scholarly journals The impact of flexible working arrangements on competitive advantages of organization

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-61
Author(s):  
Oksana Pavlova
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Skills Gap ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

In modern marketplace business organizations are obliged to take into consideration that in order to compete among other organizations, they must attract the best talents who are able to make creative decisions. According to the latest issue of world competitiveness report (2019), employees are striving for flexibility despite the observed fact that they also tend to lack skills and described as volatile. Organizations are trying to suggest appealing working conditions in order to position themselves as attractive employees. This might be the reason why many of the leading organizations in the world position themselves as employers of flexible working conditions (Wiryakusuma, Chai, King et al. 2017). As there is a skills gap noticed as a prevailing global trend, it became harder for organizations to change employees. Therefore, a lot of efforts and investments are necessary in order to keep a skillful and efficient employee.

Assessing the Impact of Governmental Regulations on the IT Industry

2008 ◽  
pp. 36-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushma Mishra ◽  
Amita Goyal Chin
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Theory ◽  
World Trade ◽  
World Trade Center ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
September 11Th ◽  
It Industry ◽  
The World ◽  
Institutional Forces ◽  
Trade Center ◽  
The Impact

Given the recent monumental events including the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon as well as the Enron and MCI WorldCom debacles, people have witnessed, and more readily accepted, a significant increase in governmental authority, leading to a dramatic upsurge in the number of governmental regulations imposed on business organizations and society. Neo institutional theory suggests that such significant institutional forces may gravitate an otherwise highly disparate IT industry towards industry wide homogenization.

scholarly journals STRATEGI COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE UNTUK MEMBANGUN CITY BRANDING KOTA BATU SEBAGAI KOTA WISATA

IQTISHODUNA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Uyunur Rochmawati Miladiyah ◽  
Slamet Slamet
Keyword(s):  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
City Branding ◽  
Tourist Attractions ◽  
City Brand ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

Globalization led to tough competition among cities around the world to win the competition toattract visitors and increase investment. Therefore, not only the company, the cities are also struggling tocreate uniqueness to gain an advantage in competition. It is very important to communicate the competitiveadvantages owned by these cities to the public and all parties to ensure the achievement of objectives. Citybranding is a method used to re-brand the city as identification which is expected to reflect the advantages aswell as its uniqueness. Therefore, in 2013 Shining Batu was introduced as a city brand wich expected to bereflect the competitive advantage of Batu City. The purpose of this study is to reveal aspects of the competitiveadvantages Batu City; strategies that are used in communicating it; as well as how big the impact of thecommunication strategy for the visitors Batu City. The paradigm of this research is qualitatively by case studydesign. Data were obtained by interview and documentation. The results showed that the Batu City has threeinterrelated aspects superior to one another that supports the creation of competitive advantages: geographicand agricultural sectors are packed in the development of the tourism sector. At the same time, the governmentdeveloped the program as a means of communicating Shining Batu and reflects the benefits of the city to thepublic. Shining Batu communicated through various forms of promotion that utilizes a wide variety ofcommunication tools; a variety of Tour Package; and held aa variety of routine and incidental events.Questionnaire showed that aim to dominate the number of respondents traveled, which consists of a visitor,where recreational tourist attractions types over a favorite choice than any natural attractions. Hotel is a topchoice for a place to stay. Most visitors make a visit to Batu City more than once.

scholarly journals Russian companies in the international oil and gas business: innovative vector of development

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-101
Author(s):  
Sergey N. Lavrov ◽  
Boris G. Dyakin
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Russian Industry ◽  
World Markets ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector ◽  
Fuel And Energy Sector

The paper deals with the problems, the resolution of which determines the specificity, direction and validity of the optimal positioning of Russian industry companies in the international business in the oil and gas sector. The driving force of this process is the use of the advantages of international business for scientific and technical re-equipment of the oil and gas sector of the Russian fuel and energy sector. The productive use of profiling capabilities implies a mutually beneficial transfer of technologies, localization of production of modern equipment in Russia in cooperation with global manufacturers and expansion of access to the world markets of natural and produced assets of hydrocarbon origin. The conclusion reached by the authors is that the identified areas and the nature of the impact of the increased involvement of Russian participants in the international oil and gas business contribute to their competitive advantages.

scholarly journals Change Management in Public Organizations in Kosovo

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Shefqet Zeqir Dervishaj
Keyword(s):  
Change Management ◽  
Public Organizations ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Political Systems ◽  
Process Of Change ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
To Come ◽  
Management Changes ◽  
The Impact

One of the most difficult processes of Kosovo's postwar is the transformation of public organizations. These organizations have undergone radical changes and the process of transformation should be managed in order to be successful and to meet the needs of the market economy. Change has become a constant process for Kosovo public organizations that provide services to citizens and business organizations. Whether these changes are managed properly, then it is seen as a basis for a better performance of public organizations. Kosova after 1999 has undergone major changes in the social, economical, and political systems. Having this situation, public organizations have a great responsibility to the citizens and business organizations to provide services to adapt to the global trend of development and from which Kosova has been isolated. In this paper the focus will be on the impact of factors that affect the change process; how the process of change is developed; what are the barriers/obstacles that hinder the process of change; what are the benefits of the change; how much are managers in public organizations qualified to implement the process of change. Based on data collected from the field and from current practices, I will make their comparisons and draw conclusions about what factors influences the management changes and what are the barriers that will affect to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the organization gained from the data obtained in study. The data will be collected through questionnaires and findings obtained will help to come into a conclusion that these factors act as change management in public organizations in Kosovo.

Competitiveness of International Business

2020 ◽  
pp. 68-91
Author(s):  
Zafer Adiguzel
Keyword(s):  
International Business ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Technological Changes ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
The World ◽  
Growth And Change ◽  
The Impact

The world is experiencing rapid growth and change, and for a business to compete qualified, manpower must receive full training. The world economy will determine the balance of power competitive advantages. A strong management approach will increase quality and productivity. It is an important factor for the companies to gain superiority in the field of efficiency, to adapt to the technological changes, and to compete. Therefore, businesses also need to realize these advantages to provide technological changes, as well as to create competitive advantages. Management approach is necessary to create the organizational structure. Business management delivering the identified strategic objectives requires continuous effort by employees from every level. This chapter investigates international business management in terms of competitiveness combined with the effects of the cultural and social environment in understanding the management and the impact of the economy.

scholarly journals Ability to Overcome Border Guards’ Psychological Barriers During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-59
Author(s):  
Dmytro Oleshko ◽  
◽  
Maksym Filippov ◽  
Yurii Bets ◽  
Iryna Basaraba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Psychological Strain ◽  
Psychological Barriers ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Results

The article reveals an analysis of the ability of border guards to overcome psychological barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the last few months, the psychological strain in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased significantly, which has affected the ability of border guards to overcome psychological barriers. The article examines the impact of such psychological support in the form of online classes and provides recommendations for the applied use of the program to develop the ability to overcome border guards’ psychological barriers, developed by the authors. The authors suggested a number of methods to test the ability in order to overcome the psychological barriers of border guards in difficult working conditions, and also tested these methods. To examine the ability of border guards to overcome psychological barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic, an online survey of respondents was conducted. The results of the survey were compared with the results in 2014. The study also included the testing of online training programs, which provided for the simulation of service situations in order to correct the errors that are most common done by officers. A constructive part of the study was the research and analysis of psychoregulation and correction of negative, uncomfortable states, emotional, affective and sensory spheres. At the final stage there was a consolidation of the positive results achieved in the process of classes, discussion by the students of the group of experience, emotions, own states.

scholarly journals Export Potential as the Competitiveness Indicator of the Agri-Food Complex

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.38) ◽  
pp. 654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Anatolyevna Yakovenko ◽  
Irina Anatolyevna Rodionova ◽  
Irina Serafimovna Ivanenko ◽  
Natalia Arkadevna Kireeva ◽  
Antonina Mikhailovna Sukhorukova
Keyword(s):  
Security Policy ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Food Complex

The paper deals with some theoretical approaches to determining the essence of the export potential, the features of its formation and development in the agri-food complex, the impact on the growth of competitiveness. This made it possible to clarify the definition of the export potential of the agri-food complex as an aggregate of competitive advantages. The specifics of the development of the export potential in the context of globalization and the development of international integration are revealed. The dynamics and structure of exports of food products and agricultural raw materials are analyzed; the physical capacity of the domestic markets of basic food products, the dynamics, and trends of its change are estimated. Excessive growth in the volume of production of agricultural products can lead to oversaturation of the domestic market, a decrease in the profitability of domestic producers, worsening the financial situation in the industry. Russia has a significant potential for integration into the world agri-food system. However, the main share of the export of the agri-food complex is made up of agricultural raw materials, primarily grains and oilseeds, which has an adverse effect on the structure of the complex and the rate of its development. The diversification of exports, the growth of exports of products with high added value will contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and food industries. The development of the export potential of the Russian agri-food complex should be based not only on the active use of national competitive advantages but also on the formation of competitive advantages based on the international division of labor as well. The export-oriented strategy for the development of Russia's agri-food complex needs to be justified in the context of food security policy, which implies resolving the contradiction between national interests related to the saturation of domestic markets, and attitudes toward growing competitiveness in the world food markets, as well as the development and realization of the export potential.  

scholarly journals Influence of Cannabinoid Receptor 1 Genetic Variants on the Subjective Effects of Smoked Cannabis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (14) ◽  
pp. 7388
Author(s):  
Thomas Murphy ◽  
Justin Matheson ◽  
Robert E. Mann ◽  
Bruna Brands ◽  
Christine M. Wickens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cannabinoid Receptor ◽  
Subjective Effects ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Cannabinoid Receptor 1 ◽  
Maximum Value ◽  
Global Trend ◽  
The World ◽  
Double Blinded ◽  
The Impact

As many jurisdictions consider relaxing cannabis legislation and usage is increasing in North America and other parts of the world, there is a need to explore the possible genetic differences underlying the subjective effects of cannabis. This pilot study investigated specific genetic variations within the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CNR1) gene for association with the subjective effects of smoked cannabis. Data were obtained from a double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial studying the impact of cannabis intoxication on driving performance. Participants randomized to the active cannabis group who consented to secondary genetic analysis (n = 52) were genotyped at the CNR1 rs1049353 and rs2023239 polymorphic areas. Maximum value and area under the curve (AUC) analyses were performed on subjective measures data. Analysis of subjective effects by genotype uncovered a global trend towards greater subjective effects for rs1049353 T-allele- and rs2023239 C-allele-carrying subjects. However, significant differences attributed to allelic identity were only documented for a subset of subjective effects. Our findings suggest that rs1049353 and rs2023239 minor allele carriers experience augmented subjective effects during acute cannabis intoxication.

Loss of organizational solidarity in three kibbutz factories

2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (5/6) ◽  
pp. 358-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaffa Moskovich
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Personal Relationships ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Flexible Working ◽  
The World ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to study the loss of solidarity in three kibbutz factories as an outcome of the process of privatization in their kibbutz communities. Design/methodology/approach – The research was a qualitative investigation, including interviews in three factories. Findings – The research found high a sense of vertical and horizontal solidarity before the privatization. The solidarity stemmed from socialistic principles of the kibbutzim (plural of kibbutz) and their factories functioned as an extension of the kibbutz clan: close inter-personal relationships, a devotion to collective needs and democratic decision making in the kibbutz general assembly directly influencing the factories. After the privatization, the organizational solidarity decreased because of formal and procedural issues: the factory became hierarchical, work conditions deteriorated and the familiar spirit of the clan vanished. Research limitations/implications – There are more than 130 kibbutz factories, most of them in privatized kibbutzim. This paper presents only three of those factories, so it can only represent preliminary and partial findings. It is important to extend this research to examine other kibbutz factories. Practical implications – The research suggests how factories, in kibbutzim and throughout the world, could respond to weak organizational solidarity: to increase trust and cooperation between management, to create flexible working conditions and to achieve higher productivity. Originality/value – This is the first study to focus on kibbutz enterprises through the sociological lens of the solidarity theory. Previously, most post-privatization research has focussed on economic questions of profitability.

scholarly journals The formation of open economies in post-communist countries: historical experience of Ukraine

VUZF Review ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-232
Author(s):  
Tetiana Bodnarchuk
Keyword(s):  
Early Period ◽  
Economic Research ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
The World ◽  
Economic Interaction ◽  
Formation Conditions ◽  
High Level ◽  
Communist Countries ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
The Impact

The main purpose of the article is to identify the place of the Ukrainian economy in the global trading system as a result of post-communist transitions. It is historical and economic research of the specificity of Ukraine’s open economic model, formed in the early period of the country’s independence. Formation conditions of the exogenous model of Ukraine’s economic development in the 1990s – early 2000s are disclosed. It is analysed the political, economic, social and other factors of the country’s increased integration into the global trade space. An assessment of the impact of the high level of functional openness of Ukraine’s economy on the expansion of its foreign economic interaction is carried out. It is revealed that the high level of exogenization of the national economy caused superfluous consequences for the development of the country’s competitive advantages and strengthening of its role on the world markets. The article reveals the peculiarities of Ukraine's institutional openness development, which required trade liberalization. It is analysed the process of transformation of national customs and tariff regulation in terms of reduction of trade barriers, which became one of the factors of Ukraine’s accession to the World Trade Organization.

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