11. Corporate social responsibilityBorut Jereb, Matjaž Knez, Darja Kukovič, Tina Cvahte Ojsteršek, Matevž Obrecht, 2016, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: Many social changes, like changes in values and the need for ethical action, the phenomenon of socially and ecologically conscious consumer, the rise of enlightened capitalist globalization, and the declining rate of uncontrolled information, are also reflected in the business world. Socially responsible action in the world is becoming imperative, and the critical role of consumers, employees and non-governmental organizations allows that socially responsible operation are fair and credible. Ključne besede: environmental management, social responsibility, business, organizations, companies Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.05.2018; Ogledov: 2046; Prenosov: 129 Celotno besedilo (913,72 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
12. SustainabilityBorut Jereb, Matjaž Knez, Darja Kukovič, Tina Cvahte Ojsteršek, Matevž Obrecht, 2016, samostojni znanstveni sestavek ali poglavje v monografski publikaciji Opis: Sustainable development aims to optimize the balance between economic, social and environmental objectives. Sustainable thinking reflects concerns about the long-term risks posed by the current consumption of resources, taking into account the objectives of intergenerational justice. This is clearly defined in the detailed definition of sustainable development by WCED (1987): "in essence, sustainable development is not a particular state of harmony, but rather a process of change in which the exploitation of resources, direction of investments, the orientation of technological investment and institutional changes are in harmony, in order to enhance the current and future potential to meet human needs and aspirations." The starting point is given by the economic and social development that meets human needs and desires, but also takes into account the natural resource base and social justice. Ključne besede: environmental management, sustainable development, sustainability, investments, organizations Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.05.2018; Ogledov: 1527; Prenosov: 93 Celotno besedilo (868,28 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
13. Nonprofit organizations from the perspective of organizational development and their influence on professionalizationKatalin Dobrai, Ferenc Farkas, 2016, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the phenomenon of professionalization that is observable in organizations from the nonprofit sector. Empirical research was conducted among Hungarian nonprofit organizations, and the data were collected within the framework of a country-wide survey. Through the analysis of the research results, the paper provides deeper insights into knowledge about professionalization trends in the nonprofit sector. It proves that organizational development positively impacts nonprofit organizations’ improvement of their professionalization level and the members of these organizations. Ključne besede: non-profit organizations, organizational development, training, knowledge, trends, research, analysis Objavljeno v DKUM: 14.11.2017; Ogledov: 1263; Prenosov: 455 Celotno besedilo (276,51 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
14. Organizational factors for successful entering to e-marketplace : case of large organizations in SloveniaAndreja Pucihar, Mateja Podlogar, 2003, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The appeal of doing business on the Web is clear. By bringing together large numbers of buyers and sellers and by automating transactions, e-marketplaces expand the choices available to buyers, give sellers access to new customers (buyers), and reduce transaction costs for all participants. Entering the e- marketplace is related to the business process of reengineering, connecting of information systems, gaining new knowledge with training and learning, and making investments in new information technologies and software. Such organization must take very careful steps to prepare itself for a successful entrance on the e-marketplace. Only this kind of approach will enable the organization the full use of the available opportunities and will bring expected business results. The paper presents the different types of e-marketplaces and the use of e-marketplaces for business. Furthermore, the results of the research that was done among 250 large organizations in Slovenia are presented. The current status of the use e-commerce and e-marketplaces in large organizations in Slovenia is introduced. In addition, organizational factors found by large organizations to be important for a successful entrance to the e-marketplaces are presented. We conclude the paper with recommendations for the organizations that intend to enter e-marketplace. Ključne besede: organizational factors, e-markets, large organizations, case, Slovenia Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.07.2017; Ogledov: 1085; Prenosov: 98 Celotno besedilo (949,40 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
15. Network organizationsJure Kovač, 2002, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Modern organisations are confronted with enormous challenges. The need to continuously adapt to changing environments is the main challenge for modern organisations. In order to adapt to the requirements of modern environments more easily and more rapidly, organisations become connected into networks. A networked organisation is becoming a favourite form of a modern organisation. This paper describes the basic features of networked organisations and their diverse forms. Special attention is paid to the presentation of management processes in networked organisations. Ključne besede: organization, network organizations Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.07.2017; Ogledov: 1205; Prenosov: 95 Celotno besedilo (511,82 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
16. Human resource management in international organizationsSonja Treven, 2001, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: In the paper, the author first presents various approaches to the management and recruitment of employees in subsidiaries that the company has established in different countries. Then, she turns her attention to the basic functions of international human resource management, among them recruitment and selection of new employees, development and training of employees, assessment of work efficiency, as well as remuneration of employees. As the expatriates are often given special attention by their work organizations, she concludes the paper with the description of the additional challanges occuring in the management of these employees. Ključne besede: management, use of human resources, employment, international company, work performance, human potential, international organizations, company Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.07.2017; Ogledov: 1698; Prenosov: 144 Celotno besedilo (545,95 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
17. Measuring information security performance with 10 by 10 model for holistic state evaluationIgor Bernik, Kaja Prislan Mihelič, 2016, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Organizations should measure their information security performance if they wish to take the right decisions and develop it in line with their security needs. Since the measurement of information security is generally underdeveloped in practice and many organizations find the existing recommendations too complex, the paper presents a solution in the form of a 10 by 10 information security performance measurement model. The model—ISP 10×10M is composed of ten critical success factors, 100 key performance indicators and 6 performance levels. Its content was devised on the basis of findings presented in the current research studies and standards, while its structure results from an empirical research conducted among information security professionals from Slovenia. Results of the study show that a high level of information security performance is mostly dependent on measures aimed at managing information risks, employees and information sources, while formal and environmental factors have a lesser impact. Experts believe that information security should evolve systematically, where it’s recommended that beginning steps include technical, logical and physical security controls, while advanced activities should relate predominantly strategic management activities. By applying the proposed model, organizations are able to determine the actual level of information security performance based on the weighted indexing technique. In this manner they identify the measures they ought to develop in order to improve the current situation. The ISP 10×10M is a useful tool for conducting internal system evaluations and decision-making. It may also be applied to a larger sample of organizations in order to determine the general state-of-play for research purposes. Ključne besede: information security, organizations, efficiency, measuring, security management Objavljeno v DKUM: 19.06.2017; Ogledov: 1906; Prenosov: 492 Celotno besedilo (2,92 MB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
18. Key factors for the successful operation of clusters : the case for SloveniaBrigita Gajšek, Jure Kovač, 2016, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Background and Purpose: Companies are increasingly specializing and developing those key areas with which they can compete on the global market and are linking in clusters that are ingredient of territorial competitiveness. Clusters can play a competitive role in global value chains but once being successful, they may decline. For this reason, researching key factors for the successful operation of clusters in Slovenia is beneficial.
Methodology: This study is based on an extensive review of scientific literature. Theoretical findings are tested by a study of clustering in Slovenia. In practice, we determine the number of operating clusters fifteen years after they were initiated by the institutional environment with help of web pages, e-mails and telephone calls. Using interviews, we determine reasons for the cessation of operations on the part of former directors and factors of successful operations with directors of successful clusters.
Results: The institutional environment initiated start-up processes of creating clusters in Slovenia. After the termination of institutional financial support, Slovenian clusters, which have failed to develop their own financing system, ceased operation. Directors of still operating clusters confirmed that trust between cluster members is the most important success factor in the operation of clusters.
Conclusion: The institutional environment in Slovenia adopted cluster policy and successfully leveraged the establishment of clusters using start-up financing. Less than half of these clusters continue to prosper under their own stream after policy retreatment. Clusters were not prepared for a dramatically different way of working. Trust has become a major driving force of adjusting to new conditions. Ključne besede: network organizations, key success factors, clusters, Slovenia Objavljeno v DKUM: 04.04.2017; Ogledov: 1269; Prenosov: 148 Celotno besedilo (357,93 KB) Gradivo ima več datotek! Več... |
19. SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS A WAY FOR APPROACHING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY - SOLVING THE ISSUE OF SOCIAL INCLUSION IN BIH BY ENCOURAGING SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIPAnita Šimundža, 2016, doktorska disertacija Opis: SUMMARY
Living in a time of materialism, when the ethical component of business is almost completely ignored, is the main challenge for all activists of different thinking, to offer ideas that can lead to new and important changes. Social entrepreneurship is an idea that has awakened much interest in recent decades, because it is based on different approaches of classical economic understanding. This concept in the cold logic of modern business brings warmth, a note of humanity and altruism, and contributes to the promotion of moral and ethical practices and standards.
Initiatives of social entrepreneurship are always associated with humane ideas, aiming at the general social well-being, as opposed to traditional entrepreneurship, in which the profit is the primary goal and the main measure of success. Social entrepreneurship, as a model, in its ideological and practical function, aims to create a stable structure based on full utilization of human resources, offering new ways of resolving the numerous social and economic problems.
A significant number of the population in Bosnia and Herzegovina is strongly affected by social exclusion. Among the most vulnerable are persons with disabilities, Roma and youth, while women in all groups are particulary vulnerable. The European Union practice shows that social entrepreneurship is a good instrument for eliminating poverty, social exclusion and unemployment. Compared to the European Union model, the potential for the development of social entrepreneurship is not being utilized enough in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bearing in mind these findings, the main objectives of this work is to explore and present theoretical approaches and concepts of social entrepreneurship and possible ways of overcoming social exclusion through social entrepreneurship, based on primary and secondary research. The strongest arguments for commitment to the development of social entrepreneurship in Bosnia and Herzegovina show facts:
• Citizens of the Bosnia and Herzegovina recognize that entrepreneurship can contribute to the reduction of social problems, especially social exclusion.
• The development of small and medium enterprises significantly influences the increase of social inclusion.
The practical part included exploration of the needs for solving social exclusion, poverty and unemployment problems, and the possible ways of overcoming these problems through social entrepreneurship. Research of the situation and possibilities of development of social entrepreneurship included:
1. Survey with target groups, based on prepared questionnaire, which covered 400 unemployed persons from marginalized groups: women, youth, persons with disabilities and Roma, throughout Republic of Srpska (40 municipalities), in cooperation with non-governmental organizations and Employment Service of the Republic of Srpska.
2. Findings of survey with institutions, non-governmental organizations and small and medium enterprises
Based on theoretical part of doctoral dissertation we confirm the sub-hypotheses:
• H1.1: Human capital is the most important resource for achieving sustainable development goals;
• H1.2: Gender is a significant predictor of socio-economic status of citizens, and
• H1.5: By introducing special measures and support programs, it is possible to significantly improve the development of social entrepreneurship.
Based on empirical research we partially confirm the sub-hypotheses:
• H1.3: Citizens perceive entrepreneurship as a mechanism for overcoming social exclusion and
• H1.4: Development of small and medium enterprises significantly influences the increase of social inclusion.
In final, we partially confirm our main hypothesis H.1: Sustainable Community Development, viewed through the paradigm of social inclusion, is significantly associated with the development of social entrepreneurship. Ključne besede: social entrepreneurship, social enterprises, employment, social exclusion, non-governmental organizations Objavljeno v DKUM: 01.06.2016; Ogledov: 1943; Prenosov: 150 Celotno besedilo (18,11 MB) |
20. The reactions of immigrants from the South Slavic lands and their descendants in the USA to the dissolution of Yugoslavia (1989-1993)Matjaž Klemenčič, 2011, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: jugoslovanski izseljenci, Združene države Amerike, izseljenske organizacije, Jugoslavija, politične razmere, 1989/1993, Yugoslav emigrants, United States of America, emigrants' organizations, Yugoslavia, political conditions Objavljeno v DKUM: 10.07.2015; Ogledov: 1745; Prenosov: 27 Povezava na celotno besedilo |