Unemployment as Factor of International Migration
Unemployment is a serious problem that troubles the majority of countries in the world. The big problem is particularly long-term unemployment. Slovak economy is trying to deal with this problem already for a long time. Despite of the pronounced decline of unemployment rate in recent
Role of Remittances in Fighting Poverty
The paper addresses the subject of remittances globally, but also regionally. Undertaking her research, the author tried to map the flows of remittances to the African country of Uganda. The empirical part of the work employed the quantitative method and the technique of questionnaires.
Actions Against the Lack of Highly Skilled Workers in the Regions of Upper Austria
Globalization, rapid technological changes and labor market developments cause that companies require different skilled employees on a continuous basis. This leads to a shortage in skilled workers in Upper Austria. In order to overcome this issue Upper Austrian regions try to
Information System as a Tool Guaranteeing Food Safety and Controlling Food Market
Crowdfunding differs significantly from standard business and personal financing since it allows those in need of funds to collect small contributions from the community of internet users. This unique feature makes crowdfinancing popular throughout the
Double Food Quality: Media Coverage in the Czech Republic
Nowadays in the globalized and connected world the European markets are becoming more and more secular. However, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the quality of some food products sold in the Central and Eastern European supermarkets is
Differences in the Perception of E-Learning Resources: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Logistics Students
The aim of this study is to analyse and compare online learning preferences of higher education students taking a degree in logistics both in Austria and the Czech Republic. It is sought to grasp aspects that support the acceptance of online learning material
Building a Global Education Collaboration Model Using Experiential Learning: A Fresh Look at Developing Intercultural Competence
Adapting to global business and interpersonal differences is a challenge in both higher education and industry. International education generally seeks to improve student intercultural competence; that is, improving an individual’s ability to work with
The Performance Effect of Dynamic Capabilities in Servitizing Companies
An increasing number of companies operates in international markets characterized by global competition, which requires continuous change throughout the organization. In such circumstances, it is hard to achieve sustained competitive advantage.
Mind the Culture Gap: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Tourism Destination Websites in Austria and the United Kingdom
Websites of destination marketing organisations (DMO’s) are important tools to market tourism destinations to prospective visitors. They provide an abundance of information for tourists and help them plan their visit to the destination or find inspiration
Intercultural Work Environment and Leadership Style
The global environment of organizations requires from management to respond promptly to the demands of a changing environment, both external and internal, requiring managers to continually develop their skills, especially in the area of soft skills.