THE ROLE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPETENCIES FOR THE EMPLOYABILITY OF UNIVERSITY GRADUATES
The goal of this work is to explore the effects of various factors that affect the em- ployment of graduates of the University of Zenica. Additional analysis of variables as well as the links between variables will offer the input information that can contri- bute to the decision-making process in the development of new curriculums. The sur- vey wa...
By Suvad Isaković, Alaudin Brkić, Dženan Kulović
INTERACTION OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PROCESSES AND ACHIEVED CORPORATE PROFITABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM CROATIA
Strategic management can be said to have evolved over time and will continue to evolve. In order for companies to be more successful in their operations, they need a methodological approach to developing a strategic plan. Strategy implementati-on is a complex process because it is a consequence of complex relationships. In accordance with the above...
By Valentina Vinšalek Stipić
DOES THE OLIGOPOLISTIC POSITION OF BANKS AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BANKING SECTOR IN THE FEDERATION OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA?
The level of banking concentration has increased significantly in the banking sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a result of the successful completion of privatization, the formation of new banks, the slow transition and rapid liberalization. Rapid libe- ralization has introduced strong competition in the domestic banking sector on the one hand, w...
By Almir Alihodžić
The limitations of entrepreneurship development in Bosnia and Herzegovina with special emphasis on tax regulations and procedures
Small and medium-sized enterprises account for over 99% of active businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and face a number of limitations when performing their business activities. A number of those limitations relate to the nature of small and medium-sized enterprises, but most are due to the inadequate legal and regulatory framework for doing busi...
By Jasmina Mangafić, Danijela Martinović, Senita Mašić
Shift-share employment analysis of cantons in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Structure of each economy, especially those in transition, is in constant change.Shift-share analysis is widely used for studying of regional economic change. Themodel in which the present analysis is conducted has three components: (i) the national growth component (in this paper the entity level of Federation of BH is usedas reference level), (ii...
By Jasmin Halebić, Alem Merdić
From competitiveness to sustainability: Is the innovativeness the answer?
We live in a rapidly changing global society, where no one can predict the outcome of the economic, social, and political structures of the world. Changes in science, technology, and economics are particularly noticeable and are closely linked to human life. These changes create new opportunities but also challenges in new areas of everyday activit...
By Zlatko Lagumdžija, Amra Kapo, Lejla Turulja
Government's excessive spending and private sector's access to bank credit: Evidence from the Republic of North Macedonia
Due to the crucial role of credit in the economic activity of a country, there is agrowing empirical literature examining the determinants of domestic credit to theprivate sector, which may be demand-side or supply-side factors. It is commonlyheld that excessive domestic debt reduces private sector credit, raise bank lendingrates, and shrink output...
By Nina Mojsova-Kjoseva, Martin Noveski
Innovation in public sector institutions in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Innovation has become a necessity in order to overcome some challenging timesin the rapid changing world. The world’s paradigm is shifting towards sustainabledevelopment and shared values. Even though numerous benefits of innovating thepublic sector (PS) have been recognised worldwide, the concept of public sectorinnovation (PSI) is still new...
By Zlatko Lagumdžija, Lamija Krndžija, Lejla Turulja
Financial reporting of business entities and ethical dilemmas of students in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The fair and reliable financial reporting of business entities is extremely important for strengthening the confidence among business entities, acting positively on the scope of business activities and achieved results. On the otherhand, individuals, businesses and the entire society, suffered huge losses, dueto the frauds in financial reports, by ...
By Ševala Isaković-Kaplan, Lejla Demirović, Mahir Proho
Corporate social responsibility of SMEs in the Republic of Croatia
From a long-term perspective, modern capitalism does not only require companiesto profit as much as possible, but is increasingly paying attention to the social andenvironmental problems of business. It refers to meeting the social and environmental needs of the wider community. Climate change affecting the extinction ofbiological species has a maj...
By Valentina Vinšalek-Stipić