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Types of agglomeration economies: Effects on business innovation

Claver-Cortés, Enrique; Marco-Lajara, Bartolome; … - In: Contemporary Economics 10 (2016) 3, pp. 217-232

innovation. In order to shed light on this issue, this paper draws a distinction among three kinds of agglomeration economies and … empirically tests their respective impact on business innovation. The advantage that external knowledge generated through … as a mediator in the relationship between agglomeration and innovation. Using data from a survey conducted in 2013 by the …

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Environmental sustainability and product portfolio management in biodiversity firms: A comparative analysis between Portugal and Brazil

Jugend, Daniel; Figueiredo, José; Pinheiro, Marco … - In: Contemporary Economics 11 (2017) 4, pp. 431-442

Although relevant research on environmental sustainability or product portfolio management is quite developed, few studies integrate the two areas. This research aims to shed light on the environmental sustainability practices adopted in product portfolio through a cross-country case study on...

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Examination of the Individual Competencies that Differentiate Results in Direct Sales

Sypniewska, Barbara A. - In: Contemporary Economics 7 (2013) 1, pp. 83-100

The importance of knowledge and skills in meeting new challenges in production and distribution is particularly evident in today's market, which is characterized by a saturation of products and strong competition. To be successful in the market, companies must stand out and be creative and...

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Decentralization and participatory rural development: A literature review

Ahmad, Muhammad Shakil; Talib, Noraini B. Abu - In: Contemporary Economics 5 (2011) 4, pp. 58-67

Most of the developing nations are still struggling for efficient use of their resources. In order to overcome physical and administrative constraints of the development, it is necessary to transfer the power from the central government to local authorities. Distribution of power from improves...

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Neuroeconomic conditioning of the influence of a market demand of consumers on an innovative character of Polish companies

Gardocka-Jałowiec, Anna - In: Contemporary Economics 5 (2011) 1, pp. 70-82

The aim of the article is an identification of key sources of an innovative character and their conditioning in contemporary Polish economy. In the discussion, it is stated that consumers - the smallest, but the most numerous economic unit - through their expectations of the way / form of...

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Evaluation of Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction

Sypniewska, Barbara A. - In: Contemporary Economics 8 (2014) 1, pp. 57-72

The term "job satisfaction" is derived from the humanities, psychology and sociology. In the field of psychology, it is a state where an employee has an emotional perception of his situation and reacts with feelings of pleasure or pain. In sociology, it is considered a variable in different...

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Quality improvement through foresight methodology as a direction to increase the effectiveness of an organization

Olkiewicz, Marcin - In: Contemporary Economics 12 (2018) 1, pp. 69-80

The aim of this study was to show that quality improvement through foresight can be an instrument for shaping efficiency in an organization. The author of this article presented his own concept of quality improvement in an organization, which can also be a method for the strategic management and...

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Organizing for Competitiveness – Structural and Process Characteristics of Organizational Design

Hernaus, Tomislav; Aleksic, Ana; Klindzic, Maja - In: Contemporary Economics 7 (2013) 4, pp. 25-40

An emerging multidimensional approach to organizational design outlines the need for the alignment of relevant structural and process characteristics of organizations. However, neither the interaction of these characteristics nor their role and importance for organizational competitiveness is...

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In search of key HR practices for improvement of productivity of employees in the KIBS sector

Wojtczuk-Turek, Agnieszka - In: Contemporary Economics 11 (2017) 1, pp. 5-16

(mainly in the context of their high potential for innovation), identification of the key factors that allow them to give fine …

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Fiscal austerity versus growth in Croatia

Škare, Marinko; Druzeta, Romina Prziklas - In: Contemporary Economics 9 (2015) 1, pp. 77-92

The role of fiscal austerity has been questioned for centuries, but a rapidly increasing deficit along with the financial crisis in 2007 / 2008 influenced a renewed debate on the economics of austerity. This paper analyzes the role of austerity versus the role of economic growth. It also...

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