Bøger af Mustafa Emre Civelek

The boundaries of the organization have become increasingly vague and have moved to the global dimension, even for the companies operating locally. This has exposed serious challenges to the companies. The globalization has changed the structure of the competition in the market. Competing companies are now constantly compared by the powerful consumers. What makes the consumers so strong are the opportunity to exchange information thanks to the internet and Web 2.0 technologies. In such a competitive environment, companies must consider and attach importance to the strengths of consumers to survive and compete in the market. The organizations of today's world should be aware of the fact that they are social entities, and they should be open to and become more integrated with the society. Because meeting the increasing demands of the strengthening consumer by the organization could be possible in this way. The transparency of the organization towards the society and sharing of all the processes openly with the society will increase the competitive power of the organization. In this context, it is important for the organization to adopt ethical values as a part of the society.

Structural Equation Modeling is a statistical method increasingly used in scientific studies in the fields of Social Sciences. It is currently a preferred analysis method, especially in doctoral dissertations and academic researches. Many universities do not include this method in the curriculum, so students and scholars try to solve these problems using books and internet resources. This book aims to guide the researcher in a way that is free from math expressions. It teaches the steps of a research program using structured equality modeling practically. For students writing theses and scholars preparing academic articles, this book aims to analyze systematically the methodology of studies conducted using structural equation modeling methods in the social sciences. In as simple language as possible, it conveys basic information. It consists of two parts: the first gives basic concepts of structural equation modeling, and the second gives examples of applications.

The uncertainty and volatility of modern commercial environments have shifted the foundations of business success and survival. Key factors that affect firm performance and determine sustainability now include knowledge creation, knowledge management, uncertainty management, organizational intelligence, and supply chain administration. This book proposes an analytical approach to identifying and enhancing these critical factors and describes how firms can exploit their strengths and compensate for their disadvantages. Sustaining business success requires competitive strategies that are rational and analytical. Firms that know their goals have an advantage over their rivals; those that can innovate and incorporate the knowledge they develop will prosper, even in the most competitive situations. Managers and business practitioners can learn from this book how to identify the key factors that make their firms effective and successful, and how to ensure they remain sustainable over time.