281 10 3494 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/8e9d68036e058ebdaeaa7d5438883f9f.docx ca4cda654479d59b352e40c4da586c95 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/c15c501b8f1367f669e72f4dea50cafc.pdf 604c76f5e9dd93b012ae1f7ed4eee93d PDF Text Text The Impact of Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance; Case: Companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina Adnan Halilović International Burch University Bosnia and Herzegovina ahllvc@gmail.com Erkan Ilgün International Burch University Bosnia and Herzegovina erkan.ilgun@ibu.edu.ba Abstract: Over the past decade, the traditional purchasing and logistics functions have evolved into a broader strategic approach to materials and distribution management known as supply chain management (SCM). Effective SCM has become a potentially valuable way of securing competitive advantage and improving organizational performance since competition is no longer between organizations, but among supply chains. Facing uncertain environments, firms have strived to achieve greater supply chain collaboration to leverage the resources and knowledge of their suppliers and customers. This research conceptualizes and develops five dimensions of SCM practice and tests the relationships between SCM practices, competitive advantage, and organizational performance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Research will be conducted via questionnaire and the target groups are the companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina with developed supply chain management. According to the previous researches the results should indicate that higher levels of SCM practice can lead to enhanced competitive advantage and improved organizational performance. Also, competitive advantage can have a direct, positive impact on organizational performance. Keywords: Supply chain management; Competitive advantage; Organizational performance; Structural equation modeling. 178 �178 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2657 Title A name given to the resource The Impact of Supply Chain Management Practices on Competitive Advantage and Organizational Performance; Case: Companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina Author Author HALILOVIĆ, Adnan ILGUN, Erkan Abstract A summary of the resource. Over the past decade, the traditional purchasing and logistics functions have evolved into a broader strategic approach to materials and distribution management known as supply chain management (SCM). Effective SCM has become a potentially valuable way of securing competitive advantage and improving organizational performance since competition is no longer between organizations, but among supply chains. Facing uncertain environments, firms have strived to achieve greater supply chain collaboration to leverage the resources and knowledge of their suppliers and customers. This research conceptualizes and develops five dimensions of SCM practice and tests the relationships between SCM practices, competitive advantage, and organizational performance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Research will be conducted via questionnaire and the target groups are the companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina with developed supply chain management. According to the previous researches the results should indicate that higher levels of SCM practice can lead to enhanced competitive advantage and improved organizational performance. Also, competitive advantage can have a direct, positive impact on organizational performance. Keywords: Supply chain management; Competitive advantage; Organizational performance; Structural equation modeling. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/fe1704a6a670e8c955c52bddefc15709.docx b065a3814da588b1b331027d9838841f https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/291cb8869e6b92de0729da053488008e.pdf ce85b31f07dd291a45b911e789a51629 PDF Text Text Student Perception of Bologna System of Education in B&H – Private University Case Study Minela Hadžić International Burch University Bosnia and Herzegovina minela220@hotmail.com Nataša Tandir International Burch University Bosnia and Herzegovina natasa.tandir@ibu.edu.ba Abstract: Greater mobility of students, better conditions for studying, more practice, competition in the domestic and European market - these are characteristics of Bologna system which are partially achieved in B&H, according to previous researches. Students are more likely to say: “Each professor has its own Bologna system’’. The purpose of this study is to see real situation on one private University in B&H from students’ perspective. Questionnaire is designed and used to survey randomly selected students from University. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, regression and correlation. Findings show that knowledge about Bologna system of education is low and the main reason is low University role in informing students about current educational system. Likewise, students perceive poor engagement of professors as a worst thing about Bologna, but, despite all disadvantages and advantages, they think Bologna system of education is better than traditional system. Keywords: Bologna system, education, student perception, B&H. 169 �169 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2649 Title A name given to the resource Student Perception of Bologna System of Education in B&H – Private University Case Study Author Author HADŽIĆ, Minela TANDIR, Nataša Abstract A summary of the resource. Greater mobility of students, better conditions for studying, more practice, competition in the domestic and European market - these are characteristics of Bologna system which are partially achieved in B&H, according to previous researches. Students are more likely to say: “Each professor has its own Bologna system’’. The purpose of this study is to see real situation on one private University in B&H from students’ perspective. Questionnaire is designed and used to survey randomly selected students from University. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, regression and correlation. Findings show that knowledge about Bologna system of education is low and the main reason is low University role in informing students about current educational system. Likewise, students perceive poor engagement of professors as a worst thing about Bologna, but, despite all disadvantages and advantages, they think Bologna system of education is better than traditional system. Keywords: Bologna system, education, student perception, B&H. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/7e09baab246674546064ef74747f6f18.docx 1d1677fd17bf05731d2e3aa9734e6569 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/b40648bf922147572a7772909a4f1ecd.pdf 6cd73030db9950723fbf21bb8f81f852 PDF Text Text The Role of School Management in Human Resources Management Farzeta Gutić University of Travnik Bosnia and Herzegovina farzetagutic71@gmail.com Hanifa Obralić University of Travnik Bosnia and Herzegovina obralich@hotmail.com Abstract: Quality education in all studies, in numerous international conferences is recognized as the only response to the new complex challenges of the twenty-first century. The purpose of the reform is to modernize education at all levels of the education system, their mutual alignment with internationally recognized standards and labor market needs. The focus of attention is the modernization of the curriculum, assessment and certification of students and teachers, with the proper equipment for schools. In addition it is necessary to improve the quality of management education, to ensure the management, control and organization of schools in a modern, democratic and inclusive manner. Management theory and practice as well, capturing the attention of both the scientific and professional community. At the present time, management is defined as the systematic way of directing individuals, groups, activities and operations with the aim of achieving organizational goals with the resources that the organization has at its disposal. Modern managers (executives) are performing tasks through routing (control) operations and the organization, people and operations within the framework of products and services. The most important issues related to management, refer to the social relationships that due to the nature of the pedagogical process, significantly impacting the educational results. When we talk about leadership, the dominant professional problems are related to the elements of communication among personnel in the school, the way we motivate staff for the successful achievement of the objectives, the styles that apply to the conduct of employees, conflict and resolution, teamwork and cooperation, working climate and other. Keywords: Governance, management, human resources, education, school 168 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2648 Title A name given to the resource The Role of School Management in Human Resources Management Author Author GUTIĆ, Farzeta OBRALIĆ, Hanifa Abstract A summary of the resource. Quality education in all studies, in numerous international conferences is recognized as the only response to the new complex challenges of the twenty-first century. The purpose of the reform is to modernize education at all levels of the education system, their mutual alignment with internationally recognized standards and labor market needs. The focus of attention is the modernization of the curriculum, assessment and certification of students and teachers, with the proper equipment for schools. In addition it is necessary to improve the quality of management education, to ensure the management, control and organization of schools in a modern, democratic and inclusive manner. Management theory and practice as well, capturing the attention of both the scientific and professional community. At the present time, management is defined as the systematic way of directing individuals, groups, activities and operations with the aim of achieving organizational goals with the resources that the organization has at its disposal. Modern managers (executives) are performing tasks through routing (control) operations and the organization, people and operations within the framework of products and services. The most important issues related to management, refer to the social relationships that due to the nature of the pedagogical process, significantly impacting the educational results. When we talk about leadership, the dominant professional problems are related to the elements of communication among personnel in the school, the way we motivate staff for the successful achievement of the objectives, the styles that apply to the conduct of employees, conflict and resolution, teamwork and cooperation, working climate and other. Keywords: Governance, management, human resources, education, school Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/d7fd76cec6ac67d17413ae32e1072311.docx c613ee2829dd81300fe6dc2853ff2970 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/70aaae2b476f144e8f513d032aa5bc0a.pdf 4c1da0519a1402bc71ad8b368fd30914 PDF Text Text The Relationship between Corporate Governance Performance and Stock Return Bener Güngör Ataturk University Turkey bgungor@atauni.edu.tr Abdulkadir Kaya Ataturk University Turkey akadirkaya@atauni.edu.tr Tuğba Eyceyurt Batir Ataturk University Turkey t.eyceyurt@hotmail.com Ünal Gülhan Ataturk University Turkey unalhan@atauni.edu.tr Abstract: The effect of the application of corporate governance principles by companies on shareholders have been an attractive topic in finance literature. There are several studies about this topic that have couple of different conclusions. The aim of this study is to determine if the prices of stock exchange securities increase or decrease after attending to corporate governance index. Twelve companies, members of CGI whose stocks are traded in ISE are considered. By this aim it has been done co-integration test between Istanbul Stock Exchange CGI and Istanbul Stock Exchange 100 Index. It is found a relationship between two variables in the long term. Then we considered 12 companies which have CGI rating between the year 2007-2013 and we explored if they have abnormal return 5 days before and after CGI rating is declared. Results of the analysis show that most of the companies have abnormal returns before and after 5 days from declaration date. So, it is concluded that shareholder prices CGI ratings in addition to other information about corporations. Keywords: Corporate governance, corporate governance index, Stock return, abnormal return. 118 �118 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2578 Title A name given to the resource The Relationship between Corporate Governance Performance and Stock Return Author Author GUNGOR, Bener KAYA, Abdulkadir BATIR, Tugba Eyceyurt Abstract A summary of the resource. The effect of the application of corporate governance principles by companies on shareholders have been an attractive topic in finance literature. There are several studies about this topic that have couple of different conclusions. The aim of this study is to determine if the prices of stock exchange securities increase or decrease after attending to corporate governance index. Twelve companies, members of CGI whose stocks are traded in ISE are considered. By this aim it has been done co-integration test between Istanbul Stock Exchange CGI and Istanbul Stock Exchange 100 Index. It is found a relationship between two variables in the long term. Then we considered 12 companies which have CGI rating between the year 2007-2013 and we explored if they have abnormal return 5 days before and after CGI rating is declared. Results of the analysis show that most of the companies have abnormal returns before and after 5 days from declaration date. So, it is concluded that shareholder prices CGI ratings in addition to other information about corporations. Keywords: Corporate governance, corporate governance index, Stock return, abnormal return.   Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/f44d13ae972ff3551fdf30472f138d8c.docx 8afa3e6aef2a78309e3334c5be0ff115 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/9b028d4ac425a441dc11bdaa5971eec1.pdf 89d5e1a2195e35c3228b20713845de48 PDF Text Text Executive Issues in Service Businesses ZehraGül Kahramanmaras University Turkey z.gul@ksu.edu.tr Abdullah Soysal Kahramanmaras University Turkey asoysal2005@hotmail.com Abstract: This study aims to contribute to the academic literature by investigating the perceptions of senior hotel managers on the managerial problems in their businesses in South and Southeast regions of Turkey, which are important for Turkish tourism industry. Survey technique was utilized in the study for data collection. And, the questionnaire was applied to the study population that consists of managers of five-star hotels in South and Southeast region of Turkey. The resulting data were analyzed and interpreted using SPSS 12.0 software, and the results of the study were presented in accordance with this analysis. In the study, the independent variables were limited to the managerial issues. On the other hand, the gender, education level, management training status, promotions and term of offices of the managers were analyzed within the scope of dependent variables. Keywords: Service Business, Managerial Problems, Tourism Sector. 179 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2667 Title A name given to the resource Executive Issues in Service Businesses Author Author GUL, Zehra Soysal, Abdullah Abstract A summary of the resource. This study aims to contribute to the academic literature by investigating the perceptions of senior hotel managers on the managerial problems in their businesses in South and Southeast regions of Turkey, which are important for Turkish tourism industry. Survey technique was utilized in the study for data collection. And, the questionnaire was applied to the study population that consists of managers of five-star hotels in South and Southeast region of Turkey. The resulting data were analyzed and interpreted using SPSS 12.0 software, and the results of the study were presented in accordance with this analysis. In the study, the independent variables were limited to the managerial issues. On the other hand, the gender, education level, management training status, promotions and term of offices of the managers were analyzed within the scope of dependent variables. Keywords: Service Business, Managerial Problems, Tourism Sector. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/ce6ae819b94ab2be17012a3940cf08e4.docx bf805179b904cfa9368807efb1e46ff9 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/26ba3e570c298389f4976b9d0cb9cc79.pdf 26a0f0a983c2cd20974cb62b782d69e8 PDF Text Text Executive Issues in Service Businesses Zehra Gül Kahramanmaras University Turkey z.gul@ksu.edu.tr Abdullah Soysal Kahramanmaras University Turkey asoysal2005@hotmail.com Abstract: This study aims to contribute to the academic literature by investigating the perceptions of senior hotel managers on the managerial problems in their businesses in South and Southeast regions of Turkey, which are important for Turkish tourism industry. Survey technique was utilized in the study for data collection. And, the questionnaire was applied to the study population that consists of managers of five-star hotels in South and Southeast region of Turkey. The resulting data were analyzed and interpreted using SPSS 12.0 software, and the results of the study were presented in accordance with this analysis. In the study, the independent variables were limited to the managerial issues. On the other hand, the gender, education level, management training status, promotions and term of offices of the managers were analyzed within the scope of dependent variables. Keywords: Service Business, Managerial Problems, Tourism Sector. 179 �179 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2658 Title A name given to the resource Executive Issues in Service Businesses Author Author GUL, Zehra SOYSAL, Abdullah Abstract A summary of the resource. Over the past decade, the traditional purchasing and logistics functions have evolved into a broader strategic approach to materials and distribution management known as supply chain management (SCM). Effective SCM has become a potentially valuable way of securing competitive advantage and improving organizational performance since competition is no longer between organizations, but among supply chains. Facing uncertain environments, firms have strived to achieve greater supply chain collaboration to leverage the resources and knowledge of their suppliers and customers. This research conceptualizes and develops five dimensions of SCM practice and tests the relationships between SCM practices, competitive advantage, and organizational performance in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Research will be conducted via questionnaire and the target groups are the companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina with developed supply chain management. According to the previous researches the results should indicate that higher levels of SCM practice can lead to enhanced competitive advantage and improved organizational performance. Also, competitive advantage can have a direct, positive impact on organizational performance. Keywords: Supply chain management; Competitive advantage; Organizational performance; Structural equation modeling. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/7be990ac259c807fbfb44837ea1d7f92.docx c247e7b8e840a92be25a172d7cfaba44 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/a1ea3ca243e379cf635cf3b47251d8f8.pdf 7994fc1ef93d247182dbd4f9051a2bb4 PDF Text Text The Social Work Perspective of Civil Society Organizations in Turkey HüseyinGül Adnan Menderes University Turkey huseyingul@adu.edu.tr Ahmet Pekcan Adnan Menderes University Turkey apekcan@adu.edu.tr Abstract:Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) [i.e. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)] come out to be important entities due to the recent changes in the traditional perception about the state and the restriction of the power of the government. CSOs are known to play key roles in the determination of the political, cultural, economic and social boundaries of state and the political identities that are at the core of the liberal democratic system, and in forming of the social policies. The controversies and debates over the non-governmental or civil society issues seem to focus to a great extent on the relation between these organizations and state. Non-governmental or civil society refers to "apolitical society". This does not refer to a society that is aloof from politics rather envisions a society that has spaces that government cannot intervene. Moreover, this type of society is in a position to influence political authority, shape and articulate its existence and demands that are often social in nature independent of the political authority. CSOs that attained an important status in the liberal democratic system contribute to the development of the society; help the solutions of problems in a wide variety of areas ranging from economic development to struggling poverty, from environment protection to animal rights, from education to collaboration in the social cultural areas. In this study, CSOs that vary with respect to the functions they perform in social life are viewed from a social work perspective. To this end, the study begins with a brief mention of the historical course and legal foundations of civil society in Turkey. Subsequently, focusing on a sample of CSOs that deal with primarily charity work in Turkey in terms of their goals, operations and organizational structure the study attempts to develop a perspective regarding the current status and activities of these organizations in Turkey. Keywords:Civil Society, Civil Society Organizations, Social Work, Social Activity, Charity, Collaboration. 181 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2668 Title A name given to the resource The Social Work Perspective of Civil Society Organizations in Turkey Author Author GUL, Huseyin PEKCAN, Ahmet Abstract A summary of the resource. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) [i.e. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)] come out to be important entities due to the recent changes in the traditional perception about the state and the restriction of the power of the government. CSOs are known to play key roles in the determination of the political, cultural, economic and social boundaries of state and the political identities that are at the core of the liberal democratic system, and in forming of the social policies. The controversies and debates over the non-governmental or civil society issues seem to focus to a great extent on the relation between these organizations and state. Non-governmental or civil society refers to "apolitical society". This does not refer to a society that is aloof from politics rather envisions a society that has spaces that government cannot intervene. Moreover, this type of society is in a position to influence political authority, shape and articulate its existence and demands that are often social in nature independent of the political authority. CSOs that attained an important status in the liberal democratic system contribute to the development of the society; help the solutions of problems in a wide variety of areas ranging from economic development to struggling poverty, from environment protection to animal rights, from education to collaboration in the social cultural areas. In this study, CSOs that vary with respect to the functions they perform in social life are viewed from a social work perspective. To this end, the study begins with a brief mention of the historical course and legal foundations of civil society in Turkey. Subsequently, focusing on a sample of CSOs that deal with primarily charity work in Turkey in terms of their goals, operations and organizational structure the study attempts to develop a perspective regarding the current status and activities of these organizations in Turkey. Keywords: Civil Society, Civil Society Organizations, Social Work, Social Activity, Charity, Collaboration. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/95d662ce13daddebaddee3a08918a651.docx e67ec8e2c8740eb762a899cdcfe8292e https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/9921f7db10f5a2ad17a871a12706e15a.pdf 7214b29ca4cacdd4d0ff5ee1dffc07cd PDF Text Text The Social Work Perspective of Civil Society Organizations in Turkey Hüseyin Gül Adnan Menderes University Turkey huseyingul@adu.edu.tr Ahmet Pekcan Adnan Menderes University Turkey apekcan@adu.edu.tr Abstract: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) [i.e. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)] come out to be important entities due to the recent changes in the traditional perception about the state and the restriction of the power of the government. CSOs are known to play key roles in the determination of the political, cultural, economic and social boundaries of state and the political identities that are at the core of the liberal democratic system, and in forming of the social policies. The controversies and debates over the non-governmental or civil society issues seem to focus to a great extent on the relation between these organizations and state. Nongovernmental or civil society refers to "apolitical society". This does not refer to a society that is aloof from politics rather envisions a society that has spaces that government cannot intervene. Moreover, this type of society is in a position to influence political authority, shape and articulate its existence and demands that are often social in nature independent of the political authority. CSOs that attained an important status in the liberal democratic system contribute to the development of the society; help the solutions of problems in a wide variety of areas ranging from economic development to struggling poverty, from environment protection to animal rights, from education to collaboration in the social cultural areas. In this study, CSOs that vary with respect to the functions they perform in social life are viewed from a social work perspective. To this end, the study begins with a brief mention of the historical course and legal foundations of civil society in Turkey. Subsequently, focusing on a sample of CSOs that deal with primarily charity work in Turkey in terms of their goals, operations and organizational structure the study attempts to develop a perspective regarding the current status and activities of these organizations in Turkey. Keywords: Civil Society, Civil Society Organizations, Social Work, Social Activity, Charity, Collaboration. 181 �181 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2660 Title A name given to the resource The Social Work Perspective of Civil Society Organizations in Turkey Author Author GUL, Huseyin PEKCAN, Ahmet Abstract A summary of the resource. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) [i.e. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)] come out to be important entities due to the recent changes in the traditional perception about the state and the restriction of the power of the government. CSOs are known to play key roles in the determination of the political, cultural, economic and social boundaries of state and the political identities that are at the core of the liberal democratic system, and in forming of the social policies. The controversies and debates over the non-governmental or civil society issues seem to focus to a great extent on the relation between these organizations and state. Non-governmental or civil society refers to "apolitical society". This does not refer to a society that is aloof from politics rather envisions a society that has spaces that government cannot intervene. Moreover, this type of society is in a position to influence political authority, shape and articulate its existence and demands that are often social in nature independent of the political authority. CSOs that attained an important status in the liberal democratic system contribute to the development of the society; help the solutions of problems in a wide variety of areas ranging from economic development to struggling poverty, from environment protection to animal rights, from education to collaboration in the social cultural areas. In this study, CSOs that vary with respect to the functions they perform in social life are viewed from a social work perspective. To this end, the study begins with a brief mention of the historical course and legal foundations of civil society in Turkey. Subsequently, focusing on a sample of CSOs that deal with primarily charity work in Turkey in terms of their goals, operations and organizational structure the study attempts to develop a perspective regarding the current status and activities of these organizations in Turkey. Keywords: Civil Society, Civil Society Organizations, Social Work, Social Activity, Charity, Collaboration. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/89f5e8aebe674a060b94846833f67016.docx 3820bc6181614254215cad0578338148 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/997025463da29e5ba5d9793be1733538.pdf 56bf8837b76e3e606dcddeae96d89457 PDF Text Text Information Technologies and Education of Economists Dražena Gašpar University of Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina drazena.gaspar@sve-mo.ba Mirela Mabić University of Mostar Bosnia and Herzegovina mirela.mabic@sve-mo.ba Abstract: The aim of the paper is to present how usage of different software tools in solving business problems could help students of economy to better integrate theoretical knowledge from different economics subjects and to enhance their technological skills. Namely, IT plays crucial role during the problem-based learning process, serving as a critical tool for information searching, organizing and analyzing data, and presenting solutions. The paper presents the way of use of information technology in education of economists, particularly at Faculty of Economics Mostar and course named Business Intelligence (BI). It is obliged course for students of Management and Business Informatics majors. At the beginning of BI course we interviewed students and discussed their expectations related to proposed learning methods. At the end of the BI course we also interviewed students and discussed fulfilment of their expectations. Namely, BI course implements problem-based learning process through combination of the theoretical knowledge and practical problem solving by using different IT tools. Students focus attention on theoretical knowledge as well as peculiarities of solving problems. They are concentrating on operational context of the practical problem, trying to conceptualize it and deduce solutions acceptable in the project. Every student creates her/his knowledge and structure, makes sense of theories and parts of their reality in her/his own way. Applying information technology as a tool for learning in curriculum areas enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and capacity to use IT in specific field and to be more successful in achieving curriculum outcomes. Through analysis of students expectations/fulfilment related to course learning methods, paper presents how IT could reshape the educational landscape by transforming the content and modes of acquisition of learning as well as how the implementation of IT is inseparable from the process of curriculum development and implementation of problem-based learning. Keywords: Information technology, Higher education, Problem-based learning, Curriculum development, Knowledge acquisition. 140 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2602 Title A name given to the resource Information Technologies and Education of Economists Author Author GAŠPAR, Dražena MABIĆ, Mirela Abstract A summary of the resource. The aim of the paper is to present how usage of different software tools in solving business problems could help students of economy to better integrate theoretical knowledge from different economics subjects and to enhance their technological skills. Namely, IT plays crucial role during the problem-based learning process, serving as a critical tool for information searching, organizing and analyzing data, and presenting solutions. The paper presents the way of use of information technology in education of economists, particularly at Faculty of Economics Mostar and course named Business Intelligence (BI). It is obliged course for students of Management and Business Informatics majors. At the beginning of BI course we interviewed students and discussed their expectations related to proposed learning methods. At the end of the BI course we also interviewed students and discussed fulfilment of their expectations. Namely, BI course implements problem-based learning process through combination of the theoretical knowledge and practical problem solving by using different IT tools. Students focus attention on theoretical knowledge as well as peculiarities of solving problems. They are concentrating on operational context of the practical problem, trying to conceptualize it and deduce solutions acceptable in the project. Every student creates her/his knowledge and structure, makes sense of theories and parts of their reality in her/his own way. Applying information technology as a tool for learning in curriculum areas enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and capacity to use IT in specific field and to be more successful in achieving curriculum outcomes. Through analysis of students expectations/fulfilment related to course learning methods, paper presents how IT could reshape the educational landscape by transforming the content and modes of acquisition of learning as well as how the implementation of IT is inseparable from the process of curriculum development and implementation of problem-based learning. Keywords: Information technology, Higher education, Problem-based learning, Curriculum development, Knowledge acquisition. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General) https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/07b1f29d06468be3ab105c22812f5ea8.docx 4679302e34b40feb740e07cac9a7eb44 https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/files/original/abc8811bdfd6741efcef204132a6cc3f.pdf 1e66593a51220aac1a56e62dd9701d54 PDF Text Text Utilization of Social Media in Business Advertising in Central Bosnia Canton Nafija Filipović International Burch University Bosnia and Herzegovina filipovic_nafija@hotmail.com Meliha Handžić International Burch University Bosnia and Herzegovina meliha.handzic@ibu.edu.ba Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the utilization of social media in the context of business advertising in Central Bosnia Canton. Typically, companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina employ traditional advertising, but more recently these companies are starting to use social media for alternative advertising and consequently becoming more satisfied. Most of the companies are already developing efficient ways of promoting their goods and services through social media. The remaining ones are getting in touch with such technologies. This study used a survey method (online and via telephone) as the main research tool to examine 50 randomly chosen companies on their advertising strategies. The research model proposed for the study consisted of the following variables: perceptions, usage and effects of social media on business performance. The study found out that customer behavior, awareness of the potential of social media, positioning and building the brand of the company, all play an important role in the process of utilization of social media. On the basis of these study findings it can be concluded that social media has a substantial influence on people and businesses. It is taking a major role in advertising in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This developing trend provides a plenty of opportunities for future research. Keywords: Social media, advertising, perceptions, effects and usage of social media. 137 �137 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Extent The size or duration of the resource. 2598 Title A name given to the resource Utilization of Social Media in Business Advertising in Central Bosnia Canton Author Author FILIPOVIĆ, Nafija HANDŽIĆ, Meliha Abstract A summary of the resource. The purpose of this study is to investigate the utilization of social media in the context of business advertising in Central Bosnia Canton. Typically, companies in Bosnia and Herzegovina employ traditional advertising, but more recently these companies are starting to use social media for alternative advertising and consequently becoming more satisfied. Most of the companies are already developing efficient ways of promoting their goods and services through social media. The remaining ones are getting in touch with such technologies. This study used a survey method (online and via telephone) as the main research tool to examine 50 randomly chosen companies on their advertising strategies. The research model proposed for the study consisted of the following variables: perceptions, usage and effects of social media on business performance. The study found out that customer behavior, awareness of the potential of social media, positioning and building the brand of the company, all play an important role in the process of utilization of social media. On the basis of these study findings it can be concluded that social media has a substantial influence on people and businesses. It is taking a major role in advertising in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This developing trend provides a plenty of opportunities for future research. Keywords: Social media, advertising, perceptions, effects and usage of social media. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available International Burch University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-04 Keywords Keywords. Article PeerReviewed Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ISSN 2303-4564 H Social Sciences (General)