1. SME top management perception of environmental uncertainty and gender differences during COVID-19Sabina Veršič, Polona Tominc, Tjaša Štrukelj, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: 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. Ključne besede: strategic management, environmental uncertainty, ecological environment, social environment, technological environment, economic environment, political–legal environment, SME top managers, COVID-19 pandemic, Slovenia Objavljeno v DKUM: 05.07.2024; Ogledov: 137; Prenosov: 19 Celotno besedilo (688,83 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
2. 8th FEB International Scientific Conference : Challenges in the Turbulent Economic Environment and Organizations’ Sustainable Development2024, zbornik recenziranih znanstvenih prispevkov na mednarodni ali tuji konferenci Opis: 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. Ključne besede: sustainability, economic environment, sustainable development, business challenges, competitiveness, turbolent environment Objavljeno v DKUM: 23.05.2024; Ogledov: 301; Prenosov: 24 Celotno besedilo (12,55 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
3. 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, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: 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. Ključne besede: urbanization, population dynamics, Africa, sub-regions, socio-economic conditions, environment, theory, method, slumisation Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.04.2018; Ogledov: 1401; Prenosov: 95 Celotno besedilo (301,56 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
4. Danube Region Entrepreneurship Observatory : Diversity and PotentialPolona Tominc, Miroslav Rebernik, Barbara Bradač Hojnik, Karin Širec, znanstvena monografija Opis: 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. Ključne besede: enterprises, entrepreneurship, business environment, characteristics, activities, economic development, human capital, competitivity, international comparisons, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, Danube Region, Entrepreneurial Intentions, Entrepreneurial Growth Aspirations Objavljeno v DKUM: 18.01.2017; Ogledov: 2218; Prenosov: 152 Celotno besedilo (2,97 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
5. Global marketing management : a European perspectiveWarren J. Keegan, Bodo B. Schlegelmilch, 2001, učbenik za višje in visoke šole Ključne besede: 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 Objavljeno v DKUM: 01.06.2012; Ogledov: 2731; Prenosov: 46 Povezava na celotno besedilo |
6. International business : global competition from a European perspectiveAndrew L. Harrison, Ertuğrul Dalkiran, Ena Elsey, 2000, učbenik za višje in visoke šole Ključne besede: 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 Objavljeno v DKUM: 01.06.2012; Ogledov: 2741; Prenosov: 84 Povezava na celotno besedilo |