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pag. 21	Training entrepreneurial culture in enterprises of the Republic of Moldova Autor: Professor Ala COTELNIC, Ph.D.
	Abstract: This article addresses the problems related to the formation of organizational culture in the Republic of Moldova. There are reviewed the results of research carried out in the business of producing and conclusions that are made. It highlighted the role of human resources training in organizational culture. The paper highlights the preconditions for the creation of an entrepreneurial culture. Classification-JEL: L26, M14, M53 Keywords: Organization culture; Training; Entrepreneurial culture

 

pag. 30	Commemoration of Montreal Protocol Autor: Professor Georgeta CUCULEANU, Ph.D.
	Abstract The paper presents the main provisions of the Convention from Vienna for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, the 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer and its Amendments. The restricting and banning programmes of these substances, some consequences on the environment of the absence of the Protocol and some alternative substances are also presented. Classification-JEL: Q42, Q57 Keywords: Montreal protocol; Depleting of Ozone Layer; Alternative technologies.

 

pag. 38	Performance measurement of hedge funds managers Autori: Professor Cristian TIU, Ph.D., Reader Cosmin DOBRIN, Ph.D., Reader Ion POPA, Ph.D., Professor Constantin BaGU, Ph.D.
	Abstract This article summarizes criteria used to identify investment talent in (especially hedge fund) managers and stresses the importance of identifying criteria that are not primarily soft but whose validity can be back tested. Classification-JEL: J24, G11, G24 Keywords: Performance; Determinants of performance; Hedge funds

 

pag. 49	Investments in Romania before and after the E.U. accession Autori: Ph.D. Candidate Cosmin Marius GRIGORE, Ph.D. Candidate Dan SAFTA
	Abstract The investments are still an important factor for economic and social development through their implications, structure and quality. An analysis of the investments role in our country can be achieved only by having in view both Retrospective and the prospective context. The present paper analyses economic efficiency of investments as well as the role of investments in economy, as an economic growth factor. Overall, this paper has implications for research examining the investment efficiency and the economic consequences on our country between 2000 and 2008, namely before and after Romania accession to E.U. Classification-JEL: E22, F21, G11, O11 Keywords: Investments; Efficiency; Economic growth

 

pag. 59	The life cycle phases of a small or medium enterprise Autor: Lecturer Amedeo ISTOCESCU, Ph.D.
	Abstract The paper presents on the beginning the main general criteria and also the main specific criteria used for an appropriate understanding of small or medium sized organizations' life cycle. After that, we develop with a lot of important details the eight phases of the small or medium sized organizations' life cycle. Classification-JEL: L25, L26, M10 Keywords: Small or medium sized organizations' life cycle; the documentation phase; the starting point; the development of the business; the strengthening phase; the enlargement of the business; the ''top'' of the business (maturity); the declining of the business; the business withdrawal.

 

pag. 81	The convergence between knowledge management and e-learning concepts Autori: Lecturer Dana Adriana LUPȘA-TĂTARU, Ph.D. Candidate, Ph.D. Candidate Adelina CHIȚU
	Abstract The paper is centered on presenting the two main points of view regarding the two concepts analyzed, considering the novelty of the knowledge management domain and the essential role that the universities are playing within knowledge-based economy and knowledge-based society. The conclusion of the paper is that between knowledge management and e-learning there is a strong bound, based on the contribution of applications/e-learning platforms to the development of knowledge management processes, mainly: capturing tacit knowledge of teaching staff, sharing knowledge and creating new knowledge. Classification-JEL: D83, L86, O33 Keywords: Knowledge management; E-learning; University

 

pag. 88	Professional competence and leadership within organizations Autor: Reader Marian NASTASE, Ph.D.
	Abstract A person's credibility within an organization, for a leader especially, can't be separated by his professional competence. This is more important if we pay attention to his position within the hierarchy, what means that he can influence to a large extent the use of existing resources, with direct and propagated effects over the organization's performances. The trust in leaders doesn't come only from the verbal messages that they convey, but it has been building in time and requires a sustainable effort from their part. The results that leaders obtain in time, their attitudes and behaviors in different situations are elements that are closed monitorized and assessed by the organization's personnel. Classification-JEL: L25, M12, M14 Keywords: Professional competence; Leaders; Organizational culture; Credibility; Performance.

 

pag. 95	Managing rural finance for growth and poverty alleviation in moldova - towards an efficient european integration Autor: Reader Alexandru STRATAN, Ph.D.
	Abstract At present, though, Moldova's leadership puts the question more actively - it declares that European integration is an external policy priority of the country. The Government has finally prepared the Concept for European Integration, which emphasizes that ''on the internal level the actions of the Republic of Moldova will be mostly oriented towards meeting the Copenhagen criteria''. And further on: ''a progressive economic development of the Republic of Moldova represents the basis for the improvement of economic environment and consolidation of the relations with the EU. Promotion of structural economic reforms is a way to modernize the Republic of Moldova, to lessen and gradually eliminate gaps between developed European states and to create a functional and transparent market economy compatible with the EU principles, norms, mechanisms, institutions and policies''. Classification-JEL: I32, O18, R51 Keywords: Concept of European integration; Managing rural finance; Poverty alleviation; Structural economic reforms.

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