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UNDERSTANDING THE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF SELF-MANAGEMENT
No full textIn the article - "Understanding the theoretical and practical aspects of self-management" - this phenomenon is discussed in terms of its role in the self-improvement of a person. The article lists the limiting factors of self-management and ways to overcome them, sequentially names the functions (actions) of self-management and characterizes each of them, talks about human goals and the steps to be taken to achieve them, explains the issues of self-organization and self-control, etc.
The article primarily focuses on research conducted in Georgia, analyzing the perceptions of employees working in various public and private sectors regarding the role and significance of self-management. It identifies factors that, according to respondents\u27 opinions, are necessary for timely and effective task completion. Additionally, besides the aforementioned points, it emphasizes the possibility of obtaining correct and timely feedback from competent individuals, which assists individuals in achieving full potential and excellence in their self-management practices.
The article pays attention to respondents\u27 management of their own emotions and adaptation to changes, considering the issue of adaptation in connection with learning how to orient oneself and achieve self-fulfillment
GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX AND GEORGIA
No full textIn recent years, the problems of innovation activity have become essential. Scientific and technological innovations have become the most important factors for sustainable economic growth in post-industrial society. For small-economy countries, it is essential to study innovative activities and their analysis. The following article is devoted to studying Georgia\u27s innovation potential based on the Global innovation index. The article analyzes the importance of innovation, the dynamics of the Global innovation index, and its role in country\u27s development process. There is a detailed examination of the change of dynamics of Georgia\u27s innovative development indicators\u27 and are indicated the weaknesses and strengths of the innovative environment. In the last part, the author\u27s conclusions and recommendations for improving the innovative environment are presented
RETAILERS\u27 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNICATIONS. CASE STUDY ON THE ROMANIAN MARKET
No full textPollution has become a common problem nowadays. Constantly, both individuals and large organizations are exposed to the negative effects of this phenomenon, a fact that implies finding solutions to prevent and combat the consequences of pollution. Based on these considerations, the concern of individuals towards sustainability and the principles associated with this concept has increased.
Identifying a consumer need to protect the environment, retailers considered that the implementation of sustainable principles in all stages of production processes, respectively in business strategies, is not only a first element of differentiation but also constitutes satisfaction of customers\u27 needs and wishes. Thus, in recent years, especially in the field of consumer products, we are not only faced with the appearance of organic or green products, but also with an increase in the desire of retailers to get involved in the life of the community and to carry out social responsibility campaigns.
Currently, companies inform consumers about the sustainable actions they carry out through annual Sustainability Reports, which are carried out by international reporting standards, the best known of which is the Global Reporting Initiative.
In this article, we aimed to carry out a comparative analysis of the sustainable communication strategy that three of the retailers operating in the field of consumer goods in Romania have: Lidl Group, Kaufland Group, and Profi Rom
The New Corporate Governance landscape and its impact on the companies’ future
No full textThe world regulatory landscape of the corporate governance (CG) changed substantially in the last six years having an impact on the company’s business operations and ability to attract capital necessary for the economic growth of the company as the quality of CG significantly contributes to the enhancement of investor and shareholder confidence in the company. Therefore, good corporate governance is a key factor in attracting both local and foreign investments, retaining investor confidence in the company and increasing the company’s competitiveness. Corporate governance refers to having the appropriate people, processes, and structures to direct and manage the business and affairs of the company to enhance long-term shareholder value, whilst considering the interests of other stakeholders. Companies that embrace the tenets of good governance, including accountability, transparency, and sustainability, are more likely to engender investor confidence and achieve long-term sustainable business performance. The attention paid to the international dynamics of corporate governance evolution has led, for example, to a focus on sustainability, through the persistence in promoting the long-term success of the company and its contribution to the community at large. Also in recent years, there has been an increased focus on the role of shareholders/investors in listed companies based on the revised EU legal framework of the dedicated Directive. In addition, G20 and OECD CG principals from 2015 and Paris Agreement from 2015 determined a lot of amendments to the CGC of the capital markets worldwide. The authors will present in this research paper the main directions of the mentioned legal provisions and their impact on the CGC analyzed in the seven years and the new directions for changes proposed by the G20 and OCED after the consultations from 2022
THE IMPACT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE: GLOBAL ACADEMIC REVIEW
No full textThe paper aims to explore the current literature about the performance duality, energy efficiency (EE) and corporate financial performance. An increased pressure from international organizations and regulators to internalize environmental mechanisms and sustainability processes into the business strategies of the companies impose to quantify such initiatives on corporate financial performance. Using a unique technic for text-analysis of articles published in the last 15 years we identified four clusters of keywords (Energy Efficiency, Economic Analysis, Performance assessment, Optimization and waste heat) that indicate the way the current academic contribution is structured. It was found that yet, the relationships between energy efficiency and corporate financial performance are still not enough studied mainly because of the lack of data disclosed through ESG reporting. Moreover, the energy efficiency research topics are dominated by engineering academic undertakings, which started to be approached by researchers in the earlies 2000. This aspect indicates that topic of energy efficiency at the beginning was considered the in context of corporate sustainable development through innovation. Our results demonstrates that most of the authors found a positive relationship between energy efficiency (measured through energy intensity) and corporate financial performance, but still there were also contradictory opinions.
MIGRATION NARRATIVES: FROM INTEGRATION TO INCORPORATION
No full textThis article delimitates from the narratives depicting migration – especially under its irregular form – and migrants as a „problem” to be solved; instead, it focuses on the need to integrate migrants and on assessing their input in the overall development of today’s Union, conceived both as an impressive labour market and as a supranational society. It is emphasized the analytical confusion caused by the multitude of terms and positions regarding the ideal-type relations imagined in the literature between migrants and host societies, and it proposes surmounting the paradigmatic incommensurability by gathering these various approaches under the umbrella of the concept of incorporation that will prove useful for providing a unitary framework for conducting fruitful debates and analysis about how to better integrate migrants and strengthen their role in their new communities
External public audit, an important pillar in the good financial management of public budgets as well as in combating fraud in the public sector
No full textThe external public audit, plays one of the most important roles in ensuring the efficient management of public funds and contributes to the identification, combating and prevention of financial fraud, a contribution that can be evaluated by analysing deviations with financial implications on the public budgets. The objective of this paper is to highlight the existence of direct proportionality between the quality of public audits with the value of identified deviations. After reviewing the specialized literature, we used the qualitative methodology to synthesize the data contained in the Annual Public Reports on local public finances published by the Court of Accounts of Romania and we analysed factors as additional income, damages, referrals to criminal investigation bodies. The sample includes the territorial administrative units of the counties and municipality ’s of Romania. The results of the study revealed that, although through its audit actions, the Court of Accounts of Romania identified deviations like additional income or damages with a constant value for the audited years, the referrals to the criminal investigation bodies are in a decrease. At the end of the paper the conclusions, future directions and limitations of the study are presented
IDENTIFYING WAYS IN WHICH RURAL TOURISM CAN PRESERVE TRADITIONAL MARAMUREȘ ARCHITECTURE
No full textMaramureș, due to its rich cultural and natural heritage, is a well-known region in Romania for thriving rural tourism. The connection between humans and nature has always been exceptional in Maramureș, which is reflected in the existing crafts and traditions. This connection has materialized in the villages of Maramureș through the presence of traditional elements such as wooden gates, wooden churches, and wooden houses. The opinion regarding the importance of these elements varies among the local population, and significant changes in Romanian society in terms of politics, social issues, and economics in recent years pose a threat to traditional Maramureș architecture in all its aspects. The objective of this study is to identify ways in which rural tourism can contribute to the preservation and awareness of the value of traditional architecture in Maramureș. We conducted an online survey to collect information from young people in various areas of the county. We initially analyzed the obtained results directly on the platform, and then we generated decision trees using SAS Enterprise Miner. The interpretations were made from the perspective of the characteristics identified as the most relevant, based on the perception of the younger generation regarding the analyzed subject
THE TOURISM MARKET IN THE NORTH-EAST REGION OF ROMANIA. CASE STUDY: TOURISM AGENCIES AND OTHER RESERVATION AND TOURIST ASSISTANCE SERVICES
No full textThe tourism industry regained its growth trend after the sanitary moment of crisis generated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The important structural transformations within the tourism market and the tourists’ pattern of behavior requires a detailed updated analysis of the new context. The specific research objective is the analysis of the tourism market in the North-East Economic Development Region of Romania, with a focus on the activities of touristic nature as listed in the National Economy Activities Classification (CAEN) under Code 79. The result of this analysis is the emergence of the characteristics of the tourism offer and demand mechanisms, as well as the current behavior of the typical tourist visiting Romania, and particularly the North-East Economic Development Region of Romania, key values necessary for the future planning of the local travel agencies. The identified present-day opportunities will be subsequently utilized by organizing, intermediary and online travel agencies, as well as by owners and managers of other enterprises related to the tourism industry. The case study represents a foundation for further research regarding the adaptation strategies of the tourist enterprises currently having a business presence in this regio
RELIGIOUS TOURISM
No full textReligious tourism is a phenomenon that extends internationally. Religious tourism is a form of tourism that has evolved for centuries and still retains some features, regarding the actual pilgrimage, but which has evolved enormously. Religious tourists have become more demanding about travel requirements, but also willing to spend larger amounts of money. Religious organizations, those who manage the holy places, cannot isolate themselves from the rest of the world; communities need money from religious tourism, and religious organizations need community support