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ĒRika ŠUmilo

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Trade in Central and Eastern European countries ten years after their EU accession — Is there convergence?

2015

The paper focuses on the effects of EU’s Eastern Enlargement of 2004 on trade convergence within the EU and among the new member states from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE-8). Using sigma-convergence approach, it finds evidence of convergence of exports and imports per capita as well as of productivity levels associated with the member states’ export baskets. Convergence of territorial and commodity structures of trade has not occurred; conversely, divergence has been observed, leading to the possible conclusion that multinational companies have adjusted their production structure in facilities across the EU to achieve higher economies of scale. Correlation analysis shows that revealed com…

Public AdministrationSociology and Political Sciencebusiness.industryStrategy and ManagementConvergence (economics)International tradeAccessionEconomies of scaleEastern europeanIndustrial relationsEuropean integrationEconomicsPer capitaBusiness and International ManagementbusinessGeneral Economics Econometrics and FinanceProductivityComparative advantageSociety and Economy
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SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS

2015

Socio-cultural factors – shared values, norms and attitudes are significant, but less acknowledged sources of international competitiveness. Previous studies have found socio-cultural factors positively affecting various aspects of international competitiveness – entrepreneurship, innovation, productivity and international cooperation. These factors are more sustainable and less affected by external environment changes in comparison with the traditional factors. Socio-cultural factors provide an opportunity to develop competitiveness strategies based on unique advantages. This research aims to explore the impact of socio-cultural factors on international competiveness in small, open economi…

Organizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementEconomic growthEntrepreneurshipHierarchyGovernmentlcsh:Management. Industrial managementEconomics Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)CollectivismRationalitylcsh:BusinessCreating shared valueEducationsocio-cultural factorslcsh:HD28-70international competitivenessCross-culturalBusinessEconomic geographycross-cultural studiesBusiness and International Managementlcsh:HF5001-6182ProductivityBusiness, Management and Education
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The Needs that Individuals and Organizations Seek to Fulfil by Contemporary Employment Agreements: The Case of Latvia

2015

The paper analyses a contemporary employment deal looking for the answers to the question: “What needs do individuals and organizations seek to fulfil by employment in Latvia?” To answer this question the authors have developed the individual-organizational values exchange model based on E. Schein’s organizational culture formation model suggesting that the behaviour of individuals and organizations mirrors the basic values and needs of both actors. The needs are studied applying A. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.

Maslow's hierarchy of needsbusiness.industryPolitical scienceOrganizational culturePublic relationsbusinessExchange modelManagement of Organizations: Systematic Research
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