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    • New challenge for social inclusion - marine product processing development of mussel farming in the Baltic sea region 

      Ozolina, Zaiga; Sloka, Biruta (University of Latvia, 2020)
      Product recycling opportunities that potentially increase the value of the initial product create interest in creating and developing a field. Seafood is demanded product in the world but creating a higher value of the ...
    • Organizational innovation for SME'S: a model for Latvia 

      Flores, Ricardo Martin; Apsalone, Madara; Baumane-Vitolina, Ilona; Sumilo, Erika (University of Latvia, 2020)
      Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can be a significant source of innovation in small economies. SMEs face challenges of limited capacity, personnel and resources for long-term investments. Additionally, they ...
    • Particularities of consumer`s behavior in the context of COVID 19 pandemic 

      Veselova, Andzela (University of Latvia, 2021)
      Marketing activities often influence the given circumstances in the given settings in order to emphasize or gradually create the predictable consumers’ behaviour. It works very well, if the context of available opportunities, ...
    • Pharmaceutical enterprises’ market entry strategies 

      Araja, Diana; Sumilo, Erika (University of Latvia, 2020)
      The pharmaceutical sector encompasses a wide range of business activities – research and product development, manufacturing, marketing, international business, wholesale, retail and services. Consequently, it is facing ...
    • The phenomenon of family business and taxation 

      Joppe, Aina; Sproge, Ilze; Rupeika-Apoga, Ramona (University of Latvia, 2021)
      Our research aims to explore and understand specifics of taxation for family business. We have to appreciate the potential of small-scale entrepreneurship, social business, family sustenance farming, mutual support within ...
    • PIE statutory audit market concentration: evidence from Latvia 

      Saksonova, Svetlana; Rozgina, Ludmila (University of Latvia, 2019)
      The reform of EU audit legislation was adopted by the Council of the EU in April 2014. The legislation consists of an audit Directive and an audit Regulation. The Directive applies to all statutory audits; the Regulation ...
    • Possibilities of using chatbots in digital marketing strategy of Latvian companies 

      Salkovska, Jelena; Batraga, Anda; Kaibe, Liene (University of Latvia, 2021)
      : Companies are willing to retain the gained consumers' attention, and the ways to achieve it include, for example, improving consumers' experience and increasing their engagement. In a competitive environment, the companies ...
    • Possible consequences of Brexit on European pharmaceutical market 

      Batraga, Anda; Kite, Matiss; Duboviks, Janis; Salkovska, Jelena (University of Latvia, 2020)
      Brexit has been a hot topic of discussions since the referendum held in June 23 2016; the long and difficult negotiations and multiple delays of the Brexit have caused uncertainty and confusion in pharmaceutical industry ...
    • The power of information: a key component for the successful performance of Latvian social enterprises 

      Casno, Kristine; Skiltere, Daina; Sloka, Biruta (University of Latvia, 2020)
      The purpose of the study is two-fold. First, the study aims to determine how informed consumers in Latvia are about social enterprises after a decade of discussion and activity within the field of social entrepreneurship ...
    • Productivity analysis of Latvian companies using ORBIS database 

      Krasnopjorovs, Olegs; Kovalovs, Konstantins (University of Latvia, 2021)
      This research study uses ORBIS microdata at the company level to analyse productivity of 167 thousand economically active Latvian companies over 2011-2018. The aim of the study is twofold - to find factors consistently ...
    • Productivity dynamics and the productivity trap: problems and solutions in Latvia 

      Jekabsone, Sandra; Skribane, Irina (University of Latvia, 2019)
      By analysing changes in productivity and labour costs in Latvia from 2013 till 2017, we can see that growth of labour costs exceeds the growth of productivity by more than 2 times in both, tradable sector and total economy. ...
    • Productivity factors and dynamics in Latvia 

      Baranovs, Olegs; Salmins, Janis; Skribane, Irina (University of Latvia, 2021)
      Productivity is crucial factor for the growth of Latvia's economy and prosperity. Although Latvia has achieved significant growth since joining the European Union, productivity growth has slowed in recent years. Today, ...
    • Productivity trends and income inequality in Latvia 

      Baranova, Daira; Baranovs, Olegs; Skribane, Irina (University of Latvia, 2020)
      Increasing labour productivity is a key driver for prosperity. Although Latvia's productivity growth rates are among the highest in the EU, productivity growth has declined in recent years. With the productivity dynamics ...
    • Public debt sustainability and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: the case of Latvia 

      Vitols, Edgars; Jekabsone, Sandra (University of Latvia, 2021)
      The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on economic growth. Many countries are trying to stimulate their economies and help their citizens through fiscal policy, which have led to a significant increase in ...
    • Radio listeners’ downward trends and changing profile in the Latvian market 

      Batraga, Anda; Rukers, Ilgvars; Salkovska, Jelena (University of Latvia, 2020)
      The purpose of this research is under the scope of radio marketing strategy decisions indicate main reasons, which lead to diminishing number of radio listeners in general, as well as determination of radio listeners’ ...
    • Regional differences between job seekers: case of Latvia 

      Lase, Kate; Sloka, Biruta (University of Latvia, 2021)
      Differences in labour market have always been on great importance in Latvia, however special concern is about regions of Latvia where finding a new job sometimes could be very challenging process, because these regions ...
    • Remote work: the necessity of today 

      Abolina, Inese; Veselova, Andzela (University of Latvia, 2021)
      Global pandemic COVID-19 has increased the level of digitalization which allows public and private sector organizations in the world to employ people remotely outside office premises and crossing borders of the world. ...
    • The role and tendencies of development of the social media in human resources management 

      Boitmane, Ilze; Voroncuka, Inesa (University of Latvia, 2019)
      Social media as a topicality in human resources management has gained significance during the recent years. The goal of the article is to determine the role and priorities of using social media and to examine the types ...
    • The role of digital information sources in the travel planning process 

      Berzina, Kristine; Medne, Ilze (University of Latvia, 2021)
      World Economic Forum’s Digital Transformation Initiative emphasizes that digitalisation in tourism is transforming the industry at an exponential rate across the globe. Current tourist behaviour patterns are changing not ...
    • Shortages, skills and older workers in information technology labour market of Latvia 

      Savrina, Baiba; Martisune, Signe (University of Latvia, 2021)
      This article examines the labour market situation in the sector of information technology in Latvia, paying attention to the insufficiency of labour force due to the skills gap and employability of older workers. The ...