OVIDIUS UNIVERSITY ANNALS ECONOMIC SCIENCES SERIES VOLUME XVIII ISSUE 2

FULL VOLUME

Section I: International AffairsSection

1. Boghean Carmen, State Mihaela – A Perspective About Rural Entrepreneurship in Belgium and Spain -pg.2
2. Burciu Aurel, Kicsi Rozalia – BRICS Multinationals: From “Niche Players” to World Players -pg.7
3. Galan (Danileț) Alexandra-Maria – The Innovative Activity of the Multinational Companies in the International Business Environment -pg.13
4. Grigorescu Adriana, Chițescu Răzvan Ion, Frînculeasa Mădălina Nicoleta – The Impact of Turkey’s Socio-Political and Natural Context on Tourism between 2010 and 2018 -pg.20
5. Iancu Eugenia, Burciu Aurel –  The Evolution of International Electronic Business -pg.27
6. Omojolaibi Joseph Ayoola, Popogbe Oluwaseyi Omowunmi – Financial Inclusion and Investment in Nigeria -pg.32
7. Shobande Olatunji Abdul –  The Rationale for Sovereign Wealth Funds in Nigeria: Issues and Considerations -pg.43
8. Shobande Olatunji Abdul Monetary – Policy Transmission Mechanism in Nigeria: Does Interest Spread Complicate Inflationary Targeting? -pg.47
9. Sorescu Florin – Current Trends in Shipping and Port Marketing Research -pg.53
10. Starciuc (Popa) Carolina – The Importance of the BRICS Group in the International Economic System -pg.59
11. Szász Erzsébet – About the Similarities and Common Roots of Two Consecutive Financial Crises -pg.64
12. Toma Sorin-George, Grădinaru Cătălin – Chinese Economic Pragmatism: The Belt and Road Initiative -pg.70
13.  Topliceanu Ștefan Cătălin – The Dimensions of Power: A Comparative Analysis of the United States and China -pg.75

Section II: Regional Development, Integration and Globalization

1. Aivaz Kamer Ainur – Dynamics of the Profit Rate of Companies Grouped by Activity Fields in Constanta -pg.82
2. Aivaz Kamer Ainur – Aspects Regarding the Profitability of Companies in the Towns of Constanta County, in 2016 and 2017 -pg.88
3. Balteș Nicolae, Jimon Ștefania Amalia – Considerations regarding the Pension Systems in Countries of Central and Eastern Europe-pg. 94
4. Botescu Ion  – Globalization – Between Economic Growth and Crisis -pg.100
5. Bucătar Diana Georgiana – Globalization and the Reconfiguration of the World Economic Order -pg.106
6. Dăneci Pătrău Daniel – Assessment of Tourism Potential Development in Banat Mountains -pg.112
7. Grădinaru Cătălin, Toma Sorin-George – The Evolution of the Largest Central and Eastern European Companies in the Period 2015-2017 -pg.118
8. Iordănoaia Florin – Strategy of the Air Transport Development in the Dobrogea Region -pg.124
9. Králik Lóránd István – Conditional Correlation on CEE Stock Markets -pg.130
10. Lazăr Cristina Mihaela –  Quantitative and Qualitative Dimensions of Romanian Agriculture -pg.137
11. Malania Elisabed,   Kvaraia Irakli,   Kutateladze Ketevan   – Influence of Economic and Political Crisis to Resort Tourism Development in Georgia -pg.143
12. Marinescu Cristian, Vălimăreanu (Mircioi) Ileana  – Employment and Unemployment in Europe. Factual and Theoretical Developments -pg.148
13. Mazilu Sorin – General Approaches to Creative Economy Within the European Space -pg.155
14. Merlă Vladimir – Political Parties in the Global Context -pg.162
15. Mihălcioiu Larisa Delia, Ion Alexandru Nicolae – The Evolution of Trading with Agri-food Products in European Union -pg.167
16. Nițu Maria – The Underground Economy in Romania -pg.173
17. Radu Laurențiu – The Agricultural Crops Production of Romania -pg.177
18. Slusariuc Gabriela Corina,   Simina Andora Evelina – Evolutions of Rural Tourism in Romania and Europe -pg.182
19. Ţigănaşu Ramona – Reflections on Research, Creativity and Innovation as Pillars in Enhancing the EU’s Convergence Process -pg.186

Section III: Economic and Social StudiesSection

1. Băltescu Codruța Adina, Boșcor Dana – M-Devices` Use for Purchasing Tourism Products by the Young Generation -pg.194
2. Bocean Claudiu George, Popescu Daniela Victoria,  Logofătu Monica –  Quality in Education – Approaches and Frameworks -pg.199
3. Boiţă Marius, Pribeanu Gheorghe,  Milutin Ionela Mihaela – The Role of Gastronomic Tradition and Culture in the Development of Tourism -pg.205
4. Botescu Ion –  Inequality – Poignant Phenomenon of the Beginning of the 21st Century -pg.209
5. Buzarna-Tihenea (Gălbează) Alina – New Perspectives in EFL and ESP Grammar Teaching. Case Study -pg.214
6. Chirobocea Olivia – Translation as Language Learning Technique and the Use of L1 in ESP Classes. Learners’ Perceptions -pg.221
7. Ciurea Maria – The Costs of the Professional Training at the Level of the Economic Entities: Long-Term Investment or Expense? -pg.228
8. Ciurea Maria, Man Mariana – The Possibility of Developing an Appropriate Framework for Reflecting Information and Making Decisions on the Human Capital -pg.234
9. Cosma Emil – What-If Analysis Tools in Excel -pg.240
10. Costan (Popa) LaviniaPascu (Popescu) Gabriela – Considerations on Planning Internal Public Audit – Risks Arising from the Use of Technological Tools and Legislative Changes -pg.246
11. Deleu Raisa, Buta Galina, Cliscovscaia Tatiana – Congenital Anomaly in the Structure of Stillbirth and Deaths of Newborn Children in Chisinau: Epidemiological Study -pg.251
12. Erincz Alicia, Tiuhtii Constanța  – Consulting – A Business for Business -pg.257
13. Ienovan Alexandra Ana –  The Impact of Public Governance on Corruption -pg.263
14. Ionescu Gabriela – Mariana  – The Principle of Difference and Automatic Stabilizers in Social Justice -pg.268
15. Jivan Alexandru, Nachescu Miruna-Lucia  – Contributions Concerning the Operationalisation of Productivity -pg.273
16. Lipară Daniel,Gheorghiu Gabriela,Barbu Corina Aurora –  Is Okun’s Law Valid in Romanian Economy? An Empirical Approach of Unemployment Rate and GDP Relation from 2000 to 2018 -pg.279
17. Marin (Zgardan) Andreea Mihaela – Factorial Analysis of Profit on an Economic Entity Level -pg.285
18. Mihai Mihaela, Țițan Emilia, Manea Daniela-Ioana – Demographic Evolutions Premise for Digital Innovation in Health -pg.293
19. Mihai Mihaela, Țițan Emilia, Manea Daniela-Ioana – Analysis of Demographic Change in Romania Using Quantitative Methods -pg.299
20. Mihălcioiu Larisa Delia, Ion Alexandru Nicolae – Sustainable Practices Applied at the Large Level of Networks Retail in Romania -pg.306
21. Moroșanu Dora Maria – Innovation Top Profitability Growth Contribution -pg.312
22. Nădrag Lavinia  – Designing Visual Materials for ESP Classes -pg.318
23. Neamțu Daniela Mihaela, State Mihaela  – The Transition to the Circular Economy through Buyback Programs -pg.323
24. Nedelcu Delia – The Concept of Leadership -pg.329
25. Nedelcuț Amalia Cristina, Nistor Răzvan Liviu, Chiorean Ioana –  Aspects of Risk Factors in Two Digital Art Festivals -pg.333
26. Oprișan OanaȚileagă Cosmin – The Evolution of Households Savings in Romania During 2008-2017 -pg.339
27. Racoceanu Cristina, Stanciu Anca Cristina  – Forces That Are Shaping Strategic Decisions -pg.345
28. Slusariuc Gabriela Corina – Rural Tourism an Opportunity for Sustenable Development-pg. 349
29. Șerban Comănescu Adrian – Theoretical Appraisals on the Standardization of Tourism Terminology -pg.354
30. Șerban Comănescu Adrian – Measuring the Effect of Tourism Propagation in the Economy -pg.359
31. Vasciuc (Săndulescu) Cristina Gabriela – General Considerations on Organizational Change Through Reengineering -pg.363
32. Vlad Costică – Individual and Collective Attitude towards Risk-pg.367
33. Zamfir Cristina Mihaela  – Reprogramming Mind for Business Success -pg.372

Section IV: Marketing – ManagementSection 

1. Băeșu Camelia, Nesteriuc Oana – Considerations on the Importance of  Human Resources in the Development of Modern Companies -pg.377
2. Boiţă Marius, Pribeanu Gheorghe,  Milutin Ionela Mihaela  – Role of Agro-Food Products Marketing in the Development of Agro-Tourism -pg.383
3. Bostan Rebeca Ioana  – TOC, Lean, Six Sigma Are Complementary? -pg.389
4. Burz Răzvan-Dorin – Measuring the Performance of an Enterprise’s Management Team -pg.395
5. Butnariu Alina Ramona – Reinventing “Newness”: A Theoretical Approach of Innovation as an Incentive to Increase Firm Performance -pg.399
6. Carataș MariaSpătariu Elena CeraselaTrandafir Raluca Andreea – Organizational Culture Impact on Strategic Management -pg.405
7. Criveanu Maria Magdalena – The Importance of Cultural Components in the Analysis of an Organization -pg.409
8. Dinu Gabriel, Dinu Loredana – The Influence of TV Advertising on Consumer Behavior in the Resita City Population -pg.413
9. Dinu Loredana, Dinu Gabriel – Customer Satisfaction Survey to Tourist Destination Baile Herculane -pg.417
10. Drăghici Dalis Maria –  A Financial Perspective on Value Creation -pg.422
11. Fraticiu Lucia – Manager versus Leader. Why Are Both Roles Valuable? -pg.428
12. Fraticiu Lucia – Some Considerations Regarding the Role and Importance of Talent Management -pg.432
13. Furduеsсu Βοgdan – Alехandru  – Nеurο-Lіnguіstіс Prοgrɑmmіng Tесhnіquеs οf Mοtіvɑtіοn -pg.436
14. Furduеsсu Βοgdan – Alехandru – ΝLP Mеthοds οf Mοtіvɑtіοn: Mеtɑphοr ɑnd Mеtɑmοdеl -pg.442
15. Ghiţă Ramona-Cristina – Correlation between Educational Marketing and Principles Quality Management Associated with Education -pg.449
16. Hategan Camelia Daniela, Hategan Vasile Petru – Leadership in Organisations – Influences of Philosophical Practices and Social Responsibility -pg.456
17. Kiss Marta Green –  Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Romanian Banking Sector -pg.461
18. Lazăr (Soare) Gabriela, Pîrvu (Mazilescu) Ionica-Diana – Communication, a Key Factor in the Management of Educational Establishments -pg.466
19. Lefter Viorel,Casuneanu Ionut – Revealing the Main Characteristics of Work Flexibility. An Empirical Analysis Based on Romanian Employees’ Perspective -pg.471
20. Lefter Viorel,Casuneanu Ionut,Enache Andreea-Oana – Analyzing the Link Between Work Flexibility, Job Satisfaction and Job Performance Among Romanian Employees -pg.477
21. Manolică Adriana, Roman Teodora, Cojocaru Francesca – Green by Choice: Is Becoming a Vegetarian a Green Statement? -pg.483
22. Marin Ruxandra – Contributions and Theoretical Developments Concerning the Quality-Risk Management in Public Administration -pg.489
23. Marin Ruxandra – A Study About Current Trends Concerning Quality and Risk Management in Public Administration -pg.493
24. Micu Angela-Eliza, Popa Daniel – The Impact of Building Coaching and Mentoring Strategies on the Human Resources Sustainable Development -pg.497
25.  Micu Angela-Eliza, Necula Ramona Valentina – The Motivation as Managerial Tool for Increasing Professional Performance. National Challenges and European Perspectives -pg.503
26. Mihai Camelia, Popovici Norina – Theoretical and Practical Approaches Regarding Emotional Intelligence -pg.509
27. Pîrvu (Mazilescu) Ionica-Diana, Lazăr (Soare) Gabriela – Leadership in Cultural Institutions -pg.515
28. Radu Otilia – Ecotourism in Valea Vaserului -pg.519
29. Riza Ionuț,  Olari Pеrju Camеlia-Maria, Sitnikov Cătălina  – Management of Computer Projects of Financial and Banking Organizations from the Perspective of Human Resources -pg.524
30. Simionescu (Savu) Timeea-Alexandra, Todoruț Doina – Effective Strategic Management – Manager Performance -pg.529
31. Simionescu (Savu) Timeea-Alexandra, Todoruț Doina –  Coordination of Human Resources – Effectiveness of Leadership -pg.533
32. Tal Ariana Emanuela – The Impact of Social Media on Recruitment -pg.537
33. Tărăbîc Andrei Alexandru  – Defining the Concept of Risk Applied in Entrepreneurship. Conceptual Delimitation Risk – Entrepreneurial Uncertainty -pg.542
34. Vanghele Cristian – Project Management of Irrigation Systems -pg.546
35. Vasciuc (Săndulescu) Cristina Gabriela  – The Organization’s Modern Management -pg.551
36. Zsido Kinga Emese – Business Performance Evaluation, in the Light of Corporate Social Responsibility -pg555

Section V: Finance and Accounting

1.  Boghean Florin, Cibotariu Irina-Ștefana – The Role of Internal Audit in Corporate Governance to Substantiate the Decision -pg.561
2. Carataș Maria,Spătariu Elena CeraselaTrandafir Raluca Andreea – The Role of Internal Audit in Fighting Corruption -pg.566
3. Cărăușu Dumitru-Nicușor – Contagion and Comovement – Does the Initiator Matter? -pg.570
4. Cibotariu Irina-Ștefana, Boghean Florin – Implications of the Budget Deficit on the Labour Market in Romania -pg.577
5. Constantin Sergiu-Bogdan – Ghost Companies, Fiction or Reality? -pg.583
6. Cuceu Ionuţ-Constantin, Văidean Viorela-Ligia  – Redistributing Income through VAT -pg.588
7. Dănulețiu Dan-Constantin, Dănulețiu Adina-Elena – Mandatory Home Insurance in the Romanian “Centru” Region of Development -pg.593
8. Gînța Anca IoanaȚirău Adrian Ioan – Analysis of Creative Accounting – Faithful Image Relationship and Creative Accounting – Fraud Relationship  -pg.599
9. Hategan Camelia Daniela, Imbrescu Carmen Mihaela – Auditor’s Uncertainty About Going Concern – Predictor of Insolvency Risk -pg.605
10. Jugănaru Ion Dănuț –  A Dynamics Analysis of Labor Productivity in Economically Active Companies of Constanta City, Grouped into Categories of Activities -pg.611
11. Jugănaru Ion Dănuț –  Analyzing the Changes of the Main Elements in the Financial Statements of Companies Registered in Constanța Municipality -pg.617
12. Jugănaru Mariana – The Evolution of the Turnover and of the Gross Profit Recorded by Economic Agents in the Main Towns of Constanta County, between 2016 and 2017 -pg.623
13. Jugănaru Mariana – Aspects Regarding the Evolution of the Main Financial Indicators in the Financial and Accounting Balance Sheets of the Companies in Constanta County -pg.629
14. Manea Marinela – Daniela – Choice of Accounting Policies on Borrowing Costs in View on IAS 23 „Borrowing Costs” -pg.634
15. Manea Marinela – Daniela  – The Reform of the Romanian Accounting System – Between the Need and Reality of the Process -pg.638
16. Miloș Laura Raisa, Miloș Marius Cristian –  Accounting Disclosure and Stock Market Reaction. Empirical Analysis on Bucharest Stock Exchange -pg.643
17.  Miţac Mirela Claudia, Dobre Elena – Cryptocurrencies in Romania. Cryptocurrencies Pose Risk for Central Bank and for Economy? -pg.649
18. Mogoiu Carmen Mihaela – Single Fiscal Statement of the Individuals –  A Solution of Simplifying Bureaucracy in Fiscal Field? -pg.655
19. Mortură Laura-Alexandra, Dreghiciu Andreea-Elena – Possibilities of Influencing the Results of an Entity through Creative Accounting at Stock Level -pg.661
20. Nanu Florentin Gabriel – Procedure for Exercise Economic-Financial Inspection -pg.667
21. Nicolae Traian Cristin – Considerations on Hedge Accounting of Bank Loans -pg.672
22.  Oprișan Oana,Țileagă Cosmin – Analysis of EU Budget Revenues through Fiscal and Budgetary Policy over the Period 2013-2018 -pg.678
23.  Popovici Norina,Mihai Camelia – The Impact of Globalization on Workforce – The Future of the Accounting Profession -pg.684
24. Răscolean Ilie, Rakos Ileana – Sorina – The Dynamics of the Revenues and Expenditures of the State Budget in the Period 2014 – 2018 -pg.690
25. Schank Milena – Jana –  Institutional Ownership and Firm Performance – Evidence from Romania 696
26. Troi (Ilie) Silvia Mioara – The Relation between Culture, Corporate Governance and the Role of the Internal Auditor -pg.702
27. Țirău Adrian Ioan,Gînţa Anca Ioana,Marin Pantelescu Andreea – Influence of Managerial Accounting in the Decision Making Process -pg.707
28. Vilijencova Nicoleta – The Banking System in Romania -pg.712