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Is There A European Innovation Crisis!? The Impact Of Product And Labour Market Deregulation, Armend Muja

UBT International Conference

Economists have often talked about the European Paradox:” - Europe having the necessary knowledge and research but failing to utilize these advantages and bring them to the markets. The perception, largely attributable to the media reporting, is that Europe lags behind the United States in innovation. While it is true that most of the e-commerce innovations were developed in the United States, Europe’s economies did well over the 1990s despite the lack of major breakthroughs in hightech sphere. Thus, it is hard to say that Europe is facing an innovation crisis, and I will argue that Europe has other advantages …

Corruption And Tax Evasion: Evidence From Albanian Enterprises, Ermira Hoxha Kalaj

UBT International Conference

This article focuses on survey data and qualitative evidence from Albanian manufacturing firms to examine the scale and consequences of corruption and tax evasion at the enterprise level. It discusses the costs and benefits from the entrepreneur’s perspective. The vector of covariates includes information about; use of external finance, policy influence, experience of corruption, firms size and ownership structure. To control for differences in the availability of collateral, the proportion of the fixed assets is included. The models used in the paper are probit where the dependent variable is binary and ordered probit where the dependent variable is categorical and …

Transportation Management In Kosovo, Teuta Kryeziu, Besjana Kryeziu, Egzon Kryeziu

UBT International Conference

In this paper we are dealing with scientific management of transport in Kosovo The main aim of this research paper is how management made transport in Kosovo, management of roads, railway management, management of air transport. Kosovo roads categorization: international, regional, as roads are paved and asphalted for the year 2012 - 2013, international road is a public road that, with international act is classified road network of international, highways public road officially categorized as a Main Road , connecting two or more cities and which can serve as links with the neighboring countries, regional Roads public road officially categorized …

Impact Of Customer’S Queuing Over Service Quality A Case Study On Mobile Phone Operators In Macedonia, Nehat Ramadini, Violeta Madzova, Sejdi Xhemaili

UBT International Conference

The worldwide mobile phone market recently is enormously growing associated with a strong demand for smart phones across the entire globe. International Data Corporation (a premier global provider of market intelligence data) argues that the overall mobile phone market is growing faster than previously forecasts, with over than 1.8 billion mobile phones during 2014, and expects to sell over 2.3 billion mobile phones in 2017, in a single year. The world trend in customers’ demand has caused a strong competition among mobile phone companies. Given that the customer satisfaction is a fundamental marketing tool, and companies have gained better understanding …

European Debt Crisis –The Follow Up Of The Global Financial Crisis Or Specific European Phenomenon?, Violeta Madzova, Nehat Ramadini

UBT International Conference

While the recent financial crisis was global by its nature, it made a different impact on financial stability and economic development in different regions of the world European Union with its unique institutions and mechanisms, experienced very specific environment in the financial and post financial crisis period, trying to solve the problems with extreme measures and borrowing increasing, which additionally worsted the situation. Many economist think that the European debt crisis is just specific follow up of the global financial crisis from 2007, however , many indicators implies that the European debt crisis has been developed and is so severe …

Youth Development In Albania, Armanda Keqi, Bora Kokalari, Sabina Beqiri

UBT International Conference

Young generations are those who make lives livelier and happier, who design the future and make the change, the ones with full hope and enthusiasm to go further and make the impossible possible. As every country of Europe, Asia or America, Albania as well is surrounded by a very fruitful young ladies and gentlemen’s. This paper aims to analyse the changes of the youth development in Albania during the transition period. The young development in Albania has faced many problems, such asthe difference between the levels of development of the youths that live in the other cities of Albania with …

Compensation Strategy For The New Economy Age, Besnik Skenderi, Diamanta Skenderi

UBT International Conference

This paper is about motivation and compensation philosophy, since 15th century businesses are using the same performance measuring system and reward schemes. Performance is equal with sum of staff motivation and their ability to perform. Some companies are using bonus payments and penalties, depending on success or on failure regarding performance of their staff. Regarding motivation literature is proving different theories, but the issue is that employees nowadays are more informed and have greater expectation from companies regarding compensation.

The Process Of Euroisation And The Economic Development Of The Western Balkan Countries, Violeta Madzova, Nehat Ramadini

UBT International Conference

The trend of euroisation which started with the formal introduction of euro within Eurozone, was even extended over the countries from the Western Balkans, while two of them (Kosovo and Montenegro) have unilaterally introduced euro as the national currency without fulfilling Maastricht criteria. Other Balkans countries such as Serbia, Albania and Macedonia, were characterized with more or less extensive share of euro denominated deposits and loans in the banking sector balances. At the beginning, the euroisation, brought positive movements in these countries especially to those ones who have low development and growth rate. However , the sovereign debt crisis which …

Educational Impact On Business And Management With Special View In Gjakova Municipality, Zymer Tafaj, Driton Imami

UBT International Conference

This work elaborates the topic of effects of education in business and management with special view in Gjakova municipality, businesses these that are experiencing periods of after war transition reflecting attitudes of owners and managers how they perceive effects of education in business evolution and sustainability of businesses that they are governing. This work elaborates the topic effects of education in business and management with special view in Gjakova municipality, also it is shown what is the effect of education in creating an effective management structure, also actions that are taken from managers for educating their staff in order to …

The Financial Crisis: Origins, Causes And Conclusions, Eneida Permeti, Blerta Mjeda

UBT International Conference

The crisis in recent years took start in response to a crisis of the real estate market in the United States in 2007. The year 2009 has seen an economic crisis and between 2010 and 2011 it was known the spreading of the crisis sovereign debt and public finances of many countries. The financial markets failed in their main task: the allocation of risk. The products and services traded in the financial market are characterized by the immateriality and legal complexity. It means a high uncertainty degree and a high risk. Therefore is very important to protect the investors and …

The Impact Of Affirmative Action Policy On The Employment Of Women In The Private Sector: The Case Of Saudi Arabia, Abdullah Alothman, Atul Mishra

UBT International Conference

The principal goal of Affirmative Action policy around the world is to equalise opportunities and to increase the share of employment for minority groups and females. The Saudi Arabian Affirmative Action is no exception; since 1985, it has been a crucial means of ensuring ‘fair participation’ in employment for Saudi citizens. This policy, known as ‘Saudisation’, aims to tackle labour market issues by replacing the high volume of foreign workers with Saudi nationals. However, one of the major criticisms of the policy has been its failure to increase the number of females in private sector employment. Women still comprise a …

Strategic Management Of The Labor Market In The Republic Of Macedonia, Sejdi Xhemaili, Nehat Ramadini

UBT International Conference

The problems in the labor market include employment, unemployment, percentage of coverage and salary. Employment, that is, the level of unemployment emerges as a major problem in the Republic of Macedonia as well as elsewhere in the region (including also Slovenia, Albania and Kosovo). The reason for the existence of such problems in the area of the labor market is the global economic crisis. In order to mitigate the consequences of this strategic management of human resources or the unemployed work force on market, strengthening the employees with upgrading skills should apply. In this paper few examples of strategic management …

The Relationship Between Economic Growth And Eucation In Albania, Marie Guma

UBT International Conference

Albania as a middle-income country has faced an ongoing economic growth even though economic crisis have stroked world’s economy. The economic growth itself explains at the same time the increase in a nation’s welfare by all means of it. However our main focus is the effect that education level of individuals has on the economic growth of Albania. Literature review states that investment in education directs into the formation of a qualified human capital, compared to physical or social capital and that makes a significant contribution to economic growth. So the study will briefly explain the reasons behind the economic …

The Spatial Nature Of Entrepreneurship, Economic Prosperity And, The Informal Economy, Besnik Skenderi, Diamanta Skenderi

UBT International Conference

Businesses are not refining products and they are not adding any value on the sold products, but they are using the opportunity to purchase goods with lower price and then sell those products with a higher price, where the difference between those prices is profit. In addition, knowledge is an important factor, which explains the arrays of known profit opportunities, which entrepreneurs face, and those opportunities are not equally discoverable in all locations. The issue with classical and neoclassical models of land rent is a fact that they were based on an assumption where perfect knowledge of transportation requirements and …

Economics Of Milk Yield Losses In One Dairy Farm In Macedonia Associated With Clinical Mastitis, Fetai Valdrina, Nakov Dimitar, Jashari Besirm, Trajchev Metodija

UBT International Conference

Mastitis remains one of the major disease in dairy herds, causing profound economic losses to the entire milk production chain due to changes in the milk quality and milk yield. A one year crosssectional longitudinal survey was carried out to evaluate milk yield losses associated with occurrence of clinical mastitis cases in one dairy herd. Cows that had clinical mastitis and clinically healthy cows during lactation were included in the study. The traits analyzed were the average of the monthly test day milk yields, cow parities and days in lactation while first case of clinical mastitis was occurred. For these …

The Impact Of The Financial Crises In The Management Of The Corporates, Armanda Keqi, Ilda Topalli

UBT International Conference

Financial crises are very damaging and costly. They can spread easily from one country to another. The most apparent example was the crisis of 2008, which took global dimensions. The entire world was affected by the crisis and many countries are still suffering the consequences, such as: economic decline, failure of banks or financial institutions, price fluctuations, etc. The main factors that cause shocks in the financial sector can be grouped as follows: inappropriate macroeconomic policies, the weakness of the financial system, global financial conditions, the difference of exchange rates and political instability. These factors, create the conditions for the …

The Impact Of Occupational Stressors In Public Administration: What Should Employees Do?, Edit Lezha, Gezim Dibra, Jozef Bushati, Bujane Topalli

UBT International Conference

Frequent and rapid changes are influencing factors in the quality of human life. Work intensity, the difference between material and spiritual needs of employees and their needs balance, are more general factors that cause stress at work. These requirements may be perceived as positive or negative challenges. Requirements imbalances can lead in procrastination which increase work related stress and concern in managing it. So stress is a consequence of the interaction of employees with conditions that surround them, but, on the other hand employee themselves can affect their own level of stress that they are experiencing in workplace. Organizations that …

Valuing Companies Listed On The Macedonian Stock Exchange On The Basis Of The Profitability Of The Investment, Bukurie Imeri Jusufi, Azir Jusufi

UBT International Conference

The investment strategy to be used by an investor will depend on the form of the price efficiency of the capital market. The reaching of an appropriate business decision about the investment of available financial means is not always easy. Therefore, it is necessary to perform a good analysis of the profitability and the logicality of the investment of available finances. The analysis based on the financial reports data which are publicly available enables the determining of certain indicators which can be used to value the companies, on the basis of which a rational decision can be reached in the …

National Hospitality Conference 2014: A Report, James Peter Murphy

Reports

The 2014 National Hospitality Conference took place on November 3^rd and was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. The main theme of this year’s conference was ‘Preparing for growth’ , DIT Bar Studies students from the School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology joined delegates in debating and discussing the significant issues surrounding the conference theme.

Results Of The October Survey Of Nebraska Business: November 7, 2014, Eric Thompson

Leading Economic Indicator Reports

Summary: Respondents to the October 2014 Survey of Nebraska Business regained an optimistic outlook for sales and employment. October respondents were much more likely to expect sales to rise (30%) than fall (18%) at their business over the next six months and more likely to plan to increase employment (11%) than to reduce it (7%). This outlook was much more optimistic than the mixed outlook reported in September. Within the state, respondents from the Omaha area were the most optimistic in their outlook for sales and employment over the next six months. Respondents from Southeast and Central Nebraska were only …

Something In The Water??, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

There is a huge shortage of Ph.D.s in accounting. According to studies by the American Accounting Association the average accounting professor is now unbelievably 60 years old. Very few people are electing to pursue the rigorous and lengthy trail toward that degree, and we don’t have a Vietnam-type war that young people are trying to defer joining (perhaps a bit of hint about the 60-year olds).

Greg Macaulay Awarded Ncaa Postgraduate Scholarship, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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2014-November-07-Etsu Pharmacy Professor Searching For Better Cancer Treatment Options, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Muscling Consumers To Optimal Option Differentiation: The Influence Of Incidental Muscular Sensations On Option Differentiation, Courtney Szocs

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Marketers often extend product lines by introducing slight variations of existing products (e.g., there are 53 varieties of Crest toothpaste, 15 varieties of Cheerios). As a result, consumers select from assortments containing relatively similar options. Unfortunately, consumers sometimes fail to differentiate among options, and instead consider the different options as similar and choose. Consequently, prior research shows that selecting from choice sets containing relatively similar options can sometimes lead to negative consequences such as decreased satisfaction. In light of these negative consequences, and given the frequency with which consumers choose from sets of similar options, it becomes important to identify …

The Santa Clara, 2014-11-06, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

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2014-November-06-Etsu’S Slawson To Speak On Obesity Epidemic, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2014-November-06-Dr. Sun-Joo Oh To Share Tale Of A Young Shepherdess’ Love And Life, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Understanding The Differences Between Defined Benefit Pension And Defined Contribution, Emily G. Brown Jd, Jeanne Medeiros Jd

Pension Action Center Publications

In recent years, more and more employers are offering employees defined contribution plans instead of defined benefit plans. Although, there has been a shift away from the defined benefit pension plan, it is important for employees to understand the difference and value of both pension plans.

Each type of pension plan has both advantages and disadvantages. What may appear as an advantage to one person might seem to be a disadvantage to another person. For example, a person who spends all or most of her career with a single employer will have very different concerns from someone who changes jobs …

Understanding The Specialized Language Of Retirement Plans, Emily G. Brown Jd, Jeanne Medeiros Jd

Pension Action Center Publications

Whether you are a participant in a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan, the realm of pension benefits can be tricky and confusing to navigate. Some of the terminology used might be unfamiliar to the average person. This glossary of common terms associated with retirement plans is meant to serve as a helpful resource for plan participants.

2014-November-06-Concert Of Early Music On Historic, Modern Instruments To Be Held, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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