Ovidiu Nicolescu

New Approach – Quadrangle of Knowledge Based Sustainability

Abstract In our paper we start the analysis of the performance in the knowledge based economy from two premises: a. The productivity of the new economy is much higher comparative with the previous economic systems; b. There are at least six factors which determine the deep change of knowledge business organisation performances. Based on this approach we mention several specific ways for the evaluation of the knowledge based performances formulated by certain renowned international specialists. Finally, we elaborate a new concept regarding the approach and evaluation of the performance in the knowledge based economy - quadrangle of sustainability based on knowledge.

The specificity and typology of dynamic management studies

Purpose – The paper aims to analyse typology of dynamic management studies and their specificity. Design/methodology/approach – The study analyses more than 200 studies published in English, French and Romanian management literature in the last 15 years. The data analysis follows a qualitative methodology. Findings – The study provides: four classifications of the dynamic managerial approach and their specificity; and the main advantages and limits of dynamic management analysis. Research limitations/implications – Further research should use the classifications, advantages and limits identified to investigate certain dynamic management analyses and formulate conclusions and recommendations for better dynamic managerial analysis. Practical implications – The paper highlights the specificity of different types of dynamic management analyses, that are often underestimated by researchers, professors, managers, students etc. The findings could be used by management practitioners to better understand the manag...