scholarly journals Integrating the Management of Competitive and Innovation-Investment Behavior of Agricultural Enterprises into the Sustainable Development Paradigm

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (46) ◽  
pp. 171-176
Author(s):  
K. B. Kozak ◽  
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A. M. Orel ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Investment Behavior ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
The Social ◽  
Development Paradigm ◽  
The Impact

The article aims at identifying promising directions for managing the competitive, innovative and investment behavior of agricultural enterprises, immanent to the general trends in the global economy performance, based on the studies in the evolution of the sustainable development paradigm. The analysis is based on the hypothesis that mitigating the impact of global challenges in the agricultural sector, associated with industrialization processes, as well as ensuring the growth of production efficiency and competitive potential, requires the sustainable development paradigm to be implemented in the activities of agricultural enterprises, thus ensuring the harmonious development of the following interrelated components: the economic, social and environmental ones. Having assessed the degree of their balance, we have discovered insufficient development of the social component, which hinders the development of human capital. It has been proved that building up the social assets of agricultural enterprises and strengthening the competitive potential are closely related to changes in the social subsystem of management. Within its framework, the phenomenon of organizational culture is recognized as a significant factor of indirect impact. The courses of the transformation in the interaction processes between society and business within the framework of the sustainable development paradigm are revealed. The authors come to conclusion that it is necessary to update a company’s mission in accordance with the principles of social responsibility, which implies the involvement of social and environmental aspects in business activities on the basis of interaction among various stakeholders (influence groups). Compliance with the principles of social responsibility positively affects the competitiveness of agribusiness entities in the following areas: improving the image and reputation of brands; increasing sales and consumer loyalty to the company’s products; reducing staff turnover rates; establishing partnership relations with the authorities; facilitating access to the media; increasing investors’ interest.

scholarly journals THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PARADIGM: GENESIS, BACKGROUND AND ORIGINS

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4(73)) ◽  
pp. 171-179
Author(s):  
V.Y. FILIPPOV
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
Complete Analysis ◽  
Political Rights ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Relevant Today ◽  
Creative Self ◽  
Development Paradigm ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Scientific Environment

Topicality. The concept of sustainable development synthesizes anthropocentric and biospherecentric principles and provides for optimal use in the economic and non-economic processes of the natural component, aligning the impact of man on nature and the ability of the latter to bear anthropogenic load, which will provide the ability of future generations to satisfy ecological needs. As people and their needs are at the center of socio-economic development, the notion of "sustainable human development" associated with the process of expanding individual choices in various fields is becoming increasingly relevant today: from guaranteeing economic, social and political rights and freedoms to the possibilities of creative self-realization and improvement. Aim and tasks. Despite the extensive study of sustainable development in the domestic and foreign scientific environment, a detailed study of the genesis of the concepts of "sustainable development" and "sustainability", as well as the components of sustainable development, is required. The purpose of the article is to review, systematize and analyze approaches to sustainable development, and compare them, as well as to formulate a paradigm of sustainability from the first appearance of the prerequisites of this concept to the origins and generalization of the genesis of the concept of sustainable development. Research results. Therefore, the result of the study is the formation of the paradigm of sustainability from the first appearance of the preconditions of this concept to the origins and generalization of the genesis of the concept of sustainable development. Thus, the inclusion of only three components in the concept of sustainable development (society, economy, environment) is common practice, but it is not the only correct component. Conclusion. Given the uncertainty in the domestic scientific environment of the system of sustainable development and the lack of complete analysis of approaches to its implementation, it is necessary to review and systematize these approaches, to compare them. This will allow us to understand sustainable development, not as an abstract phenomenon, but as a truly global paradigm for human survival in the third millennium, the transition to which is a translational process.

scholarly journals Impact Assessment of Growth Drag and Its Contribution Factors: Evidence from China’s Agricultural Economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengzhen Zhao ◽  
Zhenhua Chen ◽  
Hailing Zhang ◽  
Junbo Xue
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
World Population ◽  
Time Series Regression ◽  
Agricultural Economy ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Growth ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Land Water ◽  
Percent Decline

The sustainable development of agriculture is important for China, where more than 20 percent of the world population live. Many factors affect the sustainable development of agriculture in China. The purpose of this paper is to find out what factors play influential roles on affecting the growth pattern. Based on a modified production function model built upon Slow (1956) and Romer (2001), the impact of growth drag on the agricultural economy, and the contribution resources, are evaluated empirically using a time-series regression analysis based on the case of China for the period 1978–2015. The estimated coefficient of the total agricultural growth drag in China is 1.32, which suggests that the annual agricultural growth is associated with a 1.32 percent decline due to the scarcities of land, water, and energy. Specifically, the growth drags from land, water, and energy are found to be 0.5 percent, 0.44 percent, and 0.38 percent, respectively. Additionally, the results suggest that capital is the most important factor in the agricultural sector, although agriculture is highly dependent on land. Capital contributes around 76.86 percent to the growth of the agricultural economy, whereas contributions from land, energy, water, and technological progress are relatively small. Therefore, more investment should be added to agriculture, to accelerate the technology progress. Furthermore, the saving of water and energy is also important for the sustainable development of agriculture.

scholarly journals The evolution of Romanian agribusiness in the context of sustainable development of agriculture

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1083-1097
Author(s):  
Ioana Panait ◽  
Catalin Marian Cucu
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Economic Modelling ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Working Together ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe agricultural competitiveness of the market depends to a large extent on the sustainable development activities that can lead to the improvement of the knowledge and professional competence of all the stakeholders from agribusiness and the Romanian agricultural sector is in an excellent position to help achieve the objectives of a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy which will allow an increased social cohesion, working together will also ensure the protection of the natural environment. Agriculture and the concept of sustainable development have received special attention due to their importance in the development of humanity as well as the impact of the phenomenon of globalization on its. Currently, there are numerous scientific studies, digital platforms for monitoring specific indicators in countries, as well as strategies and objectives at community and global level on these two-priority domains, all these inputs contributing to their improvement and innovation. Starting from the question whether the Romanian agribusiness contributes to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector, in order to carry out this research, within the methodology economic modelling was used, starting from the current situation of the Romanian agribusiness where official data and statistics were presented and analysed, as well as potential values of the main indicators needed for the transition of agriculture towards a sustainable development. The paper demonstrates that for the sustainability of the agriculture sector, an integrated approach is needed which consists in applying ecological and socio-economic concepts in the management and strategies of agribusiness. The paper contributes to the creation of a future image achieving sustainability of agriculture where the Romanian agribusiness sector must be managed from a holistic perspective based on a synergy with the elements of sustainable development.

Fiscal subsidies and their impact on the efficiency of agricultural enterprises of Trans-Urals Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
T.N. Medvedeva ◽  
V.M. Sharapova ◽  
E.A. Farvazova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
State Support ◽  
Agricultural Industry ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Rural Producers ◽  
The Impact

Subject. State-sponsored activities to the agro-industrial complex have a significant impact on the performance of rural producers and contribute to their sustainable development. The targeted State support, including the direct budget financing, is not allocated to all economic entities. This leads to large differences in profitability of enterprises, and has a negative effect on the functioning of the entire agricultural industry of the region. It is the improvement of the mechanism of fair distribution of budget funds, both at the federal and regional levels, that may affect the efficiency of agricultural production. Objectives. The study aims to assess the system of State support to rural producers of the Kurgan Oblast, and its impact on sustainable development of the agricultural sector of regional economy, to determine the role of individual factors in calculating an integrated measure of budget efficiency. Methods. The study employs the principle of systems approach, as well as a set of such methods as abstract-logical, grouping, comparison, economic-statistical, and graphic. Results. We analyze the impact of investments on the development of the entire agricultural industry, as well as budget financing of agricultural farms. Agricultural enterprises have been grouped by budget subsidy, including by legal corporate form. Conclusions. We improved the methodology for assessing the effectiveness of government support, based on the calculation of integral indicator, through the inclusion of additional coefficients that reflect the social, insurance and credit efficiency of budget financing.

Formation of a corporate mechanism for managing the socio-economic development of enterprises in the agricultural sector of the economy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guzaliya Klychova ◽  
Alsu Zakirova ◽  
Ayrat Valiev ◽  
Bulat Ziganshin ◽  
El'vira Salahutdinova
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Advanced Training ◽  
Social Activities ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
The Social ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Training Courses

The monograph scientifically substantiates and formulates the conceptual provisions of the formation of a corporate mechanism for managing the socio-economic development of enterprises in the agricultural sector of the economy. Within the framework of the concept, the main directions of development of management consulting are defined; a mechanism for the formation and disclosure of information on the social responsibility of enterprises is developed; a system of control support for social activities is proposed. The book is intended for researchers, practicing accountants, managers of various levels, heads of agricultural enterprises, teachers, doctoral students, postgraduates and undergraduates, students of centers and advanced training courses.

Analysis and assessment of personnel security of agricultural enterprises

2020 ◽  
pp. 54-63
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Khoruzhy ◽  
Nina Tryastsina
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Personnel Policy ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises

The article deals with the analysis and assessment of personnel security at enterprises of the agro-industrial complex. A system of indicators of personnel security is proposed to assess its level and use in the development of personnel policy. The results obtained can be used in the implementation of a system for ensuring economic security for the sustainable development of organizations in the agricultural sector.

scholarly journals Search for Reserves to Increase the Livestock Production Efficiency Based on the Sustainable Development Strategy

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Nadiia Stoliarchuk ◽  
Olga Kozak ◽  
Nataliia Serhieieva ◽  
Myroslav Kozak ◽  
Andrii Bilochenko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Social Efficiency ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Development Goals

The article aims to analyse livestock production factors and search for reserves to increase efficiency in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The main tasks of Ukraine in the framework of achieving the SDGs and the role of livestock in this process are identified. The world experience of sustainable livestock development has proved its contribution to overcoming world hunger. The main trends in livestock production development in agricultural enterprises of Ukraine are identified. The influence of livestock intensification on the economic and social efficiency of livestock production is determined. Ways to increase the efficiency of livestock production through innovation are substantiated. The system of factors of production efficiency is expanded, taking into account its social aspects; in particular, it is shown that the development of livestock has a significant impact on the internal social efficiency of enterprises, affecting labour demand and wages. The strengthening of specialization and concentration in livestock in Ukraine is following the same global trends. The influence of livestock intensification on the formation of the ratio "costs - production results" is proved, which made it possible to identify the possibility of increasing profitability while rising production costs per head of livestock. Increasing the production intensity can lead to increased technological, economic, and social efficiency.

scholarly journals Forming Social Responsibility of Agricultural Enterprises in the Conditions of Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (46) ◽  
pp. 195-200
Author(s):  
M. V. Polenkova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Business And Society ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Collective Farms

The article substantiates the necessity to introduce modern mechanisms of interaction between the state and business, and between business and society as well in order to ensure sustainable economic growth in Ukraine. Today agricultural enterprises more and more often appear under pressure to solve social problems, realize the harm they do to the environment in their supply chains, and need to find ways to solve critical socio-economic and environmental challenges set in accordance with the goals of sustainable development. The evolution of schools of thought developing the concept of corporate social responsibility is studied, as well as those of the economic system and industrial transformations, which were actively developing in the twentieth century society. It has been found out that the impact of social responsibility on the welfare of the population was considered through the prism of three areas: business ethics, business and society, and social aspects of management. It is substantiated that corporate social responsibility is an umbrella term for various theories and practices, admitting that corporations are responsible for their impact on society and the environment, sometimes even beyond compliance with the law and the responsibility of individuals; companies are responsible for the behavior of others with whom they do business (for example, suppliers in the supply chain); companies should handle their relationships with society at large. The peculiarities of the approaches of large farms (collective farms) to the socio-economic development of rural areas in the planned economy in Soviet times are outlined. It has been found out that collective farms provided a wide range of support to rural communities and household plot owners, namely, by providing the following: full employment, rural social infrastructure, resources and services on homesteads. The peculiarities of European approaches to the development of social responsibility have been studied. The relationship between the social responsibility of agricultural enterprises and the revival of rural areas has been established.

scholarly journals Analysis of Social Responsibility and Reporting Methods of Romanian Companies in the Countries of the European Union

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Socoliuc ◽  
Veronica Grosu ◽  
Elena Hlaciuc ◽  
Silvius Stanciu
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Reporting Guidelines ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Voluntary Reporting ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
The Impact

In the context of the current economy, the concept of corporate social responsibility has gained momentum, and its significance derives from the attitude of companies that have understood the importance of the impact of their activity on the environment in which they conduct their operations. The present study emphasizes the fact that CSR has an equal importance for those companies of varying sizes that operate in developing countries, such as Romania. There are still a lot of challenges regarding their implementation. The study focuses on establishing the level of CSR report by the Romanian companies within the European Union framework by taking into account the extent to which they are familiar with the CSR reporting guidelines in order to identify the degree of applying the Global Reporting Guidelines (GRI) when designing the sustainability reports. The data regarding the acceptance of the voluntary report and its correlation to the sustainable development as a strategic focus of the management of entities, the usefulness, the necessity and the obstacles of voluntary reporting were gathered based on a questionnaire. Between 2015–2017, 61 Romanian companies of various sizes had to answer specific questions. The research is based on the descriptive statistics as well as the correlation analysis method. The findings of the research proved that the acceptance of the management in terms of the sustainable development is in a close relationship with implementing voluntary reporting and the willingness to develop a favorable image of the company within a competitive market. The study also identified the differences that exist between a company’s success on the market that is linked to their development and the economic factors that characterize each and every field of activity. The present study focuses on defining the term ‘social responsibility’ from the point of view of its concepts. It also aims at presenting the social responsibility reporting methods used by the companies from the European Union countries. These can be a starting point for those companies that have not had the chance of applying them yet.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility of Russian TNCs as a Factor of Sustainable Development of Global Society

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-227
Author(s):  
M. A. Izmailova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Foreign Affiliates ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: the main purpose of the study is to analyze the impact of corporate social responsibility of transnational corporations on the sustainable development of the territories of its presence and on its basis to develop recommendations for the integration of domestic business in the implementation of social projects abroad. In this regard, it is necessary to summarize the real experience and identify the best practices of Russian TNCs, positioning themselves as socially responsible companies.Methods: this article is based on the modern concept of corporate social responsibility – its understanding from the standpoint of the market approach to socially responsible behavior, state regulation of socially responsible practices, corporate conscience as a criterion of moral responsibility of the agent of economic relations, the theory of stakeholders, considering the Corporation as part of the social structure of society and responsible to a wide range of stakeholders. The study was conducted using the methods of comparative analysis, inductive-deductive and General logical methods.Results: the analysis of the impact of corporate social responsibility of transnational corporations on the sustainable development of the territories of its presence. The importance of the return of moral criteria in the economic sphere, which form the basis for assessing the level of socially responsible business behavior, is revealed. The article substantiates the increasing role of TNCs in the sustainable development of the global economy against the backdrop of a shortage of foreign direct investment needed to achieve sustainable development goals. The necessity of dialogue between TNCs and the national governments of the territory of their presence on a wide range of issues of support for the national economy, social investment in local communities and solving environmental problems is shown. The best practices of Russian TNCs in the field of corporate social responsibility are reviewed. The recommendations on the integration of domestic business in the implementation of social projects abroad.Conclusions and Relevance: one of the trends of sustainable development of the global economy is the recognition by economic agents of the importance and prospects of cooperation with ethically-oriented business, the imperative of which is corporate social responsibility. Investment by foreign affiliates of TNCs in the basic infrastructure, production capacity, social and environmental sphere of the territory of their presence should be considered from the perspective of corporate social responsibility. The content and volume of financing of corporate social responsibility programs by foreign affiliates of TNCs is largely determined by the specifics of the business. The implementation of corporate social responsibility, which has become part of the systematic approach of Russian business and is implemented within the framework of a common business strategy in foreign countries, is becoming an undeniable competitive advantage of Russian TNCs over foreign partners.

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