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17
Sep
2015

Programming Development of Kolmogorov-Smirnov Goodness-of-Fit Testing of Data Normality as a Microsoft Excel® Library Function

Journal of Software and Systems Development
This paper deliberates on the programming development of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov goodness-of-fit testing of data Normality as a library function in the Microsoft Excel® spreadsheet software, in which researchers normally store data for analysis and processing. The algorithmic program procedure utilised developed implementation of the Normality…
15
Sep
2015

The Importance of European Funded Projects for the Development of a Tourist Destination Case study — North-West Region of Romania (North Transylvania)

Journal of Economics Studies and Research
The European funded projects are mainly aimed at the development of the activity sector where they are implemented. In tourism, these projects aim most of the time either at developing some tourist destinations, rehabilitation of certain tourist sights, or at developing certain elements that contribute…
14
Sep
2015

Investments and Divestments of Intangibles in an Open Innovation Context

Journal of EU Research in Business
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the new investments and divestments of intangibles companies perform in the context of open innovation. Indeed, the open innovation process exploits knowledge dissemination and considers the external access to intangible resources as a strategic activity. The framework…
14
Sep
2015

The Latest Approaches Regarding Structural Funds Absorption — Romania vs. Central and Eastern European New Member States

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
This paper is trying to present in a modern manner the absorption of structural funds in Romania vs Central Eastern European countries. The methodology that we used combines quantitative methods with qualitative research. It was made a detailed presentation on the amounts allocated, contracted and…
14
Sep
2015

Comparison of Approaches for Calculating the Probability of a Project Completion

Journal of Eastern Europe Research in Business and Economics
The paper deals with a comparison of two different approaches (PERT method and Monte Carlo method) for calculation of the probability of a project completion. The PERT method is commonly used in a project management; the Monte Carlo is used less. The base assumption of…
14
Sep
2015

Mandating the Transfer of Tacit Knowledge in Australian Universities

Journal of Organizational Knowledge Management
The transfer and reuse of tacit knowledge is important in every organisation. As universities are an important part of our society and play a significant role in the transfer of tacit knowledge, it is vital that teaching staff engage in transferring tacit knowledge not only…
09
Sep
2015

The Capacity Component of the Water Poverty Index and the Impact of Ten Years

Communications of the IBIMA
This research aims to quantify the impact that ten years’ worth of development in education and income provision has had on the capacity component of the water poverty index (WPI). It focuses on the southern part of the Gauteng and on the northern part of…
09
Sep
2015

Achieving Public Sector Competitiveness through Vision 2020 Goals Delivery in Nigeria: The Role of Forensic Accounting

Journal of South African Business Research
There is a paramount need for all government machinery organizations to be globally competitive and largely free of corruption all over the world. Vision 20:2020 in Nigeria seeks to develop the country and bring it into the league of the world’s 20 leading economies by…
09
Sep
2015

The Determinants of Information Choice Strategies: Information Source and Information Channels

Journal of Southeast Asian Research
This study distinguishes between the influence of information source and information channels on the information choice strategies of the Arab tourists in Malaysia. It employed a survey research approach. Primary data was used for the study with questionnaire as the survey instrument. 358 Arab tourists…
09
Sep
2015

Leadership and Strategic Change

Journal of Organizational Management Studies
In an environment in continuous evolution, the change becomes a condition of survival. Aware of this need for change, companies seek to apprehend the environment developments to properly adapt thereto and maintain their vitality. Considering the extent and the importance of strategic change for enterprises,…