Purpose: The paper aims to elaboration and discuss the spider web model and identify elements that code an organization's genome to determine its development potential and design changes. Design/methodology/approach: The first step was a literature review and elaboration and discuss the spider web model. Next, a survey questionnaire with closed questions was developed and used for research. The survey was a pilot addressed to purposefully sampled organisations. Through our choice of the sample—enterprises, an NGO, and a public institution—we emphasised the tool's versatility and demonstrated that identifying elements that codify an organisation's genome to determine its development potential applies to more than just businesses. An auxiliary in-depth interview was also conducted. Responses were collected using the CAWI technique. Findings: Elaboration and discuss the spider web model. It was established that all the investigated organisations have their specific genomes, sets of information, which characterise and guide their development. The case studies demonstrated that diagnosing and assessing the spider web model parameters is necessary to determine the organisation's development potential and find potential change opportunities. Research limitations/implications: The research was limited by a small sample of arbitrarily selected organisations. Still, the selection of organisations for the case studies was purposeful. We demonstrated that the spider web model can diagnose and assess parameters that codify an organisation's DNA in all types of organisations, enterprises, NGOs, and public institutions. It may also help identify areas in need of change to maintain the development potential. In light of the above, future research should include a more in-depth study of selected sectors to conduct a comparative analysis and offer generalised conclusions. Practical implications: The use of a questionnaire to diagnose the parameters of the spider web model in the design of changes within organizations. Social implications: Increase awareness among managers and people in organizations of the impact of DNA genome on organizational development. Originality/value: Discussing of the spider web model, indication of the parameters that build the DNA genome. Indication of integration and reconfiguration mechanisms in management systems consisting in the development and implementation of model solutions facilitating adaptation to dynamic exogenous and endogenous conditions.
Utrzymanie wysokiej dostępności sieci jest wyzwaniem dla wielu dostawców usług telekomunikacyjnych oraz chmurowych. System proponowany w artykule pozwala uporządkować proces rekonfiguracji oraz całkowicie wyeliminować przerwy techniczne związane z rekonfiguracją infrastruktury.
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Maintaining high network availability is a challenge for many telecommunications and cloud service providers. The system proposed in the article allows to organize the reconfiguration process and completely eliminate technical interruptions related to infrastructure reconfiguration.
Purpose: The purpose of the paper is to establish how nudging can be used to influence workplace behaviour: what behaviours at work nudges are targeted at, what types of nudges are used and what are the factors that affect effectiveness of nudges applied in the workplace, i.e. is nudging in the workplace any different than nudging people’s domestic and private lives. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review has been conducted in line with the PRISMA guidelines using Web of Science and Scopus databases. Findings: When nudges are implemented in the corporate context they are frequently used to: improve employees’ health and wellbeing, improve employees’ communication and performance, ensure safety culture at work, and promote pro-environmental behaviours. The following nudges are discussed as the most promising for managerial applications: descriptive social norms to encourage employees to knowledge sharing and re-use, reminders - to reduce sedentary behaviour in the workplace or ensure safety culture at work, and defaults in corporate conservation programmes. Starting dispositions of individuals (employees), situational factors and cultural variations are identified as the three factors affecting the effectiveness of nudges in a workplace. Originality/value: The paper provides a literature review which evaluates the state of knowledge on nudging in the workplace, indicates management implications when and how nudges can be applied to influence work behaviour and outlines promising avenues for future research.
Automatyzacja od wielu lat jest powszechnym zjawiskiem w sieciach IP. Jest to rozwiązanie szczególnie popularne w rozległych oraz większych sieciach lokalnych. Dzięki rozwojowi tego sektora, administratorzy mogą uchronić swoje sieci przed błędami, w których główną rolę odgrywa czynnik ludzki. Szczególny rozwój odnotował sektor odpowiedzialny za wdrażanie nowych rozwiązań w sieci dzięki podejściu "infrastruktura jako kod" oraz dzięki wprowadzeniu i upowszechnieniu protokołów takich jak RESTCONF.
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Automation in networks has been a common phenomenon in wide area networks and larger local networks for several years. Thanks to the development of this sector, administrators can protect their networks from errors in which the human factor plays a major role. Particular development was recorded in the sector responsible for implementing new solutions in the network thanks to the approach of infrastructure as code and thanks to the introduction and dissemination of protocols such as RESTCONF.
Purpose: The construction industry has one of the most important roles in any countries economy, despite of that, construction projects remain under the spotlight when compared to other industries projects due to its special nature and scope, with their increase of complexity which by default increases the amount of changes occurring therefore rising the risks of low performance, which is already an issue in the sector, construction management is facing more challenges than ever, this research paper was carried out in order to provide possible alternatives for the traditional way of managing construction projects. Design/Methodology/Approach: A literature review was carried out exploring the necessities of implementing agile management in the field in order to coop with the increasing complexity and uncertainty of construction projects therefore increasing the overall performance, alongside identifying the potentials and limitations of such an approach. Findings: As a result it was found that a tailored approach could be the answer to improve the whole sector and bring it up to date, using an integration of various methods of lean and agile management with traditional waterfall method, the agile management tools do show promising potential for the dynamic project nature which shows the importance of such an implementation. Originality/Value: This paper provides cognitive scientific value by adding needed knowledge in a relatively immature research area for the practical development of one of the largest industries.
Introduction/background: Following the SARS-CoV-2 virus outbreak, the goals of the health care system had to be adapted to the changed environment to meet the health care needs of patients and the expectations of Polish health care workers for safe working conditions in emergency situations. The need for change concerning the health workforce, is mainly due to organisational and economic changes affecting health care systems worldwide and affects all forms of health care. The aim of this paper is to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operation of a selected treatment facility. The research resulted in the author's master's thesis. Aim of the paper: The aim of the paper is to determine the changes that may have occurred in the operation of the treatment facility under investigation, influenced by the events taking place as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, and to analyse the assessment of the staff of the treatment facility before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: Literature analysis, analysis of source materials (internal), survey method - technique: indirect survey, tool: survey questionnaire. Results and conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic showed the state of the treatment facilities and the measures taken to cope with the new operating conditions. It is important to address staff shortages: nurses, doctors, economists trained in health system administration. Deficiencies in the health care system were revealed. Working in an environment with a lack of equipment and personnel forces changes in treatment methods. The application of standard treatment methods, developed under normal conditions, turns out to be either suboptimal to protect life and health or impossible. The most obvious conclusion is the lack of equipment, which occurs when the practitioner does not have the necessary tools or protective equipment that are formally authorised for medical use. Another of the identified frailties is the lack of adequate preparation of staff to work under stressful and even 'combative' conditions, contributing to staff overload, which may result in staff wanting to change jobs. Another finding is the lack of a developed procedure in terms of storage policy, which has a significant impact on the shortage of medical equipment in the medical facility. In addition, the sudden increase in the number of patients could have been a reason for employees to feel increased stress or a desire to change jobs. Such feelings, on the other hand, may have been the result of a lack of knowledge regarding the medical management of SARS-COV-2 coronavirus patients, in which certain risky emergency procedures were reserved for specialists or specially trained persons (e.g. intubation).
The events related to the armed conflict in Ukraine undoubtedly have an impact on the image of the modern world economy. As a consequence, it forces the enterprise to implement specific actions related to change management, which should be a response to the changing environment, in this case based on changes in the security environment. On the basis of the conducted research, the authors emphasize that due to the interruption of the supply chain, forced changes in the TFL sector, the social impact and the social role of enterprises, the preparation of change management plans is a complicated and difficult task facing modern enterprises. In this article, the authors draw attention to the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon.
The aim of this article is to assist anyone considering implementing these systems. Along the document the main differences between conventional and remote control are stated, with the intention to clarify what advantages they can bring, the changes involved when adopting remote towers, and a brief outline of a transition plan for adopting these systems. Subsequently, the benefits to a country’s air navigation from utilizing these systems is discussed by studying the case of Colombia, a country with a unique orography. In addition, the specific characteristics of the airports are analysed to propose the candidates which may have the best outcome if remote tower systems are implemented.
Kształtowanie kultury bezpieczeństwa jest przestrzenią stwarzającą nowe możliwości kreowania współczesnego środowiska bezpieczeństwa. Wysoki jej poziom gwarantuje wysoki poziom gotowości zarówno jednostki, jak i grup społecznych w obliczu różnego typu zagrożeń. Mając na względzie potrzebę i zasadność kształtowania kultury bezpieczeństwa społeczności lokalnych, w artykule zaprezentowano autorską koncepcję idei lokalnych liderów bezpieczeństwa jako istotnego komponentu tego procesu. Doceniając działania prewencyjne, pokazano kilka praktycznych narzędzi kształtowania kultury bezpieczeństwa inicjowanych i koordynowanych właśnie przez lokalnych liderów bezpieczeństwa. Podkreślono również istotę zaangażowania i współodpowiedzialności wszystkich podmiotów tworzących system bezpieczeństwa. Wykazano celowość wdrażania procesu zarządzania zmianą zwłaszcza w obszarze zarządzania bezpieczeństwem lokalnym. Zaproponowany model kształtowania kultury bezpieczeństwa społeczności lokalnych promuje zatem ideę optymalnego i racjonalnego wykorzystywania potencjału poszczególnych podsystemów tworzących system bezpieczeństwa RP.
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Shaping the culture of security is a sphere that creates new opportunities for creating a contemporary security environment. Its high level guarantees a high level of readiness of both individuals and social groups to face various types of threats. Considering the need and validity of shaping the security culture of local communities, the article presents the author’s concept of the idea of local security leaders as an important component of this process. Appreciating the preventive actions, the article presents several practical tools to shape the safety culture initiated and coordinated by local safety leaders. It also emphasised the importance of the involvement and co-responsibility of all actors in the security system. The advisability of implementing a change management process was demonstrated, especially in the area of local security management. The proposed model of shaping the security culture of local communities therefore promotes the idea of optimal and rational use of the potential offered by individual subsystems that form the security system of the Republic of Poland.
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to systematize knowledge about organizations' relationships with their stakeholders and to highlight the connection and impact that managing these relationships and functioning in their network can have on them: an organization's capacity for innovation, change management efficiency and competitive advantage. Design/methodology/approach: Approach to the subject of the paper is theoretical in its first part and in the second one is based on the case study methodology conducted in chosen organization in Poland. On the basis of the literature, the basic variables influencing the accumulation of effects that can be achieved by an organization that effectively uses the synergy of all mentioned phenomena have been analysed. The examples of organizations in Poland applying such activities in the current economic situation were cited. Findings: Organisations which deal with difficult market situation should flexibly: use support from their stakeholders, take the risk of innovation and using both of the above try to implement and manage necessary changes efficiently and quickly. All these phenomena as well as the way of dealing with them make coping with hard situation easier. Practical implications: Article’s analysis and general view confirmes the significant economic and business impact on maintaining and increasing the competitive advantage of organizations using all mentioned phenomena to deal with difficulties of global market. Mentioned positive practical effects on enterprises prove how high the potential is created as a result of combining management of relations with stakeholders on competitiveness, innovation and the ability to manage organizational change. Originality/value: The interactions and effects of the impact on the organization of: stakeholders relations, networks and change management – that have already been scientifically described many times were emphasized because only in a few sectors of the economy their’ coexistence and its effects on the organization are clearly visible, observable and possible to describe.
This paper explores internal forces that formed the digital adaptation strategy for SMEs embarking on the digital transformation of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). A qualitative case study design was adopted involving Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) from the manufacturing and service sectors in Malaysia. Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and supported by the resources from the firms’ website. Adopting the Planned Process Change Model and Technology Adaptation Process Model as new theoretical lenses in the digital adaptation study, findings from the multiple case studies using thematic analysis revealed four dimensions of internal forces driving SMEs’ digital adaptation: business strategy, value creation, digital leadership and digital talent. Findings contribute to the theoretical development of the digital adaptation strategy from a change management perspective.
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Niniejszy artykuł bada siły wewnętrzne, które ukształtowały strategię adaptacji cyfrowej dla MŚP rozpoczynających cyfrową transformację rewolucji przemysłowej 4.0 (IR4.0). Przyjęto jakościowy projekt studium przypadku z udziałem MŚP z sektora produkcyjnego i usługowego w Malezji. Dane zostały zebrane za pomocą częściowo ustrukturyzowanych wywiadów i poparte zasobami ze strony internetowej firm. Przyjmując Model Planowanej Zmiany Procesu i Model Procesu Adaptacji Technologii jako nowe soczewki teoretyczne w badaniu adaptacji cyfrowej, wnioski z wielu studiów przypadku z wykorzystaniem analizy tematycznej ujawniły cztery wymiary sił wewnętrznych napędzających adaptację cyfrową MŚP: strategia biznesowa, tworzenie wartości, przywództwo cyfrowe i talent cyfrowy. Ustalenia przyczyniają się do teoretycznego opracowania strategii adaptacji cyfrowej z perspektywy zarządzania zmianą.
The article presents selected problems accompanying change management, with particular emphasis on possible behaviours on the part of staff. By emphasizing the possible reactions of employees to changes in the organization, possible ways of overcoming barriers that may appear in the process of change were emphasized. The role that should be played by the manager, who during the shift must be a leader and a leader who inspires staff, is highlighted.
The article presents selected problems accompanying change management, with particular emphasis on possible behaviours on the part of staff. By emphasizing the possible reactions of employees to changes in the organization, possible ways of overcoming barriers that may appear in the process of change were emphasized. The role that should be played by a manager, who must be a leader and a leader who inspires staff during a shift, is emphasized.
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W artykule przedstawiono realizację inwestycji związanej z budową kotła biomasowego o mocy 7 MW. Instalacja jest pierwszym odnawialnym źródłem energii w Zespole Kotłowni Millenium oraz stanowi element początkowy warunkujący osiągnięcie przez Spółkę efektywnego systemu ciepłowniczego. Został omówiony przebieg realizacji tego zadania wraz z podaniem źródeł finansowania. Szczegółowo opisano proces budowlany z podaniem harmonogramu prac a także parametrami technicznymi oraz składem kotła. Analizie poddano prowadzoną od stycznia 2021 r. eksploatację kotła ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem dostaw zrębki drzewnej.
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The article presents the implementation of the investment related to the construction of a biomass boiler with a capacity of 7 MW. The installation is the first renewable energy source in the Millenium Boiler Room Complex and is the initial element conditioning the achievement by the Company of an effective district heating system. The course of this task was discussed along with the sources of financing. The construction process was described in detail, including the work schedule as well as technical parameters and boiler composition. Operation of the boiler from January 2021 was analysed, with particular attention to woodchip deliveries. Finally, environmental aspects of the presented investment were presented.
Purpose: The aim of the presented research is to identify conditions of change process in city councils in Poland. Design/methodology/approach: In order to complete the research objective, the survey method was used. This method uses a targeted selection technique. It has been assumed that the selection of councils of cities in which the number of inhabitants exceeds 20,000, allows for the implementation of the research objective. Findings: The obtained results indicate that there is a strong conviction among the respondents about the awareness of the change process dynamics and finding their way in such a complex environment. Changes prepared and implemented by city councils make use of the achievements of modern management science, which is clearly indicated by the solutions used by them that activate participants of changes. Research limitations/implications: The basic limitation of the conducted study and the recommendation for future research is the measurement of the concept at many levels of the organizational hierarchy and among different groups of respondents. Originality/value: The article deepens the understanding of the change management process in city halls in Poland.
Change management is considered to be an important element of safety management systems, lack of which can lead to industrial accidents and disasters. Therefore, risk management related to changes introduced to the railway system has become one of the processes covered by regulations aimed at harmonising the rules of railway transport in the whole European Union (EU). This article presents the results of a comparative analysis of available source materials in terms of determining the manner and level of implementation of EU-wide rules for risk management related to introduced changes. The analysis was based on data from five selected EU Member States. A common issue raised in practically all of the reports analysed is the lack of detailed definitions of terms such as significant change, insignificant change, the impact of change on the safety of the railway system. Attempts to solve this situation have been specified by us and evaluated from the viewpoint of safety engineering.
Criticism of the New Public Management (NPM), based primarily on the economic indicators of job evaluation and management efficiency has led to the evolution of this approach and emphasising the role of cooperation as a key element of an efficient public management model - Public Management Governance (PMG) or Collaborative Public Management (CPM). This article presents the role of Shared Service Centres (SSCs) in public management based on a cooperation model both at the level of employees and organisational units. The article also attempts to answer the question whether the process of establishing SSCs can be viewed as the beginning of building corporate governance in public administration, or whether local governments are limited to introducing the necessary organisational changes by implementing a shared service only.
The purpose of the study is to show the importance of restructuring in the process of systemic change of the company towards its development based on the results of scientific research and experience in business management practice. The essence, significance and types of restructuring are presented. The methodical assumptions of the company's restructuring programme were characterised. The author has adopted a hypothesis that restructuring is a universal tool for determining and directing the processes of systemic change in the company aimed at the development thereof.
As air traffic is continously growing and the number of potential hazards for safety is also rising, improvement of management systems is required to ensure an adequate level of safety. The management of change constitutes an important part of the safety management system (SMS) defined in Annex 19 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. It is one of twelve elements of SMS found in the ‘Safety assurance’ component. The management of change put in place in an aviation organisation demonstrates the considerable development of an SMS. This process is essential for managing safety in an efficient way. The article reports on the state of implementation of the management of change in selected civil aviation organisations and also points out the difficulties related with carrying it out in everyday life. The paper focuses on managing changes of certified aerodromes and air navigation service providers. In the conclusions, tools are proposed that enable the reader to improve the process.
Organizational development as a modern management tool for transformation the company (case of Ukrainian energy company) The article is aimed at formation of the approaches and stages of organizational development for a large vertically integrated company, ensuring the country’s strategic security in the field of energy. The methodological basis of this work is the theory of the company’s life cycle, and it is proposed to complement the mentioned theory with the theory of spiral dynamics, reflecting the evolution of the company’s values. The approaches to organizational development are analysed and organizational development is defined. The possibility and necessity of management of organizational development are substantiated. As a result of the study, there were described the features of the organizational development of large energy company, and this is for the first time. The analysis of publications and world experience in the development of energy companies allowed proposing four basic stages of organizational development: team building and life cycle dynamics, value management and implementation tools. There is offered the use of organizational development as an instrument of management, which enables to achieve not only company development goals, but also to manage its values, achieve maximum employee involvement in development, and to shift from the management of the company to team work. Further research in this area it is advisable to carry out in detail the stage of organizational development and description of each stage’s tools.
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Celem artykułu jest kształtowanie się podejść i etapów rozwoju organizacyjnego dużej pionowo zintegrowanej firmy, zapewniającej strategiczne bezpieczeństwo kraju w energetyki. Podstawę metodologiczną artykułu stanowi teoria cyklu życia firmy, korzystanie z której proponuje się uzupełnić teorią dynamiki spiralnej, odzwierciedlająca zmiany wartości firmy. Przeanalizowano podejścia do rozwoju organizacyjnego i zdefiniowany jest rozwój organizacyjny. Uzasadniono możliwość i konieczność zarządzania rozwojem organizacyjnym. W wyniku badania po raz pierwszy zostały opisane właściwości rozwoju organizacyjnego poważnych firm energetycznych. Analiza publikacji i międzynarodowego doświadczenia rozwoju firm energetycznych pozwoliła zaproponować cztery główne etapy rozwoju organizacyjnego: kształtowanie zespołu, dynamika cyklu życiowego, zarządzanie wartościami, narzędzi wdrożeniowe. Korzystanie z rozwoju organizacyjnego jako narzędzia zarządzania pozwala nie tylko na realizację osiągnięcia celów rozwoju fi rmy, ale również na zarządzanie jej wartościami i osiągnięcie maksymalnego zaangażowania pracowników do rozwoju. Co w perspektywie doprowadzi do tego, że zarządzanie firmą zastąpi praca zespołowa. Późniejsze badania w tym kierunku docelowo przeprowadzać w fazie szczegółów rozwoju organizacyjnego i opisu instrumentów każdego z etapów.
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