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The present paper analyses and exemplifies the role of information systems in the processes of enterprise transformation, by presenting the case study of a hotel chain that elaborated a new integrated information system in order to increase efficiency of the room booking process. The theoretical literature will outline the main theories concerning enterprise transformation and its role in the knowledge-based society, and in particular, its importance in efficiency-driven economies, such as Romania’s. The case study will also describe the IS in terms of motivation, options, anticipated benefits, related risks, implementation costs and duration, assessment of investment. A detailed activity plan will be provided, as well as an analysis of resources involved. Of extreme relevance is the presentation of the expected social impact of the development project, which proves the multifacetedness of enterprise transformation, through its large outreach to all stakeholders, not only employees and customers, but the society at large.

The aim of this paper is to present the concept of National Innovation Systems, their history and role in the understanding of a systemic approach to research, development and innovation at national and global level. We will present a brief introduction to the main operational concepts and the history of the concept, from its beginnings to the present times.

This paper presents aspects of risk management plan achieved for the Project named "Platforma de cercetare multidisciplinara pentru coeziune interregionala si crestere a competitivitatii economice" (Multidisciplinary Research platform for interregional cohesion and increase of economic competitiveness), project that has been funded by the the Sectoral Operational Programme Increase of Economic Competitiveness in the period between 2009-2010. When taking about risks we have to accept that we are not dealing with reality! Therefore we enter into the field of prediction in which the approach is to estimate the level of risk on the bases of precise knowledge on "how the world is functioning". A plan of risk management is useful and mostly required for the success of the project implementation.