Romania, one of the poorest nations in Europe, faces critical challenges in its efforts to implement labour market and social programmes similar to those found in more developed countries. Poverty is widespread and the economy requires major restructuring while a substantial number of households...

Neoliberale Reformer wollen den Staat im Hochschulwesen zurückdrängen. Lehrende und Lernende sollen zu Marktteilnehmern werden, die Fachschulung wird zur Dienstleistung. Allerdings: Wenn die bürgerrechtliche Ordnung an Wirksamkeit gewinnt, kann trotz marktwirtschaftlicher Zwänge auch die...

Marketers and retailers have to understand how to manage different consumer perception levels of retail brands, which have a major determining role on store loyalty across different complex contexts. Addressing these issues, Bettina Berg analyzes first whether corporate reputation and retail...