Dr Raysa Rocha
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Email
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1206 873206
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Location
EBS.2.64A, Colchester Campus
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Academic support hours
By appointment only: Monday 1 pm to 3 pm and Friday 3 pm to 4 pm
Profile
Biography
Dr Raysa Geaquinto Rocha is a lecturer in Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management at Essex Business School, University of Essex. With a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and academic citizenship, Raysa brings a wealth of international experience and innovative perspectives to her field. At the forefront of her research are the dynamic intersections of Organizational Behaviour, Human Resource Management, and Management. Raysa's work, which focuses on practical wisdom and spirituality in organisational settings, corporate social responsibility, and entrepreneurship, not only contributes to theoretical advancements but also offers tangible implications for enhancing workplace experiences, productivity, and gender equity. Raysa's scholarly contributions have garnered significant recognition in the academic community. Her work has been published in esteemed journals such as the Journal of Business Ethics. The academic community has acknowledged Raysa's contributions through several prestigious awards. In 2021, her innovative approach to integrating knowledge management and organisational spirituality earned her the MSR Promising Dissertation Award from the Management, Spirituality and Religion, Academy of Management. In 2024, she received the "Most Inspirational Paper Award" at the EURAM conference and the "Promising Research Award" at the Conference of Research in Entrepreneurship, Education and Technology. Raysa's academic journey has been enriched by visiting researcher positions at esteemed institutions such as WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. Raysa has secured numerous grants and fellowships in recognition of her research potential. She was awarded the Karen Legge Bursary from the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies in 2024 and an Erasmus Plus project in 2023. Her involvement in 15 funded projects underscores her ability to attract research funding and lead impactful studies. Raysa's teaching philosophy embraces an authentic, experiential, and socio-cognitive constructivist approach. She employs innovative pedagogical techniques to foster student-centred learning outcomes, emphasising inclusive and equitable assessment methods. Her commitment to education extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by her supervision of doctoral and master's students across multiple countries. In addition to her research and teaching, Raysa holds several leadership positions within the academic community. She serves as Associate Chair of the Management Spirituality and Religion (MSR) Division for the 84th Academy of Management Annual Meeting. With her diverse skill set, international experience, and passion for impactful research, Dr Raysa Rocha continues to strive to create positive change in organisational practices and societal well-being.
Qualifications
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PhD University of Beira Interior, (2022)
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Master in Business Administration Fucape Business School, (2016)
Appointments
University of Essex
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Departmental Study Abroad Officer (Management and Marketing), Essex Business School, University of Essex (2/10/2023 - present)
Other academic
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Associate Chair of the Management Spirituality and Religion, Academy of Management (19/8/2024 - present)
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Representative-at-Large for Research, Management Spirituality and Religion, Academy of Management (1/9/2023 - 19/8/2024)
Research and professional activities
Research interests
Wisdom
Spirituality & Religion
Knowledge Dynamics
Teaching and supervision
Current teaching responsibilities
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Organisational Behaviour (BE410)
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Managing for Ethics and Sustainability (BE423)
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Business Ethics (BE439)
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Student Success Tutorial (BE917)
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Understanding Organisational Management (BE707)
Publications
Journal articles (18)
Kragulj, F., Mayrhofer, S., Rocha, R. and d’Angelo, M., From Ethical Goodness to Sustainable Excellence: The Impact of Learning Strategy and Practical Wisdom on Corporate Social Responsibility. Management Revue: the international review of management studies
Sharma, N., Paco, A., Rocha, R., Palazzo, M. and Siano, A., (2024). Examining a theoretical model of eco-anxiety on consumers' intentions towards green products. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. 31 (3), 1-1
Rocha, R., Paco, A. and Alves, H., (2024). Entrepreneurship education for non-business students: A social learning perspective. The International Journal of Management Education. 22 (2), 100974-100974
Rocha, RG., Pinheiro, P., Kragulj, F., Nunes, C. and d'Angelo, MJ., (2024). Doing well by doing right: where is practical wisdom in business?. Social Responsibility Journal. 20 (10), 1868-1890
Rocha, RG., Paço, AD., Alves, H. and Gaspar, PD., (2023). The Portuguese Circular Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Experts Advice on How to Overcome the Challenges. Sustainability. 15 (5), 4642-4642
d'Angelo, MJ., Café, MV. and Rocha, RG., (2023). Impacts of parents' and guardians' trust in confessional schools on students’ perceived performance and spirituality. International Journal of Educational Management. 37 (6/7), 1535-1551
Rocha, RG. and d'Angelo, MJ., (2023). Samarco’s scandal: a perspective of organizational spirituality and corporate social responsibility. International Journal of Organizational Analysis. 31 (2), 387-411
Geaquinto Rocha, R. and Fry, LJW., (2023). Mapping the Research on Spirituality and Culture: a Bibliometric Analysis. Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion. 20 (3), 230-269
Gonçalves, MS., d'Angelo, MJ. and Rocha, RG., (2022). Generating shared value: intersection between organisations that invest in social innovation. Social Responsibility Journal. 18 (8), 1505-1519
Rocha, RG. and Ferreira, JJ., (2022). Gazelles (High-Growth) Companies: a Bibliometric Science Map of the Field. Journal of the Knowledge Economy. 13 (4), 2911-2934
Andrade, R., Pinheiro, P., Carvalho, L. and Rocha, R., (2022). Building a Bridge: Knowledge Sharing Flows into Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity. 8 (3), 144-144
Rocha, RG., Kragulj, F. and Pinheiro, P., (2022). Practical wisdom, the (not so) secret ingredient for responsible knowledge management. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems. 52 (3), 426-447
Rocha, RG. and Pinheiro, PG., (2022). Phronetic workplace: a step forward into a practically wise Company. Open Insight. 12 (26), 130-166
Rocha, RG., (2021). Organizational spirituality and knowledge management supporting organizational practical Wisdom. Spirituality Studies. 7 (1), 68-83
Rocha, RG. and Pinheiro, PG., (2021). Organizational Spirituality: Concept and Perspectives. Journal of Business Ethics. 171 (2), 241-252
Rocha, R. and Pinheiro, P., (2021). Can Organizational Spirituality Contribute to Knowledge Management?. Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy. 9 (1), 107-121
Rocha, R. and Pinheiro, P., (2021). Business education: filling the gaps in the leader’s awareness concerning organizational phronesis. Sustainability. 13 (4), 1-17
Rocha, RG., De Oliveira, VHO. and Rodrigues, RG., (2019). Ease of doing business: Differences between OECD and Non-OECD countries. SCMS Journal of Indian Management. 6 (4), 5-15
Books (1)
Rocha, RG., Pinheiro, P., D'Angelo, M. and Bratianu, C., (2024). Spirituality and Knowledge Dynamics New Perspectives for Knowledge Management and Knowledge Strategies. De Gruyter. 3111010414. 9783111010410
Book chapters (7)
Rocha, R., Paulo, P. and Florian, K., (2024). Organizational Practical Wisdom. In: IBMA - International Encyclopedia of Business Management. Elsevier. 9780443157851
Rocha, RG., Pinheiro, P. and Sharma, N., (2024). Underlying Why Leaders Cultivate Organizational Spirituality. In: Spirituality and Knowledge Dynamics New Perspectives for Knowledge Management and Knowledge Strategies. Editors: Rocha, RG., Pinheiro, P., d'Angelo, M. and Bratianu, C., . De Gruyter. 123- 152. 9783111010410
Dias, C. and Rocha, RG., (2023). Big Data and Digital Expertise: Analytics Puzzles for Food Industry Entrepreneurs. In: Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship Research. Emerald Publishing Limited. 19- 30. 9781802620368
Nunes, JLO., d’Angelo, MJ. and Rocha, RG., (2023). Improving Corporate Governance Practices in the Catholic Church’s Dioceses. In: Approaches to Global Sustainability, Markets, and Governance. Springer Nature Singapore. 207- 230. 9789819924554
Kragulj, F., Grill, AK., Rocha, RG. and Paço, AD., (2023). But What Does Sustainability Mean? The Groundwork for Knowledge About Sustainability and Knowledge for Sustainability. In: Developments in Corporate Governance and Responsibility. Emerald Publishing Limited. 173- 206. 9781837974634
Rocha, RG., Falcó, ET. and Leitão, J., (2022). Spirituality and Mindful Tourism: Experiencing Innovative Hispanic Cases. In: Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management. Springer International Publishing. 45- 64. 9783030892319
Rocha, RG. and Leitão, J., (2020). The Innovative Performance of Family Businesses: An Essay About Intellectual Capital and Absorptive Capacity. In: Studies on Entrepreneurship, Structural Change and Industrial Dynamics. Springer International Publishing. 211- 227. 9783030494094
Conferences (10)
Marques, IC., Nogueira, F., Gonçalves, SP. and Rocha, R., Leadership and Negotiation in Public Health Management: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Neves, C., Rocha, R. and Pinheiro, P., (2023). Exploring the Intersection of Knowledge Management and Spirituality in Higher Education Institutions
Marques, I., Nogueira, F., Goncalves, S. and Rocha, RG., (2023). Leadership and Negotiation in Public Health Management: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Geaquinto Rocha, R., Kragulj, F. and Pinheiro, P., (2022). The Wise Leader: Where did the Roads pave by Nonaka and Takeuchi lead to?
Rocha, R. and Fry, L., (2022). Foundations and research trends in spirituality and culture: A thirty-five-year bibliometric analysis
Rocha, R., Pinheiro, P., D’angelo, M. and Kragulj, F., (2021). Organizational phronesis scale development
Rocha, R. and Franco, M., (2020). Spirituality and knowledge sharing: A case study
Pinheiro, P. and Rocha, R., (2020). Knowledge sharing: A link between organizational wisdom and organizational spirituality
Rocha, R. and Pinheiro, P., (2020). Organizational wisdom and organizational spirituality in knowledge management: What is known?
(2019). Spirituality in Knowledge Management: Systematic Literature Review and Future Studies Suggestions
Reports and Papers (1)
Marques, ICP., Rocha, R., Ramos, R., Gonçalves, SP. and Nogueira, F., A systematic review on strategies for achieving performance through teleworking: a stakeholder perspective in the periods before and during/post-Covid-19
Grants and funding
2024
Neurodivergent workers and well-being: Socialization and meaningful relationships in the workplace
British Academy
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