Romanian rural areas are a sector that, in the context of transition from socialist economy to market economy, has accumulated numerous dysfunctions, whose resolution requires the identification of viable solutions that are compatible with local potential and at the same time preserve...

The current study is part of a CNCSIS project, focusing on Gorj county; its previous phases consisted in identification of secondary growth poles and the way in which foreign and local investments can stimulate their development. The complex methodology used allowed for the identification of a...

The firm possesses unique resources and capabilities. The firms have different behaviors on the real market. The analysis of firm development in a competitive environment is essential for the reassessment of the business simulation. Starting from these ideas the present paper intends to identify...

Reduction consumption to global level has affected populations around the world and first affected were exporters. All economic activity manifest retention in business and investment extension and some units have reduced production rate amid lower orders, especially for export. Period of...

Following the global economic crisis, some organizations have managed to find new opportunities for development. The research aims to explore these opportunities in the extended supply chain by analyzing key features that until now were left behind to care for the cost and sales volume. A...

This paper presents a decision support tool used in testing and trial laboratories. It gives an optimum quality control in these types of laboratories.

Accountancy deals with the measurement, registration and control of the most important parts of business. Accounting is a central activity in a business’ economical life. The role of accountacy becomes even more important in modern economy, which relies on information. Due to the fact that...

The management literature and practice have flagged many times the barriers between research and development (R&D) and marketing activities. Although representing “different cultures”, it is believed that if both functions collaborate well, then both technological and marketing powers would...

Any approach to measuring competitiveness and competitive advantages must take account of one hand of the covered analysis: microeconomic, mezoeconomic, macroeconomic, and on the other hand that they are the result of many variables that are interconditioned directly or indirectly. Measurement...