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Purdue Road School: Funding, Funding, Funding, Gregory T. Guerrettaz

Purdue Road School

Municipal entities are facing many issues which are causing financial distress. This presentation will discuss strategies to assist in these difficult times. The strategies to be discussed will include short and long-term financial planning, board discussions and the creation of a capital improvement plan.

Moving Ahead For Progress In The 21st Century: Map 21, Mark D. Newland

Purdue Road School

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP- 21) was signed into law by President Obama on July 6, 2012. It funds surface transportation programs in (FY) 2013 and 2014. This session covers the general funding allocations, development of the rulemaking process, and the establishment of FHWA Performance Measures.

Indiana Motor Vehicle Highway Fund: A Discussion On Revenues, Distributions And Expenses, Dan Bastin

Purdue Road School

This session discusses the revenues, distributions, and expenses that make up the MVH fund. Presenters will cover the different types of revenue that make up Indiana’s transportation funding and follow the path of those revenues through the funding formula. Also discussed will be the different expenses incurred by the fund each year and formulas as described in the Indiana Code.

01. Accounting, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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04. Finance, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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07. Marketing, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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02. Business, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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03. Economics, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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05. Information Operations Management, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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06. Management, University Of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma Research Day Abstracts

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An Overview Of Sales Tax Options For The City Of Statesboro, Georgia, William Bell, Beau Gunn

Georgia Municipal Association Practicum (2013-2022)

No abstract provided.

Economic Development For Bloomingdale, Brad Carr

Georgia Municipal Association Practicum (2013-2022)

No abstract provided.

Life Cafe: Food Conservation And Health, Michelle Panko

Anthropology 100: Feast and Famine In a Global World Poster Assignment

Challenges of Health and Conservation in Las Vegas

• Las Vegas is a very large and busy city, with locals operating on a very hectic agenda often times resulting with a need for instant gratification.
• Because of this, many food industries in Las Vegas tend to distribute unhealthy foods in large Quantities.
• According to the Springs preserve NV blog, Las wastes produces 9,000 tons of trash a day.

Feast And Famine In A Global World Food: Compare And Contrast: Palms Bistro Buffet Vs. Bally's Steakhouse, Selina Abai

Anthropology 100: Feast and Famine In a Global World Poster Assignment

The strip is known for its flashing lights, water show, Hotels & Casinos, and the restaurants and buffets. Within the city of Las Vegas there are 2,187 restaurants and over 300 buffets. The food chain in Las Vegas is rapidly growing with more industries and companies opening.

Communicating Strategically – Talking Less, Targeting Better. Qualitative Study On Corporate Communication‘S Learning In Leading Global Companies, Lukasz M. Bocheneki, Sam Blili

UBT International Conference

Companies need to communicate strategically in order to maintain dialogue and relationships with their stakeholders. In the crowded media and social media space the messages disappear in the noise generated by multiple actors. Therefore, to be heard the enterprises need to consider their communication strategically. It is not about the amount of information, it is about right targeting and usage of the right tools and channels. Social media allowed the companies to communicate directly with their stakeholders and customers. Different channels can address different stakeholders. This study focuses on a qualitative assessment of the learning patterns and profiles among 60 …

The Determinants Of Real Exchange Rate In Albania, Edmira Cakrani, Pranvera Resulaj

UBT International Conference

RER is one of the most important economic variables, especially in today's conditions of integration processes, the removal of trade barriers and increasing direct competition between countries. RER behavior affects the economy in microeconomic terms defining the allocation of resources between the tradable sector and the non-tradable sector. RER affects economy also in macroeconomic terms, through its impact on key economic variables, such as economic growth, employment and inflation. But RER itself is affected by economic variables. The aim of this paper is to examine the economic fundamentals that determine the level of the RER in Albania and the extent …

Reclaiming ‗The New Public Spaces‘ Outdoor Advertising & The Resistance Of The Albanian Consumer Movements, Ana Kekezi, Drita Kruja

UBT International Conference

This study investigated and contributed empirically and theoretically the Albanian consumer resistance movements toward the invading of the public spaces by advertising. The outdoor advertising, even in emerging countries as Albania, is inescapable and has grabbed the consumer and his incapability on avoiding it. The methodological considerations that directed this research was the interpretive paradigm using within-methods triangulation. The impacts of free trade effects on consumer culture and proper spaces in developing countries has resulted as a significant one, through the process of commercial usurpation of public spaces. The study aimed to contribute in the theorical literature on the consumer …

The Role Of The Technology In Developing Economies - Case Of Albania, Pranvera Resulaj, Edmira Cakrani

UBT International Conference

We propose a theory of Economic Development in which technology adoption and barriers to such adoption are the focus. The size of these barriers differs across countries and time. The larger these barriers, the greater the investment a society must take to adopt a more advanced technology. The model base lied to the western countries, which have received a great and huge development of technology and goes away in an observation about the adaption of such technology by Albanian Economy, as a developing country. We are focus in identification of the main barriers affronted by Albania Economy finding the correlation …

Marketing Of A Destination. Critical Factors Of A Destination Marketing Success From Of Stakeholders‘ And Customer‘ Perspective. The Case Of Macedonia And Albania, Jovan Stojanoski, Liljana Elmazi

UBT International Conference

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Privatization, Liberalization Of The Greek Telecommunication Sectors: A Social Cost – Benefit Analysis, Lorena Alikaj, Matilda Veliu

UBT International Conference

With pressure from IMF and lately from the EU, privatization has become the key dimension of the world capital markets over the past three decades, and European Union has been the international leader in selling state-owned productive assets (national wealth) to the private sector (mostly to foreign firms) (Kallianiotis, 2007). The Greek Telecommunication industry as part of EU Telecommunication sector has experienced enormous changes in this period too. In this paper we have obtained the main economic indicators of the Greek Telecommunications industry, and report a social cost -benefit analysis of the privatization and liberalization of the Greek Telecommunications sector …

Promotion Of New Products By Manufacturing Companies In The Kosovo Market, Rajan Arapi

UBT International Conference

Manufacturing companies in Kosova market in order to develop new products give much importance to the marketing in particular to the promotional marketing. This scientific paper examines patterns and opportunities that manufacturing companies in Kosova market apply to promote existing products, in particular neë ones in a certain market. This paper reflects the promotion models of products which manufacturing companies in Kosova apply. Promotion as a key element of new product development requires special treatment in relation to customers and market requirements. The issue of price management of new products is also a very important integral issue which is researched …

Impact Of Capital Investments In The Hotel Industry: A Survey Of Croatia, Goran Karanovic, Bisera Gjosevska, Dario Marsanic

UBT International Conference

Capital financial investments are one of the most significant variables that have essential impact on growth of business entities and it is also one of the most important prerequisite conditions for the growth of overall macroeconomic development. In modern economic history, capital investments have been proven as a key variable that could overcome current economic predicaments and to also take further step in economic micro and macro development, especially at times of economic downturns, such as the last global financial crisis. The growth of the hotel industry provides the impetus for macroeconomic development spilling over in the entire Croatian economy, …

Current Developments, Issues And The Future Of Microfinance In Albania, Oltiana Muharremi, Erald Pelari

UBT International Conference

One of the trends of global development today is microcredit. It is an instrument affecting employment, social, cultural and economic issues, and also as a component of natures cultures destined to have a great importance in the economies of different countries in the future. The careful determination of supply and demand for microcredit and the increasing role of small businesses to be economically productive and perform services in favor of society, undoubtedly requires a cautious policy in the development of microfinance institutions. Microfinance developed in Albania in the 90s and since then has been a key element in its development …

Financial Analysis And Techniques To Forecast The Possible Bankruptcy Of Firms In Terms Of Economic Crisis (The Case Of Albania), Antoneta Polo, Vjollca Karapici, Enkela Caca

UBT International Conference

Globalization of markets, continued growth of competition, major technological and innovative changes, has decided Albanian businesses before the big existential challenges. The possibility of bankruptcy knocks at the gate of each of them (especially small and medium business), constituting a problem for the economy of the entire country. Factors that may cause such negative changes are numerous both in number as well as in the consequences with which they are associated. The main purpose of this paper is to make possible the identification of the most important factors that can lead to bankruptcy Albanian businesses and to present models and …

The Role Of Business In Local Economic Development, Ylldeze Sokoli, Lavdosh Zaho

UBT International Conference

Small business is backbone of national economy. The base of economic system is free enterprise. Small business is attractive because of a greater independence and better financial income. Small business development is essential element for economic development of a country. One of the most important duties of government is to create a suitable economic and politic environment, which allows the creation and development of small businesses. The tax system is very important for local government. The new fiscal packet offered to the local government a substantial fiscal autonomy, allowing the growth of local budget. Following the collapse of the centralized …

Project Management And Role Of Human Resources, Besnik Skenderi

UBT International Conference

This paper is about project management and impact of human resources and training regarding the successful project management. In the first part author discuss about project management, role of the project manager and about project, management standards that are implemented by privately owned companies and state owned enterprises. In the second part author had conducted a brief literature review about professional knowledge of project managers and impact of training for project managers and for the project team members. In the last part, author had provided conclusion and recommendations.

Motivational Working Environment In Small And Medium Local Enterprises In Kosovo, Dritan Abazi, Elona Nazari

UBT International Conference

High-performance companies compete in order to gain new customers and keeping the existing customers and this makes it to treat their customers with a high level of service, but to offer a high level of service the organization should possess a highly motivated work force. The aim of our study: is not focused on the assessment of a particular company, but the evaluation of several companies, small and medium enterprises which are established by local Kosovo owners. The analysis of responses to questionnaires, observe that small and medium local companies in Kosovo have inefficiencies in the direction of their staff. …

Internet Banking And Technology Acceptance Model (Tam): Is It Applicable To Users And Non Users: An Empirical Study Of Banks In Albania, Zhanina Dapi

UBT International Conference

Traditional branch-based retail banking remains the most widespread method for conducting banking transactions in Albania as well as any other country. However, Internet technology is rapidly changing the way personal financial services are being designed and delivered. The explosion of Internet usage and the huge funding initiatives in electronic banking have drawn the attention of researchers towards Internet banking. In the past, the conventional focus of Internet banking research has been on technological development, but this is now shifting to user-focused research. Although millions of ( Lek) have been spent on building Internet banking systems, reports have shown that potential …

The Case Of Albanian Banking Sector Impact Of Capital Investments In The Hotel Industry: A Survey Of Croatia, Jonika Kromidha

UBT International Conference

The purpose of this paper is to analyze, in the frame of doctorate research, findings related to relationship marketing and customer satisfaction ―case of Albanian Banking Sector‖ focused at corporat e customers. The main aim is to gain an understanding of what relationship marketing is and to analyze the advantages of relationship marketing for banking sector and its implementation in parallel with corporate customers‘ perception. There is a need for better strategies in the banking sector. As a result of increase in competition, establishing a long-term institutional relationship with corporate clients becomes of great importance to the banks in order …

Monetary Valuation Of Voluntary Contributions: The Case Of Lower Austria, Réka Heim, Andrea Hoeltl

UBT International Conference

The circumstances of voluntary engagement have largely remained unexamined due to the vague and challenging description of their content. Voluntary engagement tends to increase in European nations characterized by civil societies with material prosperity and high life satisfaction such as in Norway, Sweden and in Austria. This paper studies voluntary contributions in Lower Austria by tracking a cumulative data file from STATISTICS AUSTRIA in terms which purpose is twofold: first, in order to estimate the quantitative dimension of voluntary contributions, data from an additional section of the Austrian Micro Census is considered, and second employment and unemployment data from the …