UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PARANÁ FROM MEMORY KEEPING TO MEMORY MANAGING: THE EVOLUTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEMORY WORK IN THE CANADIAN BANKING SECTOR

It is amongst the most difficult tasks to be able to remember and recognize all the people that contributed to an academic piece of work. And simply mentioning their names as a sign of gratitude does very little in return to their patience, sacrifice, and uninterested help. In acknowledgement to all the people that helped me to make my way through my doctoral studies and delivering my dissertation, my humble purpose is to do little more than saying hello and thank all of you for everything you did for me. I ought to start with my family, since they sacrificed the most for this to happen. Yumi, my beautiful wife! None of this would ever have happened if you were not always supporting me, giving me amazing advices, taking care of me and giving me all your love. I love you to the moon and back! Sophia, my lovely daughter! You are my garden of roses, the godly gift that strengthened my faith and gave me a higher purpose in life. Thank you for all the joy and the laughter of our little adventures and discoveries. Thomas, you are the desert in bloom after the rain, the Holy Grail at the end of this journey. Your blessed arrival is much expected, although you are already a major part of our lives. My parents and my sisters, you have always been my secret weapon! You are m