CONTEMPORARY ECONOMY JOURNAL

6-13

Authors: Emil DINGA

The economicbehaviour is modelled, logically and quantitatively, on the basis of theassumption of rationality, understood as the means-to-goal suitability,representative of this approach being the famous model of rationality homoœconomicus. Although this model has been adjusted, amended, and reformulated inorder to bring it closer to the real man, all these "improvements"have proven to be simple superficial changes, not producing a qualitative leapin shaping the pattern of economic behaviour. The paper aims to start not froman economic perspective on human action, but from a social/sociological one. Inthis context, the study introduces a series of axioms that focus not on theeconomic interest, but on the social one, proposing a new rationality model ofthe individual, respectively of the group, namely the homo socionomicusrationality model. Finally, the study performs a qualitative analysis ofproposed axioms demonstrating their consistency, coherence and completeness.

24-32

Authors: Galina SAVELIEVA, Svetlana ZAHAROV

The problem of population economic activity in the Republic of Moldova is actual in the conditions of population decline, population ageing and labour migration processes. The economic activity rate of work age population decreased by 2.1 percentage points (p.p.), and the employment rate, respectively, by 2.0 p.p., while the number of employed population decreased by 43.5 thousand people. At the same time, it should be noted that the share of employed population in economically active has practically not changed and amounts to 96%, that is, the average unemployment rate for this period varied between 4-5%. However, if we analyze the involvement of work age population in the regional aspect, then there are differences in these indicators, which is associated with the possibility of being employed, the existing socio-economic infrastructure, age-sex structure of population and other factors. Therefore, the evaluation of demo-socio-economic processes impact on labour market formation has of scientific and practical importance for determining the main strategic directions of stable long-term development of the country, which determines the actuality of topic. The purpose of research is to analyze the regional characteristics of labour market in conditions of changes in age-sex structure of labour market, the motives for the presence of non-working population that is not involved in labour market for any reason, including the youth of NEET, employment in urban-rural aspect, including the tendencies in labour market changes mun. Chisinau in regional aspect (mun. Chisinau, Center, South, North). Such methods as analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, grouping, and a systematic approach will be used in the process of research. As a result of research, recommendations have been made to improve the efficiency of employment policies of work age population, which can be used by public officials, as well as students, doctoral students, and scientific researchers.

39-45

Authors: Laura PĂNOIU, Licuța PETRIA

The development of economic performance and the need to identify certain solutions to ensure greater efficiency make it necessary for employers to identify proper solutions to motivate their staff. One issue not to be neglected is ensuring fair and equal treatment in terms of working conditions. The present study aims at scanning the main European concerns in the field of occupational health and safety as well as qualitative and quantitative characteristics specific to Romania. The authors have used qualitative research in this study by capitalizing on studies in this field, and European and national legislations.

52-58

Authors: Marilena CONSTANTINESCU (PEICHEA), Alina BIDIREANU (NĂSTASE), Isabela Florina BARBU (MARINESCU), Roxana SURCEL (GEORGESCU)

The social and global context involves numerous structural and functional changes, and the task of education is unprecedented and difficult. The education is related to well-being and competitiveness. Countries that have invested over time in the education system are the ones who today, are gathering the fruits of development, being at the top of the human development index in the world. The present paper analyzes the influence of expectancy of schooling on the degree of well-being of the population. To show the relationship between the two variables, we use the simple regression method, to construct a linear model for the period 2010 and 2017. The independent variable is considered expected years of schooling and the dependent variable is Gross Domestic Product. The calculations resulting led to the conclusion that the variation of Gross Domestic Product is explained at a rate of 71% by the variation of expected years of schooling.

70-79

Authors: Gabriela PICIU

The purpose of the article is to identify and evaluate a circular economic model for economic agents within a sustainable development paradigm. Understanding the concept of circular economy, its different dimensions, and the difficulties economic agents experience in implementing specific activities can facilitate a major transformation of current production and consumption patterns that will have a significant impact on the economy, environment and society. Understanding these effects is important for decision-makers involved in future policy making in the field. Promoting the use of the concept of enterprise circular economy and policy-making requires an analysis of the potential opportunities and benefits that a circular economy approach could bring to businesses and economies.

87-95

Authors: Geanina Iulia BOȚOTEANU (RĂDĂCINĂ)

The transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy implies multiple environmental benefits. Financial stability is threatened by the consequences of climate change that can lead to majoreconomic losses in case of droughts or floods, soil erosion. The financial system has an important role to play in tackling the impact of climate change by securing funding for green investment. The current level of investment is not enough to promote an environmentally sustainable economy and to combat climate change and depletion of resources. To achieve the objectives of the European Union, the Paris Agreement requires additional investment of € 180billion, so more private capital flows need to be directed towards sustainable investment. In this context, the objective of the research is to determine the level and trends of financing through green bonds of the capital requirement for transforming the European energy sector into a sector that uses renewable energy to produce energy.

102-110

Authors: Emil DINGA

Scientific research, but also the taxonomy of sciences, are confronted with relatively unclear concepts, going to terminological and even conceptual confusions about entities such as discipline/disciplinarity, multidisciplinarity or pluridisciplinarity, interdisciplinarity or transdisciplinarity. The paper aims to examine this conceptual family in a logical and semantic manner and suggests definitions and distinctions of content that avoid the ambiguity of the use of related terms and help construct arguments about the phenomenology of research and scientific knowledge. Finally, the study proposes a specific paradigm for moving from disciplinarity, through intermediary stages, to transdisciplinarity (the latter seen as a secondary disciplinarity).

121-128

Authors: Oluwasegun Abraham SOLAJA, Modupe OLADIMEJI

The study is based on questionnaire administered on employees of drink producing company in Nigeria. This study examines the impact of manpower development on organizational performance. The sample size for the study is made up of one hundred and eighty seven (187) respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics method was used to present and analysed the data collected through questionnaire. In testing the formulated hypotheses for thisstudy both regression and correlation analysis was used. The research findings results indicated that there is a positive relationship between Manpower Development and Organizational Performance. The study suggests the need for continuous training and development of employees with focus on the competition, market dynamics, customer satisfaction, business and financial performance.

135-144

Authors: Camelia MILEA

After briefly presenting the legal framework for the exit of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union, in the article there are analysed in the trade relations between Romania and the United Kingdom. Thus, it stands out an increase in the exports and imports between these countries, as well as the fact that starting with 2013, the United Kingdom ranks first among the countries with surplus of the goods balance in favour of our country. There is a diversification and an improvement in the structure of exports toward the United Kingdom, namely the share of medium and highly processed goods increases. Romania's imports from the United Kingdom are dominated by medium and highly processed goods. Towards the end of the period under review, we can see a concentration of commodity groups imported from the United Kingdom. The author uses qualitative and quantitative assessments, interpretations, comparative analysis and correlations. The analysis is carried out for the period 1991-2017 and it concludes that it is in our country’s best interest to close a trade agreement between Romania and the United Kingdom if the Brexit takes place.

152-158

Authors: Leonid BABII

In this thesis, it is proposed an algorithm that can be definitely used, starting with the simplicity and efficiency of the examined case of agricultural foodstuff industry in the Republic of Moldova –by this is meant the necessity of reducing the export of the primary agricultural materials, and gaining new technologies in the processing industry.

166-173

Authors: Iuliana SCĂRLĂTESCU (TALMACIU)

During times of complex changes, a leader must be able to rely on a wide range of skills and attributes and be able to apply them at the right time and in the right way. The present paper aims to explain the importance of efficient management of the transformations that take place in an organization and the role played by the leaders in the effective implementation of changes within a company. The purpose of the study is to explore the role of leadership in organizational change and how leaders manage the change in organization. For the elaboration of this article were used secondary information drawn from books, articles, reports and studies related to leadership and organizational change. Research on the role of leaders in organizational change shows that leaders who attach importance to employee participation in making organizational decisions, who are charismatic, have a democratic approach and keep communication channels open, are more successful in implementing change management.

184-193

Authors: Camelia BĂLTĂREȚU

The global financial crisis of 2007-2008 has led to a rapid build-up of public debt in some euro area countries, highlighting the vulnerabilities of indebted economies - this accumulation being perceived as a problem for the European Union as a whole. In an environment of financial instability, the rapid rise in public debt and low economic growth have determined the increase of the concerns about the need fordebt sustainability assessment in many EU countries since the crisis. There has been a significant increase in government debt rates in the EU Member States, reaching in 2017 over 87% of GDP. In Romania, the public debt trend, over the period 2006-2017, the period under review, has been steadily rising, reaching​​in 2017 EUR 66647.10 million, compared to EUR 12585.6 million in 2007, indicating financing needs with an ascending trajectory and inevitably leading to increased interest rates. Reducing public debt is essential for restoring market confidence and generating room for maneuver for the state so that in the event of a future crisis, macroeconomic stabilization measures can be promoted.