<rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/">
<rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1591">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Fragility of Emerging Stock Markets; a Comparison  between B&amp;H, Croatia and Serbia]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This study investigates the how emerging stock markets respond to  external and internal shocks. Daily stock market data from three southeast  emerging European countries are used.  GARCH (1, 1) model is employed. Daily stock markets indices are obtained  from the selected stock markets and data stream for the period January  2000 to December 2011.  Augmented Dicky Fuller unit root test and co-integration test are used to  gauge out linkages between stock markets.  The results of the study can be the useful resource for future research.  Keywords: Fragility, Emerging Stock Markets in Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1460]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1590">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Vertical Integration on the Example of Agrokor]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[This study will provide the explanation of the vertical integration, benefits  and show the application of the vertical integration in the real business on  the example of the Croatian company Agrokor. There are always important  transactions between a multinational`s operations in different countries.  The output of one subsidiary is often an input into the production of  another. Or technology developed in one country may be used in others.  Or management may usefully coordinate the activities of plants in several  countries. Multinationals exist because it turns out to be more profitable  to carry out these transactions within a firm rather than between firms.  This means that multinationals engaged in internalization. If you want  something done right, do it yourself. Many transactions are more  profitably conducted within a firm rather than between firms. Also many  activities in different countries may be usefully integrated in a single firm.  One of example of vertical integrated firm in Balkan is Agrokor, Croatian  company. In 1989 the joint-stock company Agrokor was registered. The  Agrokor Group is the largest private company in Croatia and one of the  leading regional companies Apart from the Croatian companies, the  Agrokor Group today also comprises companies from all over the region  acquired during the last few years: Ledo Čitluk, Sarajevski kiseljak, Velpro  Sarajevo, Frikom, Dijamant, Idea, Ledo Hungary and Fonyodi. From this  example it is seen that vertical integrated firms benefits to all participants  in the process of production and performing business.  Keywords: Vertical Integration, Multinational Company, Production,  Subsidiary, Profitability.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1678]]></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/1589">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Price Discrimination Approach on the Example of  UniCredit Bank dd Mostar]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The aim of this study is to clarify the concept of the price discrimination  and to show how this concept is used in banking business on the example  of the UniCredit Bank dd Mostar. Price discrimination refers to any no  uniform pricing policy used by a firm with market power to maximize its  profit. Price Discrimination leads to change in both, quantity and price. So  it is also called no uniform pricing, charging customers different prices for  the same product or charging the single customer a price that varies  depending how many units the customer buys. There are 3 degrees of  Price Discrimination. : 1st degree is different prices for both consumers  and units, 2nd degree is different prices for different units and 3rd degree  is different prices to different consumers. UniCredit Bank d.d. was the first  bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina that introduced a new, unique approach  to client service model. The basic characteristic of the whole business of  the Bank was actually based on the segmentation of clients (existing and  new-potential) with complex business lines. The business lines included  meeting the needs of clients and facing in accordance with their  capabilities and needs. Characteristics of the business model UniCredit  Bank dd was the segmental approach to the client, so that the clusters of  customers would fit similar characteristics, preferences and market  position, and assign them a special service model defined by each business  line. JES! Package account is present on the market since 2006 in the form  of 4 different models adapted to the needs of the client and used by more  than 50,000 customers. JES! account package is available in several  different models - Optimum, Expert, Student and Senior. Account package  is also practical, useful, stylish and affordable.  Keywords: Price Discrimination, Different Customers, Profit, UniCredit  Bank, Banking Products, client service model.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1630]]></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/1588">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[ICSID Arbitration and Turkey in Terms of Subject and Party]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is an  autonomous international institution established under the Convention on the  Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other  States (the ICSID or the Washington Convention) with over one hundred and  fifty five member States. Turkey signed and ratified ICSID Convention. The  primary purpose of ICSID is to provide facilities for conciliation and arbitration  of international investment disputes.  ICSID has become the leading arbitration institution for the resolution of  investor-state disputes. This arbitration system is different from the other  arbitration. First of all, ICSID was established by the Convention as an impartial  international forum providing facilities for the resolution of legal disputes  between eligible parties, through arbitration procedures. Second, The  Convention sought to remove major impediments to the free international  flows of private investment posed by non-commercial risks and the absence of  specialized international methods for investment dispute settlement. Third,  recourse to the ICSID facilities is always subject to the parties&#039; consent. Fourth,  as evidenced by its large membership, considerable caseload, and by the  numerous references to its arbitration facilities in investment treaties and  laws, ICSID plays an important role in the field of international investment and  economic development.  Today, companies considering an investment in a foreign country, must be  aware of ICSID and the other treaties providing access to ICSID. For example,  Bilateral Investment Treaties (BIT’s) Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) and  Multilateral Treaties (MIT’s). Turkey has signed namerous BIT’s with different  countries. Furthermore, Turkey ratified the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) that  includes a provision regarding ICSID arbitration. Due to the steps taken by  Turkey to create a more appropriate legal climate for investments during 90’s,  foreign investors have brought eight arbitration cases before the ICSID against  Turkey since 2002.  In this study, firstly, ICSID arbitration system and arbitration cases against  Turkey will be taken hand. Then Turkish investor’s cases against host state will  be indicate. Finally general assesment will be made for Turkey and the other  parties of ICSID Convention.  Keywords: Arbitartion, Investment, ICSID, Turkey.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1618]]></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/1587">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[A Case Study of Electronic Government Adoption]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[Electronic government initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina are still in its  infancy and facing many issues and challenges. Therefore, the main goal of  this study is to gain a better understanding of these issues and challenges  by examining the adoption and diffusion of ‘e-government services’ from  the citizen’s perspective at the local municipal level.  Sixty nine usable responses were obtained from one hundred surveyed  citizens with permanent residency in the Centar Municipality Sarajevo. The  participants were asked about their perceptions of different aspects of egovernment  services provided by their municipality.  The results are encouraging. The citizens of Centar Municipality Sarajevo  perceived their municipal e-government system as useful, easy to use, and  having a high level of information quality. Consequently, they were willing  to use e-government, particularly for accessing laws and by-law acts, filing  state taxes, ordering birth, death and marriage certificates, renewing  drivers’ licenses, registration and shopping. However, they were not in  favour of using internet for online voting.  Keywords: Electronic Government, Local Government, Case Study,  Municipality Centar-Sarajevo]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1504]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1586">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Relationship between Corporate Governance and  Performance of Insurance Firms: Evidence from Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[There are many studies in the field of corporate governance from all  around the world. In accordance with these studies, it is emphasized that it  cannot be mentioned about any single corporate governance model which  is valid for all countries. Thus, this study aims to research the relationship  between corporate governance and performance of insurance firms. Data  used in this study is derived from seven insurance firms listed on İstanbul  Stock Exchange (ISE) and it is limited to 2005-2011 periods. The effects of  corporate governance on performance of insurance firms are analyzed by  correlation and multiple regression analysis. In the study, Return on Asset  (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) are used as performance indicators of  insurance firms, namely the dependent variables. The variables such as  number of employees, size of assets, free float rate, size of board of  directors, number of independent members and CEO duality of insurance  firms are used as corporate governance indicators, namely the  independent variables. According to the hypotheses developed, the  relationships between corporate governance and performance of  insurance firms will be analyzed and findings will be reported.  Keywords: Corporate Governance İnsurance Companies Firm Performance.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1663]]></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/1585">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[The Effect of Degree of CEO Turnover on Firm  Performance in High-tech vs. Low-tech Firms: Evidence  from Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The main responsibility of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is to form and  implement strategic goals, policies and plans of the firms. Researchers  showed that the change of CEO who is on the top position of the  organization has positive or negative impacts on firm performance. The  decision of CEO’s change and who will be the new CEO is an extremely  important issue especially for the firms. The change of CEO in the firms is  carried out in two ways. The first is an external mandatory change  occurred as a result of deterioration of their financial performance due to  economic crisis, intense competition and other compelling reasons. In this  case, there are performance improvements expectations by changing the  CEO with identified a new and better strategies. The second is an internal  voluntary change that occurs when the CEO resigns because of better  career expectations and opportunities. In this case, board of directors  often selects a new CEO from among the members of the board of the  directors who knows well firm’s current valid long-term strategies goals,  policies and strategies. As result of this change, the new CEO does not  major changes in the firm. Thus, firms generally do not face a bad  performance.  In the literature, It is not yet seen any study which measures the impact of  the degree of CEO turnover on the firm performance in Turkey. In the  international literature, factors that determine the rate of CEO turnover  have not been examined by differentiating the high-tech and low-tech  firms yet. In this study, it is primarily aimed to determine the effect of the  CEO turnover rate on the firm financial performance in the 175 firms  registered and traded in the İstanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) between the  years 2005-2011. It is secondly aimed to find out if there are differences in  terms of the affects of CEO turnover rate on financial performance in the high-tech and low-tech firms. The degree of CEO turnover is used as the  dependent variable in this study. On the other hand, Return on Assets  (ROA) Return on Equity (ROE) and Tobin’s q(Q) are used as performance  indicators or measures. Other independent variables are firms’ sales, total  assets, leverage ratio and liquidity level. Hypotheses developed will be  tested by analysis examining the interactions between the degree of CEO  turnover and financial performance indicators, leverage and liquidity  ratios. In addition, factors that effect CEO turnover rate will be determined  in the high-tech and low-tech firms and then similarities and differences  among these firms will be exposed.  Keywords: Firm Performance, Ceo Turnover, Turkey, ROA, ROE.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1646]]></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/1584">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Police Officers Are in Burnout Syndrome? : An Applied  Research in Nazilli Police Organization]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The aim of this study is to give general information about the history of  Turkish National Police Organization and to measure police officers’  burnout level by an empirical research in Nazilli Police Organization. In this  context, the study includes two parts. The first part examines the history  and organization structure of Turkish National Police Organization. The  second part includes a research measuring burnout level of police officers  working in Nazilli Police Organization. The research (questionnaire) is  designed so as to test the following alternative hypotheses:  H1: There are differences between police officers’ service unit (narcotic,  terror, traffic etc.) and burnout level.  H2: There are differences between police officers’ sexuality and burnout  level.  H3: There are differences between police officers’ vocational experience  and burnout level.  H4: There are differences between police officers’ marital status and  burnout level.  H5: There are differences between police officers’ vocational status and  burnout level.  H6: There are differences between police officers’ educational level and  burnout level. Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is used to measure police officers’  burnout level in the study. Maslach Burnout Inventory scale is composed  of three dimensions; emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and  personal accomplishment. In other words, MBI scale is composed of 22  items; 9 items for emotional exhaustion, 5 items for depersonalization and  8 items for personal accomplishment. The instrument consisted of these  22 (items) questions are answered on a 1-5 likert scales labeled “strongly  disagree” (1) and “strongly agree” (5). Additionally, our research  questionnaire includes 7 items to determine demographic variables (such  as age, sexuality, vocational experience, marital status, service unit,  vocational status, education level) of police officers. SPSS 20.0 is used for  statistical analysis. T-Test and One Way ANOVA is used to analyze and  assess the differences among police officers in terms of their demographic  variables.  Keywords: Burnout, Police Officers, Emotional Exhaustion.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1628]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://omeka.ibu.edu.ba/items/show/1583">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Improvement of Corporate Governance Practices of  İstanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) Corporate Governance  Index Companies]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[A series of corporate scandals highlighted the corporate governance issue  all around the world. Like other countries, Turkey has adopted strong  regulatory framework for corporate governance in the last decade. The  purpose of this study is to analyze the improvement in corporate  governance practices of İstanbul Stock Exchange Corporate Governance  Index Companies between the years of 2007 and 2012. With this purpose  corporate governance rating reports of companies were examined. Based  on the examination of corporate governance rating reports; it is observed  that overall corporate governance ratings have been gradually increasing  year by year. Further analysis demonstrates that while stakeholders  section is the most strength side, board of directors is the weakest part of  Corporate Governance Index Companies. Nonetheless, in 2012 a sharp  increase in the ratings of board of directors section was observed thanks to  enactment of new Commercial Code and enforcement of Communiqué  Serial : IV, No:56.  Keywords: Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Index,  Corporate Governance Rating, İstanbul Stock Exchange, Capital Market  Board of Turkey.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1534]]></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/1582">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[In The Process of Global Crisis the Importance of  Tourism in Decreasing Regional Development  Differences: An Evaluation of Kastamonu Province in  Turkey]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:abstract><![CDATA[The possibilities of transferring sources to decrease regional development  differences by public authorities have been limited in the process of global  crisis. Kastamonu Province, that was studied in our study, has occupied  47th place between 81 Provinces according to socio-economic  development ranking in The State Planning Organization* 2011 data. Using  tourism potential of Kastamonu Province, that has important tourism  potential according to SWOT analysis done in this study, will accelerate  socio-economic development of Province. In the process of Global crisis,  evaluating tourism potentials successfully in less developed regions such as  Kastamonu province will provide opportunity to remove regional  development differences without using more public sources.  Keywords: SWOT Analysis, Regional Development Differences, Tourism  Economy, Socio-Economic Development, Global Crisis.  * The State Planning Organization was reorganized as the Ministry of  Development in June 2011.]]></dcterms:abstract>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[International Burch University]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[2013-05-10]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:extent><![CDATA[1620]]></dcterms:extent>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[ISSN 2303-4564     ]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description></rdf:RDF>