1. Business IT alignment impact on corporate sustainabilityUroš Zabukovšek, Polona Tominc, Samo Bobek, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: Business-IT alignment (BITA) has become crucial for effective organisational management in today's interconnected global economy. This article investigates the relationship between BITA and corporate sustainability, exploring how businesses can leverage BITA for sustainable growth and development. The study employs a case research approach in a multinational manufacturing organisation, utilising a mixed methods research (MMR) design. In the quantitative part of the research, the PLS-SEM technique was used to examine the influence of six BITA factors on employees' self-perceived action competence for sustainability (SPACS). This study confirmed that all six BITA factors strongly influence all three SPACS factors. In the qualitative part of the research, semi-structured interviews were used to measure the BITA maturity level of the organisation and the influence of BITA factors on corporate sustainability. Based on quantitative and qualitative research results, it can be confirmed that BITA strongly influences corporate sustainability. Results also confirm that there is no universal approach to BITA and its influence on corporate sustainability. Organisations must focus on all factors of BITA equally to achieve better levels of BITA and ensure its influence on corporate sustainability. Keywords: business–IT alignment (BITA), corporate sustainability, SPACS, case research, mixed methods research (MMR), PLS-SEM Published in DKUM: 14.02.2024; Views: 340; Downloads: 31
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2. A best practice model for useful suggestions managementIgor Prodan, Branka Ahlin, 2008, original scientific article Abstract: This paper presents the results of a research project financed by the Chamber of commerce and industry of Slovenia. The main purpose of the project was to propose a model for useful suggestions management, including concrete suggestions for businesses. This is based on (a) an in-depth literature review, (b) case studies of three innovative, export orientated Slovenian companies and (c) the results of the implementation of this model in two Slovenian companies (as a pilot project). Concrete suggestions for businesses regarding the useful suggestions management process, the implementation itself, the rewarding and monitoring of useful suggestions activity and potential adaptations of the model to changes within the company are presented. Since the paper focuses on the implementation of useful suggestions management, offering a rich insight into the concrete processes involved in both developing such policies and carrying them out, companies may achieve great business value by implementing this proposed model. Keywords: management, proposals, models, case study, research Published in DKUM: 28.11.2017; Views: 948; Downloads: 357
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3. The influence of non-formal artistic and creative activities in multicultural educational contextsFernando Pérez-Martin, 2017, original scientific article Abstract: Our schools are becoming more and more multicultural every year. It is no longer uncommon to have in the same classroom students from over a dozen nationalities, with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and ways of seeing the world. This article is an invitation to reflect on the role that non-formal artistic and creative activities can play in multicultural educational settings. To this end, an excerpt from a Case Study carried out in one of Canada%s most multicultural schools is presented, showcasing some of the activities developed there and analysing the positive influences they have in its educational community. Keywords: non-formal art, music education, Case Study research, creativity, multicultural education, Educational context Published in DKUM: 16.11.2017; Views: 1338; Downloads: 357
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4. Financial Times marketing casebookLevela Rickard, Kit Jackson, 2000, higher education textbook Keywords: consumerism, customer, consumer psychology, communication, market analysis, segmentation, marketing research, market structure, marketing, strategic planning, advertising, sale, sales promotion, personal selling, direct marketing, international business, international marketing, internet, computer networks, international business operation, market mechanism, textbooks, cases, case study Published in DKUM: 01.06.2012; Views: 2153; Downloads: 68
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5. Corporate strategyRichard L. Lynch, 2000, higher education textbook Keywords: corporations, business strategy, business environment, enterprises, goal, target, market research, competition, analysis, analysis of business operation, consumer, human capital, human potential, operations management, leadership, ethics, knowledge, technology, innovations, strategic management, strategic planning, textbooks, cases, case study Published in DKUM: 01.06.2012; Views: 3543; Downloads: 71
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6. Marketing across culturesJean-Claude Usunier, 2000, higher education textbook Keywords: marketing, convergence, international marketing, globalization, market, integration, consumption, local communities, regional economics, consumer, culture, dynamic systems, time, space, interactions, behavior, intercultural communication, decision, product policy, managing, relativism, variables, business environment, distribution, sales promotion, personal selling, business communication, international exchange, relationship marketing, market research, public relations, bargaining, textbooks, case study Published in DKUM: 01.06.2012; Views: 3153; Downloads: 138
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