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The Importance of Safety in Construction Sector: Costs of Occupational Accidents in Construction Sites

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Dergi:	İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
Makalenin Başlığı:	The Importance of Safety in Construction Sector: Costs of Occupational Accidents in Construction Sites
Yazar(lar):	Fatih Yılmaz, Uğur Buğra Çelebi
Cilt:	6
Sayı:	2
Yıl:	2015
Sayfa:	25-37
ISSN:	1309-2448

Öz

Occupational accidents cause important social and economic problems by loss of life and physical injuries. Construction sector involves high risk due to its production processes and labor intensive characteristic and because of occupational accidents the sector brings up against financial loss in large scale. In developing countries, construction sector is one of the most important sectors that have a great contribution to economic development with its employment capacity and added-value to the economy. On the other hand, due to the lack of preventive measures, occupational accidents occur, frequently in construction in Turkey. Major occupational accidents are defined as the cause of serious injuries and a long-term disability; minor occupational accidents are defined as the cause of insignificant injuries and short-term disability. Minor occupational accidents are not considered sufficiently, they are even not kept as a record. It is known that minor occupational accidents, which are not considered sufficiently and even not registered, cause great financial loss in workplaces. The aim of this paper is to investigate the cost of workforce loss caused by the accidents in construction sites by using the statistics of three construction sites in Turkey and to compare the financial losses of minor and major occupational accidents. In this study, three construction project are investigated in Turkey in 2009 and it is obtained that the cost of workday loss caused by major occupational accidents is 19431.75 $ and minor occupational accidents cause a loss of 6924.25 $. The cost of workday loss caused by minor occupational accidents are almost 35 % of major workday losses’. These costs presents the importance of preventive measures for workers’ health and safety in construction.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Construction, occupational accident, cost of occupational accident, accident analysis program

JEL Sınıflandırması:

J81, J28, J10

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Big Five Personality Traits and Organizational Dissent: The Moderating Role of Organizational Climate

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Big Five Personality Traits and Organizational Dissent: The Moderating Role of Organizational Climate
Author(s):	Ayşe Begüm Ötken, Tuna Cenkci
Volume:	6
Number:	2
Year:	2015
Page:	1-23
ISSN:	1309-2448

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine which personality traits explain the amount of variance in organizational dissent and whether organizational climate has a moderating role on the relationship between personality traits and organizational dissent. A convenience sampling was used and 527 Turkish participants completed the survey questionnaire. The results show that conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness to experience personality traits explain the variance in upward dissent. In addition, extraversion and emotional stability contribute to displaced dissent whereas emotional stability predicts the variance in latent dissent. Moreover, humanistic climates have a moderating role on the relationship between conscientiousness and upward dissent. On the other hand, formalization climates have a moderating effect between extraversion and displaced dissent. Overall, the results support the association between personality and employee dissent and the partial moderating role of organizational climate on this relationship. Organizations may utilize the results in their efforts to create an organizational climate that supports the expression of different ideas and thoughts. Organizational leaders may apply the study outcomes about role of employee personality and organizational climate to motivate employees’ upward dissent.

Keywords:

Organizational dissent, employee dissent, organizational climate, big five, Turkish culture

JEL Classification:

M10, M12, M14, D23

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Dergi:	İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
Makalenin Başlığı:	Big Five Personality Traits and Organizational Dissent: The Moderating Role of Organizational Climate
Yazar(lar):	Ayşe Begüm Ötken, Tuna Cenkci
Cilt:	6
Sayı:	2
Yıl:	2015
Sayfa:	1-23
ISSN:	1309-2448

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Anahtar Kelimeler:

Organizational dissent, employee dissent, organizational climate, big five, Turkish culture

JEL Sınıflandırması:

M10, M12, M14, D23

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Collaborative Sustainability: Analyzing Economic and Social Outcomes in the Context of Cittaslow

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Collaborative Sustainability: Analyzing Economic and Social Outcomes in the Context of Cittaslow
Author(s):	Elif Üstündağlı, Miray Baybars, Ebru Belkıs Güzeloğlu
Volume:	6
Number:	1
Year:	2015
Page:	125-144
ISSN:	1309-2448

Abstract

Accelerating industrialization increased negative consequences related with resources and ecosystem which in turn increased importance of sustainable development strategies depending on regional dynamicsand local resources. Slow City (Cittaslow) movement serves a collaborative sustainable development model that focuses on both protection of local values and local economy including all stakeholders in the process while supporting social transformations in its own global local network. This study examines the changes in Seferihisar’s – Slow capital city of Turkey – local economy after the membership of Slow City movement in terms of economic and social changes. In this study, purposive sampling was used and the data was collected with interview method from the team of Seferihisar Municipality which actively engaged in Cittaslow activities. The data was analyzed with content analysis method. At the end of the study, it was found that Seferihisar’s local economy is changed in domains of status in global network, local production and consumption and social situation. The unique value of this study is discussing about negative aspects of changes which are not elaborated before and interaction between economic and social transformations.

Keywords:

Sustainability, slow city, collaboration, Seferihisar

JEL Classification:

Q56, H75, R11

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Collaborative Sustainability: Analyzing Economic and Social Outcomes in the Context of Cittaslow-tr

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Dergi:	İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
Makalenin Başlığı:	Collaborative Sustainability: Analyzing Economic and Social Outcomes in the Context of Cittaslow
Yazar(lar):	Elif Üstündağlı, Miray Baybars, Ebru Belkıs Güzeloğlu
Cilt:	6
Sayı:	1
Yıl:	2015
Sayfa:	125-144
ISSN:	1309-2448

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Anahtar Kelimeler:

Sustainability, slow city, collaboration, Seferihisar

JEL Sınıflandırması:

Q56, H75, R11

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Researches within the Scope Of Articles Related Leader-Member Exchange Theory in Turkey: Bibliometric A Content Analysis as Bibliometrically

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Researches within the Scope Of Articles Related Leader-Member Exchange Theory in Turkey: Bibliometric A Content Analysis as Bibliometrically
Author(s):	Ali Murat Alparslan, Ömer Faruk Oktar
Volume:	6
Number:	1
Year:	2015
Page:	107-123
ISSN:	1309-2448

Abstract

The aim of this study is conducting bibliometric content analysis on academic articles related leader-member exchange theory which published in Turkish literature. Thus, the contribution of Turkish literature to leader-member exchange theory will revealed. Moreover, this research will serve as an important assessment to who done research and will do research about this phenomenon. The scope of research, 20 published & accessible empiric article which in domestic literature until 2014 was reviewed. When phenomenon of leader-member exchange was dependent variable, independent variable and mediating variable, the other dependent and independent variables have been introduced. According to result, in order that organizational, personal and leadership factors develop into useful behaviors and attitudes, leader-member exchange has been shown to be a significant mediating role. Creating a culture of collaboration and group climate, transformational leadership, extroverts and self-sufficiency personality increase leader-member interaction, this interaction will increase the effectiveness of the organization, positive work attitudes, psychological empowerment and job performance, and decrease intention of leaving the organization, in fact leads to extra effort by employees for organizations.

Keywords:

Organizational behavior, leader-member exchange, positive work attitudes, bibliometric analysis

JEL Classification:

M54, D23, L2

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Türkiye’de Lider-Üye Etkileşim Kuramına Dair Makale Kapsamındaki Araştırmalar: Bibliyometrik Bir İçerik Analizi

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Dergi:	İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
Makalenin Başlığı:	Türkiye’de Lider-Üye Etkileşim Kuramına Dair Makale Kapsamındaki Araştırmalar: Bibliyometrik Bir İçerik Analizi
Yazar(lar):	Ali Murat Alparslan, Ömer Faruk Oktar
Cilt:	6
Sayı:	1
Yıl:	2015
Sayfa:	107-123
ISSN:	1309-2448

Öz

Bu çalışmanın amacı lider-üye etkileşimi kuramına dair yerli literatürde yayınlanan akademik makalelerin bibliyometrik bir içerik analizini gerçekleştirmektir. Böylece yerli literatürün lider üye etkileşimi olgusuna yaptığı katkı ortaya konacaktır. Ayrıca konu ile ilgili araştırma yapanlara ve yapacak olanlara önemli bir değerlendirme niteliği taşıyacaktır. Araştırma kapsamında 2014 yılına kadar yerli literatürde yayınlanmış ve ulaşılabilen 20 ampirik makale çalışma incelenmiştir. Lider üye etkileşimi olgusunun bağımlı değişken, bağımsız değişken ve aracı değişken olduğu durumlarda diğer bağımlı ve bağımsız değişkenlerin neler olduğu ortaya konmuştur. Bulgulara göre örgütsel, kişisel ve lidere ilişkin unsurların örgüte yararlı davranış ve tutumlara dönüşebilmesi için lider-üye etkileşimin anlamlı bir aracılık rolünün olduğu görülmüştür. İşbirliği iklimi ve grup kültürünün oluşturulması, dönüşümcü liderlik, dışa dönük karakter yapısı ve öz yeterlilik lider-üye etkileşimini artırmakta; bu etkileşimde örgütün etkinliğini artıracak olumlu iş tutumlarını, psikolojik güçlendirmeyi ve iş performansını iyileştirerek örgütten ayrılma niyetini azaltmakta, hatta çalışanların örgütleri için fazladan çaba göstermelerine yol açmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Örgütsel davranış, liderlik, lider-üye etkileşimi, iş tutumları, bibliyometrik analiz

JEL Sınıflandırması:

M54, D23, L2

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Logistics Outsourcing and The Role of Logistics Service Providers: A Study About Steel Pipe Production Enterprises in Turkey

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	Logistics Outsourcing and The Role of Logistics Service Providers: A Study About Steel Pipe Production Enterprises in Turkey
Author(s):	Mehmet Selami Yıldız, İlker Turan
Volume:	6
Number:	1
Year:	2015
Page:	79-105
ISSN:	1309-2448

Abstract

Specialization requirement led the outsourcing preferred intensely by firms. Evidently “logistics activities” constitute an important part in the outsourced business activities. In this study, interviews were conducted with the managers from Turkey’s steel pipe production enterprises who have knowledge of logistics management. Fourteen steel pipe enterprises were included in the study. The collected data were analyzed by using quantitative methods and data were obtained by interview and face-to-face interviews. The obtained data were analyzed by using content analysis. The results indicated that inbound and outbound logistics are the logistics functions most commonly outsourced. Furthermore, service quality, reliability and price are the most important factors in the selection of the logistics service providers. And its understood that the enterprises are using logistics outsourcing since the establishment of businesses.

Keywords:

Logistics, logistics service providers, outsourcing, steel pipe production, 3. part logistics

JEL Classification:

M10, M11

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Lojistik Dış Kaynak Kullanımı ve Lojistik Hizmet Sağlayıcılarının Rolü: Türkiye Çelik Boru Üretim İşletmelerinde Bir Araştırma

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Dergi:	İşletme ve Ekonomi Araştırmaları Dergisi
Makalenin Başlığı:	Lojistik Dış Kaynak Kullanımı ve Lojistik Hizmet Sağlayıcılarının Rolü: Türkiye Çelik Boru Üretim İşletmelerinde Bir Araştırma
Yazar(lar):	Mehmet Selami Yıldız, İlker Turan
Cilt:	6
Sayı:	1
Yıl:	2015
Sayfa:	79-105
ISSN:	1309-2448

Öz

İşletmelerin uzmanlaşma ihtiyacı, dış kaynak kullanımının yoğun bir şekilde tercih edilmesine yol açmıştır. Bu doğrultuda dış kaynaklara devredilen firma faaliyetlerinin önemli bir bölümünü “lojistik faaliyetler” oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma kapsamında Türkiye’de faaliyet gösteren 14 çelik boru üretim işletme yöneticisi ile görüşülmüştür. Nitel araştırma deseninin kullanıldığı araştırmada veriler mülakat ve yüz yüze görüşme tekniği ile elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen veriler içerik analizi tekniği kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda en fazla dış kaynaklardan faydalanan lojistik fonksiyonların tedarik ve dağıtım fonksiyonları olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Ayrıca, lojistik hizmet sağlayıcı seçimindeki en önemli faktörlerin hizmet kalitesi, güvenilirlik ve fiyat olduğu belirlenmiştir. İşletmelerin kurulduğundan bu yana lojistikte dış kaynaklardan yararlandıkları anlaşılmıştır.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Lojistik, lojistik hizmet sağlayıcı, dış kaynak kullanımı, çelik boru üretimi, 3. parti lojistik

JEL Sınıflandırması:

M10, M11

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An Alternative Approach for Manufacturing Performance Measurement: Preference Selection Index (PSI) Method

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Journal:	Business and Economics Research Journal
Title of Article:	An Alternative Approach for Manufacturing Performance Measurement: Preference Selection Index (PSI) Method
Author(s):	Gökhan Akyüz, Salih Aka
Volume:	6
Number:	1
Year:	2015
Page:	63-77
ISSN:	1309-2448

Abstract

The manufacturing firms have to monitor their performance to maintain competitive advantages and sustain improvements. In this study, an approach based on Preference Selection Index (PSI) is proposed to calculate the manufacturing performance index at a specific time interval. Unlike many methods in the literature, this method offers a systematic approach with simple calculations without the need to determine the relative weights of the criteria. The application was performed in three separate production lines of the company in the glass industry and improvements in the performance of the lines for eight-month period of time were analyzed.

Keywords:

Manufacturing performance, preference selection index method, performance index

JEL Classification:

M11, L61

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