bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Public procurement in Romania: environment, stakeholders and critical success factors
Authors: Preda Ionel 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Public procurement represents the most important link between the public administration and the economy of a state, through which governments buy annually very high value products, works or services. Knowing the characteristics of the environment, critical success factors and stakeholders is of great importance because these are the three main elements that contribute to the award of public procurement contracts and the efficient spending of budgetary funds. The research presents an analysis of the specialized literature, the main statistical data from the official public procurement reports and identifies the most important characteristics of the environment in which public procurement takes place in Romania, the stakeholders and the critical success factors in this field.
Improving firm sustainable performance: the role of market orientation
Authors: Appiah-Nimo Christina , Chovancová Miloslava 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
An outstanding objective of the UN and EU in recent years is to improve the environment in which firms operate. This has increased pressures on companies from consumers, governments, and shareholders alike to develop and implement sustainable business practices. Literature has covered other strategic decisions that will improve a firms’ sustainable performance but no study has looked at this from a market-orientation perspective. However, a firm’s market orientation is regarded its capability that enables it to identify and respond to customers’ desires in order to deliver superior value to them. Other literature has affirmed market orientation as the most critical source of sustainable competitive advantage. Evidently, market-oriented companies can incorporate sustainability activities into their overall business strategies but there is a gap in knowledge as to what extent this affects firm sustainable performance. This conceptual paper, therefore, fills this gap, hence, analysed the impact of market orientation on sustainable performance of firms, and provides an argument on the market orientation to sustainable performance relationship. To achieve this, the study reviewed literature obtained from several databases concerning the related fields. Literature search was conducted using the keywords search via Google scholar engine and other research databases including Scopus and Web of Science. The individual variables were used as key search terms, though a limited amount of information was found, literature on market orientation proved promising. Articles deemed relevant to this conceptual paper were retrieved and reviewed. Additionally, books on the topic were searched using the same key search terms used in the research database. The findings confirmed the relationship between market orientation and firm sustainable performance. Further, it evaluated the mediating and moderating variables that impact the relationship between market orientation and firm sustainable performance. It is recommended that an empirical study is done to prove the strength of the relationships.
Romanian customers’ satisfactions regarding private health services
Authors: Marin-Pantelescu Andreea , Hint Mihaela 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Nowadays customers become more concerned about private health services, as performance, innovation and creativity overspread into our lives. Digital health services development in Romania has grown gradually through the acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment as RMN Siemens Magnetom Essenza machine, CT Optima 520 available in Romanian health private clinics. Is the e-health the future of health services in Romania? The answer will be a strong yes. Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by leveraging the immune system to fight tumors. The hope is that someday immunotherapy options will exist for all types of tumors. On the other hand, 3-D printing allows the user to create health products specific to the patient, including prosthetics, implants, and airway stents. More than that, Virtual reality/mixed reality applications have become popular in Romanian medical education. Robotic approaches to surgery are less invasive and faster, and are often associated with improved clinical outcomes, such as decreased recovery time and reduced pain. For example, the da Vinci Surgical System translates the surgeon’s hand movements to smaller movements made by the robot inside the body, all visualized via laparoscopy. The da Vinci System has been used on more than 3 million patients globally. The present paper researched the Romanian customers’ satisfactions regarding private health services. The sample size was 400 people, of which 168 males and 232 females, with an average age of 40 years old, all from the urban area, developed standard of living with an average income of 1,500 euro per month. The results have shown that Romanian customers are willing to pay for private health services more than 500 euro per year. Romanian customers had declared in proportion of 68% that are satisfied with the prices of private healthcare networks, in proportion of 79% that are satisfied with the medical services offered by the private healthcare networks. In what it concerns the surgery performed by robots instead of doctors, only 45% customers had declared in the robots favor. Further insights will be discussed in the research paper and concussions will be drawn reflecting the assessment of the Romanian customers’ satisfaction regarding private health services.
Evolution or regress of the size and scope of global phenomenon of money laundering
Authors: Al-Kasawnih Akad 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The challenges facing an international economy in which the importance of the tertiary and quaternary sectors greatly increases, sometimes to the detriment of the primary and secondary ones, in which the financial flows far outstrip the real economic ones and in which the picture of the market participants is changed radically, they are increasingly numerous, more complex and require another type of mechanism to meet them. An almost organic companion of the processes of liberalization of the cross-border economic and financial flows and of the deregulation required by the alignment with the dominant economic philosophy, the non-functionalist one, has been the phenomenon of proliferation of tax havens towards which more and more financial assets flows for decades. These developments are concomitant with the deepening of income inequalities, between states but also within them, with the amplification of the acute lack of resources which can deal with some of the effects of worrying climate developments, with the placing of analysts in the academic environment but also of the political decision makers. of the subject entitled “just transition”. The amplification of the financial transactions carried out through these areas of derogatory taxation, has led to the accumulation of great dissatisfaction among several segments of the company that demand the reform of the economic governance mechanisms so that one can hope to correct the blatant malfunctions and to bring to light and bring to light under the control of civil society of societal deviant behavior from public morality and economic rationality. As a result of scandals of great media relevance, there has been an increasing tendency in international society to take measures, both nationally and internationally, which will help reduce the money-laundering phenomenon. The author intends to analyze the effectiveness with which a series has been implemented and regulations meant to place under a stricter control the evolution of the money laundering phenomenon. The emphasis is on the particularities of money laundering through the Internet and Electronic Commerce because using such a mechanism through the use of electronic financial transfer, the huge growth in the size and speed of financial flows can reduce the chances of detecting the movement of illegal funds.
Turning cross-cultural management conflict into collaboration: Indian and Romanian experiences in Global Project Teams
Authors: Agarici Corina , Scarlat Cezar , Iorga Danuţ 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Global project virtual teams are increasingly common as organizations strive to maintain a global presence, find top and diverse talent, and cope with economic constraints. They include members from multiple nations and cultures who must work together while being separated by time and space. An internal research, which has been conducted in an international company active in the industrial sector of financial services, provides few insights into how integrating the Western values of individualism and low power distance with the Eastern values of collectivism and high power distance may influence cross-cultural conflict management. The purpose of this paper is to directly examine the impact of organization-level collectivism and individualism as well as high and low power distance – in case of global project teams that include Romanian and Indian experts – in order to determine the interactive effects of these factors on cross-cultural conflict management. The authors sustain the idea that understanding intercultural dynamics can facilitate collaboration and reduce conflicts in intercultural encounters at the individual, organization, and probably societal levels. Methodological approach is to use both secondary literature survey and primary research methods as interviews and short case-examples from authors’ direct consulting experience while working with global project teams. This pilot study – as part of a larger research project – contributes to fill one gap in the understanding of culturally heterogeneous project teams and is the starting-point for additional investigation in this area.
Innovation and product management – The direction of the 21st century luxury market
Authors: Grigorescu Adriana , Ion Amalia Elena 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Today, most of the so-called luxury streets are covered with advertisements and stores of the mass fashion brands. On Champs Elysées, next to Louis Vuitton and Cartier are brands like Zara and Naf-Naf. The implication of such a picture triggers much needed changes in the general strategy of the luxury brands in product management and innovation management. Constructing their whole core marketing and branding strategy on appealing to human emotions and psychology, the luxury market focuses on symbolism, rarity, extraordinariness, and, of course, aesthetics. Nevertheless, trying to opt out for the same textbook management is not an option for these businesses. Stepping up the pace in the innovation sector, starting with technology, and going all the way to the rapidly evolving consumer profile, the 21st century luxury market can truly support a long history by giving back to the community, with strong brand equity and long-term strategic and financial business innovation and product management. The paper represents a theoretical research aiming at identifying the main strategic direction of the luxury market in terms scientifically proved innovation and product management, with the scope of understanding the new trends in management, and the impact of the latter on bettering the market results of the businesses involved under the form of a model. The results of the research are consistent for both the practical and theoretical sphere of the subject, as they underline the extent to which the influence of consumer psychology and brand management affects the innovation process within the luxury goods market. The limitations of the paper are consistent with the lack of primary data, although the results were condensed in a model that could represent the basis for further research on the topic.
Neuromanagement: the scientific approach to contemporary management
Authors: Teacu Parincu Alina Mirela , Capatina Alexandru , Varon David Juarez , Bennet Pablo Ferreiros , Recuerda Ana Mengual 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The last years have been marked by the attempts to approach the management discipline from a new, innovative perspective, in accordance with the present times, marked by complex challenges and highly increased competition. Given the importance and impact of scientific advances and also the explosion of research in the field of neuroscience, management had to be redefined and its critical variables had to be analyzed from a different perspective. An interdisciplinary vision was needed to enable future researches and explanations of the decision-making processes, leadership practices, change management, innovation, creativity, human resources performance, engagement of people and emotions. Literature review has been made, from the classical management theories and models, the historical concepts of man, to the new, full of perspectives spectrum of neuroscience, brain functioning and, its infinite potential, that opened new horizons, uncovered resources and tools to face the realities of the new business world. The main purpose of this article is to overview the transition from management to neuromanagement, from leadership to neuroleadership, the role and impact of these concepts on the holistic approach of management science. This evolution allows not only the confirmation of a set of assumptions but also access to a wide range of knowledge, with multiple possibilities of applications in organizational management and opens avenues for future researches.
Erasmus+ programs-the need to create a competitive space of the Romanian education system
Authors: Corbu Luminița-Claudia 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The need to create a competitive framework of the Romanian education system and the current needs of the labor market have aroused the interest of the human resource in the pre-university education, which manifests its interest towards the European funds that can be attracted in the field of education and which are necessary for the creation of a context that raises the education system to the standards of the European Union, a fact also demonstrated by the legislation in force. By the Government Decision no. 76 / 27.01.2005 and the Government Decision no. 67/2007 has been designated the National Agency for Community Programs in the Field of Education and Vocational Training (“Agency”, AN), as an agency for implementing the community programs “Lifelong Learning” (LLP), “Youth in action” (YiA) and Erasmus Mundus from 2007-2013. This document included the Europass National Center, the Eurydice National Unit and the Eurodesk National Office in the AN. In 2013, through the Government Memorandum no. 10988/ 09.12.2013, AN was designated as the Implementing Agency for the Erasmus + program, from 2014-2020, having as a mission the administration of the European Union program that supports the national project for the better change of communities, attitudes and mentalities of individuals. Erasmus + is the EU program in the fields of education, training, youth and sport for the period 2014-2020. Education, training, youth and sport make a significant contribution to combating socio-economic change, to Europe’s greatest challenges by the end of the decade, and to the implementation of the European policies for growth, jobs, equity and social inclusion. Combating the rising unemployment rate - especially among young people, has become one of the most urgent tasks of European governments. Too many young people leave school prematurely, thus risking becoming unemployed and socially marginalized. The same risk threatens many low-skilled adults. The technologies change the way the company operates, so their full use is necessary. European companies need to become more competitive through talent and innovation. Europe needs more cohesive and inclusive societies that enable citizens to play an active role in democratic life. Education and youth activities are essential elements for preventing radicalization through violence and by promoting common European values, social inclusion, enhancing interculturality and a sense of belonging to a community. Erasmus + is an important tool for promoting the integration of people from disadvantaged backgrounds, of newly arrived migrants, responding to critical events affecting European countries. The Erasmus + program aims to help the countries participating in the program to effectively use Europe’s talent and social capital, in a lifelong learning perspective, by linking the support provided to formal, non-formal and informal learning in the fields of education, training and youth.
The evolution of Romanian agribusiness in the context of sustainable development of agriculture
Authors: Panait Ioana , Cucu Catalin Marian 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The agricultural competitiveness of the market depends to a large extent on the sustainable development activities that can lead to the improvement of the knowledge and professional competence of all the stakeholders from agribusiness and the Romanian agricultural sector is in an excellent position to help achieve the objectives of a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy which will allow an increased social cohesion, working together will also ensure the protection of the natural environment. Agriculture and the concept of sustainable development have received special attention due to their importance in the development of humanity as well as the impact of the phenomenon of globalization on its. Currently, there are numerous scientific studies, digital platforms for monitoring specific indicators in countries, as well as strategies and objectives at community and global level on these two-priority domains, all these inputs contributing to their improvement and innovation. Starting from the question whether the Romanian agribusiness contributes to the sustainable development of the agricultural sector, in order to carry out this research, within the methodology economic modelling was used, starting from the current situation of the Romanian agribusiness where official data and statistics were presented and analysed, as well as potential values of the main indicators needed for the transition of agriculture towards a sustainable development. The paper demonstrates that for the sustainability of the agriculture sector, an integrated approach is needed which consists in applying ecological and socio-economic concepts in the management and strategies of agribusiness. The paper contributes to the creation of a future image achieving sustainability of agriculture where the Romanian agribusiness sector must be managed from a holistic perspective based on a synergy with the elements of sustainable development.
The impact of collaborative internet platforms on cultural tourism
Authors: Suciu Marta-Christina , Mitucă Mircea-Ovidiu 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
Cultural tourism has seen a growing trend in the past years and beside the vast financial advantages that are brought to the host country, it must also cope with the responsibility of educating individuals in an efficient manner. This paper proposes to analyse to what extent collaborative internet based platforms can influence cultural tourism. As it is a complex relationship, we must evaluate and interpret the results of this study from different perspectives. The most appropriate example of cultural tourism in Romania is the Museum. In the past years, the concept of cultural hub became more prominent in our country and by becoming its main representative, mainly due to its intelligent use of technology and internet platforms, the Museum can actively contribute to civic education and to the increase of social cohesion - these are deficient aspects whose improvement should concern as many responsible factors in society as possible.
Employee sharing: a new type of employment, opportune in a globalized context
Authors: Marica Mihaela-Emilia 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The legal contemporary framework regarding individual employment relations has proven to be generally based on the proliferation of non-standard forms of employment, which respond equally to both employer and employee’s need for flexibility. While atypical contractual arrangements are perceived as key elements in finding solutions to problems related to the reconstruction of economic life and reaching a much-wanted balance between family and professional obligations, wide debates were noted regarding the negative effects generated by such situations on a legal protection basis. From the employee’s angle, atypical contractual arrangements generate a situation surrounded by insecurity, analysed under following aspects: remuneration and limited social protection, insecurity and instability that characterizes this type of employment, work conditions of the precarious, as well as limited promotion opportunities. Since the category of atypical contractual arrangements is heterogeneous and we are not able to analyse the incidence of these negative effects related to all the atypical methods of employment, the following article emphasizes the particular features of the employee sharing as a new, flexible form of employment, considerably convenient in a globalized context. Based on a comparative law analysis conducted in order to uncover various perspectives of the European Union’s Member States, this paper highlights the usefulness of implementing the employee sharing system on a national labour market and the opportunities created for the employees.
Considerations on the void or voidable agreement under Romanian law
Authors: Chirica Simona 
Published: August 2020

Abstract
The concept of nullity under New Civil Code enacted on 1st of October 2011 has been amended. Thus, the New Civil Code brings more clarity and amends partially some of the former concepts of nullity and its legal regime. In this respect, new legal provisions have been enacted for the purpose of clarifying the nature and the effects, respectively the option to confirm/remedy or, to restore the null and/or voidable legal acts. The notary public becomes a new competence through which the nullity can be confirmed upon parties’ request. Such new procedure saves a lot of resources for the parties with no/low appetite to initiate and to be part of the court action. This paper aims to critically to analyze the novelties and to identify the upsides and the downsides which may incur in practice when implementing such new concepts.