ECONOMIA. Seria MANAGEMENT

Vol. 10, No. 2 / 2007

MAPAMOND

pag. 5

Traveling ''Step by Step'' in Eesti, Latvia and Lietuva or about Culture and Management in Baltic States

Autor: Lect. univ. dr. Amedeo ISTOCESCU

Abstract

The paper present travel impressions in Baltic States

Classification-JEL: Z10, Z19

Keywords: Cultural economics; Reference culture points in Baltic States.

MANAGEMENT

pag. 12	Education and Professional Training in the Field of Risk Management
	Autori: Conf. dr. Nadia Carmen CIOCOIU , Masterand Daniel NEICU
	Abstract The lasts years has seen an explosion of interest in risk management throughout business, the public sector, and society generally. Textbooks, articles, pamphlets, and other publications on risk management subjects are constantly appearing and the number are beginning to grow significantly throughout the entire world. Meanwhile, the education in the field of risk management has become an international subject. Risk management education is shaped by many variables, including the needs and preferences of consumers of business education; the knowledge, abilities, and skills employers expect graduates to possess; the offer available to those interested in pursuing management degrees and the resources business schools need to serve their customers. These are among the variables that make up the context for risk management education, which is very different today than it was even as recently as the mid-1990s. The marketplace for business schools today is characterized by major change. Increasing competition and globalization of the business education market are among the root causes of the instability and industry wide leadership is needed to sustain business schools in order to respond to emerging priorities and challenges. The article provides an overview of the major items regarding the risk management education and argues the need for a good education in risk management field. The article suggests what business school leaders can do to meet the challenges facing risk management education and presents the conditions of training and knowledge gathering for risk management. Classification-JEL: D81, G32, I21, M53 Keywords: Risk management; Integrated approach; Formal organisation; Education: Professional training.

pag. 27

The Main Factors in on-line Trust

Autor: Prof. dr. Sofia Elena COLESCA

Abstract

Generally said, trust is an important factor in many social interactions. Because on-line transactions are characterized by uncertainty and anonymity, trust and risk are essential elements in e-commerce and e-government services. There is a statistically significant relationship between trust and use of e-commerce and e-government websites. So, use of Internet for product acquisition, bill and taxes payments has many risky components. In this context, this article presents the concept of on-line trust.

Classification-JEL: L81, L86, M15

Keywords: Trust, Internet, e-commerce, e-government

pag. 38

Flexible Automation Versus the Evolution of the Organizations

Autori: Conf. univ. dr. Cosmin DOBRIN, Conf. univ. dr. Ion POPA

Abstract

Industrial enterprises have to face to more and greater national and international competition and this generates a continuous pressure over them. This desideratum has to be approached with some sufficient distinct means from which the automation is only one moreover possibility. So in this paper we try to answer the question: What is the relation between the flexible automation and the evolution of the organizations?

Classification-JEL: L15, L16, L64, M11, O32

Keywords: Industrial enterprises; International competition; Flexible automation.

pag. 47

Comparative Analyse: Small and Middle Enterprises Versus Large Organizations in Romania in the Knowledge Based Society (part I)

Autor: Lect. univ. dr. Amedeo ISTOCESCU

Abstract

The paper presents some of the most important peculiarities of the entrepreneurship in Romania in the context of the knowledge based society. We develop the advantages and disadvantages of the modern Romanian SME's sector and the main characteristics of nowadays knowledge revolution. At the end we show a few opportunities of the future of Romanian entrepreneurial sector. We try to compare the Romanian small and medium sized enterprises with the big firms in order to observe some similarities and some differences in the era of knowledge society.

Classification-JEL: D83, L25, L26

Keywords: Knowledge based society; Entrepreneurship; Small and medium sized enterprises.

pag. 57

The Production and Consumption of Bio Fuels as the Energy of the Future

Autor: Drd. Alin Paul OLTEANU

Abstract

Ensuring the good functioning of the world economy, the rising trends of oil prices, as well as the strong awareness of environment protection issues, have brought the sustained promotion of alternative energy sources. Bio fuels, as possible substitutes for gasoline and diesel, have acquired a greater importance both in the scientific and the politic environments. A thorough analysis of the current global situation, of the production process from an economical perspective, of the main advantages deriving from the mass utilization of bio fuels, as well as of the main governmental policies, is, considering the EU membership of Romania and the instability of oil markets, necessary.

Classification-JEL: L71, O13, Q42, Q43, Q57

Keywords: Bio fuels; Investments in Bio Diesel; Bio Diesel Consumption; Market Share; Alternative Fuels; Cost of Production; Greenhouse Gas; Environment; Biothanol.

pag. 69

Group Management

Autor: Ec. Irina RADU

Abstract

Working (organizational) group contains one or more individuals that interact regularly in order to achieve a common objective. The organisational group behaviour can react to some factors: using some power categories, using some efficient communication systems, developing the group creativity (by using methods like brainstorming, brainwriting, Delphi technique, writing down in time of the sleep technique, Philips 66 Reunion etc.).

Classification-JEL: D23, D70, D83, J24, J28, M12

Keywords: Organizational behavior; Communication systems; Workig group.

pag. 82

Communication in Organizational Groups

Autor: Ec. Monica RADU

Abstract

Organizational group can be defined as some persons between who exist interactive connections (functional, communication, affective, normative type). Classification of these groups can reflect the dimension, type of relationship or type of rules included. Organizational groups and their influence over the individual efficiency and the efficiency of the entire group are interconnected. Spontaneous roles in these groups sustain the structure of the relationship, and the personality of each individual is formed by the roles played inside the group.

Classification-JEL: D23, D83, J24, J28

Keywords: Communication; Organizational behavior; Labor productivity.

pag. 98

Urban Simulation Models for the Future City Evolution

Autor: Prep. univ. drd. Georgiana Ionela ŞTEFAN

Abstract

Urban systems are becoming increasingly complex as urban economies, social and political structures and norms, infrastructure systems and technologies evolve. Therefore, the development of operational urban simulation models is required in order to achieve an improvement of the quality of decisions regarding urban policies as well as sustainable urban development.

Classification-JEL: C15, E17, O10, Q01

Keywords: Urban simulation models; Sustainable urban development

pag. 113

Possibilities of Using Knowledge Bases in the Waste Management Area

Autor: Drd. Valentina Elena TaRŢIU

Abstract

In the present article there are going to be exposed some aspects about waste management area in Romania, such as: actual stage, investments priorities on waste categories, development of waste management systems using knowledge bases, the benefits of using knowledge based expert systems in the area of waste.

Classification-JEL: Q53, D83

Keywords: Waste management; Knowledge base; Knowledge based expert system

pag. 129

National Identity and Intercultural Outlook: a Critical Review of Hong Kong's Civic Education Since the 1980's

Autori: Assistant Professor yuen Wai Wa, TIMOTHy

Abstract

This paper argues that in the new landscape of a postmodernist world, civic education would need to nurture national identity and promote intercultural outlook hand in hand. This article reviews development of Hong Kong's civic education development in this light. In the case of post-colonial Hong Kong, a sensible balance is most needed as the city is to continue as an international city that functions as one of China's windows to the world.

Classification-JEL: H52, H75, I21, N80

Keywords: Civic education; National identity; Intercultural outlook.

pag. 146

Modern Approaches of the Banking Services in Knowledge Based Economy

Autor: Lect. univ. dr. Andreea ZAMFIR

Abstract

Nowadays, the unprecedented development of the information and communication technologies generates profound and irreversible changes of the entire society. Because of its specific characteristic features, the banking services' field is one of the most dynamic sectors in the economy. Therefore, the paper presents some issues regarding the development of the electronic banking services and the importance of the creativity and innovation of banking services. The success factors in banking services are also presented and there are identified the strategic alternatives of the banking services management.

Classification-JEL: G21, L86

Keywords: Banking services; Information and communication technology; Innovation; Strategy; Development.

VARIA

pag. 159	Dimitrie Gusti and National Museum of Village
	Autor: Prof. univ. dr. Raisa RADU
	Abstract The paper presents the scientific works of the Romanian researcher Dimitrie Gusti in the sociology and his contribution to the development of Romanian Museum of Village. Classification-JEL: B31; Z10, Z13 Keywords: Dimitrie Gusti; Cultural economics, Economics sociology; Culture of villages.

pag. 5	Traveling ''Step by Step'' in Eesti, Latvia and Lietuva or about Culture and Management in Baltic States
	Autor: Lect. univ. dr. Amedeo ISTOCESCU
	Abstract The paper present travel impressions in Baltic States Classification-JEL: Z10, Z19 Keywords: Cultural economics; Reference culture points in Baltic States.

pag. 27	The Main Factors in on-line Trust
	Autor: Prof. dr. Sofia Elena COLESCA
	Abstract Generally said, trust is an important factor in many social interactions. Because on-line transactions are characterized by uncertainty and anonymity, trust and risk are essential elements in e-commerce and e-government services. There is a statistically significant relationship between trust and use of e-commerce and e-government websites. So, use of Internet for product acquisition, bill and taxes payments has many risky components. In this context, this article presents the concept of on-line trust. Classification-JEL: L81, L86, M15 Keywords: Trust, Internet, e-commerce, e-government

pag. 38	Flexible Automation Versus the Evolution of the Organizations
	Autori: Conf. univ. dr. Cosmin DOBRIN, Conf. univ. dr. Ion POPA
	Abstract Industrial enterprises have to face to more and greater national and international competition and this generates a continuous pressure over them. This desideratum has to be approached with some sufficient distinct means from which the automation is only one moreover possibility. So in this paper we try to answer the question: What is the relation between the flexible automation and the evolution of the organizations? Classification-JEL: L15, L16, L64, M11, O32 Keywords: Industrial enterprises; International competition; Flexible automation.

pag. 47	Comparative Analyse: Small and Middle Enterprises Versus Large Organizations in Romania in the Knowledge Based Society (part I)
	Autor: Lect. univ. dr. Amedeo ISTOCESCU
	Abstract The paper presents some of the most important peculiarities of the entrepreneurship in Romania in the context of the knowledge based society. We develop the advantages and disadvantages of the modern Romanian SME's sector and the main characteristics of nowadays knowledge revolution. At the end we show a few opportunities of the future of Romanian entrepreneurial sector. We try to compare the Romanian small and medium sized enterprises with the big firms in order to observe some similarities and some differences in the era of knowledge society. Classification-JEL: D83, L25, L26 Keywords: Knowledge based society; Entrepreneurship; Small and medium sized enterprises.

pag. 57	The Production and Consumption of Bio Fuels as the Energy of the Future
	Autor: Drd. Alin Paul OLTEANU
	Abstract Ensuring the good functioning of the world economy, the rising trends of oil prices, as well as the strong awareness of environment protection issues, have brought the sustained promotion of alternative energy sources. Bio fuels, as possible substitutes for gasoline and diesel, have acquired a greater importance both in the scientific and the politic environments. A thorough analysis of the current global situation, of the production process from an economical perspective, of the main advantages deriving from the mass utilization of bio fuels, as well as of the main governmental policies, is, considering the EU membership of Romania and the instability of oil markets, necessary. Classification-JEL: L71, O13, Q42, Q43, Q57 Keywords: Bio fuels; Investments in Bio Diesel; Bio Diesel Consumption; Market Share; Alternative Fuels; Cost of Production; Greenhouse Gas; Environment; Biothanol.

pag. 69	Group Management
	Autor: Ec. Irina RADU
	Abstract Working (organizational) group contains one or more individuals that interact regularly in order to achieve a common objective. The organisational group behaviour can react to some factors: using some power categories, using some efficient communication systems, developing the group creativity (by using methods like brainstorming, brainwriting, Delphi technique, writing down in time of the sleep technique, Philips 66 Reunion etc.). Classification-JEL: D23, D70, D83, J24, J28, M12 Keywords: Organizational behavior; Communication systems; Workig group.

pag. 82	Communication in Organizational Groups
	Autor: Ec. Monica RADU
	Abstract Organizational group can be defined as some persons between who exist interactive connections (functional, communication, affective, normative type). Classification of these groups can reflect the dimension, type of relationship or type of rules included. Organizational groups and their influence over the individual efficiency and the efficiency of the entire group are interconnected. Spontaneous roles in these groups sustain the structure of the relationship, and the personality of each individual is formed by the roles played inside the group. Classification-JEL: D23, D83, J24, J28 Keywords: Communication; Organizational behavior; Labor productivity.

pag. 98	Urban Simulation Models for the Future City Evolution
	Autor: Prep. univ. drd. Georgiana Ionela ŞTEFAN
	Abstract Urban systems are becoming increasingly complex as urban economies, social and political structures and norms, infrastructure systems and technologies evolve. Therefore, the development of operational urban simulation models is required in order to achieve an improvement of the quality of decisions regarding urban policies as well as sustainable urban development. Classification-JEL: C15, E17, O10, Q01 Keywords: Urban simulation models; Sustainable urban development

pag. 113	Possibilities of Using Knowledge Bases in the Waste Management Area
	Autor: Drd. Valentina Elena TaRŢIU
	Abstract In the present article there are going to be exposed some aspects about waste management area in Romania, such as: actual stage, investments priorities on waste categories, development of waste management systems using knowledge bases, the benefits of using knowledge based expert systems in the area of waste. Classification-JEL: Q53, D83 Keywords: Waste management; Knowledge base; Knowledge based expert system

pag. 129	National Identity and Intercultural Outlook: a Critical Review of Hong Kong's Civic Education Since the 1980's
	Autori: Assistant Professor yuen Wai Wa, TIMOTHy
	Abstract This paper argues that in the new landscape of a postmodernist world, civic education would need to nurture national identity and promote intercultural outlook hand in hand. This article reviews development of Hong Kong's civic education development in this light. In the case of post-colonial Hong Kong, a sensible balance is most needed as the city is to continue as an international city that functions as one of China's windows to the world. Classification-JEL: H52, H75, I21, N80 Keywords: Civic education; National identity; Intercultural outlook.

pag. 146	Modern Approaches of the Banking Services in Knowledge Based Economy
	Autor: Lect. univ. dr. Andreea ZAMFIR
	Abstract Nowadays, the unprecedented development of the information and communication technologies generates profound and irreversible changes of the entire society. Because of its specific characteristic features, the banking services' field is one of the most dynamic sectors in the economy. Therefore, the paper presents some issues regarding the development of the electronic banking services and the importance of the creativity and innovation of banking services. The success factors in banking services are also presented and there are identified the strategic alternatives of the banking services management. Classification-JEL: G21, L86 Keywords: Banking services; Information and communication technology; Innovation; Strategy; Development.