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    <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[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/1749">
    <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/1748">
    <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[External Trade Policy of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Effect on  Unemployment]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This study investigates the impact of external trade of unemployment in B&amp;H  from 2007 to 2012 on monthly basis. Data for unemployment and  international trade is collected from “Agency for statistics in B&amp;H”. Analyze is  done in SPSS, firstly is made calculations in descriptive statistics to show  minimum, maximum and average unemployment, export, import and trade  deficit. Then it is used regression analysis, in whose model unemployment is  dependent variable, while export, import, trade deficit, minimum wages, net  salaries, GDP, inflation rate and industrial production growth rate are  independent variables. Result showed that export, minimum wages, net  salaries, GDP, inflation rate and industrial production growth rate are effecting  unemployment. This analysis should help government and CEO to improve  export, GDP, inflation, industrial production, salaries and to reduce import and  unemployment.  Keywords: International Trade, Export, Import, Labor Market, Unemployment,  GDP, Wages, Inflation.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1610]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Impact of Using IFRS on Creating Successful Corporate  Governance in Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This study includes overview of implementation of international financial  reporting standards in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH). The main purpose of  the study is to state the importance of using IFRS in terms of successful  corporate governance. Also it is aimed to contribute the literature with  explanations of the general situation of IFRS in Bosnia. To analyze the  effect of using this recent financial reporting system on decision making  process of managers who are responsible to create efficient level of  corporate governance is also one of the purposes. Also this study provides  policy makers with valuable information by showing them the real  situation and perception of companies regarding the IFRS and effect of  using IFRS on corporate governance. This study provides researchers to  look at the corporate governance from a different perspective in terms of  decision making. Type of the research is survey study. Population includes  the all companies in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina from each  sector, but the sample includes companies from Sarajevo. Findings show  that there is positive relation between level of using this recent financial  reporting system (IFRS) and having strong and successful corporate  governance.  Keywords: Importance of Using IFRS, Decision Making, Perception of  Companies, Corporate Governance.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1533]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1745">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Naive Versus Efficient Diversification]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This study investigates the performance of the naive 1/N portfolios relative  to the mean-variance efficient portfolios and index replicating portfolios.  We use the Sharpe ratio to measure the portfolio efficiency applied on  sample and out-of sample portfolios from two capital markets, one  developed (German) and one underdeveloped (Bosnian) in the pre- and  post-crisis periods. We answer the question whether the active portfolio  strategies are also more efficient.  Our research heavy rely on the research from DeMiguel, Garlappi and  Uppal (2009), who found that naive 1/N diversification outperform other  optimizing portfolio models in the US stock market. Methods of  determining efficient portfolios are mathematical and statistical problems,  solved by applying convex, square or linear programming. According to the  chosen methodology we applied our own software to solve optimization  problems. We use Monte Carlo simulation to generate returns data in  order to examine the persistence of the outperforming strategy in  different periods.  Keywords: Risk, Naive Diversification, Efficient Diversification.  JEL Classification: G11]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1497]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Analyzing the Relationship between the Competencies  and Wage Level: A Case Study in a Telecom Company]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Competency can be defined as the observable behavior including  knowledge, talent and attitudes critical to reach the desired performance.  Hence, competencies are behaviors the employees must meet and present  in order to make a business enterprise successful. The main objective of  this study is to analyze the relationship between competencies and wage  level. We hypothesized that there is a positive, linear correlation between  the competencies and wage level. In order to test this hypothesis we have  collected data from one a Telecom Company. The research findings  revealed that competencies significantly and positively affect level of  wages.  Keywords: Competency, Wage, Human Resource Management.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1507]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Role of Person-Job Fit and Organizational Commitment  on Emotional Labor: Evidence from Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Emotional labor has received considerable attention in recent years. Many jobs  in service sector require a significant amount of emotional labor. Emotional  labor is defined as “the management of feeling to create a publicly observable  facial and bodily display” for a wage (Hochschild, 1983: 7). In the literature, it’s  stated that there are two emotional labor strategies: surface and deep acting.  Surface acting is expressing organizationally required emotions by hiding real  feelings. Deep acting involves changing one’s feelings in order to display  organizationally required emotions. Generally research showed that deep  acting is more likely to be perceived as sincere as surface acting, so, in terms of  service quality and positive customers’ reactions, deep acting is more effective  than surface acting. Since deep acting is more effortful than surface acting, we  may expect that employees who fit better to their jobs and committed their  organizations engage in more deep acting when interacting with their  customers. In testing this idea, we predict the following hypothesis:  H1: Flight attendants who fit better to their jobs engage in more deep acting  than do surface acting.  H2: Flight attendants who committed to their organizations engage in more  deep acting than do surface acting.  In the emotional labor literature, as far as we know there is a dearth of  empirical evidence regarding this issue. Therefore, the aim of this study is to  analyze the relationship between person-job fit, organizational commitment  and emotional labor of flight attendants. Data will be collected from Turkish  airlines companies’ flight attendants in Turkey. To analysis the hypothesis,  correlation and regression analysis will be used.  We used Turkish version (Oz, 2007) of the emotional labor scale developed by  Brotheridge and Lee (1998). Organizational commitment was measured using  the scale developed by Meyer, Allen and Smith (1993). Person-job fit was  measured by Brkich, Jeffs and Carless (2002) scale.  Keywords: Person Job Fit, Organizational Commitment, Emotional Labor.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1669]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[European Collective Identity in Terms of Micro-  Nationalism]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The point the European Union, idealized with respect to being European or  Europeanising, has reached today is a result of union ideas lasting for  about 700 years in Europe. This ideal initiated by some countries coming  together has entered in the process of development in terms of expanding  intellectual background, giving it a global aspect and creating a collective  social memory, and so it has turned into a European collective identity in  terms of politics, economy and culture.  However, the idealized European collective identity cannot be seen as  long-lasting in today’s Europe where nationalism has become popular  among the rising values. Although collective identity has been formed as a  modern concept providing for the union of nation state structure, national  identity and citizenship concept, it has become a source of problem in  multinational states with the European Union process. The differences in  the European Union countries have become remarkably clear. With the  European Union process, member states including different national  identities, have inevitably confronted some problems in which different  and rival sense of belonging factors are created. While xenophobia arisen  out of immigrations to Europe has empowered nationalist discourse in  member states due to economic and religious causes, micro-nationalist  movements have matured in local elements that have been strengthened  thanks to the EU domestic policies. Moreover, the EU has almost got to  represent a constitution in which nationality and citizenship concepts have  been gradually separating each other with regards to member states. This  separation which has been observed more intensively with the increasing  numbers of membership to the Union has caused two types of nationalism  to gain strength: the one which was arisen as an xenophobia in reaction to  immigrations from East and South to the Western countries, and the micro-nationalist dynamism which was gained by local elements as a result  of implementing the EU policies by member states.  This study building a conceptual framework in the context of the European  Union, nationalism and micro-nationalism aims to discuss the results of  nationalism fact rising in Europe for idealized multi-cultural and  supranational European collective identity, and whether or not the  dynamics that exist in Europe but do not seem as European and that have  become an identity by not being a local element in terms of the EU policies  will be a threat for the EU process.  Keywords: European Union, European Collective Identity, Nationalism,  Micro-Nationalism.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1685]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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