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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Modeling and Adoption of Social Media Marketing in  Small and Medium Firms in North-Eastern Bosnia and  Herzegovina]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to research whether the market in Bosnia, with  the focus on north-eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina region poses enough  capacity, and whether social media marketing could be adopted as an  efficient way of advertising and promoting goods. It is obvious that Bosnia  and Herzegovina is one of the poorest country in Europe, and firms in  country believes in traditional marketing. There is small precentage of  firms, that is raising by year, that are trying to develop an efficient way of  promoting their goods by social networks, and small percentage that are  getting in touch with social media marketing for the first time in any  possible way. Researcher chooses survey method to be the main research  tool. Model which will be used for adoption will be consisted of 5 stages:  awareness, interest, evaluation, trial, and adoption (or rejection).  Researcher found that brand awareness, website traffic, customer  satisfaction, positioning a brand, and youth population, as a variable for  research, all play roles in the adoption process of social media. At the end  through theoretical framework and results gained, study will help to  identify which organization will or can adopt social media marketing as an  improved way of their company.  Keywords: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Social Media, Adoption, Model,  Company]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1484]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The importance of Balanced Scorecard in business  operations]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The aim of this paper is that to explore the role and importance of applying  strategic management tools known as Balanced Scorecard in a comprehensive,  concise and understandable way. The subject of the research is the  elaboratation of the basic assumptions of Balanced Scorecard model in its  essential elements and display the possibilities of its application, as well as  showing the importance of methodology of Balanced Scorecard to translate  company’s strategy into initiatives, measures and effects. With clear indicators  and measures it is possible to develope and improve the organization. The  tasks and standards observe the results of the organization through four  perspectives: finances, customer, internal business processes and learning and  development. These four perspectives provide a framework for the Balanced  Scorecard. The aim of the implementation of Balanced Scorecard is to  significantly improve the business. BSC model combines financial and nonfinancial  measures into a single system to provide managers with sufficient and  relevant information about the activities they manage.  The usage of BSC method should start with a clear idea of its long-term  application and with the aim of the process to learn as much as possible about  how the organization should work in order to satisfy customers, stakeholders  and employees.  Balanced Scorecard is extensively used in the business sector, governmental  and nongovernmental organizations around the world, to synchronize  operations with the vision and strategy of the company, to improve internal  and external communication and monitoring of organizational performance in  relation to its strategic goals.  Benefits of the Balanced Scorecard include increased financial returns, greater  coordination of activities with the goals of employees, improved cooperation  and continued focus on strategy.  Balanced Scorecard is a set of instruments that provides simple and concise  overview of the company and provides answers to questions where it is and  where it should go.  Keywords: Perspectives of BSC, the Strategic Map, Performance Measure,  Implementation of BSC.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1657]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1750">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Stairways to hell (Historical interventionism as a truly  roots of current global economic crisis)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Economic crisis in Euro- Atlantic economy came in its fifth year although  governments of developed countries have taken all measures that they  were using more or less successfully in last 60 years. While governments  keep looking for more drastically measures to end the crisis, we believe  that the time has come for analyzing this situation from another angle.  That angle is integral historical analyses of actual roots of this crisis instead  of shallow partial analysis that take place these days.  Keywords: economic crisis, state intervention, free market  JEL classification: E02, E58, E6]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1551]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1751">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Consumers` Perception of Corporate Social  Responsibility in Contemporary World – a Review]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Corporate social responsibility (CSR) increasingly receives attention from managers  and researchers, especially in the area of consumer perception and response of CSR.  Most of this research was conducted in the context of developed countries. It  shows that research on consumer perception towards CSR in developing countries  needs to be developed. In latest research, literatures result shows some interesting  findings. When consumers have to buy similar products with the same price and  quality, CSR could be the determining factor. They would buy from the firm that has  a socially responsible reputation. Also, a company′s CSR position leads to consumer  identification with company, which in turn leads to better company evaluations.  A common problem of most studies researching the link between CSR and  consumer behavior is assumed or artificially inducted awareness CSR. Consumers  generally have a low level of awareness about what corporate social responsibility  is. Nonetheless, when consumers are made aware of what CSR is, it appears that  CSR does lead to positive attitudes and stronger behavioral intentions toward  buying products from socially responsible company. The positive link between CSR  and consumers patronage makes managers realize that corporative social  responsibility is not only an ethical/ideological imperative, but also an economic  one in today′s contemporary global market place. More companies are willing to  increase their CSR investment and integrate it into the long term strategies plan to  maintain or even enhance long term market performance.  The purpose of this paper is to consider and analyze the profle of modern  consumer (careful to consequences of its purchasing decision in terms of social,  ethical and environmental aspects), in order to identify the role of CSR for  consumer through a study on critical, ethical and responsible purchase. Through  wide literature review, paper shows consumers`perception of CSR in contemporary  world.  Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Consumers Perception, Contemporary  Global Market Place.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1511]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Innovativeness and Competitiveness of Bosnian  Production Firms]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In today&#039;s world, both innovations and innovativeness are two of the most  important issues to be considered for globally competing firms. Innovation  is the application of new and improved ideas. However, innovativeness is  the ability to produce new and improved ideas/products/services. In this  research paper, the authors propose a research model about the level of  innovations/innovativeness in Bosnian firms by considering the relevant  literature. The limitations of the model are discussed. The implications of  the model for practice and research are addressed and the paper is  concluded.  Keywords: Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&amp;H), Innovation Adoption,  Innovativeness, Model Proposal.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1537]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1753">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Efficiency of Investment in Education and Teacher  Training and Professional Development]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The efficiency of education funding defines the possibility for the high  achievement of desired results in education without increasing the amount  of used resources.  The process of educational activities, especially teacher training whereas  its representative content is a matter of expense that is considered as two  subsystems, such as regular expenses and general consumption. Thus, the  costs of educational activities, including the training of teachers should be  considered an investment. Professional development of teachers and  educational outcomes are directly related to the quality, in terms of  educational production, and on the other hand the educational process.  Human resource (teachers, assistants) is formed by investing in education,  which leads to strengthening of the internal economic value. Moreover, it  becomes a reason for overall economic growth, which ultimately results in  a better quality of the life of citizens. Therefore, it is important to study  education and even in terms of economic discourse because education and  the labor market through external aims of education are in immediate and  lasting correlation.  Keywords: Teacher Training, Investment in Education, a Labor Market.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1650]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[An Exploration of Instructors’ Role in Implementing Group Work When Teaching English with Particular Reference to Debre Birhan College of Teachers Education]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: Implementation of Group Work in Teaching English  ABSTRACT  The main objective of this study was to explore English Language Instructors’ role in Higher Education Institutions in implementing group work. To this end, Debre Birhan College of Teacher Education was selected as a study area. To gather information from the subjects (6 English Language Teachers and 75 students from Language Department) three instruments (questionnaire, class room observation and interview) were used. All English Language teachers who were giving different English Language courses as well as 30% of the total number of the students (75 in number) were taken as a subject. Simple random sampling was used to select the sample students; besides, to ensure proportionality of the two sexes as well as to take the proportitional number of students from each batch stratified sampling was also employed. The result of the study clearly showed that all the teachers were frequently incorporating group work when teaching English. Furthermore, from the students’ questionnaire, it was found that the majority of the students wanted to learn through group work and they had the experience of learning through it. In addition, it was found that the majority of the instructors appeared to have adequate understandings about the various roles they were expected to play when using group work in teaching English. However, from the classroom observations and the students’ response, it was found that the majority of instructors were not efficiently playing their expected roles in group work. And, though the study showed some factors which hinder instructors from playing their expected roles effectively in group work, it was also concluded that the major factor is negligence. Finally, based on the result obtained through the three instruments, it was concluded that group work was not properly implemented by the majority of English Language teachers. Hence, the importance of preparing short or long term trainings regarding group work especially for teachers by any concerned bodies as well as some other possible solutions were recommended to alleviate the problems regarding group Work.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1841]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Peripheral Study of Second-Language Acquisition]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: inter-language, sociolinguistic, strategic competence, learning mechanisms fossilization  ABSTRACT This paper includes a discussion on the nature of SLA and different approaches towards it.Factors affecting the processes of SLA has been mentioned as vital to the topic.Some key terms related to SLA has been explained so as the reader may feel at ease while going through this paper. The factors influencing the second language acquisition are included in this research as they are to be kept in while dealing with the topic of SLA. The target of research is to enhance the awareness among teachers and learners the essentials of second language equisition.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1925]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Retrospective Review of the Teaching of English in the Third World Countries]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words:Colonialist influence, Cultural flexibility, interaction, stimulative, vitility  ABSTRACT  Learning of any second language which once had been as fashion or fun, now has become a necessity. Economical globalization has given birth to the communicational globalization, this in turn, has factorized in the emergence of a global language, in the shape English. The learning of English has become a distinctive academic phenomenon around the globe and in particular a subject of privilege in the third world countries, but like the other fields, this academic field has undergone various upheavals. Non availability of linguistic experts and inconsistency in the delivery has made the English learning a staggering process in these countries. This paper focuses on the teaching of English as seen thrown the eyes of scholars with particular reference to the dogmatic approaches towards the practical significance of cultural interaction in the teaching process.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1928]]></dcterms:extent>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Vicarious’ Interaction in Efl Online Discussions: A Classroom Research]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Key words: e-learning, vicarious participation, student identities  ABSTRACT  In this talk, I will summarise my main learning moments from a classroom research into the quality of my undergraduate students‟ (n=50) participation in online platform discussions. I set up a Google Group as a non-compulsory e-component to my EFL course. This platform was envisaged as an opportunity for my students to alternatively contribute to the course by starting threads on topics of their interest or by commenting on existing threads. What caught my attention after observing their e-exchanges for a full academic year (2011/12) was that some students--albeit active in class--mostly stayed away from online activity. Others mysteriously disappeared from this online forum half way through the course. I was curious to explore the reasons for this, at times, strange (e-) behaviour among my students.  I engaged in both first- and second-order research (Marton in Freeman, 1998), as I was keen on investigating both the quality of my students‟ exchanges and their perceptions of, and speculations about, their own behaviours. This classroom research shed local light on a global phenomenon: „vicarious interaction‟, i.e. observing the interaction between other participants without taking active part in it (Sutton, 2000). Some of my students‟ feedback supported Sutton‟s claim that “direct interaction is not necessary for all students” (p. 3) and that some might learn best via long periods of observation before actually joining the group at a visible level (if they join the group at all). Sutton strongly argues that participants should be given control over how they interact with other participants, to what extent and whether they interact at all.  This realisation has changed the way I perceive face-to-face interaction in class, too (not only online interaction), and has the potential to carry implications for any teaching context, teacher training contexts included]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[IBU Publishing]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-03]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1742]]></dcterms:extent>
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