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    Using Management by Objectives as a performance appraisal tool for employee satisfaction
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    This study deals with the importance of applying Management by Objectives (MBO) method, as a method for performance appraisal (PA) in enhancing employees’ effectiveness. A self- administered questionnaire was used, the number of participants included the survey is 172 employees from 13 firms operating in Kosovo. The study aim is to identify the importance of creating objectives, communication objectives, planning goals, setting control points, employees’ commitment to determine objectives, freedom and independence in fulfilling duties, continuous communication, as steps for realizing MBO method in employees’ effectiveness. The questionnaire of the study has been prepared, the responses obtained, the econometric model is constructed in order to test empirically this relationship, passed through the IBM SPSS v.23.0 program has been utilized for the obtained findings. Results and proposals are brought forward by the matched test, independent sample t-test, anova, pearson and correlation used as the hypothesis tests. Econometric results suggested that MBO method should be used as a method of performance appraisal as the employees’ effectiveness is enhanced. Also it resulted that the evaluation of individual employees’ performance and a clear definition of results are the hugest parameters from all the other activities of MBO method which we took in the study to raise employees’ effectiveness in organization.
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    There is time to be integrated: The relationship between SCM practices and organizational performance - The moderated role of competitive strategy
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    A perusal of the literature shows that a broad frame of references for organizational success is not adequately developed. Therefore, by taking an interdisciplinary approach with a relational perspective, this study takes an integrative and fresh approach toward illuminating the moderate role of competitive strategy in realizing the potential influence of supply chain management (SCM) practices on organizational performance of the manufacture organizations. Using the gathered data of 157 manufacturing organizations that operate in Kosovo, this study boosts the margins of the existing literature. The findings indicate a positive influence of SCM practices and competitive strategy on organizational performance. In addition, the findings also show that competitive strategy moderate the relationship between SCM practices and organizational performance. It highlights that differentiation strategy is necessary to increase the actual value of SCM practices and makes the organization flourish.
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    THE ROLE OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE OF THE SME-S RESEARCH BASED IN THE EASTERN PART OF KOSOVO
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    Managing change is an important issue in today's business environment, which changes constantly. If the enterprise wants to survive, grow and increase profits it must change its strategies continuously. The need for change comes from two main premises: external environment and internal environment. From the external environment treated competitive forces as (rivalry among competitors, the power of buyers, power of suppliers, the threat of new products, the threat of new entrants), forces that are uncontrollable by the enterprise. Meanwhile, the interior environment is established in the organization, destined to fulfill any requests from external environment. The aim of this paper is to show the connection of industry factors and internal factors with organizational change and their impact on the performance of SMEs in eastern part of Kosovo. The methodology used in the paper is a combination of qualitative and quantitative data. Results of the research are processed data of 41 SMEs that implement their activity in the eastern part of Kosovo. These data were processed with the help of SPSS v 21. SMEs which make the change from domestic environmental needs and significantly increase their performance. A well-managed change helps SMEs to be more successful in relation to the competition.
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    THE ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    Despite the recognized importance of organizational culture (OC) for favorable organizational effects, empirically is relatively little known about its impact on employee engagement (EE), in Balkan countries, especially in the Republic of North Macedonia. To address this gap the purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between OC components and three dimensions of EE (vigor, dedication and absorption). To conduct this study a survey of 152 public secondary education employees who operate in the Republic of North Macedonia was done. The gathered data was analyzed using SPSS program. Results indicated that several components of the OC are significantly related to EE dimensions, such as employee vigor, dedication, and absorption. As a result, the study concludes that OC has a significant positive effect on EE dimensions both in and out of school. The outcomes of this study significantly contribute to a better understanding of the OC-EE relationship in the non-profit organizations.
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    The Role of Internal Human Resource Orchestration on Firm Performance
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    The purpose of this research is to measure the mediating role of teamwork and participation (T&P) on the relationship between two human resource (HR) practices – “training and development” (T&D) and “performance appraisal” (PA) – and operational performance (OP). Employing the contingency approach, this study develops a research model that validates the assumption that appropriate internal orchestration of HR practices improves firm performance. Using AMOS, data from 157 manufacturing firms are analyzed through structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that T&P fully mediates the relationship between T&D and OP, and partially mediates the relationship between PA and OP. This study, which provides empirical support for the importance of OP to firm effectiveness, finds that OP is positively related to financial performance (FP). The study develops a theoretical logic and empirically demonstrates that T&P is an appropriate practice for mediating the impact of T&D and PA on OP. The inclusion of T&P contributes to the theory and shows that appropriate internal orchestration of HR practices can realize effective OP and consequently greater FP of the firm.
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    The Process and Techniques to overcome the Resistance of Change Research based in the Eastern Part of Kosovo
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    Today we are living in a period where the change has become part of our life. Managing the change is an important issue in today’s business environment which is continuously changing. If an enterprise wants to survive, to grow and to increase the incomes, then it must change its strategies regularly. But, adjusting implementation often is confronted with employees’ resistance. The aim of the research is to show the relation of techniques to overcome the resistance of adjustment and enterprise’s success after adjusting implementation. The methodology used in this research is a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. The results of the research are data gathered from 41 SME that are situated in the eastern part of Kosovo, collected data were analyzed with the help of SPSS v 21 program. The data showed that SME apply the technique of managers and workers’ participation, involved from the change of vision and strategy composition resulted to be more successful in realizing the adjustment with lower resistance. A well-managed change and rightly used methods to pass the resistance of change helps the SME to be more successful in comparison with the competitors. In this research has been presented a new model of techniques to use in order to overcome the resistance through the process of adjustment.
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    The Influence of Macroeconomic Factors in the Failure of Returning the Bank Credits in Kosovo
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    The possibility of non- returning the credits is a challenge faced by all banks. Giving back the taken credits is an important issue for the efficient operation of the banking system. Lending is one of the main uncertainties of the banking system, as the paying of credits rarely can be completely guaranteed. Very often these questions are asked: Which are the factors that have an impact in the failure of bank credit repayment? What policies should be pursued to stimulate the return of bank loans? The research aimed to analyze the impact of macroeconomic factors (gross domestic product, interest rates, unemployment, inflation) and credit policies (the time of maturity and grace period), in the failure of returning the credits in the banking sector. The results of the research are processed on 242 questionnaires; these data were processed with the help of SPSS v 21 program. By growing the gross domestic product, maturity interval, and application of grace period there might be a decrease of non-performing loans, whereas increasing interest rate, inflation and unemployment norms increases the rate of nonperforming credits in relation to total credits in Kosovo. This study argues what is needed for Kosovo's banking system and presents the ideas of sustainable development of the banking sector in relation to non-performing loans, and credit policy reorientation.
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    The Impact of Organizational Changes on Increasing SMEs Competitiveness
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    Nowadays changes are compulsory for an organization in order to survive and stay competitive in a market. This paper discusses the aspects of understanding the general framework for an effective and efficient implementation of the organizational changes, as well as, their impact on motivation, employment, responsibility, competitive abilities, and it compares the measurable units of the capacity development for organizational changes. Besides, it focuses on creative dimensions and change management, new organizational knowledge, reward systems, managerial behavior, and organizational culture as a result of the organizational changes. Also, this study argues the value of organizational culture that needs to be shared between organization employees in order to help perform their duties as an important unit of the organizational change success. To obtain the results of this study are processed data of 200 SMEs that operate their activity in the Republic of Kosovo. These data were processed mainly using IBM SPSS software. The findings indicate that the proper organizational change management may help SMEs to be more successful in relation to the competition. And that the biggest challenge that successful managers face is to lead continuously the organizational systems toward the highest stages of organizational development. Moreover, results have shown that changes in the factors such as: organizational dimensions and organizational characteristics are closely related to competitive capability and organizational culture of the SMEs, as well as, changes in organizational culture may increase the competitive capability of SMEs in the competitive market.
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    The Impact of Informal Economy in the Development of SMEs - Evidence from Kosovo (2008-2012)
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    This paper discusses the relationship between the informal economy and the development of SMEs in Kosovo. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the informal economy, its causes, effects and its impact on business, as well as government policies to combat the informal economy which is a barrier to business development in Kosovo. During the period of transition, the number of small and medium businesses increased significantly, but their existence depends on external factors, such as informality. The informal economy is present in countries that are structurally and economically fragile, a structure which enables businesses to leave out the formal way of doing business. To meet the objective of this paper we used the observation method to analyze the data from different authors and reports about the informal economy and the development of SMEs. Among the key factors for the growth of informality are high taxes which are seen as an obstacle to business growth. According to the outcomes of this paper, we conclude that the informal economy is an obstacle to SME development in Kosovo. This study makes a significant contribution to the scientific and academic value, to the informal economy in the development of SMEs in Kosovo, in the region and beyond.
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    The Effect of Industrial and Internal Factors to the Firm’s Performance
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Islami, Xhavit
    In this article we analyze the effect of factors industrial and internal to the firm’s performance. Industrial and internal factors are the important issue in today’s business environment, which changes constantly. If the enterprise wants to survive, grow and increase profits it must change its strategies continuously. The need for change comes from two main premises: industrial environment and internal environment. From the industrial environment treated competitive forces as (rivalry among competitors, the power of buyers, power of suppliers, the threat of new products, the threat of new entrants), forces that are uncontrollable by the enterprise. Meanwhile, the internal environment is established in the organization, destined to fulfill any requests from external environment. The aim of this paper is to show the linking of industry factors and internal factors on the performance of firms in Kosovo. The methodology used in the paper is a combination of qualitative and quantitative data. Results of the research are processed data of 97 firms which operate in in the Republic of Kosovo; the data are collected in two different period times 2015 and 2017, and were processed with the help of SPSS v 23. The results show that internal business factors have a larger positive impact on firm’s performance than industry factors.

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