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Corporate social entrepreneurship initiatives against food waste – The case of Lidl in Romania
Authors: Cantaragiu Ramona 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Food waste is one of the major global sustainability issues which, in the last few decades, has come to the attention of numerous organizations which have implemented strategies aimed either at preventing food waste, recovering the food and reusing it for human consumption or ensuring that the food unfit for human consumption is recycled into compost, animal feed etc. Previous studies have highlighted that major retailers share a large portion of the responsibility for combating food waste and that they are particularly well-positioned to contribute with a solution to this issue. Thus, the study explores the ways in which food chain responsibility can be incorporated into the overall strategy of large chain retailers through the theoretical framework of corporate social entrepreneurship. Lidl’s initiative against food waste in Romania provides the background for the discussion of the means through which the resources owned by these chain retailers can be mobilized in order to help increase the amount of food that is recovered and reused for alleviating the problem of food scarcity among disadvantaged groups. The study highlights the aspects that are necessary for a successful corporate social entrepreneurship initiative aimed at reducing food waste: a) a clear articulation of the problem and solution; b) the mobilization of actors from the civil society; c) continuous investment; and d) the alignment of the scaling up strategy of the initiative with the retailer’s resources. The study concludes that a food waste program based on the principles of corporate social entrepreneurship can generate a sustainable competitive advantage for retailers.
Assessing the influence of Information and Communication Technologies on energy productivity
Authors: Chinie Alexandra Catalina 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The digitalization current is among one of the most relevant factors that currently drive transformation in the economy, with different degrees of impact across the main segments of the economy. As the topic of sustainability is now on the agenda of the biggest economic players, digitalization and the ability to leverage Information and Communication Technology opportunities have been recognized as drivers for innovation and change and a means to reach the sustainability goals. Reaching energy efficiency has been among the main objectives of both the public and the private sectors, leading to an increased interest in recognizing and capitalizing on energy efficiency opportunities. This in turn has an impact on the overall energy productivity, defined as the economic output per unit of energy. While this indicator has relevance at both micro and macro level, it is important to identify which makes some countries perform better than others. In the current economic context, studying how the performance of countries in the digital era correlates with the energy productivity can reveal further information on how it can be improved. The Networked Readiness Index is an indicator which assesses how well a country can capitalize on digital technologies and whether their usage of Information and Communication Technology has a relevant socio-economic impact. This paper analyzes which components that are assessed in a country’s Networked Readiness Index might influence energy productivity. Based on a panel data analysis performed on European countries, the study identifies that the individual usage of Information and Communication Technologies, the business and innovation environment and the usage of ICT by the business segment could have an impact on the energy productivity of a country.
Considerations regarding compliance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) in Human Resources Departments
Authors: Calopereanu Monica Florentina , Șuică Marian , Calopereanu Alin Nicușor 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Most companies and institutions, collect and process personal data about their employees, such as: name, phone number, email address, person’s location information and activities at work, surveillance images from CCTV cameras, - all of these are personal data of individuals. And the list remains open. Consequently, all state or private institutions are affected by REGULATION no. 679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 (“GDPR”). In this paper we will present also, some of the past laws available in European Union prior to the approval of the REGULATION no. 679 of 27 April 2016. Those were also important for the life of the European citizens, but they have not been so well implemented and transposed into the legislation of all EU countries, which led in time to the appearance of the new REGULATION no. 679 of 27 April 2016. GDPR has a global impact as its rules are applicable to personal data that concern or describe the behavior of any natural person within the European Union even if the entities collecting and processing personal data are located outside the Union. Through this paper we aim to identify some of the main implications and risks deriving from the application of the GDPR at the level of the Human Resources Departments from the companies operating within the European Union.
Patients’ attitudes toward the use of IoT medical devices: empirical evidence from Romania
Authors: Costea-Marcu Iustina-Cristina , Militaru Gheorghe 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The Internet of Things (IoT) in healthcare sector is the collection of medical devices and applications that connect through online computer networks. The purpose of this study is to analyse the acceptance of medical devices that are based on IoT technology and monitor the health of individuals/patients. Most IoT medical initiatives have been focused on remote monitoring, improving patient care through various sensors and data processing those measures, for example, patients’ vital signs. In medical services trust plays a key role in the patients’ decision to adopt IoT technologies in medical industry. For this analysis, the Technology Acceptance Model was adopted in order to explain the way users accept and utilize these new medical devices that are based on IoT technology. The model was also used in order to identify those factors that influence the patients’ decision of accepting this technology and also analyse the way they use it. Cross-sectional data were collected from 96 patients through a survey. Data were then analysed by means of multiple regression analysis. The findings verified the research hypotheses. Thus, different securities challenges could face the adoption of the IoT. In addition, privacy requirements are another major challenge in using these technologies. Risks arise where devices and applications are untested, resulting in issues with interoperability, stability, compatibility and data security. For the elderly and people with disabilities, these IoT provisions are very useful in providing autonomy, a personalized approach and permanent monitoring. The theoretical contributions and practical implications of the study are discusses.
The role of Supply Chain in improving competitiveness
Authors: Ghoumrassi Amine , Kabalan Habib , Ţigu Gabriela 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The international economic environment is witnessing a series of radical transformations, particularly in the marketing field. The liberalization of markets and the international marketplace integration have led to qualitative developments of the economic entities at various levels especially from the technological point of view. These transformations have affected most of the modern world, and Algeria is no exception to that phenomenon. Its economy is witnessing several modifications in order to move towards a modern market economy compliant with the current definition of freedom of exchange. This is the goal that Algeria seeks to reach by adhering to the World Trade Organization, whose rules are based on concept of free market, lawful competition as well as the lifting of major customs barriers. Companies have to exploit all the possibilities and strategies to improve their productivity, management and overall workflow in order to rise above the challenge and succeed in establishing themselves strongly in such a market. In this instance, the supply chain becomes the main symbol of the link between production sites and consumption locations thus making supply chain management one of the most progressive forms of dynamic and integrated management and is considered a main driver of competitive. In this paper, we attempt to prove the importance of the aforementioned concept of supply chain management under the form of a case study that assess the competitiveness of the AURAS mills in Algeria to determine the various elements that are the main contributors to the improvement of the overall position of the company on the market as well as the drivers behind the continuous progress and innovation in management of the dynamic components of the company. We expect to prove that a shift in the structure of the company towards the creation of an autonomous supply chain department will improve the competitiveness of AURAS mills as well as provide a clear development and amelioration path for the overall functioning of the company.
Study on the fiscal behavior at an international level
Authors: Brezeanu Petre , Popa Adriana Florina , Sahlian Daniela Nicoleta , Calopereanu Monica Florentina , Damian Ramona Tatiana 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Apparently, defining fiscal behavior is a relatively easy approach, but in essence, this concept requires the research of several elements, both economic and psychological. The taxpayer is the component of the tax system that reflects the fiscal policy and, implicitly, its changes. Thus, research in the field has shown that two types of behavior can be identified by combining several economic, psychological, religious or cultural factors: fiscal compliance or fiscal non-compliance. The research ideea may be motivated by the growing importance of tax behavior and compliance subject, especially in the current economic situation, when taxation has become a controversy at any time and in any society, regardless of the degree of democracy. Moreover, tax compliance does not refer only to the economic aspects, but also to the behavioral aspects that influence the process of raising public taxes. The econometric study analyzes the fiscal correlation between the public debt and tax variables such as tax revenues from direct and indirect taxes or social contributions, conected to the dynamics of the gross domestic product and the scale of payments balance. The study is conducted for two groups of countries: developed and emerging countries. The purpose of this research is to identify both the impact of tax revenues on direct, indirect taxes and social contributions, and that of the dynamics of gross domestic product and scale of payments balance on public debt, showing how fiscal behavior is influenced by the two groups of countries and what factors contribute to this.
Protection of personal data at the level of economic structures within companies in Romania
Authors: Calopereanu Monica Florentina , Calopereanu Alin Nicușor , Sahlian Daniela Nicoleta , Popa Adriana Florina , Șuică Marian 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The accounting profession must comply with the provisions of the Regulation no. 679 of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46 (“GDPR”). GDPR requires companies to take mandatory technical and organizational measures to demonstrate that personal data has been secured. Accounting practitioners process personal data and are therefore required to comply with specific legislation in the field of personal data protection. Professionals accountants are directly affected by these provisions as they collect, store and process personal data relating to customers, employees and subcontractors. This article aims to identify the risks and implications that can appear from the application of the GDPR at the level of the economic departments of the companies operating in Romania
Change management within companies
Authors: Paraschiv Dorel , Niţu Maria , Savin Mihai 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The environment in which a company operates is diverse and demanding, as there are unnoticed variables. In order to ensure success in the transformation process of a company’s management, leaders need to take into account certain factors that will help the company gain competitive advantage. The ability of companies to adapt, start or implement a change will depend to a large extent on the human resources and skills, attitudes and knowledge they hold. So change is an essential component of the evolution process of companies that put effort, time and resources into implementing an advantageous strategy, but, on the other hand, transformation can be the decay of an organization. For such a strategy, managers need to balance all relevant aspects of the organization and the outside, so that they can position themselves to the current realities of the business environment. This article highlights the importance of change management for the companies, the challenges that they encounter in this process, as well as the main models and theories of change management.
Digital transformation trends reshaping companies
Authors: Pînzaru Florina , Zbuchea Alexandra , Viţelar Alexandra 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Nowadays, the ubiquity of the digital technology and the transformation it brings both within the societies and economies around the globe has become a well-accepted fact. For business is no longer a matter of whether or not to incorporate technology in their daily activity, but a matter how to change their way of approaching, and doing when adapting to digital. The digital transformation has enabled the emergence of new business models, as well as many other changes when it comes to satisfying the customer’s needs and expectations, by creating opportunities for value and sustainability. The present paper highlights all these aspects, emphasizing on how businesses can think about the digital transformation to achieve the highest benefits and create competitive advantage.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Romanian Sports Industry
Authors: Dan Mihaela-Cornelia 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Sustainable entrepreneurship is a new business driven concept with the aim to increase both social and business value. The three pillars of sustainable entrepreneurship are people, profit and planet. The question that comes frequently in discussion is how businesses can mix these three and bring human beings in a balance with the nature by keeping the profit goal. Sports industry registered a huge increase in the last twenty years, including Romania, especially on the side of amateur sports people, usually employees who are seeing sports activity as a way of reaching the life-work balance and a way of destressing after a hard working day. Sports entrepreneurs observed very quickly the opportunity of this form of spending free time, especially through activities done outside in the nature and started to organize diverse events like mountain marathons, cross biking, duathlons etc. The novelty comes from the fact that many events, especially in Romania, have the component of “planet”. People are participating because e.g. part of the fee is financing ecological or social projects in different regions of the country. The aim of this paper is to analyze the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship in relation with different sports events and answer to some questions. How many organizers take into account the social part of the events? Are they more interested in ecological, social or other type of value? Participants decide where to go based on the social or ecological causes financed? Based on different research methods the author is outlining the typology of sports events at the amateur level in Romania and the interest of combining the profit with the social value goal. The results of the study might be of interest for several groups of stakeholders (public authorities, NGOs, companies, managers etc.) when developing public policies, proposing life-work balance programs and other measures aimed at stimulating sustainable entrepreneurship.
On the court jurisdiction in case of litigation between entrepreneurs
Authors: Cojocaru Cristina 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
According to the Romanian legislation, the parties may agree in writing that the disputes concerning goods and other rights deriving from the non-performance of the contract be judged by other courts that, according to the law, would have territorial jurisdiction to hear the case, unless the competence of the court is exclusive. By decision no. 18/2016 the Romanian High Court of Cassation and Justice, through the competent division to judge the appeal in the interest of the law, decided that in matters of procedural substantive (material) jurisdiction of the specialized courts, the competence of the specialized courts is determined depending on the object or the nature of disputes such as those considered examples by art. 226 paragraph 1 of Law no. 71/2011 on the application of Law no. 287/2009 on Civil Code. Considering also this decision, the article aims to analyze the practical implications of another recent decision of the Romanian supreme court, namely Decision no. 561/2018, on the competence of the specialized court in litigations between entrepreneurs and, without claiming to cover extensively the subject, to offer a view on the Romanian current legal framework, on the court jurisdiction and the notion of professional, underlining the freedom of entrepreneurs or professionals of choosing the relevant court.
The role of the emotional intelligence in the relationship between medical personnel and the patient
Authors: Chicu Nicoleta , Deaconu Alecxandrina , Rasca Lavinia 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The way we recognize and manage emotions, empathy, stress management, and the ability to build harmonious relationships, or emotional intelligence, are little explored in the medical field, although they have been shown to play a very important role in recovering patients and increasing the degree of their satisfaction with the accessed medical services. The purpose of the research is to highlight, based on the results of an investigation, whether the emotional intelligence of medical staff influences the quality of the medical services offered and patients’ satisfaction. Towards this end, the authors performed a survey based on the emotional intelligence test developed by Daniel Goleman and presented in his book “Emotional Intelligence”, and modified and adapted by Mihaela Roco. The patients included in the sample answered to a questionnaire related to their satisfaction when they used medical services.
An analysis of the impact of the knowledge management technique of e-learning on developing the students’ learning process from ASE Bucharest
Authors: Dincă Violeta Mihaela 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The paper focuses on providing an academic context that will help to understand better the concepts of knowledge management and e-learning on a university background. The study investigates the use of e-learning tools within the student learning process on 200 respondents (students) from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies. It was based on a survey analyzing in a comparative manner the features and benefits of e-learning versus traditional learning and the outcomes revealed that e-learning should be used in a more frequent and efficient manner as it presents much interest to the students and it can contribute to their research abilities, not only to their final grades for different disciplines.
HR specialists’ perceptions of the desirability of psychopathic traits in job candidates
Authors: Tudosoiu Alexandru , Ghinea Valentina Mihaela , Cantaragiu Ramona Elena 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The study of psychopathy in organizational settings is still in its incipient stage, but scholars have already proven that the prevalence of psychopathic features in the corporate environment, especially in senior positions, is higher than in the general population (3% compared with 1% in general population) and that employees with psychopathic tendencies have a negative impact on the sustainability of organizations. It has been argued that human resources specialists have to become astute at identifying employees with psychopathic features in order to be able to manage their careers in a way that would not affect the organization’s wellbeing. However, research has also proved that there are several psychopathic traits which make job candidates likelier to obtain a job, due to the positive impression that they create during the job interview. The study tested the desirability of psychopathic traits in job candidates from the perspective of human resources specialists and, based on a survey of a sample of 68 Romanian human resources specialists, found that candidates displaying an ability to remain calm under pressure, self-confidence and persuasiveness are more likely to be hired. Moreover, the study concluded that Romanian human resources professionals are somewhat aware of the threat posed by psychopathic employees and that most of the employers they represent use selection methods able to filter out potential psychopaths. The findings open up new avenues of research on the ways in which selection strategies can be employed in order to enable human resources specialists to effectively identify candidates with psychopathic tendencies.
Costs a pretty penny: how household income impacts upon motorization in Europe and raises manufacturer branding challenges
Authors: Roşca Vlad I. 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
This research starts from the findings of a previous study (Roșca, 2018) and intends to develop the preceding statistical model through testing new and more elaborated hypotheses based on the recommendations for future research made in the aforementioned work. The current paper tests demographic and transportation related variables for a multiple regression carried out at a confidence level of 95%. Regression results show a valid relationship between motorization and the selected regressors. Findings further reveal that motorization rates are most strongly influenced by the gross disposable income of households per capita (H4, β = 0.010, p = 0.000). Given that three of the demographic and transportation related research hypotheses have not been supported (age, overcrowding, fatalities), it might be argued that motorization should be looked upon more as a market(ing) feat rather than as a social or psychological fact. Car manufacturers should invest more in branding and in market segmentation in order to address the right target groups and properly position themselves with the customers. Branding, hence, becomes important as it creates an emotional connection between the corporate identity of the producers and the image that customers share about it. The closer the brand identity is to the brand image, the more of an impact the brand will have upon customers to spend part of their gross disposable income for car purchases. Starting from the main finding, this article also claims that future research needs to insist more upon the economic determinants of motorization (e.g. inflation, poverty rate, available resources, unemployment rate, interest rate etc.) and to determine their influence on brand preference and car ownership. At the same time, some other demographic variables such as age or generation could be double-checked, as researches provide shattered views upon their role: while some hold them as influential, others subjugate them to the economic determinants.