Browsing by Author "Iancu, Diana Camelia"

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Socio-Statistical Research on the Internalization of European Administrative Space Principles in the Romanian Public Administration
(MDPI, 2011-12) Matei, Ani; Matei, Lucica; Iancu, Diana Camelia
The authors propose an analysis of the public administration reform in Romania by assessing whether the Romanian civil servants perform their duties according to the regulations of the European Administrative Space. The paper offers a socio-statistic perspective on the internalization of the European Administrative Space principles, namely, the rule of law, openness towards citizens, and public administration responsibility in a Romanian context, after the European Union accession. Designed within the framework of modern theories of organizational sociology that see internalization as a process of organizational learning and change, and using a relevant sample of Romanian civil servants, the paper offers important and useful results for the future Romanian policies and strategies in an integrated European arena.
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield
(Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences, 2024) Iancu, Diana Camelia
This essay explores the essential role of universities in modern society, emphasizing their need to transcend isolation and actively engage with their communities. Drawing on Alfred Lord Tennyson’s ‘To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield’, it argues that universities must rebuild trust, confront challenges, embrace collaboration, and reaffirm their moral responsibility. The essay highlights practical examples illustrating how universities innovate, imagine the future, and address pressing societal needs. Public administration is presented as a model discipline that bridges academic silos, engaging directly with community concerns and demonstrating how universities can anchor themselves in everyday life. The narrative positions universities as living entities that learn, adapt, and inspire. It underscores their ability to foster open dialogue, where diverse perspectives converge to solve real-world problems. By promoting transparency, collaboration, and ethical action, universities can become not just centers of learning but beacons of hope and progress. Ultimately, the essay challenges universities to embrace their role as vital contributors to society, urging them to innovate, connect, and lead with integrity toward a brighter, shared future.