. 

Methodology/approach: The qualitative study followed the foundations of Edmund Husserl's transcendental phenomenology and Colaizzi's (1978) descriptive phenomenological method. 

Originality/relevance: The meanings of work for the consultants who participated in the study are altruism, autonomy, freedom, purpose, satisfaction and professional achievement. The meanings of work for the consultants who participated in the study are professional autonomy, purpose, social contribution, satisfaction, and personal fulfillment. 

Main findings: The results guide professional development and career management strategies in the field of management consulting. 

Theoretical contributions: For data collection, remote in-depth interviews were carried out with a phenomenological basis, according to Seidman's (2013) proposal, with seven consultants. 

Management implications: A better understanding of the meanings of work and the factors that drive the sense of purpose and accomplishment in this activity represents one of the contributions of this study. 

Author Biographies

Islania Andrade de Lira Delfino, Federal University of Campina Grande

PhD in Administration from the Municipal University of São Caetano do Sul (USCS); Professor of the Administration course at the Federal University of Campina Grande (UFCG)

Edson Keyso de Miranda Kubo, City University of São Caetano do Sul

PhD in Administration from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation-São Paulo School of Business Administration (FGV-EAESP), Professor of the postgraduate program - master's and doctorate (PPGA) at the Municipal University of São Caetano do Sul (USCS).

João Batista Pamplona, City University of São Caetano do Sul

PhD in Social Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (2000). Post-doctorate in the Department of Economics of the School of Economics and Administration of the University of São Paulo (FEA-USP). He is a professor in the Postgraduate Program in Administration (Masters/Doctorate) at USCS. He is a professor in the Postgraduate Program in Political Economy and in the Department of Economics at PUC-SP.

Anielson Barbosa da Silva, Federal University of Campina Grande

Post-Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Valencia (2018). PhD in Production Engineering, with an area of ​​concentration in Business Management, from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2005). Master's degree in Administration with an area of ​​concentration in Organizations and Human Resources, from the Federal University of Paraíba (1999) and a degree in Administration from the Federal University of Paraíba (1996). Associate Professor II of the Department of Administration. He was Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Administration at the Federal University of Paraíba (2011-2013). Director of Postgraduate Education at ANPAD (2018-2020). Coordinator of the Anpad Doctoral Consortium (2015). Coordinator of the Center for Studies in Learning and Knowledge (NAC), a research group registered with CNPq. He was Coordinator of the Division of Teaching and Research in Administration and Accounting at ANPAD (2013-2014) and Member of the Scientific Committee of the Division of Teaching and Research in Administration and Accounting at ANPAD (2009-2010 and 2011-2012). He founded the Observatory of Research and Practice in Administration (OPPA). He has published 55 articles in specialized journals, 3 published/organized books, 7 book chapters and 86 papers in conference proceedings. He has supervised 61 undergraduate course completion papers, 9 specialization papers, 16 master's dissertations and 2 doctoral theses. He is currently supervising 5 master's and 3 doctoral dissertations. He is a member of the Scientific Editorial Board of RAE - Journal of Business Administration at FGV/EAESP and a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Organizations and Society - O & S. He has received 10 awards and titles. Research interest in the areas of Managerial and Organizational Learning, Competency Management, Organizational Behavior and Public Management.

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2024-12-30

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Delfino, I. A. de L., Kubo, E. K. de M., Pamplona, J. B., & Silva, A. B. da. (2024). The meanings of the work of the autonomous consultant in the management area. Revista De Ciências Da Administração, 26(66), 1–25. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-8077.2024.e97658

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