scholarly journals Quality of employment in small firms

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 56
Author(s):  
Cristian UȚĂ
Keyword(s):  
Small Firms ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Strategic Objective ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

The strategic objective of the European Union set out in Lisbon is to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy capable of delivering sustainable economic growth, increasing employment and developing greater social cohesion. At the heart of this strategy are businesses, and given that the vast majority of them are SMEs (less than 250 employees), policies to achieve this are focused on them. At the same time, improving the quality of work and working conditions is still an important objective on the European political agenda due to multiple socio-economic implications. In this context, the work "Quality of Employment in Small Companies" by Daniela Paşnicu and Gabriela Tănase is very current. Appeared in 2017 at the University Publishing House, the paper is structured in five chapters.

scholarly journals E.U.’s Strategy of Building a Knowledge Economy

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxana Mironescu ◽  
Andreea Feraru
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Knowledge Economy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
European Policy ◽  
Social Success ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Strategic Objective ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Priority Action

The European Union strategy for building knowledge-based economy includes a set of objectives, priority action areas, targets and measures to guide European policy for growth and employment. The European Union strategic objective is to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy.<br />In many fields of activity, economic too, knowledge is an important source of power, or, in other words, one of the main instruments of economic and social success. Knowledge must always be associated with mastering and anticipating changing phenomena and to the<br />everywhere challenges.

scholarly journals Modern Approach To Organizational Resources Based On The Example Of The Elbląg Furniture Cluster

Equilibrium ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Rafał Kućmański
Keyword(s):  
The European Union ◽  
Lisbon Strategy ◽  
Regional Innovation ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
New Type ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
Competitive Economy

The Lisbon Strategy, which is implementing a new type of economic policy, is intended to change the economy of the European Union into a knowledge-based economy which will be the most competitive economy in the world. This should lead to sustainable economic growth by, among other things, providing a bigger number of better jobs and greater social cohesion. The issues of the development of competitiveness and innovativeness in European regions, which have their roots in the Lisbon Strategy and have transformed into the Regional Innovation Strategies, have become increasingly popular and significant. One of the tools facilitating this development is undoubtedly the cluster. The purpose of the present article is to outline new approaches to the world economy. It also presents an innovative dimension of co-operation as well as various forms of organizing contemporary entrepreneurship.

scholarly journals E-Governance in Republic of Srpska - Challenges and Prospects

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalibor Drljača ◽  
Branko Latinović
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Public Services ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
New Public ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Government

In order to ensure quality of life of its citizens, the European Union member states are in the process of modernisation of their public services through utilization of information and communication technologies (ICT). In this process, each state is selecting own way to meet citizens’ demands for provision of more quality, efficient and flexible public services. One of the main interests of actual Government in the Republic of Srpska (RS) is to protect economic interests of its citizens, as well as to transform its services and functions in order to improve overall quality of life in RS. The implementation of e-Government and e-Governance is one of the main strategic commitments. In order to meet these EU trends, the Government of the Republic of Srpska made first steps in introducing new public services to facilitate communication with its citizens. The Government of the Republic of Srpska recognized benefits of these trends and their impacts on the overall development of society and economy improvement of quality of life of its citizens. With the introduction of these modern services, the citizens in RS should skip lines and shorten the waiting time for response from Governmental bodies related to their requests that will give them more time for other activities.This paper gives brief analysis of challenges and prospects for implementation of e-Government and e-Governance initiatives, as one of the pillars for successful development of the Republic of Srpska as knowledge based economy and information society with benefits that improve citizens’ life. The paper also gives brief review of main strategic document, which gives governmental vision for implementation, as well as introduction of eSrpska- public administration portal.

Higher Education Institutions as Viable Systems

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Dejana Zlatanović ◽  
Verica Babić ◽  
Jelena Nikolić
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Viable Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Viable System ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth

In a knowledge-based economy, higher education institutions (HEIs) are a key factor in fostering innovation and play a central role in sustainable economic growth and development. Growing complexity of HEIs and their environments requires systemic, i.e. cybernetic approach to innovation. The chapter highlights the importance of introducing a cybernetic framework for innovativeness of higher education institutions by their examination in conceptual framework of organizational cybernetics (OC). The purpose is to demonstrate how viable system model (VSM) as a key methodological tool of OC can help understanding the viability and innovativeness of HEIs. In addition, higher education institutions are investigated in a conceptual framework of VSM through the case of the public higher education institution (HEI) in Serbia. The main contribution of the chapter is related to practical implications of presented framework including the strengths and weaknesses of a VSM application.

Adult Learners in Higher Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 618-626
Author(s):  
Maria R. Correia ◽  
Anabela Sarmento
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
European Council ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Transmission Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Determining Factor ◽  
And Training

The development and promotion of the strategic goal of the European Union (EU) to become a competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy and society (Lisbon European Council, 2000) can only be achieved with relevant technological infrastructures together with people equipped with necessary skills and competencies (European Commission, 2002). This must be supported by a well-structured initial education, constantly updated by a continuous lifelong learning programme, so that people can face the challenges of a series of new jobs, maybe separated by spells of short-term contracts or even unemployment. This continuous education programme should be available to all citizens regardless of their age and social or economic status. In a knowledge-based society, education and training are among the highest priorities because they are central to the creation and transmission of knowledge and are a determining factor for societal innovation. It is also recognized that human resources are the main assets for every organization and country (Lisbon European Council).

Adult Learners in Higher Education

2011 ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Ana Maria R. Correia ◽  
Anabela Sarmento
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Education Programme ◽  
European Council ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Transmission Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Determining Factor ◽  
And Training

The development and promotion of the strategic goal of the European Union (EU) to become a competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy and society (Lisbon European Council, 2000) can only be achieved with relevant technological infrastructures together with people equipped with necessary skills and competencies (European Commission, 2002). This must be supported by a well-structured initial education, constantly updated by a continuous lifelong learning programme, so that people can face the challenges of a series of new jobs, maybe separated by spells of short-term contracts or even unemployment. This continuous education programme should be available to all citizens regardless of their age and social or economic status. In a knowledge-based society, education and training are among the highest priorities because they are central to the creation and transmission of knowledge and are a determining factor for societal innovation. It is also recognized that human resources are the main assets for every organization and country (Lisbon European Council).

scholarly journals EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER STATES PREPARING FOR EUROPE 2020. AN APPLICATION OF THE MULTIMOORA METHOD

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 567-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willem Karel M. Brauers ◽  
Alvydas Baležentis ◽  
Tomas Baležentis
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Union Member ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Ordinal Numbers ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Europe 2020 ◽  
2010 Target ◽  
European Union Member States ◽  
Multimoora Method

It is the intention of the European Union to create a growing and sustainable European economy by 2020, a much more moderate target than the 2010 target of becoming the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world. This intention has to be supported by an adequate Optimization and Decision Support System. Therefore, MULTIMOORA is proposed. MULTIMOORA is a quantitative method, which compares multiple and optimum objectives, expressed in different units, as much as possible on a non-subjective basis. In opposition to similar methods MULTIMOORA does not need normalization, being based on dimensionless measures. Importance of an objective can eventually be given by the stakeholders concerned. MULTIMOORA is composed of three approaches: Ratio System, Reference Point and Multiplicative Form Methods, all of the same importance and each controlling each other. Twenty two objectives, 10 originating from statistics and 12 from statistics and forecasts, important for the future, characterize the 27 EU-Countries economies as a preparation for 2020. Which of these countries are the best prepared for 2020? A Dominance Theory, summarizing the three obtained ordinal numbers per country, ranks the 27 countries for that purpose.

INNOVATION, PATENTS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

2007 ◽  
Vol 11 (02) ◽  
pp. 279-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
RIFAT A. ATUN ◽  
IAN HARVEY ◽  
JOFF WILD
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
European Union ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Enterprise Value ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Eu

Empirical evidence demonstrates the value of intellectual property (IP) in creating economic growth, enhancing productivity and profitability, and increasing enterprise value. Research and Development (R&D) intensive industries, such as the life sciences, where patents are critical to competition, need an enabling environment to institutionalise innovation and IP generation and reward investments in IP. The US has approached IP strategically and created an IP infrastructure. Japan aims to develop into an "IP nation". China has an increasingly well-developed IP system. In contrast, the European Union (EU), which aims to become the world's leading knowledge-based economy, has a fragmented and expensive system of national patents. It lacks an environment which values investment in IP generation and management. Until recently, the EU enjoyed global competitive advantage in the life sciences, but this advantage has been lost. To regain this competitive advantage the EU must invest substantially in R&D, IP generation and commercialisation of these outputs.

scholarly journals The openness buzz in the knowledge economy: Towards taxonomy

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 975-989 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Lundgren ◽  
Hans Westlund
Keyword(s):  
Open Economy ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Open Government ◽  
New Institutional Theory ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Strong Relation ◽  
Analytical Tools

In the networked information and knowledge-based economy and society, the notions of ‘open’ and ‘openness’ are used in a variety of contexts; open source, open access, open economy, open government, open innovation – just to name a few. This paper aims at discussing openness and developing a taxonomy that may be used to analyse the concept of openness. Are there different qualities of openness? How are these qualities interrelated? What analytical tools may be used to understand openness? In this paper four qualities of openness recurrent in literature and debate are explored: accessibility, transparency, participation and sharing. To further analyse openness new institutional theory as interpreted by Williamson (2000) is used, encompassing four different institutional levels; cultural embeddedness, institutional environment, governance structure and resource allocations. At what institutional levels is openness supported and/or constrained? Accessibility as a quality of openness seems to have a particularly strong relation to the other qualities of openness, whereas the notions of sharing and collaborative economics seem to be the most complex and contested quality of openness in the knowledge-based economy. This research contributes to academia, policy and governance, as handling of challenges with regard to openness vs. closure in different contexts, territorial, institutional and/or organizational, demand not only a better understanding of the concept, but also tools for analysis.

scholarly journals Rola zasobów intelektualnych w procesach integracji europejskiej

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Monika Borowiec
Keyword(s):  
International Cooperation ◽  
Scientific Activity ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Significant Differentiation ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Regional Systems ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy

Increasing the potential and quality of the intellectual resources of a society by the means of higher education (which in consequence leads to an acceleration in the development of a knowledge- based economy) plays a very important role in the intensifying process of integration. This article presents activities supporting research and scientific activity and international cooperation among European Union states and the consequent differentiation of intellectual resources in national and regional systems in the light of selected indices and synthetic measures. Furthermore, the role of personal traits and attitudes towards enterprise, which enable active participation in the integration process, is also emphasised. The analyses conducted indicate that there is a significant differentiation in the potential and the quality of intellectual resources in the European zone. A highly competitive position of national and regional systems largely results from various levels of social development, the policies within the scope of the shaping of a knowledge-based economy and financial backing given to research and development activities and tertiary-level education, combined with international cooperation in these areas. The levelling of any existing discrepancies in Europe should take place by means of increasing the quality of intellectual resources.

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