The role of corporations in economic development: Albania on its way to internationalisation

Prašnikar, Janez; Memaj, Fatmir; Redek, Tjaša; Voje, Damjan

doi:10.1080/14631377.2013.813143

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“…Its diverse use serves to improve the quality of services and to influence the development of appropriate policies and strategies based on the real needs of individuals and communities. Public surveys can be used in many fields to collect the opinions, experiences, and opinions of a wide number of individuals [12][13]. This instrument has a wide range of uses in different spheres of society and administration, providing important information to understand the needs and preferences of users in several areas: Public administration: The survey is used to evaluate the performance of public institutions, to receive feedback from citizens about the services provided, and to identify areas for improvement in public policies [14].…”

Section: Number Of Tourists 1995-2023 III Materials and Methodsmentioning

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Assessing tourism service quality in Albania: A 5-scale Likert survey analysis and interpretation with SPSS

2023

Proceeding Book of 4th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences ICEANS 2023

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Tourism today is considered a powerful force for economic growth and the promotion of cultural diversity at a global level. With a wide reach across different countries, tourism not only contributes to the state's income but also creates a platform for cultural exchange and international cooperation. The tourism sector creates jobs for hundreds of thousands of people, including various services such as accommodation, restaurants, travel agencies, and transport services. This encourages the creation of local businesses and increased economic activity, contributing to the reduction of unemployment and increased fiscal revenue for the government. With the growing interest in Albania as a tourist destination, it is imperative to assess the quality of services offered to meet the evolving demands of travelers. This research presents a comprehensive survey-based analysis of tourism services in Albania, aimed at understanding the perceptions and satisfaction levels of tourists visiting the country. The analysis is conducted through a 5point Likert scale survey, assessing the opinions and preferences of tourists, and analyzing and interpreting with SPSS. Respondents' experiences were assessed across a range of tourism service aspects, including accommodation, transportation, culinary offerings, and recreational activities, the tourists' perception of the country's cultural heritage, natural attractions, and overall destination appeal. Key findings from the survey indicate that tourists are drawn to Albania for its breathtaking landscapes, historical landmarks, and vibrant local culture. Positive evaluations are observed regarding hospitality and warmth extended by locals, contributing to overall visitor satisfaction.

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Section: Number Of Tourists 1995-2023 III Materials and Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessing tourism service quality in Albania: A 5-scale Likert survey analysis and interpretation with SPSS

2023

Proceeding Book of 4th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Natural Sciences ICEANS 2023

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“…Further dedicated surveys for the measurement of investments in intangibles have been conducted for; Europe in the Flash Eurobarometer (Eurobarometer, 2013); for Albania (Prasnikar et al., 2012); the UK, with a focus on design investment (Moultrie & Livesey, 2014); Italy (Angotti, 2017).…”

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Measuring intangible assets—A review of the state of the art

Criekingen

Bloch

Eklund

2021

Journal of Economic Surveys

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This paper presents an overview of the state of the art in the field surrounding the measurement of “intangibles” for productivity analysis. The purpose of the paper is to inform indicator development and implementation in economic analysis, both at the micro and aggregated levels. The review seeks to capture the development of intangibles measurement, which has explored a variety of directions, both in terms of definition, method and data. We characterize both the diversity of the field and its development over time. Current national and firm level accounting rules lead, from an economic viewpoint on intangibles, to both an underestimation of intangible assets and productivity growth. Further work is needed, both concerning the estimation of “technical” aspects such as depreciation rates and deflators, and in the continued testing and comparison of different measurement efforts. Many opportunities exist to aggregate across or cross‐validate between the measures that are currently being used, enhancing our understanding of the properties of these measures. Even though micro‐based work faces great challenges in terms of data availability, it will be important for the estimation of depreciation rates and in developing our understanding (and thereby better measurement) of broader forms of intangibles, which can thereafter inform measurement at more aggregated levels.

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“…We cluster those under three headings. Prašnikar et al, 2013), Albania has witnessed a good economic performance -annual growth rates of 6% or more were no exception up to 2008. The private sector has shown great flexibility throughout the transition period -and learned to survive despite crises and a changeable government (Xheneti & Bartlett, 2012).…”

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Towards a Pragmatic Perspective on Business Innovation in Western Balkan Countries: The Case of Albania

Nientied

Karafili²

2016

IJBM

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Recent reports and articles on innovation and innovation management in the Western Balkan countries conclude that innovation is quite limited. It is suggested that the development of a national innovation system is needed to increase innovation capacity and innovation outcomes. However, this is a conventional perspective which has so far not worked. In this article we explore Albania as a Western Balkan case. The aim of the article is to learn from a better contextualization of innovation, by taking into account the specific conditions of the Western Balkan countries and Albania in particular. Results of empirical research confirm that the innovation capacity of Albanian firms is rather minimal indeed. They also provide insights that lead to an alternative perspective of fostering business innovation in Albania; not a focus on building a national innovation system but on a pragmatic 'everyday innovation' approach. This perspective should be relevant for other Western Balkan countries too.

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The role of corporations in economic development: Albania on its way to internationalisation

Cited by 8 publications

References 31 publications

Assessing tourism service quality in Albania: A 5-scale Likert survey analysis and interpretation with SPSS

Assessing tourism service quality in Albania: A 5-scale Likert survey analysis and interpretation with SPSS

Measuring intangible assets—A review of the state of the art

Towards a Pragmatic Perspective on Business Innovation in Western Balkan Countries: The Case of Albania

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