SOLUTIONS AND POLICIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The present paper is focused on the identification of the tendencies in introducing Information Technology and Communications in enterprises. It is investigated how the European Union policies sustain the adoption of the information systems by its financing instruments. The trends in business information systems development are reviewed in order to identify the way in which the factors that influence the adopting of Information Technology and Communications in enterprises. The goal of this research is to identify solutions for business information systems development that accomplish the need of the enterprises and contribute to the increase the implementation rate.Management Information Systems, policies, methodology, Value Analysis.

Economic Analysis of Agricultural Investments

The purpose of this paper is to introduce a modification of a standard four input production process where energy is used in an inefficient way due to partly unnecessary waste of energy. The changes in production efficiency investigated using stochastic frontier methods, show declining technical efficiency in livestock production and especially low marginal contribution of labor inputs. The number of workers, size of farm, and distance from nearest city are related to efficiency in agricultural production. It is well known that results from an environmental policy in response to global climate change are quite sensitive to the assumption on the rate of energy efficiency improvements. However, technical progress is traditionally considered as a non-economic variable in economic policy models. It is exogenous in most policy evaluations as well as in the theory of environmental economics.agriculture resources, agriculture management, financial instrument for agriculture production process, technical efficiency, frontier production function.

Risk Analysis of the Romanian Banking System – an Aggregated Balance Sheet Approach

The paper presents a risk analysis for the current Romanian banking system. The analysis is conducted from the point of view of prudential rules and also from the point of view of Romanian banking system’s exposure to foreign funds, considering the consequences of these features, concerning the soundness and reliability of the banking system. The analysis found a manageable risk level, apparently, although during 2009 and 2010 the expansion of risk indicators was accelerated, but finally, in the late 2010, there are some signs of stabilization. The exposure of Romanian banking system to foreign funds was another important risk source. The exposure to foreign funds had an important decrease during 2009, but in 2010 it seems to stabilize.prudential rules, exposure, Basel accords, capital adequacy, Romanian banking system

The Internet as a business environment in Romania

In an ever-developing society, a strong, viable economy is vital for any country that seeks to survive on the global market and to provide upwardly decent living standards for its citizens. Recognizing the above mentioned points as mandatory, but also prompted in its actions by the European community of which it recently became a member, Romania is taking steps to develop its electronic commerce to meet 21st century global standards. Some of the more important legal measures that have aided the development of e-commerce in Romania include the liberalization of telecommunications, the validation of electronic documents, the creation of customer protection services and regulations and the facilitation of electronic fund transfer through debit/credit cards. The obstacles encountered in the implementation of e-commercial transactions are manifold. The small number of users that can access the Internet from home and the people’s mistrust and lack of familiarity with e commercial transactions are only a few of the hindrances setting back their development in Romania. Emanating from the present study are numerous solutions for the improvement and popularization of Romanian e-commerce which would raise awareness about the advantages of electronic commerce on the Romanian business scene.e-commerce, e-banking, usage, factors

Security Policies Approached by Value Analysis Concepts

This paper intends to redefine the role of the end users of the Internet facilities, in the process of creation of more secure transactions on the Internet, in respect of their privacy. In this context, the purpose is to introduce the use of end user (customer) value concept in the process of Security policy framework designsecurity, privacy, Internet, value analysis, end users, requirements

The Convergence of Romanian Agricultural Policy with that of the European Union

One of the objectives of the Romanian agricultural strategy is the harmonization of Romanian agricultural policy with that of the European Union, that is, with the common agricultural policy. The success of the convergence process will be influenced mainly by economic evolutions both in Romania and in its relations with the EU. It is, therefore, necessary to analyze the compatibility and convergence of Romania’s agricultural policy with the European Union’s.agricultural policy, integration, competitiveness, reform

The Role and Efficiency of Internet Banking in Romania

The electronic revolution in commerce is strongly affecting the performance of the economies. Banking over the internet has attracted increasing attention over the past several years from bankers and other financial services industry participants and this is due to the rapid and significant growth in electronic commerce. The changes in banking system become ever more tangible in the client-bank interface which is situated outside the traditional headquarters represented mainly by automatic teller machines - ATMs.internet banking, efficiency, risk management

Consumer Attitudes Regarding Information Technology Usage

This paper intends to formulate the hypotheses for the factors that influence individuals to adopt Information Technology as a mean to conduct the traditional services. The hypotheses are developed based on previous works utilizing the theories on technology acceptance and on related findings from empirical studies on information technologies, e-commerce and e-banking.consumer, electronic services, hypotheses, influence factors, theories of technology acceptance

Possibilities and Financing Limits of Romanian Companies by the Share Market

The IT&C sector is one of the most dynamic of Romania’s economy. It is estimated, for instance, that in 2007 800,000 PCs will be sold, almost 33% more than in 2006. Figures showing similar growth trends are also estimated in business software companies and the Internet. These estimates favorable to IT&C companies make it necessary for them to find new means to finance their development. We propose to present the possibilities and financing limits by IT&C firms while listing on stock exchange, especially on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BST) as a part of the firm’s general financing.PC, Web service, Bucharest Stock Market (BSM), financing sources,Internet, direct foreign investment

The Investment Policy Key Element for the Development and Integration of Romania Into the EU

The present paper presents some elements for evaluation of the level of certain macroeconomic indices for Romania in the last years, and more precisely the index for inflation, the deficit of the current account, the GPD structure, with the aim of identifying certain efficient policies and strategies in order to ensure the continuity of the country’s economic development. The charts show the way inwhich the annual inflation has evolved, the annual deficit of the current account and foreign investments in Romania. Last years’ governmental policies for macrostabilization and economic growth are identified, and we propose to go on with allocating investment funds, especially in infrastructure