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pag. 21	Transaction cost analysis in redeveloping indigenous lands in Malaysia Authors: I. OMAR, W. DJURJANI, N. D. PRIJONO
	Abstract: Land supply constraints restrict the flow of land supply onto the land market for development purposes. It disturbs the effectiveness of the land market. As a result, the underutilized area may become derelict and needs regeneration as part of urban renewal programs. The study begins with discussion on transaction costs within institutional economics analysis. In particular, the review on literature concentrates on the elements of land supply constraints with the purpose to feed the empirical analysis in the case study areas. Empirically, the study investigates sources of land supply constraints in the case study area of MAS Kampong Baru, Kuala Lumpur. Data were gathered using interviews with landowners of undeveloped and developed sites to examine why they had taken effort to develop or simply abandoned their lands undeveloped. Analysis had been undertaken using qualitative techniques on respondents using coding, either direct or indirect quotations. Landowner respondents were taken randomly to represent predetermined zones within the case study areas. Data analysed were presented in the forms of charts, histograms, diagrams and illustrations to ease discussion. One of the main findings is that landowners were unwilling to undertake redevelopment due to land supply constraints as revealed by transaction cost embedded within their status of landownership, attitudes, physical, planning and valuation or market constraints. In the end, the findings enable various interested parties to realize their roles and responsibilities in their future directions to redevelop Kampong Baru in Kuala Lumpur. Classification-JEL: H43, R11, R12, R14 Keywords: transaction cost, land supply constraints, indigenous land, MAS areas

 

pag. 41	Improving productivity and welfare among workers of small and household textile and garment units in India Author: Sanjay RODE
	Abstract Global Production System has changed remarkably over the period of time. In order to cope up with the change in the nature and type of production, the small and household garment and textile units are employing the younger and skilled labor force. The workers in these units are employed on the contract, causal and temporary basis. They are not given the different benefits as applicable to the large scale unit workers. Such workers are employed more hours and weekly holidays are not given to them. The small and household units are simply maximizing their interest and profit. Such capitalist nature of productive activities makes the labor worse. They are given less wages and classified as unskilled workers. Workers are not given proper training and security of work by these units. Their access to productive assets and standard of living is low as compare to the large unit's workers. In order to improve the workers conditions, minimum wage should be given to all workers in small and household units. Such units must maintain their annual records of transactions. Small and household units must send their workers for compulsory training. Work place environment, minimum hours of work are required to regulate in these sectors. Immediate steps will have positive impact on workers earning and standard of living. It will help for further productivity enhancement. Classification-JEL: D24, J24, I31, C61 Keywords: productivity, welfare, social security, working conditions

 

pag. 55	NGO field workers in Pakistan Author: Muhammad Haroon SIDDIQUE
	Abstract NGOs came into the society in their present form after World War II and more precisely in 1960s. Before that also different forms of philanthropy existed. Like elsewhere in the world, in Pakistan also state and the market were the two sectors catering for different needs of the people. When foreign funding started coming into the poor countries, the channel of NGOs was considered more appropriate including the fact they had roots in the society and the benefit could reach the far flung areas. NGO field workers are the real actors in the NGOs' activities but sadly the NGOs those raise the slogans of working for the destitute do not bother to facilitate the NGO field workers. Eventually the NGO field workers are facing problems of job insecurity, poor salary structure, unhealthy working environment and even harassment especially in case of women NGO field workers in Pakistan. Classification-JEL: L31, J31, J81 Keywords: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), NGO field workers, wage level and structure, working conditions

 

pag. 79	Career in the bank for collection  in times of financial crisis Author: Ioana Florentina BUDU
	Abstract Staffing a collection call centre, in a period of crisis, requires more than hiring the most qualified applicants. Collection managers must define a recruiting, hiring and staffing plan to meet inbound call service levels and maximize outbound calling during optimal customer contact times, usually on nights and weekends. Job candidates who have prior telephone job experience, especially in telemarketing or customer service, have proven to be successful collectors because of their skill sets and experience. Screening collectors through testing has proven to be a reliable tool to assist managers in the selection process. Staffing the call centre operation with the right balance between full time and part time collectors will assist in meeting department targets. There are many creative ways to schedule collectors to cover all the required hours. Management must be prepared to offset ‘irregular' staffing hours, especially on nights and weekends, with incentive, perks and benefits so they can recruit and retain a reliable staff to place outbound calls during the best times to reach the customer. A consistent hiring policy that is constantly evaluated and improved will help reduce turnover by recruiting and staffing the most qualified collectors for the job Classification-JEL: G21, G33, G34 Keywords: finance, crisis, management, career, bank

 

pag.87	Measuring efficiency of a hierarchical organisation with fuzzy DEA method Author: Florica LUBAN
	Abstract The paper analyses how the data envelopment analysis (DEA) and fuzzy set theory can be used to measure and evaluate the efficiency of a hierarchical system with n decision making units and a coordinating unit. It is presented a model for determining the of activity levels of decision making units so as to achieve both fuzzy objectives of achieving global target levels of coordination unit on the inputs and outputs and individual target levels of decision making units, and then some methods to resolve fuzzy models are proposed. Classification-JEL: C61, C65, D61, L25 Keywords: fuzzy DEA, policy making in multi-level organisations, efficiency analysis

 

pag. 98	Factors for a successful sales force during the corporate life cycle Authors: Adrian Gelu LUPU, Felicia Adriana LUPU
	Abstract The organisations, like all living organisms, have a lifecycle and undergo very predictable and repetitive patterns of behaviour as they grow and develop. Although companies devote considerable time and money to managing their sales forces, few focus much on how the sale forces needs to change over the life cycle of an organisation. In this article, the authors explain how, at each stage, company can best tackle the relevant issues and get the most out of their sales forces, how to develop the best sales force structures for each of the four stages of the business life cycle. Specifically, companies must alter four factors over time: the roles that the sales force and selling partners play, the size of the sales force, the sales force's degree of specialization, and how salespeople apportion their efforts among different customers, products and activities. Classification-JEL: D30, M10, M19 Keywords: corporate lifecycle, sales, sales force, efficiency

 

pag. 111	Using marketing in Romanian libraries. Study case: The Romanian National Library Author: Ruxandra Irina POPESCU
	Abstract Nowadays, marketing has become a central part of libraries' interest worldwide. Their motivation is varied: the missions of organizations have lost compatibility with market demand, budgets are low, while their units require more funds, the increase in the competition for funding, the harsh competition between service suppliers, etc. Furthermore, the Western world understood the necessity of library marketing for reasons like: the support offered in library management, the focus on consumers, the capacity of attracting consumers to use libraries, the improvement of the organization's image. Despite all that, most Romanian libraries do not understand the part played by marketing in the library or in the information service, as well as its usefulness in day-to-day activities. The purpose of this essay is to present the importance of marketing in the National Romanian Library's activity. Classification-JEL: M31 Keywords: library marketing, libraries mix marketing, product, distribution, price, promotion

 

pag. 121	Virtual corporations, enterprise and organisation Author: Carmen RĂDUT
	Abstract Virtual organisation is a strategic paradigm that is centred on the use of information and ICT to create value. Virtual organisation is presented as a metamanagement strategy that has application in all value oriented organisations. Within the concept of Virtual organisation, the business model is an ICT based construct that bridges and integrates enterprise strategic and operational concerns. Firms try to ameliorate the impacts of risk and product complexity by forming alliances and partnerships with others to spread the risk of new products and new ventures and to increase organisational competence. The result is a networked virtual organization. Classification-JEL:L10, L20, L86 Keywords: virtual corporations, virtual enterprise, virtual organisation

  

pag. 136	Solutions for decision support  in university management Authors: Andrei STANCIU, Mihai FLORIN, Cristina RĂDULESCU, Ofelia ALECA
	Abstract The paper proposes an overview of decision support systems in order to define the role of a system to assist decision in university management. The authors present new technologies and the basic concepts of multidimensional data analysis using models of business processes within the universities. Based on information provided by scientific literature and on the authors' experience, the study aims to define selection criteria in choosing a development environment for designing a support system dedicated to university management. The contributions consist in designing a data warehouse model and models of OLAP analysis to assist decision in university management. Classification-JEL: M15 Keywords: university management, decision support, multidimensional analysis,data warehouse, OLAP

 

pag. 152	The promotion of renewable energy sources: European experiences  and steps forward Author: Andreea ZAMFIR
	Abstract: This study investigates the instruments used by governments in order to support renewable energy sources in the European Union. The findings of this study reveal that policy goals could be achieved by using a large variety of instruments and renewable energies could be better promoted if policy instruments are harmonized. The study was carried out by combining a wide variety of sources, such as strategies, reports, regulations, and European experiences in promoting renewable energy sources. The methodology and the results reported in this research may be used for designing new, harmonized policy instruments to support renewable energy sources in the European Union. Classification-JEL:Q42, Q48, Q56, Q58 Keywords: renewable energy sources, environmental protection, policy instruments, supporting schemes, harmonization

 

pag. 168	Contributions on the Lean Management in the current  evolution of a company Authors: Florica BADEA, Eugen BURDUS
	Abstract If so far, the production of scale had its established methods, we now are present to diversification of the production and to the decreasing of the series of the manufacturing. It implies the using of such methods which allow to get a high efficiency. In this case, we consider that the Lean management method is a successful one, with remarkable results in the field of the production organization. The basis principle consists in the decreasing of the costs of those activities which do not add value to the manufactured products. To answer the demands of this principle, the enterprise will adopt a strategy of elimination of the waste by the diminution of the defaults, of the equipment interruptions, of the stocks of completed product etc. Classification-JEL: L15, L16, L25 Keywords: Lean-management, the diversification of the production, the diminution of the stocks, the diminution of the defaults

 

pag. 180	Comparable investment capital Author: Mihai BOTEZATU
	Abstract Market economy is characterized at a time, among others, by the existence of two partners, so that one has some money, a certain amount of capital, and one needs money. The first has money and wants to capitalize on them as possible, and the second wants to enter into possession of a capital base which is to put up a new business or develop an existing. We can say that in this context we are facing a certain demand and a supply of capital. Meeting supply and demand of the said capital shall be carried out in an organized framework, namely the capital market. Investors as owners of capital seeking to invest capital so advantageous that they must choose from several investment on the one that best suits his or her interests. In the choice between several investment options investor must thoroughly know the subject of its investment capital, form of revenue will occur when they occur, what time is immobilized the capital and the risks of its investment capital. Classification-JEL: G11, G12, G24 Keywords: shares, bonds, investment capital, options, subscription rights, dividend, interest

 

pag. 193	Social aspects of the population's health level and influence factors Authors: Claudiu CICEA, Gheorghe ALEXANDRU
	Abstract Sociological reflection on medicine and health is based, on the one hand, on the multidimensional reality of the „health" phenomenon and on the other hand, on the old sense of sociology which is, according to its founders, a science of welfare and human freedom. In this respect, the problems posed by the collective management of life and death, of suffering and health, have entered into sociological thoughts even before the medical sociology. In the present paper the authors examine issues related to significant social perspectives on health and disease and the factors that influence health degree. Classification-JEL: I12; I18 Keywords: society, health, sanitation, risk factors, epidemiology, biological factors, demographic factors, health factors, ecological factors, environmental factors.

 

pag.  204	The e-health concept Authors: Sofia Elena COLESCA, Liliana DOBRICA
	Abstract The aim of this article is to present fundamental aspects of the concept of e-health. The article presents some e-health approaches covered in the international literature, and some examples of good practice which were developed over the years. Classification-JEL: L86, I11, D83 Keywords: information technologies, management, e-health

 

pag. 216	Ozone layer protection, major objective of the world Author: Georgeta CUCULEANU
	Abstract In the paper, considerations on the destruction process of the stratospheric ozone by substances emitted by anthropogenic pollution sources and which reach in the stratosphere by transport from the troposphere are presented. In the stratosphere, the lifetime of these substances is less than in the troposphere. This time was calculated for the main substances which destroy ozone layer. In the same time are analysed the factors determining the natural variation of stratospheric ozone concentration Classification-JEL: O33, Q51, Q53 Keywords: ozone layer, ultraviolet, stratosphere, Antarctic , stratospheric clouds, photolysis, lifetime

 

pag. 224	The analysis of the specific situation  of Romania in the public policy making, implementation, monitorization and evaluation process at central level Authors: George MOLDOVEANU, Mihaela PĂCESILA
	Abstract In this paper we analyzed the public policy planning and making process at central level in Romania. In recent years, significant progresses concerning this process which is coordinated by the General Secretariat of the Government were made. These regarded the consolidation of government's capacity to better follow up its politic priorities and to provide a more efficient environment for regulation elaboration. As a result of this analysis, we found that the improvement of public policy making process at central level represents at present a necessity for Romania. In the end of this article we proposed a few measures for improving the public policy making, implementation, monitorization and evaluation process. Classification-JEL: J18, J38, J58, J88 Keywords: public policy making process, planning, normative framework, political dialog and consultation

  

pag. 242	Performance evaluation of didactic personnel from higher economics education Author: Ioan URSACHI
	Abstract This paper refers only to the performance in didactic process, that is, in the activities of didactic personnel with the students. The study is based on the author's experience in some programs conducted within the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. Classification-JEL: I21; I23; M12; O15 Keywords: performance evaluation, didactic performance, evaluation questionnaire, higher economics education

 

pag. 250	New elastoplastic materials with performance properties Authors: Sanda VISAN, Virginia CIOBOTARU, Florica IONESCU, Anca ANGELESCU
	Abstract: The fabrication of high performance materials using EPDM rubber and polyethylene mixtures with a low cost, nonpolluting and minimum investment technology is studied. These new materials can be used for obtaining a lot of goods for the economy, sport and private life. Classification-JEL: O31, Q50 Keywords: performance materials, advanced materials, synthetic rubber, plastic materials

 

pag. 259	Risk management in the entrepreneurship in Romania in the context of the economic crisis Author: Felicia Adriana LUPU
	Abstract The future of business depends, in a determinant way, on the manner in which the companies have the risk under control. In businesses, risk management entails organized activity to manage uncertainty and threats and involves people following procedures and using tools in order to ensure conformance with risk-management policies. In practice, balancing between risks with a high probability of occurrence but lower loss versus a risk with high loss but lower probability of occurrence can often be very difficult. Risk management also faces difficulties allocating resources. Resources spent on risk management could have been spent on more profitable activities. Again, ideal risk management minimizes spending while maximizing the reduction of the negative effects of risks. This paper presents the possibilities and the limits of the risk management implementation in the entrepreneurship in Romania in the context of the economic crisis, starting from the concept Classification-JEL: M10, M19 Keywords: risk management, decision, entrepreneurship, economic crisis

 

pag. 271	Pro-active environmental strategies - main source of competitive advantage within economic organizations Authors: Oana-Catalina TĂPURICA, Florin TACHE
	Abstract Nowadays, contemporary organizations within Romanian economic environment are striving to reach the environmental and quality performance standards set up by the European Union, concerning the environmental protection and preservation. Under these circumstances, the organizations are highly recommended, especially those operating in high environmental impact economic sectors, to develop and implement proactive environmental strategies, as a main source to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage on the market. Developing such strategic instruments is more and more important as long as the reactive environmental strategies tend to become counter-performing within a challenging, dynamic and equilibrated competitive environment, which better describes the knowledge-based society. Classification-JEL: Q59 Keywords: competitive advantage, environment legislation, environmental protection and preservation, environmental strategy, proactive strategy

 

pag. 282	Main factors influencing the production of biofuels in Romania Author: Alin Paul OLTEANU
	Abstract Despite the considerable progress achieved by Romania in regenerative energies, especially for the hydro energy, the energy production from biomass still has a great unused potential compared with other EU countries. The interest for biomass has increased over the last years in the EU also in the context of biofuels for the transport sector and has lead to a series of strategic choices to increase their use in the economy. Biofuel production in Romania is at a low level compared with other more developed countries like Germany or France. Thus, outlining the country profile of Romania from the perspective of a national production of biofuels becomes imperative for the integration in the EU market and the development of a new industrial branch, with high growth rates and a positive impact on other economic branches (e.g. agriculture). The present study aims at laying the foundation for a strategic analysis of the biofuels production in Romania. In this regard different factors with a direct impact on the sustainable biofuels production were identified and analyzed. For the purpose of this study information from various reports, issued by both governmental and non-governmental bodies from Romania and internationally, were used. Classification-JEL: Q42, Q57 Keywords:biomass, biofuels, biodiesel, oilseeds, rapeseed

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pag. 297	From the historian of organisation of tourism in Romania Author: Raisa RADU
	Abstract The article shows the conception (regarding the organisation and future of tourism in Romania) of Valeriu Puscariu, one of the authors of the Encyclopedia of Romania (1938). Comparing the state of tourism in Romania, in the early 20th century, with the state of tourism in developed countries, V. Puscariu was sure that this field of activity would have a great role in economy and social life, during the following decades. Classification-JEL:  B31, L83, y30 Keywords: tourism history in Romania, Valeriu Puscariu