scholarly journals The Importance of Non-Profit Organization in Globalized World: International Comparison of American and European Continent

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 07008
Author(s):  
Viera Bartosova ◽  
Ivana Podhorska
Keyword(s):  
International Comparison ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
European Continent ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
The One

Research background: In developed countries, we see a significant increase in the importance of non-profit organizations thank to public initiative. The primary objective is to improve the quality of life in society. Cooperation between private, public and non-profit sectors creates synergy effects. The primary problems of non-profit organizations include legislation that does not sufficiently motivate entrepreneurs to support non-profit subjects, but also a shortage of employees and volunteer. Purpose of the article: Despite the fact that, under the conditions of globalization, there is a greater interconnection of the economies of individual countries, also in the area of non-profit sector, there is still exist important differences between the operation and importance of non-profit organization in an American and European continent. Methods: Firstly, theoretical part of the paper provides historical development of non-profit sector based on primary theoretical approaches. Secondly, practical part of the paper describes non-profit sector on American and European continent. In other words, the paper summarises theoretical and empirical knowledge on importance of non-profit sector in various countries around all the world. Paper main aim is the highlighted the importance of non-profit sector under the conditions of globalization with the emphasis on the international comparison of American and European point of view. Findings & Value added: The results show that non-profit sector plays significant role in building national economies. This paper is the one part of the project outputs focused on non-profit sector. In developed countries, we see a significant increase in the importance of non-profit organizations thank to public initiative.

scholarly journals China: investment ambitions, limitations and opportunities

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Serhii Korablin
Keyword(s):  
Raw Materials ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Capital Intensity ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Belt And Road Initiative ◽  
Foreign Investments ◽  
Rapid Economic Growth ◽  
Belt And Road ◽  
The One ◽  
The Belt And Road

The article considers financial aspects of the implementation of the People's Republic of China's international initiative of "One Belt, One Way". China's impressive economic success over the last 30 years has shown how it grew into a major global exporter and investor, gaining the second-country status in terms of national GDP and imports. These changes took place against the backdrop of rapid economic growth and deep structural reforms, which were accompanied by increased output and exports of high value-added products. Under these conditions, the country naturally prefers to reorient the global economic system in such a way that it is more conducive to China's economic, financial and political interests. A key practical tool for implementing such a plan is the One Belt, One Way initiative, which is to ensure simultaneous access to (a) Western technologies, (b) global raw materials markets, (c) infrastructure capacities that should maximize the deliveries of Chinese produce to all corners of the world economy. However, such an ambitious plan requires an extraordinary amount of financial resources. Despite China's considerable international reserves (over $3 trillion), its volume is still insufficient to cope with such a task. Moreover, the country itself needs further assimilation of foreign investment and technology due to the relatively low level of capital intensity of its workforce. China will be able to solve this dilemma if it manages to create a system of "counter investment", that is, attraction and absorption of foreign investments from more technologically developed countries, which are denominated in the main reserve currencies, and simultaneously realize their own foreign investments in Yuan, offering their users deliveries of own products of slightly lower technological complexity than those received from foreign investors. This publication was prepared based on the presentation of "The Belt and Road Initiative - A New Shape of Globalization?" presented at the Institute of World Economics and Policy (IWEP) of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) in May 2019 as part of the International Economic and Economic Conference on "Economic and Trade Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative: Retrospect and Prospect".

scholarly journals Triple bottom line of the CSR concept and its reporting

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 07001
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Belas ◽  
Katarina Zvarikova
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
To Come ◽  
Frequent Problem

Research background: The global situation is alarming. Many scholars, politicians, non-profit organizations and journalists worldwide remind of these arising problems. Sustainability seems to be the only solution, and also many companies try to do their best to contribute to this issue. Purpose of the article: CSR is considered a valuable tool in many fields – profit, stakeholders, and environmental dimensions. All these dimensions are characterized by their specifics, but it is proven that CSR positively impacts all of them. But the frequent problem is that although the companies are aware of the stakeholders´ importance, they are not able to report their activities or report them in an understanding way. Methods: Methods of the literature review is used for the theoretical background to understand the importance of three dimensions of CSR. Method of analysis is used to analyze of GRI index. Findings & Value added: Literature review proves the importance of CSR towards all three dimensions. According to analysis of the DRI index, it is evident, that not only organizations from developed countries have reported, but also organizations from developing countries had become reporting. Following the result of our analysis, we can see that 1 694 organizations from 80 countries try to come close to stakeholders and want to inform them about their activities.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Slovak Culture in the Context of Bilateral Austrian-Slovak Relations

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-101
Author(s):  
Michaela Čiefová
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Geographical Proximity ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Bilateral Relations ◽  
Intercultural Encounters ◽  
The One

Abstract Objective: The main intention of the present paper is, on the one hand, to provide a summary of the characteristics of Slovak culture by applying chosen theories and models. On the other hand, we attempt to underline the significance of bilateral Austro-Slovak relations in relation to the economy or migration tendencies. We assume that, based on geographical proximity and the above stated bilateral relations, intercultural encounters are relatively frequent as well. Therefore, certain perception of Slovaks from the Austrian point of view is likely to exist. Methodology: Our work is based on relevant scientific sources, as well as on our own empirical research reposing in the analysis of an online questionnaire. Findings: Overall, findings of our empirical research may be considered rather positive, as no negative or hostile responses concerning Slovak culture were reported. Furthermore, none of the participants experienced a conflict with a Slovak counterpart that could clearly be ascribed to cultural differences. Value Added: We believe that the conclusions presented in this paper might be helpful not only for managers operating on the international level or businessmen intending to do business with their Slovak partners, for scholars engaged in similar topics but also for anyone interested in intercultural communication and cultural differences.

The Molotov – Ribbentrop pact as fateful sentence of the European continent

2020 ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Yulia Ryzhkova
Keyword(s):  
Soviet Union ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Main Body ◽  
European Continent ◽  
The Soviet Union ◽  
The Face ◽  
Rules And Principles ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
The One

Problem setting. Many decades have passed since the Pact was signed, and the essential nature of the it continues to spark debate among historians and scholars. The main criterion that continues debates is the fact that the signing of the act resulted in a change of the entire European continent and a change in the geopolitical balance. Therefore, the relevance of the topic is that today there is no clear political and moral assessment of the pact on the basis of which a rational international significance of the document could be established. Target of research. The purposes of this study are to establish the legal characteristics and nature of the Molotov – Ribbentrop Pact; to analyze the consequences of which the document has been signed; to distinguish the positive and negative sides of the act in combination with the proposal of its international significance. Analysis of resent researches and publications. The following scientists were engaged in research of the specified question: M. Shvagulak, S. Pron, I. Khalupa, Nicolas Burns and Andreas Ortega. Article’s main body. This publication discusses the document – the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which has had a significant impact on both political and social development and the future potential of dozens of countries across the European continent. The Pact still defines many geopolitical realities in modern Europe. Discussions about the historic role of the non-aggression treaty and secret protocols are still relevant. The article deals with the legal characterization and essence of an international act of political and legal nature. The consequences of the signature of the “fateful sentence” are analyzed, as well as the positive and negative sides of this document, in combination with the establishment of its international significance, are highlighted and presented in detail. Conclusions and prospects for the development. Thus, as can be seen from all the work, the Molotov – Ribbentrop Pact has a rather contradictory character, both in relation to the countries it has in some way concerned and to history in general. So, on the one hand, this treaty was really beneficial and needed by the countries that signed it, namely Germany and the Soviet Union. However, the benefits in each of these countries were different. Discussions are still ongoing about the legal force of the treaty, as well as its international legal assessment. But from the point of view of international law, the Pact should be regarded as a huge violation that has influenced the development of new rules and principles in modern society. That is why the author believes that it is the Molotov – Ribbentrop Pact that became the signature of both states in the face of the forthcoming explosion of the largest Second world war.

A Study on the Relations between Chinese Commercial Chambers and the Government

2012 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 245-252
Author(s):  
Fu Qi Peng
Keyword(s):  
Public Management ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
The Government ◽  
Two Sides

The less-ideal statement between Chinese commercial chambers and Chinese government holds back more/deeper development in commercial chambers. Based on a few basic theories such as public management, non-profit organizations and entrusted agent, this article draws lessons from the practice in developed countries and analyses the relations between commercial chambers and the government in China. It also puts forward some suggestions of corresponding measures in perfecting and creating the relations between the two sides.

scholarly journals Specifics in strategic management of non-profit organizations in the globalization process

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 02027
Author(s):  
Eva Kicová ◽  
Oľga Poniščiaková
Keyword(s):  
Slovak Republic ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Value Added ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Public ◽  
Freedom Of Movement ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Non Profit Organizations ◽  
European Standards

Research background: If globalization presents really a new and not reversible process that creates a more homogenous world, strategies of enterprises should appropriate to this phenomenon, too. European legislation has significantly contributed to the creation of the mutual market and increasing freedom of movement of services within the European Union. Its basic principle can be applied to the harmonization of basic requirements for services and the subsequent normalization – the creation of common European standards. This also applies to the area of non-profit organizations. These organizations are an important part of the public sector, which in the form of various activities, in particular the providing of various services, performs tasks related to addressing manifestations of market imbalances. In contrast to the “traditional” business sector (profit sector), the task of the non-profit sector is not to generate profit but to provide consumer tasks. Purpose of the article: The objective of the article is to clarify and present the specifics of functioning and management of non-profit organizations in the conditions of the Slovak Republic. Methods: During the elaboration of the paper, the methods of compilation of analysis, synthesis and description were used on the basis of the search of the relevant literature. Part of the paper is a survey, which we conducted through a questionnaire on a selected sample of non-profit organizations in the Slovak Republic. Findings & Value added: The results of the survey we have transported into general practice recommendations for non-profit organizations to improve their operating in the conditions of Slovakia while accepting the process of globalization.

scholarly journals The impact of taxes and administrative activities of SMEs on their performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 02006
Author(s):  
Stanislav Bilek ◽  
Iveta Kmecova ◽  
Michal Tlusty
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

Research background: The paper outlines selected problem areas of the legislative - legal environment and administrative burdens for SMEs. Data for this paper were obtained within the scientific activities at the University of Technology and Business in Ceske Budejovice Project TL01000349 Stabilization and development of SMEs in rural areas. The primary objective of the paper is to demonstrate that small and medium-sized enterprises are overburdened both from an administrative point of view. The theoretical part of the paper is devoted to the presentation of experts on a given topic and from these views the logical conclusion and recommendations for the methodological part of the paper are based. The following, practical part, explains each hypothesis and outlines the whole course of calculation. Each hypothesis is then rejected or confirmed. All findings are verbally analysed in the discussion of the results. Purpose of the article: The main purpose of the research is to prove that small and medium-sized enterprises are overburdened with administrative burdens and taxes. Methods: Primary data for the area of legislative-legal and administrative burden were obtained through a questionnaire survey in SMEs. The data will be evaluated using a statistical method comparing the mean value, specifically using a one-sample t-test. Findings & Value added: The results of the paper will confirm or reject the predetermined hypotheses that apply to small and medium-sized enterprises. This knowledge will be important for further analysis and will outline the administrative complexity of the business of these companies.

scholarly journals Role of Local Government and Non-profit Organizations Toward Social Services For Families. Theoretical and Practical Approaches (North Albania Case)

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 323
Author(s):  
Brilanda Lumanaj
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Field Study ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Northern Region ◽  
International Context ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Non Profit Organizations

Family is an important human capital. Family support with social services is an obligation for local government structures and non-profit organizations. The process of decentralization increases the responsibility of local government structures to support families with social services. This study aims to analyze the theoretical approaches regarding the role of local government and non-profit organizations with a focus on social services family. The study is focused on the analysis of national and international documents related to the field study. The paper also has the objective to present an overview of the role of local government and NGOs in the regions of Northern Albania regarding the provision of social services for family. The field study was done in the northern region of Albania, including her four Districts, in its main cities: Shkodër, Lezhë, Kukës and Peshkopi. In the study participated 44 subjects in total, 23 of them are representative of local, regional and central institutions and 21 representatives of NGOs that operate in the filed study. A qualitative research method has been used. The findings of this study reflect the fact that, families in Northern Albania profit a small amount of services from public sector and a variety of services from non-profit organizations. The conclusions of this paper represent the theoretical elements in national and international context toward the role of local government and NGOs focused in social services for families.

scholarly journals The Non-profit Sector and Employment Expansion in the Rural Areas of Hungary

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Róbert Tésits
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Regional Distribution ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
The Social ◽  
Non Profit Organizations

Abstract The non-profit sector in Hungary has been studied in connection with its number, spread and regional distribution in the last two decades, but now it is necessary to explore the organizational, functional, employment, financial, co-operation possibilities and limitations of employment-related non-profit organizations. Another new contribution of this paper is that it gives so-called regional need-maps, which can explore unsatisfied demands in services for which employment can be organized. The selection process of the organizations in the study was supported by the list of winners of labour market tenders. These selected organizations are exclusively employment-related ones, and are able to implement labour market programmes. From the point of view of the regional spread of the social economy it is of paramount importance to disclose - even at sub-regional level - the most important unsatisfied needs that would be provided by non-profit organizations. With the non-profit supply of these services in certain small regions up to hundreds of continuous employment problems could be resolved.

scholarly journals The Economic Efficiency of Homomorphic Model

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansoor Maitah ◽  
Tomas Macak
Keyword(s):  
Technical Information ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Suitable Model ◽  
Fixed Costs ◽  
Actual Object ◽  
Ge Matrix ◽  
Customer Segment ◽  
The One ◽  
Economic Criteria

<p class="zhengwen">This paper assesses the closeness of the degree of similarity between the behaviour of a model and the actual product according to technical and economic criteria. The methodology is illustrated on the example of a power boat and a sailing boat model. The first part deals with technical aspects, using the cybernetic theory of similarities – classification of the relationship between the model and the actual product (isomorphic or homomorphic). Since in this case the similarity was assessed in the area of aerodynamics, the Bernoulli Equation was used to derive the conditions of isomorphism for flow in the actual object. This defines the boat model from the technical point of view.</p> Because, in the attempt to develop the best possible value-for-money products, dictated by the market competitiveness, fixed costs play a major role, so it is necessary to complement technical information with economic laws. Based on these, it is then possible to select either the homomorphic model (the one which does not meet all requirements on similarity) or the isomorphic model (the one which more closely conforms to the actual product). Here the economic aspects of the model’s feasibility is assessed in three different dimensions which mutually interact with each other: The first dimension deals with the question of whether the product is for the customer segment for which it is intended, the correct value proposition, (using either the Boston Matrix or the GE Matrix as a tool). The second dimension answers the question of whether a typical customer is not too costly to service, and the last dimension assesses the closeness of the model’s similarity according to the criteria of flexibility of the demand function. Thus the primary objective of this paper is to mathematically derive the criteria of similarity between the model and the product. This criterion represents the criterion of the model’s technical limitations. In order to optimise the selection of most suitable model under the circumstances (for the given product), it is also necessary to take into account the mutually interacting economic criteria. To provide an understanding how these economic criteria interact with each other is another objective of this paper.

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