The objective of this study was to determine the relationships between quality management dimensions and organisational performance in uncertain markets (transition conditions). carried out Serbia, using a sample 160 certified organisations. based on subjective estimates provided by managers. Structural equation modelling used examine performance. results indicate that shortcomings organisations' top managements probably significantly affect other elements model. reasons for may be poor...

This study analyzes the energy management approach as one of driving factors for sustainable development, not only in enterprises, but also countries. Sustainability an enterprise is defined its tendency to meet need customers and stakeholders through creative innovative business strategies well activities that have a positive influence on society environment. In this study, sustainability measured application system, wood industry, which has increasingly significant impact economic...

In the initial stages of adoption and institutionalization Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), national governments transitional economies have accepted, developed, organized with varying degrees success. This study aims to investigate critical success factors (CSFs) influencing establishment a sustainable Partnership in transition conditions. first part paper, based on an extensive review literature, previous studies relevant results this field are presented as background for research....

The study represents a new approach of analyzing energy poverty using an intelligent method based on social factors. Energy one the most vital problems, especially in recent years, with serious implications social, economic, environmental, political, and health sphere. Identifying measuring parameters challenge not only national, but also regional level. This research to neural network application systems resource planning activities aim real socio-economic data. analyzed data are associated...

The aim of this paper is to propose a model for an energy management system (EnMS) in the hospitality industry line with ISO 50001 standard. new proposed model, specifically developed service organizations, was based on Plan–Do–Check–Act cycle and confirmed 280 hotels Western Balkans 6 (WB6) region. data were used investigate if hotel properties represent influential factor wider implementation EnMS requirements. standard, into sub-categories, including actual regulations legislation within...

This study aims to present the impact of disasters, such as COVID-19 pandemic, on possibility recovering from and mitigating impacts. The paper proposes a new emergency planning disaster recovery management model (EPDRM) which links ISO 31000:2018 (Risk Management) requirements with process approach. was validated through its application ISO-certified ISO-non-certified hotels. analysis performed by using an online questionnaire based requirements, where given questions were grouped into 14...

In times of increasing awareness sustainability and the need for efficient business processes, this study explores integration process reengineering with circular economy principles within Serbian manufacturing organizations. Addressing sustainable development, research aims to propose validate a model that harmonizes improve environmental organizational performance. The conducted an extensive survey analysis across 135 organizations in Serbia, assessing their readiness current practices...

AbstractThis paper analyses the impact of global financial crisis on individual functional operations and resulting insurance industry's relationships with regulators, rating agencies, insureds, reinsurers capital market investors in order to determine current industry position derive a conclusion necessary measures that have be taken by companies. The research results indicate has negative all aspects companies' business suggest need focus core activities necessity further improvement...

Nowadays, in terms of trading on the world scale, to foresee a natural gas consumption represents an essential activity.In first part, paper examines current state Serbian sector and methodology applied for prediction capacity planning.In addition, study intends give comprehensive assessment predictive algorithms needs involved last decade with projections suggestions future applications.The primary task is evaluate used models emphasis accuracy predictions obtained.Additionally, will...

Managing the costs of a product life cycle, which is performed at stage its development, has dominant influence on achieving and maintaining competitiveness in market target profit as primary production goal.Development crucial importance because evaluating individual solutions for new product's conceptual preliminary design based simulation all stages cycle represents way ensuring requirements excellence.This paper presents detail setting development hybrid model cost management, fuzzy...

The paper focuses on the traditional and alternative mechanisms for insurance risk transfer that are available to global as well domestic companies. findings suggest solutions industry nowadays will be predominant in foreseeable future but increasing role of is expected complementary rather than supplementary solution transfer. Additionally, it reasonable expect development Serbia follow path has been passed by industry.

The paper analyses the impact of economic crisis on insurance industries ex-Yugoslavia region. analysis encompasses five countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, FYR Macedonia. We examine industry specifics separately for each country period 2004-2008 first six months 2009. While varies between countries, research results indicate that global financial has had limited overall regional industry. However current recession resulted in negative premium growth Croatia...

This paper presents a method of problem solving using Key Performance Indicators to measure, monitor and manage business results in joint-stock company. A company has large number functions, that work on the principle several profit centers, which have mutual processes management, marketing, development, sales, supply logistics an established Quality Management System according demands ISO 9001:2008 standard. At same time, measurement process performance, as key element must be done unique...

Continuing company development requires the of all segments (processes): technology development, organizational structure human resources investment etc.These factors cannot be analyzed irrespective external environment.The aim presented study was to give contribution efforts that are being made analyze differences between manufacturing and service companies regarding selected factors.The original contributions this paper analysis correlations elements a some us information about...

The necessity to measure the effectiveness of management protected areas has been widely recognized. This paper aims show a realistic state affairs in area Republic Serbia on basis results managers’ monitoring and their obligations stipulated by law. It will also answer questions which form is optimal, means proposed assessment model. research performed sample 30 sensu stricto areas, managed 21 different managers. For purpose ranking comparing degree effectiveness, use normalized aggregate...

The paper describes the automation of process performance management in a particular company, using specially developed client application.Performance is based on an analysis data from process.The main problem, real cases, low availability and impossibility obtaining results time.A detailed specification business requirements related to organization presented as well way application WCF (Windows Communication Foundation) services, concept intelligence, methodology for warehousing DW (Data...

The aim of this paper is to analyze renewable energy sources (primarily untapped biomass potentials) in the Autonomous Province Vojvodina Republic Serbia, which, when used for purposes, could significantly reduce dependence on fossil fuels. idea using emerged about ten years ago, but it estimated that currently only 5% total potential, most significant source region, being used. This re-emphasizes focusing Vojvodina’s policy its own resources, which are readily available and renewable, each...

The end users' expectations for the software services are increasing. With new technologies, e.g. cloud computing and as a service trend, quality of through full product life cycle, together with cost services, key factors in making competitive advantage markets. In most cases today's business, there is always Service Level Agreement (SLA) that has to be maintained well. Therefore, clear need taking into consideration complexity programmed solution, basis given service, probability an error...

During the process of enlargement, European Union established a mechanism to develop institutions and support transition in EU, through financial help, for potential candidates candidate countries. This foreign aid is operating throughout different EU funds. The instrument pre-accession assistance (IPA) has replaced all other funds budget period 2007–2013. aim this article give suggestions more efficient use IPA presents case Serbia by showing empirical results from questionnaire survey 108...

Sustainable business development and companies market positioning require from to maximize added value with minimal resource utilization. The rational use of energy sources is also a growing challenge, which aims preserve the environment. Industrial systems, primarily production are largest consumers. need for this theme pressure European regulation on implementation saving measures as well have positive impact standard management system, used in research, consider performance indicators....