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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Employment Discrimination of Romani People in Bosnia  and Herzegovina]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The Romani are an ethnic group living mostly in Europe originating from  the northwestern Indian Subcontinent. Romani are widely known in the  English-speaking world by the exonym &quot;Gypsies&quot;. There are no certain data  about total population of the Romani people all around the world but it is  assumed it estimates from 2 million to more than 12 million. In Bosnia and  Herzegovina approximately there are 80,000 of Romani people which were  faced with much discrimination during their life mostly on field of  education, employment and health care. This research should provide  insight how much Romani people are discriminated when applying to a job.  Research has been undertaken with the survey which was shared among  the Romani people groups, relevant NGOs, and representatives of local  communities who are dealing with the problems of minorities. Results can  be used to show how largest minority in Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing  discrimination in any aspect each day, especially in professional life.    Keywords: Romani People, Employment Discrimination, Bosnia and Herzegovina.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1454]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Multi-Period Efficiency Measurement and Performance  Changes of Taiwanese Commercial Banks]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In measuring the overall efficiency of a set of decision making units (DMUs)  in a time span covering multiple periods, the conventional approach is to  use the aggregate data of the multiple periods via a data envelopment  analysis (DEA) technique, ignoring the specific situation of each period.  This paper proposes using a relational network model to take the  operations of individual periods into account in measuring efficiencies. The  overall and period efficiencies of a DMU can be calculated at the same  time. Notably, the overall efficiency is a weighted average of the period  efficiencies, and the weights are the most favorable ones for the DMU  being evaluated. This model, together with two existing ones, the  aggregate and the connected network, is applied to measure the efficiency  of twenty-two Taiwanese commercial banks for the period of 2009 to  2011. The three-year multi-period analysis shows that the proposed model  is more discriminative than the existing ones in ranking the performance of  the banks. The period efficiencies for the three years increased steadily,  indicating that the performances of the Taiwanese banks examined in this  work were improving over this period. Moreover, the period efficiencies  calculated from the relational network model have a similar theoretical  basis to those calculated from the global efficiency frontier. The ratio  between two efficiencies of different periods thus is a kind of global  Malmquist productivity index (MPI), which indicates the performance  change of a DMU during the two periods. This paper found that East Sun  Bank, the one being evaluated as the best based on the overall efficiency,  has MPIs less than one in two consecutive periods. This is a warning to this  bank that its performance is declining, although it is doing well compared  with other banks. If this situation continues, it may encounter operation  difficulties in the future. The multi-period efficiency measurement thus  help decision makes detect unforeseen problems.  Keywords: Data Envelopment Analysis; Efficiency; Malmquist Productivity  Index; Banking; Parallel System.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1544]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1569">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Research of Burnout Levels on Vocational School  Students]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[In the present study, the burn-out level of the students Vocational School  of Social Sciences at Akdeniz University was determined and also the  relation of some demographic variables with burn-out level was  investigated. 376 students participated in the study. As data collection  instruments, Burnout Measure (BM) developed by Pines and Aronson  (1988) and demographic information form were used. The data collected  from the sample were subjected to descriptive statistics and inferential  statistics. The results were firstly tabulated using frequency and  percentages. Later, independent t-test was used in order to examine two  group differences while analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare  the means scores of more than two groups. For the pair-wise comparison,  Post hoc with LSD was utilized to assess the source of significance.  Keywords: Pines and Aronson Burnout Measure, Burnout Level, Burnout,  Vocational School Students, Management]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1506]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1568">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Inter-national Factors Affecting Tourism Demand among  Balkan Countries and Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Besides having land in Balkans geographically, Turkey has strong historic,  cultural and political ties with Balkan geography. Those relations that were  established during the reign of Ottoman Empire in the region have been  developing during the Turkish Republic as well. Although there was a  considerable amount of migration to/from Balkan countries and Turkey,  there still is a large amount of Turkish origin citizens in Balkans.  Besides cultural ties; international politics and economic relations are  important factors affecting tourism flows between countries. In this  context Turkey has been playing a pioneer role in establishing stronger  relations with Balkan countries. This paper explores impact of political and  economic agreements on incoming tourism in the light of Balkan countries  and Turkey within the past decade.  Over the last ten years both Turkey and Balkans have been undergoing a  major transformation both economically and politically. Turkey and Balkan  countries have also been enjoying rapid tourism growth for the past  decade, despite global problems such as economic crises (e.g. mortgage  funds), acts of terrorism (e.g. 9/11), wars and conflicts (e.g. Iraq),  epidemics (e.g. H1N1) an extreme weather conditions (e.g. volcanic ash  clouds). The current situation and reasons behind the development of  bipolar tourist movements within these countries are discussed based on  economic and political facts and tourism statistics.  Keywords: Inter-national Factors, Tourism, Balkan Countries, Turkey.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1538]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1567">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Effects of Knowledge and Information Technology  on the Performance of Workers and Also Power of  Competition: Example of Yalova University]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[For to continue their lives businesses must have accommodate to the  changing and developing technology and must have own knowledge in the  same time too. These two factors are the key elements which can redound  competitive power of the strategic decisions. Technological developments  have influenced and still continue to affect all functions of enterprises.  Nowadays, the knowledge and information technology are critical success  factors for organizational strategic decisions which related with innovation  and competitiveness. When considering how knowledge development is  related with personal characteristics and personal development, this study  provides useful insights to understand relationship between innovation  and competitiveness. This approach point out the importance knowledge  development and the role of knowledge management in order to be  competitive. In this study, the effect of knowledge information on  professional productivity examined.  Keywords: Knowledge, Productivity, Information Technology, Innovation,  Competitiveness, Management.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1559]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1566">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Do Migrant Transfers cause Dutch Disease in Albania?]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Dutch Disease is the model, which tries to explain the contradictory  relationship between the greater exploitation of natural resources and a  decline in the sector of natural resources. Theory suggests that an increase in  foreign inflows currency from export of natural resources is associated with  overvaluation of the real exchange rate, which makes tradable sector less  competitive, resulting in less competitive country and even reduced exports in  natural resources sector. The purpose of this article is to study the possibility  of occurrence of Dutch Disease phenomenon in Albania, as a result of  increased foreign currency inflows, not from increased resource exports, but  from migrant transfers. Almost 30% of Albanian population is living and  working abroad, most of them in Europe. Due to high trade balance deficit,  migrant transfers in Albania are important source of ease pressures on the  domestic currency lek. Recently, migrant transfers from abroad accounted for  10% to 20% of GDP and constitute the largest influx of foreign finance, even  more than foreign direct investment and official development assistance. In  the empirical model, real exchange rate is the dependent variable and migrant  transfers, real GDP per capita, government consumption and trade openness  are explanatory variables. All the variables are tested for stationary through  Augmented Dickey-Fuller test. The results of test showed that are not  stationary in the level, but become stationary in First Difference I(I), so they  are included in model in First Difference. Johansen Cointegration test results  showed that there is a long-run relationship between real exchange rate and  the variables included in the model. Results suggest that migrant transfers  have a significant impact on the real exchange rate in Albania and an increase  in their flows lead to the overvaluation of the real exchange rate in the  country, causing the Dutch Disease phenomenon to occur.  Keywords: Dutch Disease, Real Exchange Rate, Migrant Transfers,  Overvaluation, Unit Root, Cointegration.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1516]]></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/1565">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Experimental Analysis of Organizational Commitment  within the Scope of Downsizing Threat and  Empowerment Opportunity]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The main aim of this study is to analyze the impact of downsizing threat  and empowerment opportunity on organizational commitment at the  beginning phase of the implementation process. This aim occurs because  of lack of knowledge in related literature, which only concentrates on  during/after phases and situations of downsizing and empowerment  implementations.  In this research, the field experiment and survey method were selected in  order to collect the data of study, and applied in two experimental stages  on 126 (n=252) subjects in an international textile company.  The results demonstrate that organizational commitment is increased at  the beginning of both downsizing and empowerment processes. This  finding contains a significant distinction from the existing literature,  especially which asserts a negative relation between downsizing and  organizational commitment.  Practical implications and directions for the future research are also  discussed in this paper.  Keywords: Organizational Commitment, Downsizing, Empowerment]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1527]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1564">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Social Constructivist Approach as an Instrument for  Understanding the “Identity” Dimension of the EU  Enlargement Process]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This study deals with the emergence of European Union (EU) enlargement  process as a kind of common political identity formation. It can be said  that, the case of EU points to the need to re-conceptualize the relationship  between self and other in the international relations literature. The central  argument of the study is that fundamental structures of international  politics are social rather than strictly material and these structures shape  actors’ identities and interests, rather than just their behavior. In this  context the enlargement process of the EU can well be analyzed from a  social constructivist perspective.  Keywords: Social Constructivism, European Union, EU Enlargement,  Identity, European Identity, National Interest.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1501]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1563">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Managers&#039; Power Distance in Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Power distance is a cultural dimension developed by Dutch scientist, Geert  Hofstede and determines how different societies handle inequality.  Inequality is a fact that exist in the family, school, organization and society.  The Gini index shows that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a very unequal  country, just behind the poor African countries such as Namibia, Botswana  and Sierra Leone. Bosnia and Herzegovina is also the most unequal country  in the region. The paper will present Gini index for selected countries and  Bosnia and Herzegovina.  The paper will explain characteristics of cultures with high and low power  distance and present index of power distance for selected countries based  on secondary research. Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to these dates,  has a high index of power distance. The paper will try to explain the  reasons for high power distance in Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Inequality is present in organization in manager-subordinate relation. The  power is concentrated in the hands of the boss and different opinions and  critics can be dangerous. Not agreeing with the decisions of the chiefs, or  public criticism or exposing irregularities can lead not only to problems in  the work, but also to loss of job.  Primary research has been done on the sample of 50 managers from all  parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Managers participating in research  belong to the different ethnic groups. Managers are genders,  approximately half of managers included in the research are men and the  other half is women. Managers have different jobs. Half of the targeted  managers work as civil servants for the ministries, parliaments and  government agencies. The other half of managers work for international  organizations, business or business related to international clients. The  purpose of this research is to determine if there is difference in power  distance related to gender, ethnicity or job of managers. The purpose of  the research is to determine if there is a difference in power distance  between managers and average citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Date  was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences.  Keywords: Managers, Culture, Power Distance, Inequality, Bosnia And  Herzegovina]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1496]]></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/1562">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Auditor Independence: The Case of Arthur Andersen and  Enron]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The financial statement audit is of vital importance to the stability, growth,  and healthy development of financial markets. Investors, creditors, and  other users of financial statements need reliable financial information.  Auditor independence provides financial statement users confidence in  audited financial statements. Arthur Andersen and Enron have been  chosen as a case study to show how auditor independence influences the  quality of information in audited financial statements. Enron, a leading  energy commodities and service company in the United States of America,  declared bankruptcy in 2001 after it announced it was reducing net income  for current year and previous years due to accounting misstatements. Then  its auditor, Arthur Andersen, failed in 2002. As of the end of May 2002,  Enron’s financial statements were misleading, the effect of these  shortcomings on the dramatic decrease in the price of Enron’s stock.  Arthur Andersen as an auditor of Enron has an important role and  responsibility for misleading numbers presented in Enron’s financial  statements. Enron’s collapse is a significant event in the accountancy  profession because its auditor, Arthur Andersen, was one of the big 5 audit  firms. This scandal due to impairment of auditor independence and  fraudulent financial reporting raises questions of the role of the auditors in  alerting investors, employees, suppliers, customers and the public. The  case study shows that there is a link between non-audit services and audit  independence. Since fees generated by non-audit services greater than  audit fees, providing non-audit services to audit clients violates auditor  independence. The results of this study make suggestions about how  auditor independence should be regulated by policy makers, governments  and professional accounting bodies to ensure adequate regulation of the  capital market.  Keywords: Auditor Independence, Enron, Arthur Andersen, Non-Audit  Services, Financial Statement Audit.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1681]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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