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Understanding Resilience – a Conceptual Framework
Authors: Bucovetchi Olga , Georgescu Alexandru , Gheorghe Adrian V. , Popescu Gabriel 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Nowadays we face a shift of paradigm from risk management to resilience management. Resilience is a complex concept that has become not just a “buzzword”, but also a meta-concept used in fields as far apart as biology, psychology, environmental studies, system-of-systems engineering and more. In this regard, the authors conducted fundamental research (mainly a literature review of a selection of open-source papers) to increase awareness towards the conceptual elements related to resilience. There were defined three resilience-related concepts: engineering resilience, organizational resilience and socioecological resilience. Afterwards, the main characteristics of resilient systems were highlighted. Nevertheless, the authors described a possible organizational resilience framework. The 6 suggested and detailed steps are: the comprehensive resilience analysis encompassing existing or new methodologies – audit, defining and fleshing out needed strategies, the actual design of measures to be implemented, the implementation phase of the previously designed measures, the monitoring step, and the evaluation phase of the success of the various implemented measures. The main limitation of the present research is the lack of validation of the proposed methodology.
Economic Whirlwinds: Navigating the Business of Sports Through the COVID-19
Authors: Moiceanu Georgiana , Jurubiță Geanin Georgian , Popescu Mirona Ana Maria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Sport is a key sector in the global economy with a strong influence in almost every sphere of business interest. The pandemic of COVID-19 has for a time paralysed all major branches of the economy with effects that are still felt today in some sectors. Sport being a conglomerate of business and connections, new challenges have emerged for all relevant actors involved. From the suspension of leagues to the closure of stadiums, the once-thriving sports business found itself navigating uncharted territories. This article delves into the dynamic realm where the love for sports intersects with the complexities of commerce, exploring how the industry coped with unprecedented challenges and adapted to the ever-evolving global landscape. However, sport is a rather volatile field and able to adapt to economic challenges, for example football, basketball and tennis have managed through various strategies to cope with crisis situations. The pandemic has created new opportunities and transformed the economics of sport.
The Contribution of Sustainable Businesses to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Viziteu Loredana , Lucaci Ancuța , Orhean-Vranceanu Maria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The paper examines the role of sustainable businesses in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognising the significance of business participation in attaining a more sustainable future, this study uses bibliometric analysis to assess the present status of research in this area. To begin, the paper emphasises the growing importance of understanding the role businesses can play in advancing the SDGs. This research seeks to bring to light existing knowledge gaps and trends in the scientific literature that investigate this critical link. Using a systematic approach, the study analyses a comprehensive dataset of academic papers to address the following subjects: the evolution of the research on sustainable business, the authors, organisations, countries, documents, and sources that have impacted the development of the field, the issues that framed the research on sustainable business, and the contribution of sustainable business practices to specific SDGs. Investigation uncovers key insights, reveals research focus trends, and specific areas of the Sustainable Development Goals. These conclusions underscore the evolving understanding of sustainable businesses' potential contributions to achieving the SDGs. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape using a robust bibliographic methodology. The findings provide valuable information for researchers, companies, and policy makers aimed at further increase the positive impact of sustainable business practices on the achievement of the ambitious goals of the United Nations SDG agenda. The contribution of sustainable businesses to achieving Sustainable Development Goals is highlighted by scientific papers with research focusing on the correlation between sustainable business and SDG indicators. An attention-grabbing aspect is that most scientific papers on sustainable business were published in connection with the "Industry Innovation and Infrastructure" and "Responsible Consumption and Production" indicators.
Financing of Rural Tourism in Romania, Serbia and Montenegro in the Period of Integration into the European Union
Authors: Radović Gordana , Vuković Predrag , Drăcea Raluca Mihaela , Zejak Dejan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Rural tourism, viewed from the aspect of agricultural farms, provides additional income, enables the creation of new jobs, but also provides a market for the placement of agricultural products. Adequate sources of financing are needed, which would enable the development of this activity, significant for agricultural farms, the local rural economy, but also for the entire country. In the section dedicated to relevant sources from the literature, the views of the cited authors point to the conclusion that the growth of rural tourism requires a strategy, which should be interdisciplinary, as well as adequate means of financing. The purpose of the paper is to present the sources of financing rural tourism in the period of integration into the European Union (pre-accession period) in Romania, Serbia and Montenegro. The pre-accession period for EU membership is still ongoing in Serbia and Montenegro, so the final effects of these funds will only be seen in the future. To answer the research question formulated: "How do the sources and methods of financing rural tourism vary in Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro during the period of integration into the European Union, and what is the impact of these differences on the development and sustainability of rural tourism in each country?", the authors use descriptive and desk research method, like us, methods of analysis and synthesis. The authors suggest that Romania has effectively utilized EU pre-accession financial tools to foster growth in this sector, indicating that its approach could serve as a model for Serbia and Montenegro.
Factors That Affect Telework Adoption: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Authors: Gherghina Elena Mădălina 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Teleworking, this flexible way of working, has become possible for an increasing number of employed people as technologies have evolved and their use has become increasingly accessible. The need for businesses to digitize, coupled with a workforce familiar with the use of information and communication technologies, has led to the expansion of work tasks that can be performed in a different place from the traditional office. Teleworking has increased in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, with almost 1 in 4 employed people teleworking in the European Union in 2021. Even if the trend in terms of the evolution of teleworking adoption is similar in the case of EU member states, there are significant disparities between states, in 2022, teleworkers accounting for between 4% and 40% of all employed people. In this paper, some of the factors that could explain these variations between EU member states are briefly presented. Therefore, using descriptive statistics and the results of specialized studies, correlations are highlighted between the adoption of teleworking and structural factors of the employed workforce, on the one hand, and the degree of digitization of the population, on the other. Cultural influences could also explain the management strategies adopted, how employees and employers relate to work, and the degree of autonomy employees have and feel at work. As a result, following cultural influences, it is proposed that the characteristic of the management model of different regions is proposed to be analysed in future research, to verify its impact on the adoption of teleworking.
Socio-Economic Modelers of Environmental Performance: Empirical Evidence from the European Union
Authors: Drăcea Raluca Mihaela , Cristea Simona Mirela , Noja Grațiela Georgiana , Trică Carmen Lenuța , Toró Gyöngyi 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The environment represents one of the main collective responsibilities of the current period, marked by accelerated economic development. In the context of increasingly pronounced ecological deterioration and less sustainable practices, the level of involvement of decision-makers and the population has become a great challenge. Beyond legislative mechanisms, which can help states improve their environmental performance, an important role is also played by knowing the direct and indirect factors that can act on this performance. The specialized literature approaches environmental performance from various angles, most studies being focused on analysis tools and how to measure it, and less on the factors that can shape it at the national level. In this context, our approach takes into account the synergies between the environmental performance at the level of the European Union member states (measured by the Environmental Performance Index - EPI) and the selected economic-social factors. The selected sample includes the 27 member states of the European Union, the analysis being carried out for the period 2006-2022. The research methodology is based on Bayesian network analysis through Gaussian graphical models. The obtained results show that environmental performance is closely related to economic and social factors, through positive or negative connections, the relationship being bidirectional. Our approach is thus intended to be useful in providing a series of information to support decision-makers both in the implementation of environmental policy at the European level and in the adjustment of some national regulations.
Artificial Intelligence and Renewable Energy Utilization
Authors: Iorgovan Daniela 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This article shows the role that digital intelligence has on renewable energy, based on literature underpinnings. Therefore, the methodological research is based on literature review to demonstrate the link between artificial intelligence and renewable energy, with a focus on global sustainable development strategies in this field. The main findings reveal the fact that we must take advantage of the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence on energy, in general, and renewable energy, in particular. Referring to literature, it is constantly expanding due to the importance of the development of renewable energy for researchers but also for the population, being many parties interested in this field. The aim of the study is to highlight the relationship between renewable energy and artificial intelligence. Therefore, with the help of artificial intelligence and energy innovations, the population enjoys renewable energy that exists in its many forms (solar panels or photovoltaic panels, water, or wind energy and so on). To put in a nutshell, the research considered in this article reflects the impact of artificial intelligence on renewable energy as part of supporting the achievement of sustainable economic development.
Designing Knowledge Strategies
Authors: Bratianu Constantin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to analyze how managers should design the company’s knowledge strategies. That is a new dimension of knowledge management and it can be performed by using design thinking and the theory of knowledge fields and knowledge dynamics. The analysis is based on a critical literature review and on the known-unknowm matrix developed at the individual level and then extended at the company’s level. Knowledge strategies deals with the intangible resources of any organization and becomes more important in the knowledge intensive business services (KIBS). Designing knowledge strategies follows a different approach than that known for business strategies. Their purpose is to design a thinking framework in the absence of knowledge that generates uncertainty and psychological difficulties in making decisions. Knowledge strategies do not follow the Porter’s principle of competitive advantage, but they are designed following the known-unknown dynamics within an organization. From designing thinking perspective, they adopt abductive thinking instead of induction or deduction. The main categories of knowledge strategies resulting from the known-unknown dynamics are knowledge exploitation, knowledge acquisition, knowledge sharing and knowledge exploration. Knowledge exploitation aims to use efficiently all the available knowledge within an organization; knowledge sharing implies a process of increasing the knowledge entropy of a given team or organization that leads towards increasing innovation; knowledge exploration aims at reducing the absence of knowledge by creating new knowledge. Knowledge exploration reduces the uncertainty and increases chances for better decisions.
Approaches for Maintaining Ethics in AI-Drive Education Solutions and Foster Sustainability
Authors: Mirea Corina Marina , Bobocea Andrei 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This article introduces sequential strategies regarding the way to use artificial intelligence as a learning facilitator for both teachers and students while preserving ethics and the legislative norms launched. Learning solutions are proposed to be used both by students, to study at school, but also at home, and by teachers to meet all the needs of students. The intelligent systems that are in general proposed to be part of the educational process can be designed so that the norms of ethics and responsibility are taken into account and as many actors involved in the educational environment, whether they are teachers, students, people who run educational institutions or decide to country level to be as it embraces with a much higher level of confidence artificial intelligence learning systems. For this work, a qualitative analysis was carried out to answer the question of how learning systems implemented with artificial intelligence should be built so that ethical principles are not neglected. While ensuring a sustainable environment.
Specifically, a review of academic articles was conducted to highlight the concerns and importance of artificial intelligence in education. An analysis was also made of documents produced by specialised institutions such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), U.S. Department of Education, World Economic Forum, European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the European Union, and The Institute for Ethical AI in Education on the topic of ethics in artificial intelligence and and the guidelines outlined for building ethical systems and including sustainability.
In the conclusion section of the article, admissions are made that there is necessary support from the institutions, so it is still possible to make educational systems with artificial intelligence that respect ethical norms and pay attention to sustainability.
Design Thinking with AI
Authors: Poleac Dalia 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This research paper focuses on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications to enhance the teaching of design thinking, aiming to provide a more effective and captivating educational experience. Design thinking, a creative problem-solving approach commonly taught in universities, emphasizes fostering students' creativity for innovative solutions to complex problems. Typically, workshops employ a straightforward toolkit comprising paper, stickers, markers, and prototyping materials. However, in response to students' pronounced interest in emerging technologies, this study investigates the integration of technology, specifically AI, into the teaching of the design thinking method. Conducting an analysis of scholarly articles published within the last two years, during the rise in popularity of AI applications such as Midjourney or ChatGPT, the paper examines the intersection of technology and pedagogy. The focus is on exploring how each step of the design thinking process can be enhanced through AI, elucidating potential limitations of employing this technology in teaching creative problem-solving, and determining the optimal balance between human creativity and machine learning. The overarching goal is to glean insights into successfully training students in the field of design thinking. It is important for educators to model responsible use of ChatGPT, prioritise critical thinking, and be clear about expectations. Educators need to present students the ethical implications of AI in education underlining the importance of skill and knowledge development rather than reliance on AI systems.
A Bibliometric Analysis of Performance Management and Employee Well-Being
Authors: Lungu Diana-Cristina 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
In light of the unprecedented challenges brought about by the pandemic and recent societal shifts, there has been a notable transformation in people's lives and needs. These changes have significantly impacted professional activities, posing new challenges in maintaining organizational commitment among employees. Consequently, there is a pressing need to transition from viewing performance management as a mere task to be completed, towards a process centered on employee motivation and professional development solutions, which are imperative for organizational success in the current climate.
This study aims to critically examine performance management and employee well-being practices that are relevant in the contemporary context. The overarching goal is to develop a novel approach centered on addressing employees' needs to optimize organizational performance. To achieve this objective, the research methodology employs a bibliometric analysis leveraging insights from VOSviewer software. This approach entails a comprehensive review of specialized literature on performance management, alongside articles addressing the evolving needs and demands of employees. This analysis, by highlighting significant themes, relationships, and developing patterns, serves as a key tool for guiding future research efforts and informing organizational policies targeted at improving both performance outcomes and employee well-being.
Motivation as the Catalyst: Enabling Knowledge Sharing and Talent Management in Organizational Contexts
Authors: Marin Ioana , Marin Radu 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The paper explores the complex relationship between motivation, knowledge sharing, and talent management within organizational contexts. Motivation acts as driver that determine individuals to embrace knowledge sharing behaviors, improves performance and enhances goal achievement. At the same time, motivation supports effective talent management, by contributing to attract, develop and retain high-potential employees, leveraging organizational performance and innovative behavior. Knowledge sharing is closely interconnected to talent management, enabling employee development and innovation, supporting organizations to develop their pipeline of talents, by driving continuous learning behaviors and improving employee engagement and retention. The paper analyzes the relations that authors found between the concepts of interest for our research (motivation, knowledge sharing, talent management), by using the scientific papers approaching these concepts in order to perform multiple bibliometric analyzes. We used documents indexed in both Web of Science and Scopus. Supported by the analyzed literature, the paper investigates the mechanism through which motivation influences knowledge sharing and how it influences talent management. The semantic connections found after performing the bibliometric analyses, along with the intensity of the links found between the analyzed topics and other related concepts, supports the conclusion that analyzed topics present strong interrelations and also that they are closely interconnected with: performance, trust, innovation, employee engagement, job satisfaction and turnover intention.
Cultural Agility in the Age of Disruption
Authors: Tudoran Diana , Tudoran Cristian 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to propose a holistic conceptual framework focusing on cultural agility, intercultural competence and how they activate within the complex dynamics of disruptive business environments in order to enhance companies’ ability to operate in international markets and to respond to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing landscape impacted by fast technological advancements, Artificial Intelligence, global trends or major geopolitical shifts. Our research methods included a critical screening of relevant literature, journals, books, articles, reports, statistics, internet researches, that represented the theoretical part of this study. Based on this theoretical foundation, interpreting our findings, a holistic conceptual framework is proposed. This framework illustrates a process constituted by 4 stages strongly connected with the concepts of organizational culture and strategy. It highlights the vital importance of cultural knowledge, behaviour, feedback & assessment, improvement & learning within organizations facing disruptive challenges. This paper is part of a larger project on the importance of intercultural competences in multinationals and offers future research opportunities.
Implementation of CAD/CAM/CAE Systems for Improved Design and Manufacturing Processes in Industrial Organizations
Authors: Țîțu Aurel Mihail , Pop Alina Bianca 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The industrial sector rapidly integrates CAD (computer-aided design), CAE (computer-aided engineering) and CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) systems that have changed how firms advance their design and manufacturing processes. Imagine technology spreading like wildfire—this is what our latest study maps out. It details the perks these innovations bring along and weighs them against the hiccups experienced in age-old setups. Highlighted within our findings are impressive improvements concerning efficiency and reliability which boost productivity immensely—if correctly adjusted for optimal use. Specifically, through an extensive literature review it examines application of CAD/CAM/CAE systems within various industrial settings. Better operational results are definitely on the horizon with this strategy. Imagine cutting down on time without sacrificing quality; this is exactly what recent developments contribute to our project workflows—enhanced productivity coupled with pinpoint accuracy. Reviewing case studies across various sectors shows how successfully technology upgrades have been embraced during industrialization. The learning curve may be steep but costs can be recovered quickly if properly managed is the key inference from examining these examples.