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This book explores challenges and approaches to the development,
financial management and growth of Eastern European organizations,
both public and private. Including papers derived from the 2015
Griffiths School of Management Annual Conference on Business,
Entrepreneurship and Ethics (GSMAC), organized by Emanuel
University of Oradea, the authors provide a variety of strategies
for growth and development in areas such as IT, medical management,
marketing, entrepreneurship and family business. Collectively,
these contributions provide a problem-solving framework that
tackles such questions as: How are the growth and financial models
of organizations changing? How should leadership in organizations
adapt in order to ensure sustainable growth? How should educational
concepts and methods be improved to help the next generation in the
new global business environment? The rapid evolution of technology
and innovation has changed the face of the business environment.
With new actors in the global marketplace and new means of
production, marketing and finance, businesses-particularly those in
emerging regions, such as Eastern Europe-are faced with the
pressure to rethink their structures and models from within. In
this new economic climate, common issues such as corruption, risk,
and customer satisfaction need to be examined from a globalized
perspective. The goal of the 2015 GSMAC conference and the
resulting papers is to help organizations and institutions in
Eastern Europe and other developing regions formulate strategies
and policies to thrive in this environment and promote sustainable
management practices.
This book aims to provide insight into the fields of business and
leadership by examining the role of ethics in these areas. The
papers in this book derive from the 2014 Annual Griffiths School of
Management International Conference, organized by Emanuel
University of Oradea, Romania, where academics and practitioners
interacted and discussed current insights and research in the
different dimensions of business ethics and leadership. This
resulting book offers empirical and theological research on ethics,
business and leadership from a transdisciplinary and knowledge-
based context. Since the financial crisis in 2008, the debate on
business ethics and leadership has dominated the public sphere at
all levels of interest, from grassroots to the elites in
educational institutions, governments, businesses and NGOs.
Naturally, constructive and transdisciplinary discussions need to
take place, with due consideration for the specific context of each
situation, so that propositions upon which to build the future can
be formulated. These discussions unfold in an ever more intricate
world of business, powered by ever more pervasive and intelligent
technology and scientific development, all brought together by
globalization. In this world, organizations are faced with new and
more complex ethical issues in their pursuit to serve clients, gain
profits, motivate employees, collaborate with partners and act
responsibly towards society and the environment. A wise approach to
changing the future is to understand the mistakes of the past,
because one must always learn how to overcome past mistakes in
order to develop a better future. But a necessary approach to
building a better future is looking at the world through a
transdisciplinary mindset. This allows us to see the world as a
complex whole; it fosters creative interaction between fields of
knowledge; it opens doors for knowledge and innovation flows across
disciplines; and it allows the tackling of complex problems and
situations. Given the current context of our world, this is an
approach that we ought to pursue. Featuring contributions from
academics, researchers, scholars and practitioners from across the
globe, this book will be of great interest for students and
practitioners in the fields of business, leadership and ethics.
This book explores the increased necessity of organizations to
encourage human talent in the globalized economy, with particular
emphasis on the impact in Eastern Europe. Featuring contributions
presented at the 7th Annual Griffiths School of Management
International Conference on Business and Ethics (GSMAC) organized
by Emanuel University of Oradea, this book presents in-depth
analysis of the economic, social and religious implications of the
transition from low cost of labor to increased human talent in
Eastern Europe and offers multiple theoretical and practical
solutions. In 2004, Klaus Schwab, president and founder of the
World Economic Forum, stated that the old era of capitalism and
socialism is being replaced by a new era of "talentalism". The true
competitive advantage of organizations and nations is increasingly
becoming human talent, defined as the ability to "have new ideas
that have value". Nations and organizations are exploring ways to
reform their education systems and organizational structures in
order to train, foster and encourage human talent. In Eastern
Europe since the fall of communism in 1989, the competitive
advantage of the region has been low cost of labor. However, since
the integration within the European Union, millions of Eastern
Europeans have left their home countries rendering the "low-wage
competitive advantage" almost obsolete. In addition, the migration
of able-working individuals has left behind mainly children and
pensioners, placing a disproportionately heavy burden upon public
and government services. It is within this context that the
contents of this book explore the impact of the increased need of
high human talent on Eastern European countries. Featuring
contributions around topics such as poverty, healthcare management,
cross-border cooperation, education systems, and religious
influence on economic development, this book will be of interest of
scholars, researchers, students and policy-makers interested in the
business development and economic growth of Eastern Europe.
This book explores the increased necessity of organizations to
encourage human talent in the globalized economy, with particular
emphasis on the impact in Eastern Europe. Featuring contributions
presented at the 7th Annual Griffiths School of Management
International Conference on Business and Ethics (GSMAC) organized
by Emanuel University of Oradea, this book presents in-depth
analysis of the economic, social and religious implications of the
transition from low cost of labor to increased human talent in
Eastern Europe and offers multiple theoretical and practical
solutions. In 2004, Klaus Schwab, president and founder of the
World Economic Forum, stated that the old era of capitalism and
socialism is being replaced by a new era of "talentalism". The true
competitive advantage of organizations and nations is increasingly
becoming human talent, defined as the ability to "have new ideas
that have value". Nations and organizations are exploring ways to
reform their education systems and organizational structures in
order to train, foster and encourage human talent. In Eastern
Europe since the fall of communism in 1989, the competitive
advantage of the region has been low cost of labor. However, since
the integration within the European Union, millions of Eastern
Europeans have left their home countries rendering the "low-wage
competitive advantage" almost obsolete. In addition, the migration
of able-working individuals has left behind mainly children and
pensioners, placing a disproportionately heavy burden upon public
and government services. It is within this context that the
contents of this book explore the impact of the increased need of
high human talent on Eastern European countries. Featuring
contributions around topics such as poverty, healthcare management,
cross-border cooperation, education systems, and religious
influence on economic development, this book will be of interest of
scholars, researchers, students and policy-makers interested in the
business development and economic growth of Eastern Europe.
This book explores challenges and approaches to the development,
financial management and growth of Eastern European organizations,
both public and private. Including papers derived from the 2015
Griffiths School of Management Annual Conference on Business,
Entrepreneurship and Ethics (GSMAC), organized by Emanuel
University of Oradea, the authors provide a variety of strategies
for growth and development in areas such as IT, medical management,
marketing, entrepreneurship and family business. Collectively,
these contributions provide a problem-solving framework that
tackles such questions as: How are the growth and financial models
of organizations changing? How should leadership in organizations
adapt in order to ensure sustainable growth? How should educational
concepts and methods be improved to help the next generation in the
new global business environment? The rapid evolution of technology
and innovation has changed the face of the business environment.
With new actors in the global marketplace and new means of
production, marketing and finance, businesses-particularly those in
emerging regions, such as Eastern Europe-are faced with the
pressure to rethink their structures and models from within. In
this new economic climate, common issues such as corruption, risk,
and customer satisfaction need to be examined from a globalized
perspective. The goal of the 2015 GSMAC conference and the
resulting papers is to help organizations and institutions in
Eastern Europe and other developing regions formulate strategies
and policies to thrive in this environment and promote sustainable
management practices.
This book aims to provide insight into the fields of business and
leadership by examining the role of ethics in these areas. The
papers in this book derive from the 2014 Annual Griffiths School of
Management International Conference, organized by Emanuel
University of Oradea, Romania, where academics and practitioners
interacted and discussed current insights and research in the
different dimensions of business ethics and leadership. This
resulting book offers empirical and theological research on ethics,
business and leadership from a transdisciplinary and knowledge-
based context. Since the financial crisis in 2008, the debate on
business ethics and leadership has dominated the public sphere at
all levels of interest, from grassroots to the elites in
educational institutions, governments, businesses and NGOs.
Naturally, constructive and transdisciplinary discussions need to
take place, with due consideration for the specific context of each
situation, so that propositions upon which to build the future can
be formulated. These discussions unfold in an ever more intricate
world of business, powered by ever more pervasive and intelligent
technology and scientific development, all brought together by
globalization. In this world, organizations are faced with new and
more complex ethical issues in their pursuit to serve clients, gain
profits, motivate employees, collaborate with partners and act
responsibly towards society and the environment. A wise approach to
changing the future is to understand the mistakes of the past,
because one must always learn how to overcome past mistakes in
order to develop a better future. But a necessary approach to
building a better future is looking at the world through a
transdisciplinary mindset. This allows us to see the world as a
complex whole; it fosters creative interaction between fields of
knowledge; it opens doors for knowledge and innovation flows across
disciplines; and it allows the tackling of complex problems and
situations. Given the current context of our world, this is an
approach that we ought to pursue. Featuring contributions from
academics, researchers, scholars and practitioners from across the
globe, this book will be of great interest for students and
practitioners in the fields of business, leadership and ethics.
This brief explores the concept of moral leadership in
organizations. Specifically, it examines ways in which companies
can strengthen their reputation in the market and increase
performance by taking leading positions in the realm of business
ethics. It presents research from top scholars of Eastern Europe
contemplating the future of our global information and knowledge
society. How will the economic power nexuses of the world shift in
the foreseeable future? Are we becoming so interconnected and at
the same time divided that social capital (together with business
integrity and customer feedback) may matter more than money and
resources? How will education and creativity bridge the shrinking
gap between producers and consumers? Such questions and many more
are tackled by this brief. In the current global economy, we have
never before been more tightly-knit and never before has it been
easier to distribute goods as well as ideologies. However, in the
global marketplace we are only as good as our word, or our
reputation, proves to be. Integrity studies by Transparency
International show a correlation between corruption and national
threat and lists corruption among the most harmful factors to
impact local and regional economies. Therefore, successful
businesses cannot afford to simply remain materially successful;
they have to consider their community impact and become moral
leaders before they can be world leaders in their respective field.
Featuring innovative tools, recommendations, case studies and
checklists, this brief will be of interest to students, academics,
scholars, practitioners and policymakers alike in the fields of
leadership, corporate governance, business ethics and corporate
social responsibility.
This volume presents new theoretical insights, practical
strategies, and policy initiatives in the rapidly evolving field of
global supply chain security. As businesses, governments, and
society at large have become increasingly dependent on a global
network to provide goods and services, protecting global supply
chains has become an issue of vital importance for industries,
nations, and regions. The "supply chain" encompasses all the links
connecting a manufacturer to end users of its products. Links may
take the form of plants, supplier warehouses, vendor facilities,
ports or hubs, retail warehouses or facilities, and outbound
shipping centers. Links also involve all the ways goods are
moved-by truck, ship, airplane, or rail car. A great deal can go
wrong in the supply chain due to company or systemic mismanagement
and inefficiency, criminal activity, employee or technology errors,
or terrorism, to name just a few of the threats. Then there are
government regulation, industry or association oversight, and
security agencies (both public and private) keeping track.
Globalization, stricter security regimes, and increasingly
sophisticated criminal activity have made cross-border cargo
movements more complex, putting the integrity of end-to-end supply
chains at much greater risk. This is why the security of the supply
chain has become such an important issue for business people: there
is too much at stake to let problems proliferate or stagnate. It
has been estimated, for example, that thieves now steal $50 billion
in goods each year from various points along the supply chain.
Synthesizing the most current research, practical application, and
policy, Global Supply Chain Security covers a range of emerging
topics-from risk assessment to technology deployment to continuity
planning-and will serve as a useful resource for anyone concerned
with supply chain security issues, including scholars, students,
business executives and policymakers.
This volume explores the value of business integrity and ethics as
a "best practice" model in business strategy. The authors define
business integrity, explore areas in which integrity is often
absent or discredited, and provide a framework and tools to help
build better business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
The volume aims to reveal that beyond the immediate economic
effect, corruption can ruin entire countries by destabilizing key
economic and political players, warping their vision for state
development. Against the backdrop of global financial and ethical
crises, the authors argue that integrity in business is a key
component for long-term success. Integrity includes the ability to
be consistent with one's moral values and principles and places
society's wishes at the center of business decision-making. The
cornerstone upon which a culture of integrity is built within a
certain business is the ethics code. It explicitly states the
values and principles to which a company adheres. The continuous
promotion, support and communication of the ethics code
stipulations provide the basis upon which integrity in business is
built. Featuring case studies from countries such as Sweden, Great
Britain and France and companies such Starbucks, Nike, PSEG, and
Anglo-American PLC, this volume provides a comprehensive study of
business integrity and social responsibility that will be of
interest to students, scholars, professionals and policy-makers
from around the world.
This volume focuses on the integration and globalization of
Romania, a prominent emerging market in South-Eastern Europe and
one of the major players in the securitization of the Black Sea and
the Eastern European border, as both a part of NATO since 2004 and
a fully integrated EU Member State since 2007. It will examine the
challenges the country has faced in its progression from
totalitarianism to democracy through several waves of reform
intended to update and streamline its political and economic
processes for success in the free-market capitalist arena. Having
learned the hard way about some of the key aspects of public
administration, Romania has learned a place for itself among the
diverse global players of Europe and beyond. The first section
reviews current perspectives on globalization and its impact in the
late 20th century. It has "flattened" the Earth, generating better
communication and exchanges than ever before, but also gathering a
fair amount of criticisms from commentators seeing it as little
else than neo-colonialism. Cooperative-administrative strategies
are being suggested instead, in order for new public administration
patterns to smoothly run in coordination with the globalized world.
In the second section, the European Union is described as a complex
multi-level socio-political entity, itself historically in turmoil
over its own style of rule - e.g. hierarchy vs. coordination,
integration vs. centralization, etc. - or even its own existence,
as the European dream seemed to be losing steam with the general
population of Europe several times in the previous century. Powers
and responsibilities of the European institutions and agencies are
also discussed. Thirdly, the recent history of Romania is
approached from the Europeanization context, starting from its
post-1989 days of confusion and of attempting to jumpstart
democracy. Eventually, it has to undergo a series of reforms and
internalize some principles fundamental to the EU in order for the
much-awaited accession to occur and its multiple effects to start
taking place. A country with a rich cultural heritage and
straddling multiple socio-political axes, Romania has plenty more
to offer in the new geostrategic, security and development contexts
of the 21st-century Europe. As such, this volume provides
inspiration for further research and practical application
opportunities on topics of local, European and global significance.
This volume examines corruption and provides tools and that can be
utilized to combat it and encourage development. Using Romania as a
case study, the authors argue that corruption can be reduced via
institutional reforms and effective civic education. Describing
various causes and types of corruption, the authors explore the
causes and influences that result in corruption and the current
political and bureaucratic practices that inhibit social, political
or economic reform. The nations of Europe, including Romania, have
different civil traditions varying in their intensity, cultural
heritage, scope of activity, religious or non-religious
affiliation, among other factors. Western Europe has experienced
over a century of modern government involvement crowding out the
efforts of traditional civil society, while Romania, along with the
other Eastern nations of the former Soviet bloc, experienced almost
a half-century of systematic efforts by communist regimes to
eradicate and control all spheres of voluntary, nongovernmental
civil life. Moreover, the inexperience and immaturity of Romanian
society in the early transition period after communism,
particularly its so-called "entrepreneurial class," have
discredited and abused the concept of civil society, utilizing it
solely for tax benefits and selfish purposes. Having had to learn
the hard way about some of the key aspects of public administration
often taken for granted in other countries more experienced in
democratic participation, Romania has most recently made
significant progress toward overcoming corruption and implementing
reforms and policies that will allow it to participate more fully
in the global arena.
This volume presents new theoretical insights, practical
strategies, and policy initiatives in the rapidly evolving field of
global supply chain security. As businesses, governments, and
society at large have become increasingly dependent on a global
network to provide goods and services, protecting global supply
chains has become an issue of vital importance for industries,
nations, and regions. The "supply chain" encompasses all the links
connecting a manufacturer to end users of its products. Links may
take the form of plants, supplier warehouses, vendor facilities,
ports or hubs, retail warehouses or facilities, and outbound
shipping centers. Links also involve all the ways goods are
moved-by truck, ship, airplane, or rail car. A great deal can go
wrong in the supply chain due to company or systemic mismanagement
and inefficiency, criminal activity, employee or technology errors,
or terrorism, to name just a few of the threats. Then there are
government regulation, industry or association oversight, and
security agencies (both public and private) keeping track.
Globalization, stricter security regimes, and increasingly
sophisticated criminal activity have made cross-border cargo
movements more complex, putting the integrity of end-to-end supply
chains at much greater risk. This is why the security of the supply
chain has become such an important issue for business people: there
is too much at stake to let problems proliferate or stagnate. It
has been estimated, for example, that thieves now steal $50 billion
in goods each year from various points along the supply chain.
Synthesizing the most current research, practical application, and
policy, Global Supply Chain Security covers a range of emerging
topics-from risk assessment to technology deployment to continuity
planning-and will serve as a useful resource for anyone concerned
with supply chain security issues, including scholars, students,
business executives and policymakers.
This volume focuses on the spotlight on Romania and Moldova, two
distinct nations that share a common language, history and culture.
Romania is a NATO member since 2004 and a fully integrated nation
into the European Union since 2007, while The Republic of Moldova
(a former Soviet republic) is attempting to join both international
organizations for security and development reasons. Ever since the
Iron Curtain fell on Europe at the end of World War II, the term
"Eastern Europe" has been used without much regard for the
diversity of the region. Given the geographical proximity, perhaps
this is an understandable error. However, moving forward into the
twenty-first century, and considering the highly sensitive
geopolitical, security and development issues playing out in the
region, we believe each nation should be treated with the unique
distinction it deserves. Building a mosaic of the most current
research, practical application, and policy, the authors, who
represent unique, insider perspectives, cover a range of emerging
and timely topics from Black Sea security to cultural analyses,
organizational development and risk assessment shedding light on
social, political and economic challenges of rapid transition in
the region, while considering the implications for research,
practice and policy in other front-line regions around the world.
By 2020, the global economy, led by the US - China duopoly, was
experiencing the longest economic expansion on record. An economic
slowdown was natural, but few experts expected a triple
socioeconomic crisis: a crisis in the medical sector along with a
crisis in the social realm and an economic crisis. This volume
provides a multifaceted perspective on the current global crises,
and its socioeconomic ramifications for individuals, businesses,
organizations, governments, systems and developing countries.
Featuring selected papers from the 2020 Annual Griffiths School of
Management and IT Conference (GSMAC), held in Oradea, Romania, this
volume focuses on business, technological and ethical
considerations in the process of navigating through crisis. The
chapters explore diverse aspects of the sanitary crisis and its
ramifications for countries and organizations. Finally, it provides
diagnosis and recommendations for managerial practice in various
industries impacted.
By 2020, the global economy, led by the US - China duopoly, was
experiencing the longest economic expansion on record. An economic
slowdown was natural, but few experts expected a triple
socioeconomic crisis: a crisis in the medical sector along with a
crisis in the social realm and an economic crisis. This volume
provides a multifaceted perspective on the current global crises,
and its socioeconomic ramifications for individuals, businesses,
organizations, governments, systems and developing countries.
Featuring selected papers from the 2020 Annual Griffiths School of
Management and IT Conference (GSMAC), held in Oradea, Romania, this
volume focuses on business, technological and ethical
considerations in the process of navigating through crisis. The
chapters explore diverse aspects of the sanitary crisis and its
ramifications for countries and organizations. Finally, it provides
diagnosis and recommendations for managerial practice in various
industries impacted.
This proceedings volume provides a multifaceted perspective on the
unprecedented crises generated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and
its ramifications for individuals, businesses, organizations,
governments and systems in developing countries. Featuring selected
papers from the 2020 Annual Griffiths School of Management and IT
Conference (GSMAC), held in Oradea, Romania, this volume focuses on
business, technological and ethical considerations in the process
of navigating through a global crisis. It analyzes the
effectiveness of different measures taken at individual,
organizational and country level and outlines potential scenarios
and solutions for the new post-crisis reality. Finally, the book
provides diagnosis and recommendations for managerial practice in
various industries impacted.
As the COVID-19 crisis comes to an end, leaders, organizations, and
governments have to develop a "new normal" for doing business with
a focus on protecting the environment, integrating new technologies
and adapting to new social changes. Based on empirical studies and
conceptual contributions from researchers and practitioners
presented at the Griffiths School of Management & IT's 12th
Annual Conference on Business, Entrepreneurship and Ethics (GSMAC),
this proceedings volume provides a multifaceted perspective on the
impact and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on various public and
private systems including education, business organizations and
consumer behavior. In particular, this book explores the impact of
the pandemic on remote work and employee health, sustainable
development, and economic growth, among others. It also highlights
the role of data analysis in understanding trends, opportunities,
and challenges in the above systems.
This proceedings volume provides a multifaceted perspective on the
unprecedented crises generated by the global COVID-19 pandemic, and
its ramifications for individuals, businesses, organizations,
governments and systems in developing countries. Featuring selected
papers from the 2020 Annual Griffiths School of Management and IT
Conference (GSMAC), held in Oradea, Romania, this volume focuses on
business, technological and ethical considerations in the process
of navigating through a global crisis. It analyzes the
effectiveness of different measures taken at individual,
organizational and country level and outlines potential scenarios
and solutions for the new post-crisis reality. Finally, the book
provides diagnosis and recommendations for managerial practice in
various industries impacted.
This proceedings volume examines the impact of ethics on business
and entrepreneurship predominantly from the Romanian perspective.
Featuring selected contributions from the 2018 Griffiths School of
Management Annual Conference (GMSAC) on Business, Entrepreneurship
and Ethics, this book investigates the impact of different social
phenomena have upon the understanding and applicability of
entrepreneurship and ethics, providing lessons for emerging
economies. In emerging economies, entrepreneurship is often times
associated with a negative image and entrepreneurs are seen in an
unfavorable light. This is due in part to the fact that from a
superficial perspective, entrepreneurial behavior does not always
amalgamate well with ethical behavior. Entrepreneurship is often
perceived as "success at all costs" with little regard to the
interest of stakeholder and, sometimes, even the law. On the other
hand, ethics are often viewed as metaphysical, having little to do
with business, organizational and financial success. In actuality,
ethical decisions are a significant part of an organization and
ethical behaviors impact organizational culture. Beyond the moral
aspects associated with business ethics, companies that practice
ethical demeanor are more profitable because investors, employees
and consumers seek out companies that engage in fair practices.
Featuring contributions on topics such as medical ethics, business
education, consumer behavior and governance, this book provides
invaluable research and tools for students, professors,
practitioners and policy makers in the field s of business,
management, public administration and sociology.
This proceedings volume examines the impact of ethics on business
and entrepreneurship predominantly from the Romanian perspective.
Featuring selected contributions from the 2018 Griffiths School of
Management Annual Conference (GMSAC) on Business, Entrepreneurship
and Ethics, this book investigates the impact of different social
phenomena have upon the understanding and applicability of
entrepreneurship and ethics, providing lessons for emerging
economies. In emerging economies, entrepreneurship is often times
associated with a negative image and entrepreneurs are seen in an
unfavorable light. This is due in part to the fact that from a
superficial perspective, entrepreneurial behavior does not always
amalgamate well with ethical behavior. Entrepreneurship is often
perceived as "success at all costs" with little regard to the
interest of stakeholder and, sometimes, even the law. On the other
hand, ethics are often viewed as metaphysical, having little to do
with business, organizational and financial success. In actuality,
ethical decisions are a significant part of an organization and
ethical behaviors impact organizational culture. Beyond the moral
aspects associated with business ethics, companies that practice
ethical demeanor are more profitable because investors, employees
and consumers seek out companies that engage in fair practices.
Featuring contributions on topics such as medical ethics, business
education, consumer behavior and governance, this book provides
invaluable research and tools for students, professors,
practitioners and policy makers in the field s of business,
management, public administration and sociology.
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