Proposals for adaptation to new economic change through the promotion and selection of holiday villages in Romania

Any settlement that is chosen to promote rural tourism is based on the following fundamental components: the centre of the village where most households are concentrated and which expresses the economic functions of the village; its outskirts (work area) is the land beyond the center of the village that supports all agricultural occupations, craft, trade, tourism; the population is represented by demographic indicators: birth rate, mortality, natural growth, morbidity, density. Identification and selection criteria for tourist villages are the potential of rhe natural environment composed of natural elements with great appeal, variety of landscapes (mountain, Alpine hills, lakes, delta), ambient aesthetic beauty (slopes, canyons, gorges, caves), wildlife hunting, forests; accessibility is dependent on geographical location in the territory and the main communication routes that connect with the nearest urban centers. Also, the presence of cultural and ethnographic elements are the most attractive ones for tourists; demographic and economic potential have an important role in the development of rural tourism in a village through: supporting agricultural and non-agricultural occupations, transmission of traditions and customs from generation to generation; preserving environmental quality has become an important milestone for the selection and preservation of rural tourist elements.fruit-growing and vine-growing villages, curative value, itinerant rural tourism, gastronomic festivals, touristic product

SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY REGARDING THE ROMANIAN MANAGER’S MOTIVATION

The article presents the results of a qualitative research (conducted in 2008) on the Romanian manager’s identity (insisting only on the motivational aspects). 45 managers were interviewed and the data obtained were analysed and interpreted qualitatively (using grounded theory procedures). The motivational factors identified were then tested by means of a pilot study (a questionnaire applied on 207 subjects). The methodological aspects of the researches (concerning data collection, analysis, and interpretation) are detailed in the article. Here are some hypotheses resulted from the pilot study: managers unlike non-managers are motivated by difficult tasks, with great responsibilities and by the need for increased power; the performed managers unlike those that are not so performing are motivated by an even more increased need for power and by the strong wish to be promoted.managers; motivation; qualitative research; pilot study

WHO ARE THE ROMANIAN MANAGERS AND HOW THEY IDENTIFY THEMSELVES?

This article will focus on the importance of studying the identity aspects of managers in the idea that the identity potential of individuals determines their managerial potential and their managerial performance potential. I will describe the way the “Who Are You?” test has been applied (on a number of 184 Romanian subjects – high performance and low performance manager and nonmanagers) and the results of this test. The mentioned test is the most known sociological research tool in studying identity. This test has not been applied previously to Romanian managers, moreover socio-psychological researches having as subjects managers have not been conducted in Romania. The limit of the research is the nonprobabilistic sampling (but the research results may be used as hypotheses for extended studies). The conclusion reached is that there are differences between the manager’s self-identification and non-managers’ self-identification, between the high performance manager’s self-identification and the one of low performance managers; the article also suggests that the study of these differences can lead to the possibility of managerial diagnosis and prognosis.managers, performance in management, self-identity, the WAY test, theoretical coding.

SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF WIND POWER IN CORELATION WITH THE FINANCIAL CRISES

Given the present day and age we live in, it is vital that the world considers the various natural resources available to us and how to best make use of them. Furthermore, it is imperative nowadays to look at the many environmentally friendly energy sources which will reduce the ill effects of global warming and provide a host of economic and social benefits too. One such beneficial resource is wind and the consequent conversion of wind energy into electricity. In fact, the advantages of wind energy are so immense that even the government has begun promoting it. Since generating electricity from wind doesn't emit any green house gases or produce any particulate emissions, it massively reduces the rate of global climate change, and at the same time doesn't contaminate our water resources such as lakes and reservoir.Wind energy provides security and stability in the national consumer energy market. By reducing a nation's dependency on foreign fossil fuels, such as coal and natural gas, spikes in fossil fuel costs or other supply disruptions will not have as much of an adverse impact on the national economy. Also the price of wind energy is relatively stable because there are no fuel costs, which is a major operating expense for most coal and gas fired electric generation facilities. Although wind farms occupy large swaths of land, wind turbine towers themselves take up less space, only a few meters at their base. This leaves space to utilize the land around the turbine tower for several other purposes, such as ranching or agriculture. The application of advanced technologies has succeeded in making the conversion of wind energy much more resourceful and well-organized. Furthermore, wind is a proven clean, free and renewable form of energy that preserves our natural resources. Wind energy conserves water resources as wind farms virtually require no cooling, as opposed to natural gas, coal and nuclear power plants that require a tremendous amount of water for cooling. In fact, electricity generation is the leading contributor to water withdrawals from our nation's water reservoirs. Since wind turbines come in an array of different sizes, they are a great resource to generate energy in remote locations to support varying population levels. The use of wind energy reduces Greenhouse Gas emissions, and increases security and stability by diversifying the national electricity portfolio. Apart from environmental profits, there are many social and economic advantages too in promoting wind energy. One of these is that the promotion of wind energy assists in revitalizing rural economies, thereby creating jobs at the ground level, such as assembly workers, surveyors, engineers, lawyers, bankers, technicians, to name just a few. In doing so, it also benefits local communities, mainly in the form of property tax revenues and new types of income for landowners through land lease payments.wind energy, alternative source, ecological advantages

THE IMPACT OF STRUCTURAL FUNDS IMPLEMENTATION IN BIHOR COUNTY. CASE STUDY ON THE REGIONAL OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME 2007-2013

As The County's Development Plan 2007-2013 shows, Bihor county, which through its geographic position and existing local resources, plays a strategic role, of the West gate of Romania, distinguishes through a low unemployment rate, of 2,7% in 2007, on the third place in Romania after Bucharest and Timiş county and on the first place in the North-West region that he is part of, through a high living standard, with a GDP of 55% of the European average, ranks among the most developed counties in Romania ( range 8 in the country according to the GDP value per capita, range 2, after Cluj county in the North-West region).The present paper analises the absorbtion rate of structural funds allocated through the Regional Operational Programme of Bihor county and sets itself to formulate some conclusions regarding the way in which Bihor county has valued until present the development opportunities offered by the Regional Operational Programme, respective regarding future action directions, established by the Bihor County Development Plan, 2007-2013.regional development, regional politicy of EU, structural funds, absorption rate of structural funds, Regional Operational Programme, Bihor County Development Plan.

Career in the bank for collection in times of financial crisis

Staffing a collection call centre, in a period of crisis, requires more than hiring the most qualified applicants. Collection managers must define a recruiting, hiring and staffing plan to meet inbound call service levels and maximize outbound calling during optimal customer contact times, usually on nights and weekends. Job candidates who have prior telephone job experience, especially in telemarketing or customer service, have proven to be successful collectors because of their skill sets and experience. Screening collectors through testing has proven to be a reliable tool to assist managers in the selection process. Staffing the call centre operation with the right balance between full time and part time collectors will assist in meeting department targets. There are many creative ways to schedule collectors to cover all the required hours. Management must be prepared to offset ‘irregular’ staffing hours, especially on nights and weekends, with incentive, perks and benefits so they can recruit and retain a reliable staff to place outbound calls during the best times to reach the customer. A consistent hiring policy that is constantly evaluated and improved will help reduce turnover by recruiting and staffing the most qualified collectors for the job.finance, crisis, management, career, bank

National Bank of Romania Management in Time of Financial Crisis

According to the objectives pursued in preparing Romania's accession to the European Union (E.U), the National Bank of Romania (N.B.R.) acted in line with Romania's constant efforts aiming to adapt - institutionally, structurally and operationally - the Romanian economy to the E.U. requirements. The E.U. requirements on financial crisis management ask for an agreement of co-operation between all national financial supervisors, central bank and finance ministry. The current financial and economic crisis started at the end of 2008 and appears to be unprecedented in the last century. For 2009, N.B.R. tried to stay consequent in its economic growth projection bringing the following arguments: • lower ratio of exports to Gross Domestic Product (G.D.P.); • lower level of financial intermediation; • the fact that Romania has a nearly balanced energy balance; • exchange rate flexibility; • large volume of structural funds which may be attracted to Romania.management, finance, bank sector, economic crisis.

Visible and Infrared Spectroelectrochemistry of Cobalt Porphinones and Porphinediones

The visible and infrared spectroelectrochemistry of the redox chemistry of CoII–porphinone complexes were examined and compared with similar studies of the respective iron complexes. Cobalt(II) porphinone complexes undergo a one-electron reduction and two one-electron oxidations within the potential region that was studied in this work. The one electron spectroelectrochemical reduction of CoII(P) (P = octaethylporphyrin (OEP), octaethylporphinone (OEPone), and octaethylporphinedione (OEPdione)) were studied using visible spectroscopy, and their cobalt(I) complexes were characterized. The same reduction was examined by FTIR spectroscopy for P = OEPone and OEPdione. The infrared spectra showed downshifts of the νCO band that were consistent with a cobalt(I) complex and were similar to the iron(I) complex. The two one-electron oxidations of CoII(OEPone) and CoII(OEPdione) were also carried out using visible and infrared spectroelectrochemistry. The νCO band for cobalt was less sensitive to the metal oxidation state (III vs. II) than was observed in the iron complexes. Additional upshifts in the νCO band were observed for the π-cation radical. Isotopic 18O substitution on the carbonyl group of the H2OEPone was done in order to determine the degree of mixing up the porphinone modes with the carbonyl vibrations

Aspects of Technical Progress in Romanian Agriculture Compared to Some EU Countries

The importance of using technical progress factors in agriculture varies from one country to another and the influences of these factors on yields and agricultural production are essential. Thus, in this paper we considered necessary and appropriate to achieve the dynamic analysis of the main factors of technical progress in agriculture referring to agricultural technical endowment, fertilizers and irrigation. On the other hand, we accomplished the dynamic analysis of the outcome indicators in agricultural production in Romania compared to some EU countries, as well as the gaps registered between countries under study. We also point out the positive and negative effects of technical progress in agriculture which had developed under the revealed indicators evolution.technical progress, irrigation, mechanization, soil fertilization, economic effects, ecological effect.