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    Like me : generation Z and the use of social media for personal branding
    (Faculty of Management, SNSPA, 2019-06-28) Vițelar, Alexandra
    Building a personal brand in this modern age, where technology and social platforms redefine the way individuals interact, has become a necessity, especially for the young generation Z which are increasingly involved in the online medium. A personal brand conveys an individual’s identity and distinctiveness and it has become an important tool for young individuals that enables them to achieve success regardless of their status: they can be young professionals in search for a job, public speakers, bloggers, managers or entrepreneurs. In this context, this paper focuses on Generation Z and the importance of building a personal brand in the age of social media. Taking into consideration the recent development of personal branding tools and social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn, the aim of this paper is to investigate the degree in which young individuals, belonging to Gen Z, understand the benefits of social media personal branding in order to create a strong online identity to help them at the start of their career. It is specifically interesting to discover how Gen Z individuals appreciate the efficiency of personal branding through social media outlets, considering that they belong to a generation known for being digital and tech-savvy, more so than their predecessors.
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    Management and leadership in an interconnected world
    (Tritonic, 2020) Pînzaru, Florina; Zbuchea, Alexandra; Vițelar, Alexandra; Ciuciuc, Victor Emanuel
    The exploratory four essays proposed in this book investigate a series of aspects of interest for any current or future manager: the current global drivers of change; the imperative of the digital transformation and its impact on management; the issues of ethics and sustainability in a global race for efficiency; the new leadership that is needed and how to educate future managers. The book should be considered an invitation to reflection and to action, as well as an introduction to future discussions.
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    Adding knowledge to virtual teams in the new normal : from leader-team communication towards the satisfaction with teamwork
    (MDPI, 2022-05-24) Vătămănescu, Elena Mădălina; Dinu, Elena; Stratone, Mădălina Elena; Stăneiu, Roxana Maria; Vintilă, Florina
    The present paper sets out to investigate the relationships among several key constructs that cover the work patterns and processes in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasis is laid on the leader-team communication, the fostering of a strong team culture, team performance and satisfaction with teamwork in the case of virtual teams. The scrutiny is intended to complement recent developments in the field which compared traditional and virtual teams at different levels by adding knowledge to virtual teams’ communication and interaction patterns and processes. In this vein, an online survey was conducted with 175 members from different virtual teams. The findings showed the advancement of a pertinent conceptual model, mostly displaying significant relationships among constructs. Four out of the five formulated hypotheses were validated, the highest influences being reported between leader-team communication and team culture, respectively, and between team performance and satisfaction with teamwork. Furthermore, the structural model explained over 50% of the variance in the satisfaction with teamwork, thus supporting the relevance of the inferred relationships.
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    Contrasting traditional and virtual teams within the context of COVID-19 pandemic : from team culture towards objectives achievement
    (MDPI, 2022-04-11) Stratone, Mădălina Elena; Vătămănescu, Elena Mădălina; Treapăt, Laurențiu Mihai; Rusu, Mihaela; Vidu, Cristian Mihai
    The current paper aimed to comparatively scrutinize some key dimensions apposite for the dynamics of traditional versus virtual teams in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emphasis was laid on the positive leadership perception, communication effectiveness among team members, objectives achievement, diversity approach, and the perception of team culture strength. Invitations to fill in an online questionnaire consisting of paired items were sent in January 2022 via email to over 200 potential respondents working in both traditional and virtual teams, using a snowball sampling technique; 137 subjects completed the entire questionnaire, hence allowing a reasonable research sample for conducting relevant statistical analyses (i.e., paired t-test given that the aim was to investigate the difference between paired sets of variables for the same issues). The empirical exploration brought to the fore significant differences among the considered dimensions, thus underscoring the benefits and drawbacks of working in traditional versus virtual teams in the context of the new normal. Evidence was brought forward that teamwork in traditional teams (i.e., based on face-to-face interaction) is preferable to that in virtual teams (i.e., based on online interaction). Meaningful differences were observed regarding the perception of team culture strength, communication effectiveness, positive leadership perception, and diversity approach in favor of traditional teams, the questioned respondents opting for the offline coordination and collaboration processes.
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    Leveraging neuroleadership and adopting AI to improve human capital development in IT&C business organizations
    (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Management, 2024-08) Stăneiu, Roxana Maria; Stratone, Mădălina Elena; Dabija, Dan Cristian; Mititean, Pompei
    This paper aims to explore how business organisations in the Romanian IT&C sector strategically implement neuro-leadership principles to accelerate the adoption and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, thus enhancing human capital development and promoting sustainable competitive advantages. Applying the focus group method, dynamic discussions were held with 10 representatives of Romanian IT&C companies to highlight how these business organisations strategically implement neuroleadership principles and adopt AI technologies in human capital management. The results of the research, divided into four main themes, reveal the importance of neuroleadership in improving employee competencies as well as overcoming the challenges associated with implementing AI in organisations. Research provides new and relevant insights for leaders in business organisations to effectively adapt to the complexity of technological change caused by AI adoption in human resource management. At the same time, the results reveal the importance of fostering a culture of continuous learning and development to harness the potential benefits of AI, while mitigating the risks associated with this approach. The originality of the paper is derived from the merging of the fields of leadership, neuroscience, and AI, thus providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics shaping organisational responses to technological innovation.
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    The influence of transformational leadership on the outcome of the decision-making process in the Ministry of Internal Affairs
    (Tritonic, 2023-10-26) Ioan, Alexandru; Stan, Sergiu Octavian
    Transformational leadership has gained significant attention as an influential leadership approach in various organizational contexts. This research aims to examine the concept of transformational leadership and its implications for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, a critical sector responsible for ensuring public safety and security. By synthesizing relevant studies, this review explores the theoretical frameworks, models, and key dimensions of transformational leadership. It further examines the relationship between transformational leadership and the decision-making process, organizational outcomes, and the specific context of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The review highlights the significance of transformational leadership in fostering employee motivation, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and innovation. Transformational leaders in the Ministry of Internal Affairs exhibit behaviours that inspire and motivate their followers to transcend their own self-interests for the collective goals of the organization. Additionally, the paper investigates the role of transformational leadership in influencing the decision-making process, categorizing decisions by types, implications, number of deciders, predictability, innovation, and outcomes. Moreover, we aim to identify gaps in the literature and potential solutions to fill these gaps. One prominent gap is the limited focus on the unique challenges faced by leaders within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Future research should explore the specific dynamics and complexities associated with leading in law enforcement agencies. Additionally, there is a need to investigate the impact of transformational leadership on outcomes such as organizational resilience, interagency collaboration, and community relations within the Ministry. To address these gaps, researchers are encouraged to adopt mixed methods approaches, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies to capture the nuances of transformational leadership within the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Longitudinal studies can also provide insights into the temporal dynamics and sustained effectiveness of transformational leaders in the public sector. This research contributes to the understanding of transformational leadership in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, offering valuable insights for policymakers, organizational leaders, and scholars. By recognizing the importance of transformational leadership and its implications for decision-making and organizational outcomes, we can provide a foundation for future research and practical implications for enhancing leadership practices within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.