In hard times, when one has little money, clients show greater concern to what they are buying, q... more In hard times, when one has little money, clients show greater concern to what they are buying, quality is no longer an asset for most buyers so the products must provide the customers with surprising characteristics that they did not directly require the product to have, beside the standard ones that such a product should provide. Such products could not be done without innovation and innovation cannot be efficiently used without proper management. For a business, Innovation Management may be the key to survive in times of economic crisis.
Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project for the analysis of organizational culture i... more Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project for the analysis of organizational culture in the Romanian business environment, developed by The Scientific Society of Management from Romania, we have initiated, using Business Intelligence tools, a scan of the characteristics of organizational culture organizational culture for Galati County. The aim of the research is to investigate the particularities of cultural dimensions, based on the Multifocus Model developed by Geert Hofstede, are found in economic organizations in Romania, and, in particular in the business environment of Galati. An important topic of the research is to identify the drivers that influence managerial behavior at the level of the Romanian organizations in order to promote and to guide the change at the level of the microeconomic structures.
In advocating for CSR we shall start from the fact that there should be a policy on the company l... more In advocating for CSR we shall start from the fact that there should be a policy on the company level according to which these companies have a responsibility that goes beyond a simple algorithm on profit. This concept is based on the responsibility towards people, society and environment that are affected by their activity. Beside the company’s contribution to the society by creating work places, taxes and collateral economic effects, the company can develop products, services, production methods and business practices. In this context, CSR ensures the achievement of a strong connection between the private environment and the community, contributing at the same time to the sustainable development of the company. The CSR concept should be regarded as an integral part of the company, that should not hinder the proper activities conducted by that company, but to represent responsibility towards society.
It is very important to know the needed features of a successful salesman in order to recruit and... more It is very important to know the needed features of a successful salesman in order to recruit and select the most suitable persons for such a job. If the native talents are imperative in a view of getting high performance, then qualification, experience and knowledge also have an ...
Starting from the results and determined statistical indicators on data collected as part of the ... more Starting from the results and determined statistical indicators on data collected as part of the COMOR Project, developed by The Scientific Society of Management from Romania, to characterize managerial behavior in Romanian economic organizations, we have initiated an exploration using data mining techniques. The purpose of this analysis is to investigate whether group cohesion is valued at the expense of individualism attitude, based on the results obtained in this project and the impact that individualism / collectivism orientation has on the behavior of the employees in Galati organizations.
The procustian approach of the job's design is widely spread in actual society too. Several ... more The procustian approach of the job's design is widely spread in actual society too. Several researches in European countries regarding working conditions, employees' satisfaction and work stress marked the fact that there are many stressful jobs. The most serious consequence of work ...
Our paper emphasizes the analysis of the web marketing strategies implemented on four Romanian un... more Our paper emphasizes the analysis of the web marketing strategies implemented on four Romanian universities and four European universities websites. We reveal the main components of the online communication strategies focused on web marketing tools and social networks, in order to outline the cultural differences referring to web marketing approaches in different countries from the European Union. We consider that our paper has significant implications on the higher education e-strategies as it provides a high visibility of the academic institutions in the online environment which is appreciated by the main target represented by the students. Key-Words: communication, higher education, online marketing, social networks
Leadership style is considered an important factor that influences the firm perfomance. The aim o... more Leadership style is considered an important factor that influences the firm perfomance. The aim of the present paper is to explore the correlations between the gender and management level of the managers, considered as independent variables, and the managers leadership styles as dependent variables. The study was based on an empirical research undertaken on a representative sample of 80 managers from different hierarchical levels in Romanian software development companies. The research methodology involved a design of two hypotheses, tested by means of Pearson chi-square. The research results emphasize a cultural specific context and some suggestions for future research are provided.
This article aims to review current empirical research on electronic Human Resource Management (e... more This article aims to review current empirical research on electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) and discusses some implications for future research, which will be focused on comparative analysis of how social and cultural factors might influence the implementation and development of e-HRM systems in different E.U. countries. Based on a definition and an initial framework, we analyzed the surveys conducted in this field as well as the case studies focused on practical e-HRM applications, the examined topics and the relevant findings. Another goal of this study is to highlight the gaps between e-HRM and HRIS (Human resource information system), which refers to ICT systems used within HR departments We are also interested in assessing the opportunities provided by Web 2.0 technologies for e-recruitment, the first field of human resource management to make extensive use of web-based technology.
Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project, developed by The Scientific Society of Mana... more Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project, developed by The Scientific Society of Management from Romania, for the analysis of organizational culture in the Romanian business environment, we have initiated an exploration using Business Intelligence tools. The purpose of this analysis is to find relevant information about the organizational culture for Galati County, starting from the results obtained in this project, and, using data mining techniques, to investigate relationships and links between responses to different survey questions, in this "mine" data, gathered by the project team effort.
The paper examines the relationship between two important variables that define small and medium-... more The paper examines the relationship between two important variables that define small and medium-sized enterprises:organizational culture and responsiveness. Firms operating in Romania were selected for the study. The country offers a business context with many changes over the last two decades, a challenge and an opportunity for researchers. Results show that the combination of entrepreneurial characteristics and planning and goal oriented managerial styles suits best successful companies. The market-driven type of culture has the best coordination and is best positioned to deliver customer-centered versatility, while adhocracy helps businesses respond fast to changes in the market environment.
In many organizations there are employees who sabotage processes, steal company property, harass ... more In many organizations there are employees who sabotage processes, steal company property, harass others, cheat the management or mislead customers. These misbehaviours of the employees are pervasive and costly. In the same time, they are warning that employees` needs are not met. Sometimes managers avoid to facing the unacceptable behaviours of the employee due to certain psychological reasons. The approach of problem-employees is a challenge for the managers. While most of them may be tempted to dismiss these employees researches have indicated that the best alternative is to learn how to behave with that person.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is considered an important determinant of job performances, leadershi... more Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is considered an important determinant of job performances, leadership skills development and efficiency of the teamwork. Many authors stated that there are differences between female and male emotional competences. The aim of the present paper is to explore the correlations between the gender, considered as independent variable, and the EQ competences, as dependent variables, clustered in four EQ analysis domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. The study was based on an empirical research undertaken on a representative sample of 80 managers from different hierarchical levels in Romanian software development companies. The research methodology involved a design of a conceptual framework, based on four hypotheses, tested by means of Pearson chi-square. The research results emphasize a cultural specific context and some suggestions for future research are provided.
In hard times, when one has little money, clients show greater concern to what they are buying, q... more In hard times, when one has little money, clients show greater concern to what they are buying, quality is no longer an asset for most buyers so the products must provide the customers with surprising characteristics that they did not directly require the product to have, beside the standard ones that such a product should provide. Such products could not be done without innovation and innovation cannot be efficiently used without proper management. For a business, Innovation Management may be the key to survive in times of economic crisis.
Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project for the analysis of organizational culture i... more Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project for the analysis of organizational culture in the Romanian business environment, developed by The Scientific Society of Management from Romania, we have initiated, using Business Intelligence tools, a scan of the characteristics of organizational culture organizational culture for Galati County. The aim of the research is to investigate the particularities of cultural dimensions, based on the Multifocus Model developed by Geert Hofstede, are found in economic organizations in Romania, and, in particular in the business environment of Galati. An important topic of the research is to identify the drivers that influence managerial behavior at the level of the Romanian organizations in order to promote and to guide the change at the level of the microeconomic structures.
In advocating for CSR we shall start from the fact that there should be a policy on the company l... more In advocating for CSR we shall start from the fact that there should be a policy on the company level according to which these companies have a responsibility that goes beyond a simple algorithm on profit. This concept is based on the responsibility towards people, society and environment that are affected by their activity. Beside the company’s contribution to the society by creating work places, taxes and collateral economic effects, the company can develop products, services, production methods and business practices. In this context, CSR ensures the achievement of a strong connection between the private environment and the community, contributing at the same time to the sustainable development of the company. The CSR concept should be regarded as an integral part of the company, that should not hinder the proper activities conducted by that company, but to represent responsibility towards society.
It is very important to know the needed features of a successful salesman in order to recruit and... more It is very important to know the needed features of a successful salesman in order to recruit and select the most suitable persons for such a job. If the native talents are imperative in a view of getting high performance, then qualification, experience and knowledge also have an ...
Starting from the results and determined statistical indicators on data collected as part of the ... more Starting from the results and determined statistical indicators on data collected as part of the COMOR Project, developed by The Scientific Society of Management from Romania, to characterize managerial behavior in Romanian economic organizations, we have initiated an exploration using data mining techniques. The purpose of this analysis is to investigate whether group cohesion is valued at the expense of individualism attitude, based on the results obtained in this project and the impact that individualism / collectivism orientation has on the behavior of the employees in Galati organizations.
The procustian approach of the job's design is widely spread in actual society too. Several ... more The procustian approach of the job's design is widely spread in actual society too. Several researches in European countries regarding working conditions, employees' satisfaction and work stress marked the fact that there are many stressful jobs. The most serious consequence of work ...
Our paper emphasizes the analysis of the web marketing strategies implemented on four Romanian un... more Our paper emphasizes the analysis of the web marketing strategies implemented on four Romanian universities and four European universities websites. We reveal the main components of the online communication strategies focused on web marketing tools and social networks, in order to outline the cultural differences referring to web marketing approaches in different countries from the European Union. We consider that our paper has significant implications on the higher education e-strategies as it provides a high visibility of the academic institutions in the online environment which is appreciated by the main target represented by the students. Key-Words: communication, higher education, online marketing, social networks
Leadership style is considered an important factor that influences the firm perfomance. The aim o... more Leadership style is considered an important factor that influences the firm perfomance. The aim of the present paper is to explore the correlations between the gender and management level of the managers, considered as independent variables, and the managers leadership styles as dependent variables. The study was based on an empirical research undertaken on a representative sample of 80 managers from different hierarchical levels in Romanian software development companies. The research methodology involved a design of two hypotheses, tested by means of Pearson chi-square. The research results emphasize a cultural specific context and some suggestions for future research are provided.
This article aims to review current empirical research on electronic Human Resource Management (e... more This article aims to review current empirical research on electronic Human Resource Management (e-HRM) and discusses some implications for future research, which will be focused on comparative analysis of how social and cultural factors might influence the implementation and development of e-HRM systems in different E.U. countries. Based on a definition and an initial framework, we analyzed the surveys conducted in this field as well as the case studies focused on practical e-HRM applications, the examined topics and the relevant findings. Another goal of this study is to highlight the gaps between e-HRM and HRIS (Human resource information system), which refers to ICT systems used within HR departments We are also interested in assessing the opportunities provided by Web 2.0 technologies for e-recruitment, the first field of human resource management to make extensive use of web-based technology.
Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project, developed by The Scientific Society of Mana... more Based on data collected as part of the COMOR Project, developed by The Scientific Society of Management from Romania, for the analysis of organizational culture in the Romanian business environment, we have initiated an exploration using Business Intelligence tools. The purpose of this analysis is to find relevant information about the organizational culture for Galati County, starting from the results obtained in this project, and, using data mining techniques, to investigate relationships and links between responses to different survey questions, in this "mine" data, gathered by the project team effort.
The paper examines the relationship between two important variables that define small and medium-... more The paper examines the relationship between two important variables that define small and medium-sized enterprises:organizational culture and responsiveness. Firms operating in Romania were selected for the study. The country offers a business context with many changes over the last two decades, a challenge and an opportunity for researchers. Results show that the combination of entrepreneurial characteristics and planning and goal oriented managerial styles suits best successful companies. The market-driven type of culture has the best coordination and is best positioned to deliver customer-centered versatility, while adhocracy helps businesses respond fast to changes in the market environment.
In many organizations there are employees who sabotage processes, steal company property, harass ... more In many organizations there are employees who sabotage processes, steal company property, harass others, cheat the management or mislead customers. These misbehaviours of the employees are pervasive and costly. In the same time, they are warning that employees` needs are not met. Sometimes managers avoid to facing the unacceptable behaviours of the employee due to certain psychological reasons. The approach of problem-employees is a challenge for the managers. While most of them may be tempted to dismiss these employees researches have indicated that the best alternative is to learn how to behave with that person.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is considered an important determinant of job performances, leadershi... more Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is considered an important determinant of job performances, leadership skills development and efficiency of the teamwork. Many authors stated that there are differences between female and male emotional competences. The aim of the present paper is to explore the correlations between the gender, considered as independent variable, and the EQ competences, as dependent variables, clustered in four EQ analysis domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management. The study was based on an empirical research undertaken on a representative sample of 80 managers from different hierarchical levels in Romanian software development companies. The research methodology involved a design of a conceptual framework, based on four hypotheses, tested by means of Pearson chi-square. The research results emphasize a cultural specific context and some suggestions for future research are provided.
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