İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi / Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

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The 1934 Anti-Jewish Thrace Riots: the Jewish Exodus of Thrace Through the Lens of Nationalism and Collective Violence
(2017) Eligur, Banu; AFR-3489-2022
This article analyses the causes and the dynamic process of production of the 1934 anti-Jewish Thrace riots. The article, based on the US State Department Records, British Documents on Foreign Affairs and the Turkish Republic's Prime Ministry Republican Archives as well as Turkish, US and British newspapers, argues that the 1934 anti-Jewish Thrace riots were not spontaneous occurrences caused by over-excited masses, but instead planned actions by some local state elite and Republican People's Party (RPP) local officials as well as anti-Semitic Turkish ultra-nationalists. The article argues that it was not popular anti-Semitism, but the Turkish state establishment's security concerns vis-a-vis the perceived Italian and Bulgarian threat that resulted in the riots. The local state elite and RPP local officials, who were uneasy about the economically well-off Jews, acted as ethno-nationalist entrepreneurs by allowing the ultra-nationalists to operate in the riot-prone Thrace, while the rioters mainly participated in the collective violence to receive economic gains as a result of the expulsion of the Jews.
A Configurational Approach for Analyzing Cultural Values and Performance in Global Virtual Teams
(INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS REVIEW, 2024) Sahin, Faruk; Taras, Vas; Cetin, Fatih; Tavoletti, Ernesto; Askun, Duysal; Florea, Liviu
Although there have been decades of research on the effect of cultural values on team effectiveness outcomes, knowledge of the interdependencies of team cultural values for explaining team performance remains nascent. Using a configurational qualitative approach, this study explores how cultural values combine and collectively contribute to the effectiveness of Global Virtual Teams (GVTs). We perform a fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis on a data set of 1847 individuals nested within 396 GVTs who participated in an international business consulting project. The results demonstrate that cultural values work together to achieve high levels of team performance rather than function independently. The results also show that different cultural value configurations could be equally effective at producing the same outcome, and that the presence of gender egalitarianism and the absence of power distance are the most important for producing the outcome. We discuss implications for practice and future research.
Academic Trends in European Union Studies in Turkey within the Framework of Turkey-EU Relations
(2022) Mercan, S. Sezgin; Bilgin, Kivilcim Romya; Karadag, Haluk; Ongun, Yelda
The relationship between academics and policymakers has a complex and multi-layered structure, and there are different views on how this relationship should be. While discussing the political processes in the context of Turkey's membership, the interactions between academics and policymakers in the relations between Turkey and the EU have the potential to provide solutions in the steps that need to be taken. However, the academic tendency of EU studies in Turkey will be revealed by answering questions such as what subjects are preferred by academics working on the EU in Turkey to study in the knowledge-production process, which subjects they prioritize in EU studies, what the effects of the ups and downs in Turkey-EU relations are on the academy, and how the academy positions itself in the field of EU studies. It is considered that such a study will contribute to further studies on how the academy's relations with policymakers are and how they should be in studying Turkey-EU relations.
AI Pair Programming Acceptance: A Value-Based Approach with AHP Analysis
(2024 10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CONTROL, DECISION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, 2024) Caldag, Murat Tahir
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence ( AI) tools is transforming every aspect of life with new opportunities and risks. An impact of AI tools can be seen in AI pair programming which is defined as a generative and creative support tool with real-time interaction. The goal of this study is to explore the AI pair programming acceptance. To identify, describe, categorize, and rank the factors affecting the acceptance of AI pairs a literature review, a research model proposal based on an extension of the Value-based Adoption Model (VAM) framework, and an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis is conducted. The proposed model consists of six main factors and twenty-two sub-factors which are validated with an AHP analysis including eleven experts' judgments. The findings presented the most essential factors as productivity, code accuracy, complexity, personal development, and innovativeness. The least significant factors were inspiration, motivation, intellectual property violation, AI interaction, and trust. This study provides insight to AI tool developers and producers in the context of programming on the key factors to consider for success.
Akademik Yazım Kuralları Kitapçığı
(ELEŞTİREL – YARATICI DÜŞÜNME VE DAVRANIŞ ARAŞTIRMALARI LABORATUVARI http://www.elyadal.org, 2004) Kökdemir, Doğan; Demirutku, Kürşad; Çırakoğlu, Okan Cem; Işın, Güler; Muratoğlu, Bahar; Sayın, Pelin; Yeniçer, Zuhal
An Analysis of Assessment of Peacekeeping Operations
(2014) Sigri, Unsal; Basar, Ufuk; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8870-7398; ADV-8340-2022
This article proposes a model for assessment of peacekeeping operations. Peacekeeping operations began in 1948, under the authority of the United Nations in order to provide and sustain a peaceful environment throughout the world. International organizations such as the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the African Union undertake peacekeeping operations in different geographical regions of the world. However, they lack some aspects of the assessment process. There were studies conducted previously in order to determine the principles of the assessment process of peacekeeping operations but none of them presented a comprehensive solution. Therefore, in this study, a clear, comprehensive and detailed assessment model was proposed, which may be applied in future peace operations and shed more light on the subject for future researches.
An analysis of Turkey's solar PV auction scheme: What can Turkey learn from Brazil and South Africa?
(2021) Sirin, Selahattin Murat; Sevindik, Irem
As global investments continue in renewable energy technologies, investment costs have declined significantly. Meanwhile, many governments have shifted from pre-set renewable support schemes to auction schemes in order to introduce competition in price setting. Turkey has initiated Renewable Energy Resource Zone (RERZ) auctions to promote solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind technologies. We examine the first of these auctions, Solar PV RERZ, which has ambitious targets in terms of increasing solar PV capacity and enhancing domestic competence in solar technologies. Despite the auction being hailed as a success in terms of low prices, we utilize the Levelized Cost of Electricity generation (LCOE) analysis to demonstrate that the project is vulnerable to macroeconomic shocks and financial risks. Model results show that the capacity factor is the most prominent factor in costs, and 10% change in the capacity factor affects the LCOE about the same rate. Investment cost and interest rate are the other major factors affecting the LCOE. Based on these results, we make recommendations by discussing how Turkey can improve its auction design by incorporating some of the elements used by Brazil and South Africa.
And Then We Work for God: Rural Sunni Islam in Western Turkey
(2014) Eligur, Banu; AFR-3489-2022
The 'Arab Spring': implications for US-Israeli relations
(2014) Eligur, Banu
This article argues that the 'Arab Spring' has ended the long-standing US-Israeli common strategy of supporting pro-Western and semi-secular autocracies in the Arab world. During these tumultuous events Washington chose to support the rebellions to varying degrees, thus exacerbating Israel's concerns regarding the adverse regional implications attending this shift (notably the ascendance of Islamist regimes and the diversion of world attention from Iran's nuclear quest). By way of ameliorating such threats, the US needs to pursue a policy of supporting pro-democracy groups in the region while formulating a clear policy to deal with the threats from Iran and radical Islamist groups. All in all, the 'Arab Spring' has created a highly volatile strategic environment thus making Israel an even more valuable strategic ally for the US
Are Self-Efficacious Individuals more Sensitive to Organizational Justice Issues? The Influence of Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Justice Perceptions and Turnover
(2018) Askun, Duysal; Yeloglu, Hakki Okan; Yildirim, Olcay Bige; L-1624-2017
Moderating role of self-efficacy has been studied in several research contexts which also frequently involved organizations. According to the theoretical framework borrowed by social cognitive theory and referent cognitions theory, we have decided to explore the moderating role of self-efficacy in the relationship between justice perceptions and turnover intentions. Nine-hundred and four employees coming from private companies in Istanbul and Ankara participated in our study. Our results revealed important findings in relation to the moderating effects of different self-efficacy dimensions. Many interaction effects were as expected, except for those high in willingness to expend effort in completing the behavior. We discussed the results in light of certain theoretical assumptions and offered related recommendations for organizational practice and future research.
BlockchainBased Supply Chain Management: Understanding the Determinants of Adoption in the Context of Organizations
(2020) Gokalp, Ebru; Gokalp, Mert Onuralp; coban, Selin; 0000-0002-4030-2447; AAZ-7756-2020; S-5921-2016
This study investigates the importance of the determinants affecting the adoption and usage of blockchain-based SCM systems in the context of organizations. Hence, an SLR method was followed to uncover critical determinants in the literature. Then, a research model, including 14 key determinants, was developed based on the TOE Framework. Subsequently, the AHP method was applied to rank the adoption determinants. The findings reveal that environment-related determinants are more critical than technology-related or organization-related determinants.
Budget impact of incorporating non-invasive prenatal testing in prenatal screening for Down syndrome in Turkey
(2019) Okem, Zeynep Guldem; Orgul, Gokcen; Kasnakoglu, Berna Tari; Cakar, Mehmet; Beksac, Mehmet Sinan
Objectives: To provide information to the government about the budget impact of implementing non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) into prenatal screening strategies to detect Down syndrome (DS) in singleton pregnancies in Turkey; the likely costs or savings associated with NIPT in comparison to the current practice were calculated. Methods: A decision-analytic model was developed to calculate the cost estimates for 1,309,771 women who gave birth in 2016; 84.8% of whom were <35-years-of-age. The superior combined test (CT) among current strategies is compared with contingent NIPT for women <35-years-of-age; and usual practice of amniocentesis (AC) for women >= 35 years-of-age was replaced with universal NIPT. Results: When the market price of NIPT (1,077 PPPUS$) is used, contingent NIPT offered to high-risk women <35-years-of-age adds 34,907,225 PPPUS$; and for women-35 >= years-of-age the universal NIPT leads to 142,785,818 PPPUS$ more cost to the government compared to current strategies. The additional costs with NIPT are partially compensated by the cost-savings due to reduction of the number of invasive tests and procedure related losses (17,826,476 PPPUS$ for women <35-years-of-age and 37,070 PPPUS$ for women >= 35-years-of-age). Results are sensitive to the NIPT costs; with a lower cost of NIPT, a total saving would be 33,116,046 PPPUS$ with new strategies. Conclusions: NIPT might be the choice of prenatal screening strategies if its price is lowered to economically acceptable levels. Until that time, currently accepted protocols seem to be more realistic. On the other hand, decision makers should also consider possible savings and the women's quality of life that can be improved with the new technology. (C) 2019 Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Can Job Crafting Be A Remedy For Struggling With Work Alienation? The Moderator Effect Of Perceived Supervisor Support*
(2022) Aydin, Esra; Cinar, Esra; Basim, H. Nejat
Drawing on self-determination theory, this study focuses on the relationship between job crafting and work alienation and the moderating effect of perceived supervisor support. Based on theoretical discussions, this study examines (1) whether a negative relationship exists between job crafting and work alienation; (2) whether and how perceived supervisor support moderates that relationship. Findings are based on the data collected from a survey of 203 participants working in Turkey. The results indicate job crafting's negative association with work alienation. Perceived supervisor support is a moderating variable, fostering employee that, in turn, leads to reduced work alienation.
CAN UNIVERSITIES TEACH ANTI-CORRUPTION IN BUSINESS SCHOOLS?
(2019) Sigri, Unsal
Card spending dynamics in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic
(2021) Kantur, Zeynep; Ozcan, Gulserim; 0000-0002-5756-6457
This paper provides an extensive analysis of card spending during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey by using weekly aggregated and sectoral credit and debit card spending data from March 2014 to December 2020. At an aggregated level, we show that aggregate demand decreases significantly at the early stages of COVID-19 and seems to reinstate its pre-COVID trend. However, when we include the pre-existing conditions of Turkey, the 2018 currency crisis, we observe that the recovery in demand is not that strong. To highlight the underlying reasons for structural change in aggregate demand, we estimate the model with stringency index and unemployment-related search index. The estimated model indicates that containment measures and restrictions and fear of job/income loss mainly explain the overall impact of COVID-19 on aggregate demand. We also examined sectoral data to understand aggregate demand dynamics better. Only stable and delayable sector groups have reached a trend above their pre-pandemic trajectories. However, the social and work-related sectors are far from their respective pre-pandemic trend. (C) 2021 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Central Bank of The Republic of Turkey.
Causal Effect of Obesity on the Probability of Employment in Women in Turkey
(ECONOMICS & HUMAN BIOLOGY, 2023) Pekkurnaz, Didem
This study aims to investigate the causal effect of obesity on the employment probability of women in Turkey via the instrumental variable approach by using data from the 2018 Turkey and Demographic Health Survey. Obesity prevalence in the area of living and the overweight status of the oldest child, which are the most common types of instruments seen in the literature, are used as instruments. Consistent with the OLS result, the 2SLS estimate indicates that obese women are statistically significantly less likely to be employed when the overweight status of the child is used as an instrument. On the other hand, the statistically significant effect of obesity disappears when the area level obesity prevalence is used as the instrument. In addition, obesity in women decreases the likelihood of employment in the services sector and full-time jobs and employment with social security. Although the results of this study do not indicate the source of the effect found, the presence of a causal relationship for women should not be ignored when the economic burden of obesity for Turkey is considered.
China's Belt and Road Initiative and South-South Cooperation
(2023) Gulseven, Yahya
China often emphasizes the imperialist nature of the North-South development cooperation model and considers it a threat to the Global South. The Chinese administration has officially declared that its development aid falls into the South-South cooperation (SSC) category and is essentially different from North-South cooperation. As an international cooperation initiative proposed by China, The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the most concrete example of China's understanding and practice of SSC. This article critically examines whether and to what extent China's South-South cooperation offers an alternative to North-South cooperation. Benefiting from examples of China's aid practices in Egypt within the scope of the BRI, this study argues that China's aid practices replicate the pattern of the North-South aid relations and the Western imperial practices.
Closing price manipulation in Borsa Istanbul and the impact of call auction sessions
(2015) Kadioglu, Eyup; Kucukkocaoglu, Guray; Kilic, Saim
To reduce extraordinary price movement and to ensure more effective price formation at closing time, Borsa Istanbul implemented closing call auction sessions on March 2, 2012. This study tests the effect of closing call auction sessions on closing price manipulation in Borsa Istanbul using 102 shares in various indexes. The analysis focuses on 624 days from November 1, 2006 to May 31, 2012. The results reveal an upward-oriented closing price manipulation prior to the implementation of closing call auction sessions. The data show a significant elimination in closing price manipulation following the implementation of closing call auction sessions. Copyright (C) 2015, Borsa Istanbul Anonim Sirketi. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V.
Cloud Computing: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Agenda
(2021) Omurgonulsen, Mine; İbis, Merve; Kazancoglu, Yigit; Singla, Pretty
Global competition has extended the scope of trade and extended the supply chains causing information management to be an essential part of business. Many new technologies have recently been adapted by organizations in the era of digitalization. Cloud computing has an important place in these technologies and has been integrated widely. In recent days, unexpected and risky periods such as the global pandemic increased the interest towards cloud computing both academically and practically. The purpose of this study is to analyze and classify the contributions of the studies published in the cloud computing field. The cloud literature is analyzed systematically from the management and business points of view. The review is limited to journal articles and papers published between 2014 and 2019. This research summarizes the current research attempts, discovers the research gaps, and provides a research agenda for future research on cloud computing within the context of information management in business and management from a global perspective.
Combined Analysis of Service Expectations and Perceptions in Lodging Industry Through Quality Function Deployment
(2017) Kurtulmusoglu, Feride Bahar; Pakdil, Fatma
This study is the first empirical attempt of how quality function deployment (QFD) can be employed as a service quality design and improvement tool in the lodging industry. It combines two complementary perspectives of managers and customers regarding improving service quality in the lodging industry. This study empirically depicts a case where QFD was employed to design service delivery processes in the lodging industry, taking both customer demands and service provider expert knowledge and opinions. First, the dimensions concerning customer needs and expectations are tangibles, food, the adequate features of rooms and housekeeping, communication and accessibility, assurance and responsiveness, reliability, well-cared spaces, and equipment. Even though QFD has been used in the manufacturing industry, it has rarely been utilised in service design processes in the lodging industry. In this regard, this study has the potential to fill a perceived gap in the literature concerning methods to improve service quality through effective service design function using QFD in this industry.