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Urban Population Growth and Job Opportunities: The Case of Albania 城市人口增长与就业机会:以阿尔巴尼亚为例

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-12-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0021

Mario Ҫurçija, Emirjeta Bejleri

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Analysis of the Fluctuation of the Number of ISO 9001:2015 Certificates in the Republic of Croatia and Assessment of Satisfaction of Business Organisations Leadership with the Certificate 克罗地亚共和国ISO 9001:2015证书数量波动分析及商业组织领导对证书满意度评估

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-12-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0022

Petar Vušković

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Competency Management, Coordination and Responsibility in Slovenia 斯洛文尼亚的能力管理、协调和责任

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-09-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0016

M. Zupančič

{"title":"Competency Management, Coordination and Responsibility in Slovenia","authors":"M. Zupančič","doi":"10.2478/ngoe-2020-0016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/ngoe-2020-0016","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of investments into competencies. The identification of competencies should belong to the strategic goals of any socially responsible society. The right competencies are a crucial precondition for a functioning labour market in times of digitalisation and technological changes: for good economic performance as well as to ensure lifelong productive and inclusive individuals. Relevant skills and competencies should respond to labour market needs as well as to economic requirements. The approach to this study is linked to the practical deficiencies of ineffective competency management in Slovenia and its consequences. The methodology combines study of theoretical models and specific skill framework in selected countries with chosen policies. The findings confirm that educational paths in Slovenia are not aligned with the economy requirements. Competencies do not correspond to actual industrial policy priorities. The article identifies the reality of competency policy in Slovenia and governance gaps in comparison with EU and OECD countries. It focuses on foreseen skills challenges and skills forecasting needs. The article offers solutions and policies for better skills matching and further reflections on more co-ordination and governance between educational policies and competency requirements in the economy. One limitation of this study is the variety of policies in countries, hindering the transferability. Nevertheless, the article tackles skill and competency challenges, which are common in most of the countries and require actions.","PeriodicalId":228142,"journal":{"name":"Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy","volume":"250 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116475413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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STEM on Demand – Can Current State of Higher Education Infrastructure Meet Expectations? STEM需求-高等教育基础设施的现状能满足期望吗?

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-09-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0017

H. Jahić, A. Pilav-Velić

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Workforce Ageing and Labour Productivity Dynamics 劳动力老龄化与劳动生产率动态

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-09-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0013

A. Milanez

{"title":"Workforce Ageing and Labour Productivity Dynamics","authors":"A. Milanez","doi":"10.2478/ngoe-2020-0013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/ngoe-2020-0013","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper adopts a neoclassical framework to study the effect of age composition of the working-age population on labour productivity and its determinants, based on an unbalanced panel of 64 non-oil-producing countries, over the period 1950-2017. Our first contribution comes from testing whether a shock in age structure has the ability to permanently shift labour productivity dynamics. From methodological standpoint, we try to reduce the risk of model mispecification in the existing literature, that has often overlooked the possibility of cross-sectional dependence in the data and heterogeneity in slope coefficients. We also note the importance of time series properties of the data for valid statistical inference. Our results indicate, that ageing of the working-age population depresses labour productivity growth; negative impact of individuals aged between 55 and 64 on total factor productivity growth is only partially offset by its positive impact on human and physical capital accumulation. For sustaining the current level of living standards, adoption of policies, which forestall the negative impact of older workers on innovation process and promote their positive impact on the supply of production factors, is of crucial importance. We do not find evidence, that higher public spending on education in% of GDP has such an effect.","PeriodicalId":228142,"journal":{"name":"Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132151899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 3

Entrepreneurship vs. Freelancing: What’s the Difference? 创业与自由职业:有什么区别?

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-09-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0018

Ivona Huđek, P. Tominc, Karin Širec

{"title":"Entrepreneurship vs. Freelancing: What’s the Difference?","authors":"Ivona Huđek, P. Tominc, Karin Širec","doi":"10.2478/ngoe-2020-0018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/ngoe-2020-0018","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The development of Internet technology (IT) at the end of the 20th century and its integration into the business sector has led to the emergence of digital labour platforms that provoke a reorganization of work arrangements by matching the demand and supply of goods and services, known as the “gig economy”. The “gig economy” stands for economic activities or work arrangements related to the performance of very short-term tasks facilitated by digital platforms and can include freelance work, temporary work, work on-demand and contract work. Our paper focuses on the new, growing workforce of freelancers. Freelancers belong to the self-employed category of entrepreneurial activity who do not employ workers, who pay their own taxes, work on projects, work for several clients, and work remotely, usually from home. According to various sources and findings, they are also referred to as entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, digital micro-entrepreneurs, hybrids of employees and entrepreneurs, enablers of entrepreneurship, potential entrepreneurs, etc. The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between freelancers and entrepreneurs. The paper will use a literature-review approach to highlight the similarities and main differences between freelancers and entrepreneurs and to find an answer to the question whether freelancers can be considered entrepreneurs or not. In addition, the paper provides insights into freelance work and highlights the benefits and challenges that freelancers face in the labour market.","PeriodicalId":228142,"journal":{"name":"Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124537082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Consumer Perceived Risk by Online Purchasing: The Experiences in Hungary 网上购物的消费者感知风险:匈牙利的经验

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-09-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0014

Zita Balogh, K. Mészáros

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CSR and Financial Performance – Linked by Innovative Activities 企业社会责任与财务绩效——通过创新活动联系起来

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0007

M. Bastic, M. Mulej, Mira Zore

{"title":"CSR and Financial Performance – Linked by Innovative Activities","authors":"M. Bastic, M. Mulej, Mira Zore","doi":"10.2478/ngoe-2020-0007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/ngoe-2020-0007","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationships between different dimensions of corporate social responsibility (CSR), as well as the mediating role of innovation between CSR dimensions and financial performance. Data was collected with questionnaires from 321 managers of Slovene companies to test a conceptual model with structural equation modeling (SEM). The field-research results were that CSR is the most relevant dimension for employees. It positively influences CSR to the natural environment, to customers, and to the local community. The mediating role of innovation between CSR and financial performance was confirmed. The results also showed that CSR to the natural environment and CSR to customers positively affect innovation, while CSR to the local community had a negative impact. In addition, the positive impact of innovation initiated by CSR on financial performance was confirmed. The principal limitation of this study was its focus on Slovenian firms and the fact that data was obtained from only one manager in each firm. Slovene companies should consider the global initiatives supportive of CSR as the way to create opportunities for innovation and differentiation from other companies and increase their financial performance. The conceptual model developed and tested on the data obtained by Slovene managers gives new perspective on the impacts of social responsibility, innovation and financial performance. It highlights the areas in which the theory of social responsibility needs more research.","PeriodicalId":228142,"journal":{"name":"Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy","volume":"205 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123375289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

Fiscal Capacities of Large Cities in Croatia – Financial Support for Smart Cities 克罗地亚大城市的财政能力——对智慧城市的财政支持

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0010

S. Hodžić, Hana Paleka

{"title":"Fiscal Capacities of Large Cities in Croatia – Financial Support for Smart Cities","authors":"S. Hodžić, Hana Paleka","doi":"10.2478/ngoe-2020-0010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/ngoe-2020-0010","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract In a dynamic market, the city has become a main source of competitiveness, along with financial and economic benefits. Due to the processes of digitalization, a new concept has been developed, namely smart cities. This concept delivers economic and financial potential, not only to cities, but also to urban and local economic development. Therefore, to ensure the establishment of this concept, local government units, i.e., cities, need to have enough financial resources. In addition, the fiscal capacity of their local budgets should be sufficient. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the fiscal capacity of large cities in Croatia over the 2016-2018 period, as well as to present the financial support through funding schemes for the establishment of smart cities. After calculating the level of fiscal capacity of large cities, the analysis revealed interesting results. Only four large cities (Split, Rijeka, Zadar and Pula) achieved positive fiscal capacity in the observed period. This provides evidence of fiscal performance and fiscal capacity for the establishment of smart cities. This concept will enhance the quality of life, stimulate economic growth, sustain local government budgets and create new value for both investors and the local population.","PeriodicalId":228142,"journal":{"name":"Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129409192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Regional Development of Rural Tourism: The Case of the Gorska Hrvatska Region 乡村旅游的区域发展:以戈尔斯卡-赫瓦茨卡地区为例

Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy Pub Date : 2020-06-01 DOI: 10.2478/ngoe-2020-0009

Nina Baković

{"title":"Regional Development of Rural Tourism: The Case of the Gorska Hrvatska Region","authors":"Nina Baković","doi":"10.2478/ngoe-2020-0009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/ngoe-2020-0009","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract An approach to sustainable tourism through clusters is considered an appropriate strategy in less-developed rural areas of tourist-oriented countries, such as Croatia. This paper clarifies the key challenges of the development of tourism clusters in the region of Gorska Hrvatska and provides new data for an approach to sustainable rural tourism development. Using available secondary data from governmental bodies, non-governmental organizations, protected areas of Gorska Hrvatska, and primary data of the Lika Destination Cluster, the paper explores the key challenges of developing a cluster of tourism and selective forms of tourism. Most tourism clusters in Croatia have remained in the first phase of development for years, even though this approach has failed to to achieve significant results. The key benefits of networking and branding in rural areas are identified and defined, but these potentials are still largely underutilized. The objective of this study is to provide practical recommendations to the Croatian tourism industry on how to learn from the suggested best practices and how to implement them effectively. For that purpose, the case of sustainable tourism located in the Gorska Hrvatska region, called the Lika Destination Cluster is analyzed.","PeriodicalId":228142,"journal":{"name":"Naše gospodarstvo/Our economy","volume":"48 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114345675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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