Building Engagement for Sustainable Development - Challenges of Sustainable Economy in Times of Accelerated Change

Foreword

Table of Contents

1 Connections between Spirituality and Sustainability

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 Spirituality and sustainability

2.1 Theoretical frames of spirituality and sustainability

2.2 The connection between spirituality and sustainability

2.3 The linkage of spiritual intelligence and spiritual capital with business practices

2.4 Culture and sustainability

3 Contemporary trends in workplaces

3.1 Integrating spirituality at the workplace

3.2 Corporate responsability stages

3.3 Organisations and sustainability

3.4 Local sustainability leaders and strategies

Conclusions

References

2 Synergies of Longevity / Silver Economy and Senior Entrepreneurship for a Sustainable Society. The Case of Romania

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 Active ageing, “Longevity”/ “Silver” economy – complex emerging concepts

3 Senior Entrepreneurship Component of Longevity/ Silver Economy and a Sustainable Society

4 Senior Entrepreneurship in Romania - an exploratory qualitative research

5 Conclusions

References

3 Exploring Gender Differences in Leadership: Cultural and Social Issues in Romania

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2. Leader-women vs. leader–men

3 The role of culture in leadership gender discrimination

4. The index of gender gaps

4. Conclusions

References

4 Organic vs. Conventional Food in Romania: An Overview of the Buying Decision

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 Consumers’ perception on the cost and benefits of organic vs. conventional food

3 Designing a matrix on organic food consumption. Case study on Romanian consumers

4 Discussions and improvement solutions

Conclusions

References

5 The Supremacy of Superficial Forms of Culture in the Preferences of the Young Consumer – a Dominant Characteristic of the Nowadays Consumer Society

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 The rising of the society of the spectacle in the consumer society

3 Research objectives and method

4 Results and discussion

5 Conclusions

References

6 Higher Education in Romania. Trends, Analysis and Statistics

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2. Material and methods

3. The evolution of Romanian higher education during 1990 – 2015

4. The higher education market in Romania

Conclusions

References

7 An Empirical Evaluation of a Business Administration Bachelor Program

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 Brief literature review

3 Research methodology

4 Results and discussions

5 Conclusions

References

8 Using Colors for Efficient Problem Solving in Learning

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 The effects of colors on the mind

2.1 A brief review of colors and their human perception

2.2 Colors effects on human mood and cognition

3 Learning and colors

4 Research regarding the relationship between problem solving cognitive processes and colors of educational materials

4.1 Objectives, methodology and results

Conclusions

References

9 Innovation for Companies – Increased Application by Better Understanding its Particularities

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 Innovation in action – a company perspective

2.1 Innovation particularities for companies

2.2 Innovation activities for companies

2.3 Innovation diffusion

2.4 Source of innovation

3 Case study: innovation - transforming a social gaming startup into a multinational company

3.1 Background information

3.2 Aims & Method

3.3 Results

3.4 Discussions

3.5 Recommendations

4 Conclusions

References

10 Startup Assistance Organizations: Performance Influence Factors and Metrics

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 SAOs - what are they and why is their performance important?

3 Methodology

4 Factors influencing performance within SAO

4.1 Timeframe 2002-2010

4.2 Timeframe 2011-2013

4.3 Timeframe 2014-2016

5 Performance assessment metrics for SAOs

5.1 Performance assessment metrics used during the program

5.2 Timeframe 2014-2016

6 Discussion and conclusions

References

11 Risk Management Methods: FMEA and its Influence on Risk Handling Costs

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 Theoretical aspects

3 The Extended Risk Assessment Process

4 Methodology and results

4 Conclusion

References

12 Derivation of a Modified Technology Acceptance Model for the Application on Self-driving Cars in a Car-sharing-model Based on Qualitative Research

Abstract.

1 Introduction

2 Context and targets of the research on acceptance of self-driving cars in a car sharing model

2.1 A paradigm change in the mobility sector and the necessity for technology acceptance

2.2 The concept of technology and its acceptance

2.3 Information and knowledge as an influencing factor in the acceptance process

3 Methodology for developing a changed innovation acceptance model

4 Derivation and development of a modified acceptance model for self-driving cars in a car sharing model

4.1 The application of acceptance models and theories to non-existing innovations

4.2 The relevance of information and knowledge in the acceptance forming process

4.3 The derivation of a modified acceptance model

Conclusions

References