Springer Organizations and Performance in a Complex World: 26th International Economic Conference of Sibiu (IECS) (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)

This volume highlights current research and developments on organizations and (their) performance against the background of ubiquitous complexity. It investigates some of the challenges and trends dominating the complex world of nowadays and the ways organizations are dealing with them in their continuous search for performance. The papers in the volume cover a series of hot and/or emerging topics (i.e. sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, green marketing, digital revolution, social media, global trade, intangible assets, economic intelligence and innovation). Built on an interdisciplinary perspective and a multi-level approach―global (trade, power, sustainable development), regional (EU, BRICS), national (country-based systems, cultures, policies, practices), industry (airlines, pharma, luxury, retailing, banking, tourism), local (communities, destinations), and organization (entrepreneurship, MNEs, public organizations: national and local)―the volume uniquely addresses issues of high interest for researchers, practitioners and policymakers. From the Back Cover This volume highlights current research and developments on organizations and (their) performance against the background of ubiquitous complexity. It investigates some of the challenges and trends dominating the complex world of nowadays and the ways organizations are dealing with them in their continuous search for performance. The papers in the volume cover a series of hot and/or emerging topics (i.e. sustainable development, corporate social responsibility, green marketing, digital revolution, social media, global trade, intangible assets, economic intelligence and innovation). Built on an interdisciplinary perspective and a multi-level approach―global (trade, power, sustainable development), regional (EU, BRICS), national (country-based systems, cultures, policies, practices), industry (airlines, pharma, luxury, retailing, banking, tourism), local (communities, destinations), and organization (entrepreneurship, MNEs, public organizations: national and local)―the volume uniquely addresses issues of high interest for researchers, practitioners and policymakers. About the Author Ramona ORĂȘTEAN is Associate Professor PhD at Faculty of Economic Sciences, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania. She is a member of the editorial board and reviewer for international journals and conferences (e.g. Research of World Economy, Applied Economics and Finance, Journal of Banks and Bank System).  Her research interests focus on international finance, monetary economics, financial markets and institutions. Claudia OGREAN, PhD, is Professor and PhD coordinator in Management at “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration. Claudia serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief for the journal Studies in Business and Economics, and has been a reviewer for several journals and international conferences (e.g. Management Decisions, Journal of Global Information Management). Her areas of interest are: Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. Silvia Cristina MĂRGINEAN is Associate Professor PhD at the “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Romania, Faculty of Economic Sciences. Her research interests include different issues in global economics and European integration, labour market and competitiveness. The most significant achievements are more than 20 articles in peer reviewed international and national journals (Quality and Quantity, Economic Research, Journal of Business, Economics and Management, Studies in Business and Economics, Revista Economica etc.), 5 books, conference papers and research projects.