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AGRO-TOURISM IN SOUTH-WEST OLTENIA IN THE POST-PANDEMIC PERIOD. ARE THERE TRENDS RETURNING?
No full textThe Covid-19 pandemic had a particularly strong global impact on tourist traffic, and implicitly on the tourism industry, in the March-May 2020 period, reducing them practically to zero. After the relaxation of restrictions, tourist traffic begins to recover, registering particularities from one region to another. In the South-West Oltenia development region, the post-pandemic period is characterized by the relaunch of domestic tourism, followed after some lag by the gradual increase in the flow of foreign citizens, with disparities and similarities at the county and local level, the return of rural tourism being significant in some communities, by exceeding the level recorded before the outbreak of the pandemic
REVISIT INTENTION (RI) OF TOURISTS: A STUDY OF YOUNG BEACH-GOERS IN GOA, INDIA
No full textIt is evident that inducing visitors to revisit the tourist destinations and resorts, where they stay, is an important way of smoothening out revenue generation for tourism firms rather than attracting new tourists using costly advertisement and marketing strategies. This revelation has paved the way for an array of Revisit Intention studies in the field of tourism. Many such studies regard the revisit intention (RI) of tourists as a binary variable that is with two outcomes viz—yes, having to revisit intention or No. Distinct from this, this study enquires into the revisit intention by categorizing this into three: Tourists with High Revisit Intention (HRI), Moderate Revisit Intention (MRI), and No Revisit Intention (NRI). Drawing on data collected from 120 College going students visiting Goa Beaches, the study reveals that most tourists have a revisit intention. Apart from this, the study also proves that the revisit intention of tourist is dependent on factors like cleanliness and unpolluted nature of the beaches, service quality of the staff in resorts, and the quality of accommodation, safety, and security (SnS) of beaches and resorts, and finally, the feeling of a consumers’ surplus (Visitors’ Surplus)
EUROPEAN CONTEXT EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF HUMAN CAPITAL IN ROMANIA
No full textHuman capital is of particular importance for political decision-makers in addressing various aspects, such as: economic growth, quality of life, social cohesion and progress, as well as sustainable development. The (reciprocal) relationship between education/human capital and the quality of life is a positive influence of education on individual and social well-being. Throughout this paper we explore the question of how quality of life and its various dimensions have evolved, taking into account the dimension of sustainable development while measuring progress and improving conventional measurements. The purpose of this paper is to provide an image of the quality of life in Romania in the context of European countries from the perspective of education. For this purpose, we propose an evaluation of the quality of life of European countries by means of socio-economic indicators Human Development Index (HDI), Life expectancy at birth, Quality of life Index (QOL), Average rating of satisfaction over a period of time 2013- 2020 that include sub-indicators such as the level of education, also examining whether education influences the quality of life. The structure of the paper is as follows. Section 1- Introduction to the subject of the study; Section 2 - introduces the concept of quality of life in the context of education and investment in human capital as well as the specialized literature; Section 3 - The research methodology which consists in the analysis of social indicators in the European and national context in the time horizon 2013-2021 and the last section - discussions and conclusions.Human capital is of particular importance for political decision-makers in addressing various aspects, such as: economic growth, quality of life, social cohesion and progress, as well as sustainable development. The (reciprocal) relationship between education/human capital and the quality of life is a positive influence of education on individual and social well-being. Throughout this paper we explore the question of how quality of life and its various dimensions have evolved, taking into account the dimension of sustainable development while measuring progress and improving conventional measurements. The purpose of this paper is to provide an image of the quality of life in Romania in the context of European countries from the perspective of education. For this purpose, we propose an evaluation of the quality of life of European countries by means of socio-economic indicators Human Development Index (HDI), Life expectancy at birth, Quality of life Index (QOL), Average rating of satisfaction over a period of time 2013- 2020 that include sub-indicators such as the level of education, also examining whether education influences the quality of life. The structure of the paper is as follows. Section 1- Introduction to the subject of the study; Section 2 - introduces the concept of quality of life in the context of education and investment in human capital as well as the specialized literature; Section 3 - The research methodology which consists in the analysis of social indicators in the European and national context in the time horizon 2013-2021 and the last section - discussions and conclusions
STUDY ON THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE CULTURAL PROFILE THROUGH THE PRISM OF THE INDIVIDUALISM - COLLECTIVISM DIMENSION AT THE LEVEL OF A LOCAL PUBLIC INSTITUTION
No full textThis paper aims to identify the cultural profile from the perspective of the dimension individualism - collectivism manifested at the level of a public institution, by interpreting the opinions expressed by the human resources questioned, namely public officials, civil servants and contractual staff, with reference to the Gura-Humorului City Hall. The conclusion drawn as a result of the micro-research carried out shows that, in the analyzed public organization, the human resources questioned manifest, to some extent, collective values: the help given to the co-worker with the risk of sanctions, the power of the group is decisive for the efficient resolution of public affairs compared with individual strength, higher productivity when working in a group, not declaring a colleague\u27s fact of taking long and unjustified breaks
DIGITALIZATION IN HOTEL ASSET MANAGEMENT: THE CASE OF DUBAI
No full textAbstract: This study explores adopting digitalization in the hospitality industry. This includes the importance of digital tools, relevant technologies, and industry challenges that exist due to lack of asset management digitalization. Qualitative data was collected from interview samples of ten hotel industry asset managers, IT executives, and technology suppliers. Respondents agreed that the Dubai hospitality industry has the potential to collect a significant amount of data; however is unable to utilize it in an effective way. Respondents also observed that local hospitality management perceived a low value for digitalization. Findings suggest that introducing digital tools has not been a management priority along with a low awareness of tools and benefits. Further, findings imply that the Dubai hospitality industry is not ready to introduce these technologies. Very few Dubai hotels offer mobile app-based services to guests
Preparing for the future of Technological Progress: A study regarding the effective strategies for employee professional development
No full textThis article examines the changing job market and the need for companies to implement proactive measures to maintain competitiveness. It analyzes current and forecasted required skills in respect to the jobs of the future, such as IT&C, cybersecurity, robotics and AI. The article also emphasizes the importance of internship programs as a means for young individuals to gain valuable experience, develop skills, and explore career options. The most effective actions identified for enhancing competitiveness and employability include creating leadership development and modular training programs, conducting workforce planning exercises, and launching internal academy programs (Marr, Business Trends in Practice, 2021). Finally, the paper proposes a proactive guideline, arguing for the need of reskilling, vertical continuous training and digital transformation, aimed at equipping both companies and employees/future workers with the required skills and competencies to navigate the multifaceted dynamics of the labor market, including digital transformation and other related phenomena
A STRUCTURED LITERATURE REVIEW ON NEW ACCOUNTING PARADIGMS
No full textAn analysis of published studies in the field of accounting in the current economic and social context, in which the business environment is in a continuous dynamic, shows a growing concern for new accounting paradigms with a major impact on the accounting profession: digitalisation, integrated thinking and globalisation. With this study we aimed to analyse the most relevant and recent articles addressing the topic of new paradigms in accounting through a structured literature review (SLR). By analysing how the three directions of change in the accounting area have been addressed in the literature, we were able to provide a general framework on the current state of the challenges facing the field and, by extension, the accounting profession, but at the same time we also outlined some lines for future research
A STUDY ON SUSTAINABLE BUILDING DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSITION FROM CONSTRUCTION 4.0 TOWARDS 5.0
No full textThe aim of this study is to to analyse the theoretical framework of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 and their implications for the construction industry, as well as explaining their possible effects, by using an empirical research based on the existing scientific literature.
Industry 4.0 is an under-researched area in the construction industry, even though this field has a high benefit for the parties involved. Industry 5.0, on the other hand, stands for direct cooperation between robots or intelligent machines and humans. According to the ideas of the European Commission, Industry 5.0 consists of a triad: human orientation, sustainability and resilience.
Since this paper represents an outcome of an early PHD research, the methodology chosen was examining other similar research in the literature of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 in the construction industry, new established concepts (such as Building Information Modeling, Product Lifecycle Management, sustainability)
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF LITERATURE PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL INDICATORS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMEs: EVIDENCE FROM THE TOURISM SECTOR
No full textThe study aims to bring to the attention of tourism managers and entrepreneurs an up-to-date review of the information sources related to the most important financial and non-financial indicators used in the decisional environment in order to determine the adaptation strategies of a company to the marketplace. The data has been collected, starting in august 2022, by analyzing the Scopus database from three perspectives: indicators, performance and tourism. 90 articles have been identified based on the criteria commonly used during the last 10 years. The results show that the indicators are used both from the financial and non-financial perspectives. Last, the main indicators used in the management of the smart enterprises in tourism have been identified. These indicators are clustered together in a portfolio of analysis methodologies, such as balance score card, specific to each company, which are the foundation of the process of adoption of the strategic decisions concerning the companies’ adaptation to the marketplace. This study is among the first to offer theoretical and empirical proofs of the manner in which the non-financial indicators become key aspects in the administration of the tourism businesses. The implementation of the new strategic pathways and the continuous evaluation of the results obtained will provide the tourism businesses long term competitive advantages and they will ensure a lasting loyal customer base
COMPETITIVENESS AND PERFORMANCE REFLECTED IN THE NEW 7P AND 9P MARKETING MIX
No full textIn the last 10 years, specific marketing activities are increasingly visible. However, marketing is not only about the mode of action, but also involves tuning to the latest theories that have emerged as a result of social and economic progress and the requirements for competitiveness, quality and performance. Through this paper we aim to highlight the relevance of marketing complexity for a free market, by considering a new form of marketing mix approach, going beyond the traditional 4P form. Currently, the market and enterprises are guided by the 7P or 9P marketing mix strategies, which will be analyzed in the paper. The question posed in support of this study is: what context led to the advancement from four to seven or nine components of the marketing mix? What exactly made the 4Ps no longer enough? The purpose of the paper is to present, from the point of view of significance for the company\u27s performance, the current components of the marketing mix, through an applied study on two small economic units from Iași County. The results of the empirical, descriptive research show that the new variants of the marketing mix are a practical and functional reality, which bring benefits to businesses