Ethical challenges of the globalization process

Whereas roots of globalization are far reaching, it is primarily a modern age phenomenon. Modern business operation and the world economy are characterized by domination of multinational corporations, strong presence of the government in economy and the long-term tendency towards globalization in manufacturing, trading and consumption in the world. Containing both risks and opportunities, globalization is a problem of manifold nature. For some it means regression and falling into “neocolonialismâ€, the others glorify it. It is logical to ask the following questions: What are the consequences of globalization for governments, nations, companies and individuals? What are the business, social and ethical issues it causes? In one word, is it possible to be ethical, to avoid and correct “bad†and keep “good†consequences of total phenomena as the globalization, and whether it is rewarding in the increasing market competition?Globalization, ethics, strategy of business ethic, corporative responsibility, behavior., Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies, A13, F23, M14,

The influence of human resource management on improvement of business ethics

In this paper the importance of practice of human resource management as of a significant driver of business ethics in companies has been considered. The basic premise of the paper is the fact that the company’s main source of unethical behaviour is situated in its people’s activities which further implies that many measures aimed to apply and improve business ethics belong to the domain of human resource management. Based on research results on a sample of 36 enterprises, the paper attempts to answer important questions as: what are the problems regarding business ethics facing human resource experts and to what extent the existing human resource management practices influence the application and improvement of business ethics in Serbian enterprises.Business ethics, human resource management, ethical workplace, employees., Labor and Human Capital, M12, M50,

Key Indicators of Physical Distribution of Goods: A Case Study of the Western Balkans

The aim of this paper is to improve the process of physical distribution of consumer goods in the Western Balkans region through defining and analyzing key indicators of physical distribution. Theoretical research identified the most important indicators that affect physical distribution, such as: transport costs, quality of delivery, condition of vehicles, customer relations, and institutional/regulatory factors. The empirical study was conducted on a sample of 166 respondents in the distribution centers and transport companies and 146 end customers. Multiple regression analysis defined the individual contribution of each of these indicators to the process of physical distribution of goods. A comparison of results between the Western Balkan countries that are EU member states and those that are non-EU countries showed statistically significant differences in the impact of these indicators. Based on the obtained results, a model of physical distribution of consumer goods was presented. The results show to managements of distribution centers and transport companies which indicators should be developed to ensure timely and complete delivery of goods according to the 7P concept and thereby create a base of satisfied and loyal end users of transport services. Recommendations for future research are provided in the paper

Realistic Possibilities and Limits of Information Support Management in Logistics

Several decades ago logistical computer programs were offered on the market. They must meet the needs of operational management with the ability to foresee effects of their business ventures, in which flow of data and direction of management are systematized and automated in business logistics. Even many years ago, the success of these measures was undeniable. This success is due as well to the efficiency predicted by logistical computer programs. Two totally opposite theses dominate the discussion, and at the same time, illuminate the space between them: There is not only ONE satisfactory logistical computer program EVERY logistical computer program is good1 Operational investigations of these facts lead to interesting, but sometimes raw results. Accordingly, it is completely clear that it is possible to come to opposing conclusions depending on one’s point of view. Namely, the first thesis pushes the limits of logistical computer program. The second thesis covers measurable factors of business success. A short review of the history of data processing makes it possible, through historical connections, to understand the realistic limits and productive possibilities of logistical computer programs. These investigations consider both individual and standard computer programs, but by choosing the logistical type, one argument takes only standard software into account

Ethical challenges of the globalization process

Whereas roots of globalization are far reaching, it is primarily a modern age phenomenon. Modern business operation and the world economy are characterized by domination of multinational corporations, strong presence of the government in economy and the long-term tendency towards globalization in manufacturing, trading and consumption in the world. Containing both risks and opportunities, globalization is a problem of manifold nature. For some it means regression and falling into “neocolonialism”, the others glorify it. It is logical to ask the following questions: What are the consequences of globalization for governments, nations, companies and individuals? What are the business, social and ethical issues it causes? In one word, is it possible to be ethical, to avoid and correct “bad” and keep “good” consequences of total phenomena as the globalization, and whether it is rewarding in the increasing market competition

The influence of human resource management on improvement of business ethics

In this paper the importance of practice of human resource management as of a significant driver of business ethics in companies has been considered. The basic premise of the paper is the fact that the company’s main source of unethical behaviour is situated in its people’s activities which further implies that many measures aimed to apply and improve business ethics belong to the domain of human resource management. Based on research results on a sample of 36 enterprises, the paper attempts to answer important questions as: what are the problems regarding business ethics facing human resource experts and to what extent the existing human resource management practices influence the application and improvement of business ethics in Serbian enterprises