1. 9th FEB International Scientific Conference : Sustainable Management in the Age of ESG and AI: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities2025, proceedings Abstract: The Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, organized the 9th International Scientific Conference titled Sustainable Management in the Age of ESG and AI: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities. The international scientific conference brought together international researchers, professionals, and practitioners to discuss sustainable management in the context of the increasing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants presented academic contributions addressing the challenges and opportunities arising from the integration of ESG principles and advanced technologies into strategic and managerial processes. The event served as a platform for interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and fostered collaboration between academia and the business sector with the aim of developing innovative and responsible management practices that support a sustainable future.
Keywords: sustanability, ESG, AI, economic environment, academic environment
Published in DKUM: 12.05.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 113
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2. SME top management perception of environmental uncertainty and gender differences during COVID-19Sabina Veršič, Polona Tominc, Tjaša Štrukelj, 2022, original scientific article Abstract: Environmental scanning has become increasingly crucial for an organisation’s existence and a matter of interest for scholars and professionals. This research presents an outline of the situation in the field of multidimensional environmental scanning, focusing on Slovenian micro, small and medium sized organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the paper aims to examine if top managers perceive the multidimensional (external) environment as uncertain and if there have been gender differences in multidimensional (external) environmental uncertainty perception during the COVID-19 pandemic. We researched the field of ecological, social, technological, economic, and political–legal environments. The nonparametric Mann–Whitney U test and descriptive statistics were used to test the research hypotheses. The results show that top managers are not aware enough of multidimensional environmental uncertainty. They do not perceive the ecological and social environment as unpredictable at all. Among the studied environments, they perceive the political–legal environment as most unpredictable. There are no statistically significant gender differences in perceptions of ecological, social, technological, economic, and political–legal environmental uncertainty. We suggest SME top managers pay more attention to environmental uncertainty and use environmental scanning methods to achieve more sustainable development.
Keywords: strategic management, environmental uncertainty, ecological environment, social environment, technological environment, economic environment, political–legal environment, SME top managers, COVID-19 pandemic, Slovenia
Published in DKUM: 05.07.2024; Views: 146; Downloads: 29
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3. 8th FEB International Scientific Conference : Challenges in the Turbulent Economic Environment and Organizations’ Sustainable Development2024, proceedings of peer-reviewed scientific conference contributions (international and foreign conferences) Abstract: The proceedings of the 8th scientific conference, organized by the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, titled "Challenges in the turbulent economic environment and organizations’ sustainable development," present research and findings on the challenges that companies as well as other organizations face in unpredictable economic environments and efforts towards sustainable development. Various distinguished European authors address the impacts of global economic fluctuations on business operations and emphasize the importance of adaptability and innovation in tackling these challenges. Additionally, they underscore the significance of sustainable development as a crucial factor for the long-term success of companies and present strategies for its effective implementation. Through analyses and case studies, authors reveal key factors influencing the success of organizations in turbulent economic environments and offer guidelines for designing responsive and sustainability-focused business models.
Keywords: sustainability, economic environment, sustainable development, business challenges, competitiveness, turbolent environment
Published in DKUM: 23.05.2024; Views: 314; Downloads: 47
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4. Urbanisation, urban environmental quality, national socio-economic conditions and diseases burden in Africa : a research agenda for spatio-temporal analyses of subregional characteristicsRichard Ingwe, 2013, original scientific article Abstract: The investigation of socio-economic, political and environmental aspects of urbanization in Africa is gaining research attention. Most recently, information on the patterns in urbanization, population growth, slumisation, among other aspects of urban Africa within the past quarter of a century or thereabout were reported. While this report elucidated on the relevant challenges, it was restricted to the regional patterns of the variables investigated. This report indicates that more information on the sub-regional aspects of these variables is required to elucidate on urban planning in the region and its sub-regions. Here, the ways forward in investigating these issues and variables underlying them are outlined. The theoretical, methodological, spatial and temporal aspects or requirements of the proposed research are discussed to provide a compass for future research.
Keywords: urbanization, population dynamics, Africa, sub-regions, socio-economic conditions, environment, theory, method, slumisation
Published in DKUM: 10.04.2018; Views: 1411; Downloads: 102
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5. Danube Region Entrepreneurship Observatory : Diversity and PotentialPolona Tominc, Miroslav Rebernik, Barbara Bradač Hojnik, Karin Širec, scientific monograph Abstract: There is no doubt about the importance of multi-country studies of entrepreneurial activity in enabling the comparison and replication of research and generating meaningful contributions to scholarship, practice and policy. This international comparison perspective is especially important when processes in each single economy are analysed against the broader global, European or regional environment. Since entrepreneurship is a complex social phenomenon, several dependencies can be understood only with comprehensive research that includes continuous positioning of national entrepreneurship in the European and global perspectives. Within Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) it is possible to compare data for more than 100 countries not only in the field of early-stage entrepreneurial activity but also in areas such as general attitudes of the adult population towards entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial intentions, etc. In this scientific monograph publication, we analyse the entrepreneurial profiles of Danube region countries, entrepreneurial intentions in the region and investigate the competition and aspirations of early-stage entrepreneurs in these countries.
Keywords: enterprises, entrepreneurship, business environment, characteristics, activities, economic development, human capital, competitivity, international comparisons, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Danube Region, Entrepreneurial Intentions, Entrepreneurial Growth Aspirations
Published in DKUM: 18.01.2017; Views: 2236; Downloads: 162
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6. Global marketing management : a European perspectiveWarren J. Keegan, Bodo B. Schlegelmilch, 2001, higher education textbook Keywords: marketing, international marketing, marketing strategy, export, market mechanism, globalization, business environment, creativity, economic aspect, social aspect, culture, segmentation, goal, positioning, international competition, logistics, business communication, trends, world, European Union, textbooks, case study
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7. International business : global competition from a European perspectiveAndrew L. Harrison, Ertuğrul Dalkiran, Ena Elsey, 2000, higher education textbook Keywords: international business, international economic relations, international trade, multinational companies, international enterprises, business environment, culture, ethics, international institutions, globalization, international economic integrations, investments, foreign exchange business, foreign direct investments, international competition, EU, European Union, Europe, development, perspectives, single market, Eastern Europe, transitional economics, transition, privatization, international cooperation
Published in DKUM: 01.06.2012; Views: 2743; Downloads: 87
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