The Cultural Food Dynamic in Ireland
Research has indicated that Irish food consumers use a set of heuristic decision-making tools in order to assist them in making food choices for themselves and their families. These decision-making tools are evoked irrespective of age, gender or social class.
The 3/2 Country Market Evaluation Model: Inclusive Emerging Market Paradigm
The authors present a new country market selection model using a three filter/two phase approach to scanning. The emerging markets will be given full consideration in this model and factors selected will be chosen with the “fit” of the specific company, product, strategies, internal and external environments.
Challenges of the Welfare State: The Spanish Case
The objective of this paper is to discuss the Spanish model of welfare, taking into special consideration the demographic effects of an aging population and the reversal of migration flows in order to discern which direction and what concrete measures can answer the previous question.
The Role of ICT on Cultural Heritage Tourism: a Case Study
The purpose of this study is to discuss the role of ICT in cultural heritage tourism through a case study of the Hiraizumi world heritage site in Japan that was registered in 2011.
Maritime Clusters Productivity and Competitiveness Evaluation Methods: Systematic Approach
Many scientists underline the importance of the clusters as agglomerated industries, working for the same purpose with joined resources and potential. This article analyses the basic assumptions which turn organizations to be clustered: the Productivity and the Competitiveness.
25 Years on the Way to Market Economy: Progress or Regression. The Case of Lithuania
After the collapse of central planned economy in Central and Eastern Europe, all affected countries experienced dramatic change towards the market economy. Seemingly, market economy could bring prosperity and plant “american dream” in Central and Eastern Europe.
Consumer Behaviour during Pandemic of COVID-19
The academic paper is about the important role of knowledge of consumer behaviour in the success of companies. Knowing how the consumer behaves and what factors influence him enables companies to manage the marketing mix, branding and communication more effectively with customers.
How Effective Was the Romanian Labour Market After 2008?
This paper examines the efficient operation of the Romanian labour market, as measured by the relevant indicators of labour demand and supply from 2008Q2 to 2016Q3. The survey conducted for this purpose revealed fluctuations in the number and rate of job vacancies, respectively in the unemployment rate.
Inventive Higher Education: a Blending Passage
This paper investigates three prominent Australian universities and their Engineering undergraduates’ belief in the importance of further education and their desire to further develop their specialist expertise through postgraduate study.
An American-Based Study Examining the Relationship Between Participants’ Demographic Profiles and Attitudes Regarding Business Outsourcing Techniques and Strategies
This study quantifiably examined the relationship between participants’ demographic profiles and attitudes regarding business outsourcing techniques and strategies utilizing the Chi-Square and Fisher’s Exact tests, to gain a greater understanding of what these American-based beliefs truly are.