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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Effects of Free Trade Agreements on Turkish  Foreign Trade; The analysis of the Bosnian and  Herzegovinian case]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[According to the Customs Union Agreement effectuated on January 1,  1996 between Turkey and the European Union (EU), Turkey has  undertaken the EU’s Common Trade Policy and its preferential trade  system towards the countries outside the Union which are called the third  countries. Within this scope Turkey can sign similar agreements with other  states which were present during the signing of the Free Trade Agreement  with the EU on the mutual benefit basis. In other words, Turkey can sign  Free Trade Agreements only with the countries with which the EU carries  out Free Trade Negotiations.  In the Free Trade Agreement, different from the Customs Union, the  signatory parties remove the customs duties and limitations among  themselves but they do not develop a common tariff policy towards the  third countries. Therefore each member country is free to impose its own  tariff schedule. Furthermore, while free circulation is acceptable according  to the Customs Union in the Free Trade Agreements the rules of origin is  applied. In this respect, by means of Free Trade Agreements particular  targets such as improving our foreign trade activities with neighboring and  surrounding countries, maintaining a fair competition environment in the  foreign markets in particular in the European market for our import goods,  increasing the volumes of mutual investments, increasing the international  competitive power of Turkey in joint ventures, improving the economic  cooperation between the countries, removing the obstacles preventing the  circulation of goods and services and at the same time improving the political, technological and social relations between the signatory parties,  constitute the main focus as a principle.  Within this scope, our country is not obliged to accept the content of the  Free Trade Agreements signed between the EU countries and the related  negotiations should be carried out by taking our industrial and trade policy  priorities into consideration.  In this respect Turkey has signed Free Trade Agreements with 19 countries  in total except for the 10 Central and Eastern European countries with  which the signed FTAs have been terminated due to their membership to  the EU. 13 of the abovementioned agreements have been signed after  2000.  In this study the impact of the Free Trade Agreements signed by Turkey on  the Turkish Foreign Trade has been evaluated in terms of both import and  export issues. With this purpose, the trade relations between Turkey and  the other countries with which FTAs have been signed have been  scrutinized by analyzing the pre and post agreement conditions. Finally the  bilateral trade relation between Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina has  been evaluated within the scope of the signed Free Trade Agreement and  the pre and post Agreement conditions have also been analyzed.  Keywords: Free Trade Agreements, Foreign Trade, Turkish Foreign Trade,  Export and Import, Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1489]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1640">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Effects of Free Trade Agreements on Turkish  Foreign Trade; The analysis of the Bosnian and  Herzegovinian case]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[According to the Customs Union Agreement effectuated on January 1,  1996 between Turkey and the European Union (EU), Turkey has  undertaken the EU’s Common Trade Policy and its preferential trade  system towards the countries outside the Union which are called the third  countries. Within this scope Turkey can sign similar agreements with other  states which were present during the signing of the Free Trade Agreement  with the EU on the mutual benefit basis. In other words, Turkey can sign  Free Trade Agreements only with the countries with which the EU carries  out Free Trade Negotiations.  In the Free Trade Agreement, different from the Customs Union, the  signatory parties remove the customs duties and limitations among  themselves but they do not develop a common tariff policy towards the  third countries. Therefore each member country is free to impose its own  tariff schedule. Furthermore, while free circulation is acceptable according  to the Customs Union in the Free Trade Agreements the rules of origin is  applied. In this respect, by means of Free Trade Agreements particular  targets such as improving our foreign trade activities with neighboring and  surrounding countries, maintaining a fair competition environment in the  foreign markets in particular in the European market for our import goods,  increasing the volumes of mutual investments, increasing the international  competitive power of Turkey in joint ventures, improving the economic  cooperation between the countries, removing the obstacles preventing the  circulation of goods and services and at the same time improving the political, technological and social relations between the signatory parties,  constitute the main focus as a principle.  Within this scope, our country is not obliged to accept the content of the  Free Trade Agreements signed between the EU countries and the related  negotiations should be carried out by taking our industrial and trade policy  priorities into consideration.  In this respect Turkey has signed Free Trade Agreements with 19 countries  in total except for the 10 Central and Eastern European countries with  which the signed FTAs have been terminated due to their membership to  the EU. 13 of the abovementioned agreements have been signed after  2000.  In this study the impact of the Free Trade Agreements signed by Turkey on  the Turkish Foreign Trade has been evaluated in terms of both import and  export issues. With this purpose, the trade relations between Turkey and  the other countries with which FTAs have been signed have been  scrutinized by analyzing the pre and post agreement conditions. Finally the  bilateral trade relation between Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina has  been evaluated within the scope of the signed Free Trade Agreement and  the pre and post Agreement conditions have also been analyzed.  Keywords: Free Trade Agreements, Foreign Trade, Turkish Foreign Trade,  Export and Import, Bosnia and Herzegovina]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1488]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Effects of Openness of Leaders in Success of  Organizations]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Nowadays many seminars, conferences and courses held and books written  in order to improve leadership skills of different kinds of leaders from all  over the world. However the openness of leaders in the organization has  not been mentioned seriously as it is one of the main skills that successful  leaders should have. In this research paper my intention was to  demonstrate the idea that openness of leaders is directly related with the  success of organization. With the present study, I argue that the  characteristic of leaders that is openness of leader’s plays as big role for the  effectiveness of employees as well as success of the organization. It is very  important because many organizations nowadays fail to operate because of  its leader’s lacked skills.  Keywords: Openness, Leaders, Organization, Success, Effect, Relationship,  Communication, Criteria, Effective.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1479]]></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/1638">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Relationship between Machiavelism and Ethical  Leadership and an Application]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Machiavelli has emphasized and defended to the brutality of competition,  which happens in both political and organizational life, selfishness and has  taken account of the fact that the every unethical way can be try to reach the  purpose. 21. Century is the information age. Besides, different management  models and leadership characteristics have discussed in this age as well. In  recent years, the scandals which emerged in businesses Enron, WorldCom,  Parmalat etc. have caused to become importance for the ethical behavior of  leaders and began to be questioned the role of leader in formation of ethical  behavior. Ethical leadership is the integration of ethic and leadership, and is an  example for employees. Ethical leadership shows the way to the employees to  reach the goals, it is the way which has only ethical principles and methods.  The purpose of this resource is to determine the level of Machiavellian  tendencies and to determine its statistical relationship between the ethical  leadership. The resource questionnaire method was applied to 127 teachers  who work in Altintas. As a result of this resource teachers’ average score was  calculated 90, 9. The high and low limit that separating of Machiavellian  behavior is 100 point. 18, 8% of teachers has been received high Machiavellian  behavior score. Positive correlation was found between negative tendency to  the Machiavellism and ethical leadership. In this resource are not differences  between the perspectives to ethical leadership and the Machiavellian level of  men and women.  Keywords: Machiavelism, Ethical Leadership.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1632]]></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/1637">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Control and Conflict in Managing Foreign Equity  Ventures: The Case of Turkish FDI Firms]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Control and conflict within emerging market-based multinational  enterprises (MNEs) and their subsidiaries are scarcely researched topic in  the field of international business. This study attempts to fill this gap by  providing empirical investigation of the nature and extent of management  control and conflict experienced by Turkish firms and their foreign  affiliates. We intend to identify differences in the relative extent of control  and conflict over decision making within wholly owned subsidiaries and  joint ventures. We review the extant literature on control and conflict  between MNEs and their subsidiaries. Then, we formulate and test  hypotheses on the relationship between the relative extent of parent  company control and conflict over 13 critical decision making areas and the  subsidiary and parent characteristics such as age, size, industry sectors and  host country type. Finally, we provide summary, conclusions and future  research directions of the study.  Keywords: Control, Conflict, MNEs, Turkish FDI Firms.  JEL Classificiation: M19-Other]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1593]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Strategic Motives and Foreign Direct Investment  Activities of Turkish Manufacturing Firms: An Empirical  Study]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This paper aims to determine and assess strategic motives of Turkish  manufacturing firms’ (TMFs) foreign direct investment (FDI) involvement  by the use of a broad set of factual and perceptual measures. Relying on  the past research we have developed a number of hypotheses relating to  firm characteristics and motives. Based on the analysis of 94 parent firm  managers’ responses to a survey, first, we find that market-related motives  (such as market potential, market access) appear to be the most important  motives. Second, the results show that the relative importance of TMFs’  strategic motives does not vary with parent firm age; but, to a limited  degree, they vary depending on subsidiary firm age. Third, strategic  motives, to some extent, differ based on the size of the sampled firms and  the size of their foreign subsidiaries. Fourth, motives of TMFs do not vary  based on their sub-sector and entry mode. Finally, the results suggest that  favorable business environment seeking and strategic asset seeking  motives are significantly associated with investment in developed  countries (DCs); and, cultural asset exploiting and efficiency seeking  motives are significantly associated with investment in less developed  countries (LDCs).  Keywords: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Strategic FDI Motives,  Emerging Market-Based FDI Firms, Turkish Manufacturing Firms, Entry  Modes, Host Country Selection.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1639]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1635">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Importance of Sustainable Living for the Well-Being  of the Older Adults: U.S. Case]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Sustainable living is the idea of preserving national resources and helping  to preserve ecological balance in the world. The main purpose of this  struggle is to create a more sustainable world. İn order to make a  significant contribution for the well-being of people around us, sustainable  living is a crucial point to consider. As you know, the U.S. population is  getting older, and it is estimated by 2030, approximately 70 million  individuals would be 65 or older in the U.S., so as the population of older  people increase, the need for the adults intensifies. İn order to increase  the quality life of older adults: what type of sustainable housing would be  conducive, what type of housing material should be used for the inside and  outside of the home, what type of sustainable clothing should be used, and  what type of an environment should be constructed are going to be the  main questions addressed in this research.  Keywords: Sustainable Living, Sustainable Housing, Housing Material,  Sustainable Clothing, Co-Housing and Shared Living.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1564]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1634">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Relationship between Families’ and Schools in Battling  Narcotics and Drugs]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Alarming data about the number of young people who abuse drugs and  drug clearly indicate the topicality of studying this subject. There is more  meaning to this topic and also is socially important because the youth is  the pillar of any society. Social significance is reflected in the fact that  society has an important role in reducing substance abuse and drugs.  Studying and developing cooperation with families and schools to fight  substance abuse and drug use is very important for pedagogy as a science  of education, especially for the families and school counselors. The  situation as it is now in our society unambiguous and clearly shows that  have already matured enough to form its own sub discipline pedagogical  way to deal with the phenomenon of combating substance abuse and  drugs.  To achieve success in solving the problem of family and school cooperation  has to be at a high level, it must be continuous with continuous exchange  of views and ideas on solving it. Educational influences of family and school  are a very powerful tool when it comes to the formation of a healthy  personality and quality, which will be capable of resisting the most difficult  types of voices.  Until recently even in pedagogical circles, they supported the view that it is  best not to talk about drugs in the school, because it was thought that  people would be awakened and deepened curiosity. It is important to  emphasize that this is a very wrong attitude; on the contrary we believe  that children need to talk openly about it, both with their families and at  school.  Because the family and school environment conducive to the creation of a  free individual, the freeing of his creative potential and self-confidence, we  believe that an institution of vital importance to the individual and are  essential for solving an instance of such a complex problem.  Keywords: Family, School, Education, Drugs and Drug Community.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1549]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1633">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Correlation Effects of Family and School in Combating Resources and Drugs]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Alarming data about the number of young people who abuse drugs and drug clearly indicate the topicality of studying this subject. There is more meaning to this topic and also is socially important because the youth is the pillar of any society. Social significance is reflected in the fact that society has an important role in reducing substance abuse and drugs.     Studying and developing cooperation with families and schools to fight substance abuse and drug use is very important for pedagogy as a science of education, especially for the families and school counselors. The situation as it is now in our society unambiguous and clearly shows that have already matured enough to form its own sub discipline pedagogical way to deal with the phenomenon of combating substance abuse and drugs.    To achieve success in solving the problem of family and school cooperation has to be at a high level, it must be continuous with continuous exchange of views and ideas on solving it. Educational influences of family and school are a very powerful tool when it comes to the formation of a healthy personality and quality, which will be capable of resisting the most difficult types of voices.    Until recently even in pedagogical circles, they supported the view that it is best not to talk about drugs in the school, because it was thought that people would be awakened and deepened curiosity. It is important to emphasize that this is a very wrong attitude; on the contrary we believe that children need to talk openly about it, both with their families and at school.    Because the family and school environment conducive to the creation of a free individual, the freeing of his creative potential and self-confidence, we believe that an institution of vital importance to the individual and are essential for solving an instance of such a complex problem.    Keywords: Family, School, Education, Drugs and Drug Community.  ]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[2332]]></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/1632">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Usability of the Concept of Local Democracy in Achieving  Democratic Process at Local Level]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Democracy is advocated by the majority of societies and countries today.  The dictators of the past were an important factor in adoption of  democracy. Such administration types in which certain individuals, groups  or classes make the decisions and seize the power in their hands shifted to  dictatorship. Democracy has been adopted instead of these administration  types. In democratic administration, certain rules and principles are  actualised some of which are achieving public participation into  administration activities, assuring fundamental rights and freedoms for  everyone, adoption of principles of the state of law by the state, not  destroying the rights of the minority for the sake of the majority and vice  versa. Achieving the public participation that is required in democracy is  discussed at local level.  There is a close relation between local administrations and democracy.  However, there are controversies in defining this close relation  conceptually which centre around such concepts as democratisation of  local administrations, democratic local administration and local  democracy. In the literature, whether these concepts can be used  interchangeably has been discussed and it has been decided that one can  be used for another. However, preference of one gives the understanding  of democracy a different dimension at local level. Therefore, a conceptual  preference is a factor in achieving democracy at a local level.  Local democracy can be understood as validation of democratic values in  local administrations. In this sense, concepts of local democracy,  democratic local administration and democratisation of local  administrators are considered to be very close, but at the same time, they  also appear to have different meanings. In order to determine which of  these concepts will be used, these concepts should be defined clearly first.  After that, the main elements of these concepts should be put forward  analytically. Afterwards, the differences between these concepts should be  revealed. Subsequently, different approaches to the problem of applying  local democracy at local level should be put across. Also, what kind of a local administration does applying each concept at local level stipulate?  What role do these concepts play in achieving democratic participation at  local level? Answers to such questions will not only enable sorting out the  problem of conceptual expression but also give an idea about which  concept is more appropriate to use.  Keywords: Local Administration, Democracy, Local Democracy,  Democratisation of Local Administrations, Democratic Local  Administration.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1575]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 978-9958-834-23-3     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
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