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Selected aspects of project management for the implementation of a new standard of cost accounting in health care units

Głód Grzegorz, Głód Wojciech

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2024

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z. 194

83--92

EN

Purpose: The aim of the article is to discuss the most important aspects related to the management of the project of implementing the cost accounting standard in hospitals in Poland. A properly implemented standard is to enable the support of management processes and proper financial management in the health care system at the macro level as well as at the level of the healthcare entity. The first period of operation of these regulations is an opportunity to take stock in this respect. Design/methodology/approach: The research was conducted by using a survey questionnaire. On the basis of the questionnaire survey in 52 hospitals in Poland. The obtained test results were subjected to the basic statistical analyses. Findings: On the basis of the analyses of the results of empirical research, recommendations were formulated regarding the principles of implementation of the cost accounting standard in hospitals and the directions of its effective use in management processes in the future. Research limitations/implications: The utilization of survey research is associated with the presence of subjectivity in assessments by respondents. Originality/value: The article presents important recommendations for health care managers on projects to implement the new cost accounting standard in health care entities in Poland.

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Project monitoring model in central governmental administration

Tomasz Janka

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2024

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z. 194

131--157

EN

Purpose: The aim of this article is to present the project monitoring model in the central government administration as a set of interrelated, complementary elements that influence the implementation of strategic projects on a nationwide scale and affect tens of millions of Polish citizens. Design/methodology/approach: Based on a literature review and analysis of the existing system, prospective directions for the monitoring of strategic projects were selected. As a result of this work, a model was created that was assessed for significance and replicability. The most experienced group of experts and practitioners in this field took part in the CAWI survey. Findings: The high level of significance of all areas of the model has been proven and its universal nature has been confirmed, thanks to the possibility of being used in other administrative units. Research limitations/implications: Due to limitations resulting from security procedures for research conducted in central government administration units, only closed questions were used in the research. In the future, the study can be carried out on another, larger population, having previously prepared it appropriately. Practical implications: The practical use of the model in administration units can contribute to increasing transparency, efficiency and automation of planning and implementation of projects. Social implications: Increasing the quality of implemented projects in accordance with the presented model may have a large, positive impact on the final beneficiaries - society, in terms of effective use of public funds, shortened project implementation time, and obtaining project results consistent with expectations. Originality/value: The article presents a new model of project monitoring in central government administration, which may be useful for scientists conducting research in the area of project monitoring and management in other countries. The article falls into the area of projectification of the public sector.

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Influence of factors relating to an organization’s safety culture on the implementation of pro-ergonomic projects

Czernecka Wiktoria, Gajšek Brigita, Đukić Goran

Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Poznańskiej. Organizacja i Zarządzanie

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2023

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Nr 88

75--86

EN

The dynamically changing operating conditions of modern organizations cause changes in their processes, including project management. It can be observed that, increasingly often, projects are a structured response to problems occurring in the company, especially in the sphere of production and work organization. Therefore, there is a need to determine the factors and conditions that require proper management in order to increase the chances of a successful implementation of a project. This relationship is also recognized in the case of pro-ergonomic projects that implement goals and tasks relating to ergonomics. For this reason, this article addresses the issue of identifying and assessing such factors – those in relation to the way projects are conducted as well as those which concern organizational and safety culture. The main goal of this article is to examine the opinions of experts on the factors which determine the success of pro-ergonomic projects in terms of their importance, and to determine the significance of factors relating to safety culture in comparison. The results of the expert opinion research were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in a box-plot chart. The analysis pointed to the conclusion that factors relating to safety culture were assessed by experts as the most important (compared to the factors connected with organization of the project and factors linked to carrying out ergonomic activities in the organization). It can also be stated that the factors relating to organization of the project (usually resulting from the project management methodology adopted) were rated the lowest.

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Zmieniające się dynamicznie warunki funkcjonowania współczesnych organizacji powodują także zmiany w prowadzonych w nich procesach, również w zarządzaniu projektami. Można zauważyć, że coraz częściej projekty są ustrukturyzowaną odpowiedzią na pojawiające się w firmie problemy, zwłaszcza w sferze produkcyjnej i organizacji pracy. Poszukuje się więc czynników i warunków, którymi należy odpowiednio zarządzać, aby zwiększyć szanse na wdrożenie projektu z sukcesem. Zależność tę można dostrzec także w przypadku projektów proergonomicznych, w których realizuje się cele i zadania dotyczące ergonomii. Z tego względu w niniejszym artykule podjęto tematykę zidentyfikowania oraz oceny takich czynników - stricte związanych ze sposobem prowadzenia projektów, ale również związanych z kulturą organizacyjną i bezpieczeństwa. Głównym celem pracy jest ocena zestawienia czynników sukcesu projektu proergonomicznego przez ekspertów pod kątem ich ważności w powodzeniu projektu oraz ustalenie znaczenia czynników związanych z kulturą bezpieczeństwa na tle pozostałych. Wyniki badania opinii ekspertów przeanalizowano za pomocą statystyk opisowych i przedstawiono na wykresie ramka-wąsy. Przeprowadzona analiza pozwoliła na wyciągnięcie wniosku, że czynniki związane z kulturą bezpieczeństwa były przez ekspertów oceniane jako najważniejsze (w zestawieniu z czynnikami związanymi z organizacją projektu oraz czynnikami związanymi z prowadzeniem działań ergonomicznych w organizacji). Można także stwierdzić, że najniżej były oceniane czynniki związane z organizacją projektu (wynikające przeważnie z przyjętej metodyki zarządzania projektem).

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The impact of project excellence on the level of project maturity of an organization

Woźniak Monika, Sliż Piotr

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 169

759--782

EN

Purpose: The main research objective entails identification of the project excellence manifestations in project-immature organizations as well as delineation of the areas of excellence positively affecting the PMMM-model-accordant organizational project maturity. Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the research objective, the methods of bibliometric analysis and literature review, as well as an opinion survey, statistical analysis and LOGIT modeling, were used in the theoretical and the empirical dimensions respectively. The study covered a group of large organizations registered in Poland, which were assessed with respect to their levels of project maturity and excellence. The statistical analysis carried out allowed a delineation of the excellence areas positively impacting project maturity in organizations at low stages of project maturity. Findings: The vast majority of the examined group of large organizations is characterized by low levels of project maturity and excellence. The entities surveyed meet the excellence criterion mainly in the areas of process integration and culture. Statistically, the area of excellence supporting organizational project maturity is informal project management. Areas of project excellence, which, if properly managed, will positively affect the level of organizational project maturity have been identified. Research limitations/implications: The use of non-probabilistic sampling is a research limitation restraining the conclusions formulated to the surveyed group of 48 large organizations. The study carried out can serve as an inducement of extended empirical investigations. Future research should be focused on the search for the factors supporting and hindering the achievement of higher levels of project maturity, in order to formulate assumptions regarding a strategy enabling organizations’ transition to higher levels of project maturity. Practical implications: The research results indicate important interdependencies between the stages of project maturity and the areas of excellence. These interdependencies call the attention of business and project-management practitioners to the prospect of achieving higher levels of organizational project maturity through targeted management of the key, from the positive¬impact perspective, areas of project excellence. Recognition of these mechanisms should encourage businesses to take deliberate steps aimed at improvement of organizational project management. Originality/value: The article fills an important cognitive gap by indicating that management activities focused on the project excellence areas identified in the paper can positively impact the levels of project maturity. The results can be of significance for both the researchers exploring for the factors supporting the achievement of higher project-maturity levels as well as the practitioners, i.e., organizations keen on methodical improvement of project maturity levels.

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Technical education and experience of a leader as a determinants of team work effectiveness in IT projects

Jurga Monika, Zabłocka-Kluczka Anna

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 169

401--420

EN

Purpose: The realization of large, characterized by high uncertainty and variability IT projects is usually complicated and overlong, and their effectiveness often lower than expected. Hence the role of the project leader as the person responsible for the success of the project is of particular importance. In this context the purpose of the paper was to investigate the relationship between technical (directional in IT) education and technical experience in IT of a leader, and team work effectiveness in IT projects, recognized as one of the predictors of the project's success. Design/methodology/approach: Empirical research was conducted to verify the existence of the predicted relationship and to reach the aim of the paper. The study was quantitative in character. The set of hypotheses was built based on the theoretical research and then verified the CAWI method on sample of 178 respondents working on IT projects in organizations operating in Poland. The calculations were made using the PS Imago Pro ver. 7.0 and Process macro for SPSS ver. 4.1 by Andrew F. Hayes. Findings: It has been shown that there is indirect relationship between the studied variables, and the mediators of this relationship are leader’s technical competences and the leader’s efficiency. There is a mediation relationship between the dependent variable (team work effectiveness) and independent variables (technical education and technical experience in IT of a leader). Research limitations/implications: Performed empirical study is burdened with certain limitations. The obtained sample of 178 respondents is by far not a representative sample and verified only in one business context (Poland). In order to generalize the results in future research cross-national study and larger samples can be collected. Practical implications: The obtained results contribute to practice of management, showing that among various groups of factors determining team work effectiveness in IT projects both soft and hard (technical) competencies of the leader are important. The latter are shaped by the technical, directional (in IT) education and technical (in IT) experience of the leader. This has practical implications, especially for HR services in the process of employees recruitment. In addition to soft skills, knowledge of programming languages and programming experience should be a significant assets wanted when hiring IT project managers. Originality/value: This research enhances understanding factors determining team work effectiveness in IT projects. The research make an important contribution to the body of project management and human resources management literature by demonstrating the meaning of the technical education and technical experience of a leader for team work effectiveness in IT projects.

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Situational leadership in project management: empirical research of project managers

Podgórska Marzena, Detko Łukasz

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 168

375--392

EN

Purpose: The goal of the study was to examine project managers ability to apply different styles of leadership depending on the project situation. Design/methodology/approach: LEAD-Self questionnaires were used as the main research tool, which is based on the Model of Situational Leadership by P. Hersey and K. Blanchard. The tests were carried out in 12 production plants located in Poland, Italy, Spain, Turkey and China. The plants produce parts for household appliances, automotive and HVAC industries as well as intelligent power grids. 45 project managers participated in the study. Findings: Research results indicate that project managers have a wide range of styles, yet their adaptability is low and moderate level. None of the surveyed project managers has a high level of adaptation. This means that the project managers participating in the study use only the basic leadership style and only occasionally use supporting styles. Practical implications: Implications for organizations and project managers are given in the publication. The most important of them is training project managers in the field of situational leadership model and making managers aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each style, so that they are able to adapt them to the situation and to be ready to act by individual team members. Originality/value: The publication refers to the issue of situational leadership in the context of project management, which broadens the knowledge of human resource management in project management, and highlights the importance of adapting the leadership style of a project manager to a specific situation. The publication can be valuable for organizations implementing industrial projects and for project managers themselves.

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Project knowledge management in local government organisations

Sorychta-Wojsczyk Barbara, Musioł-Urbańczyk Anna

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 168

455--468

EN

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the importance of project knowledge management in local government organisations in Poland. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis carried out for this paper included a literature analysis, survey research and analysis of the research results. The hypotheses set for the research were verified using statistical methods on the basis of the collected data from a questionnaire survey addressed to randomly selected district offices and town halls in Poland. Findings: Based on the literature review, the paper confirms the relevance of knowledge management and project knowledge management in the activities and development of organisations. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that local government organisations in Poland manage project knowledge because they are aware of its importance in effective project management. Originality/value: Project knowledge management is not only important in companies, but also in local government organisations for effective project management. Collecting and documenting project knowledge and experiences from projects helps to reduce errors during subsequent projects.

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Identification of the needs of user experience designers in organizations

Łuczak Kamila

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 172

453--465

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Purpose: The purpose of this article is to identify the needs of User Experience (UX) designers in organizations. Design/methodology/approach: In the theoretical part, the author uses a literature review to analyse the literature in the area of User Experience, requirements engineering, and also refers to selected stages of project management in organizations. The empirical part uses a qualitative method - in-depth interviews. The author developed a scenario and the goals she wants to achieve by interviewing User Experience designers. Findings: The needs of User Experience designers have been identified in four areas: the division of the UX/UI position, the essence of design system, communication with the client and the design process in the organization. Most respondents value the lack of division of the UX/UI designer position. UX designers need regular meetings with the client and understanding of the individual stages of design by the client. Designers would also like to be able to conduct their own research with users and maintain constant contact with developers. In addition, respondents emphasize the need to develop a design system in the organization. Research limitations/implications: In future research, the author would like to conduct research with User Experience designers from other countries and conduct a comparative analysis of the collected results. Practical implications: The conducted research indicates the needs of User Experience designers in organizations. After reading the article, project managers should consider whether the problems identified can be noted in their companies as well. Finding solutions to these problems may result in improved working conditions and, consequently, in the construction of better end products. Originality/value: The key value of the research carried out as part of the article is the identification of current problems of User Experience designers. Project managers, after getting acquainted with the requirements, problems of UX designers, will be able to make changes in organizations.

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Evaluation of design maturity models for usability in the it industry

Wojciechowska Agata

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 170

629--646

EN

Purpose: The ability of an enterprise to execute projects, using the tools appropriate to do so, is called project maturity. On the other hand, at a higher level of detail, it is seen as the appropriate selection of a portfolio of projects, in such a way that the implementation of given projects is directed to support the goals and strategies of the enterprise, as well as the ability to apply appropriate project management tools and techniques. Accelerating changes in the company's environment, cause them to be forced to implement project management, in order to increase flexibility and standardization, so that activities become more professional. In sum, this translates into better financial health of the enterprise, a better position among competitors and, what is related to this, gaining new markets for their products and services. Project maturity models provide a starting point for conducting an analysis of the current state of the enterprise and indicate the direction or directions in which the enterprise should develop. The purpose of this article is to present the results of a usability analysis of project maturity models for an IT enterprise. The following models are presented in it: PMMM (The Kerzner Project Management Maturity Model) - developed by H. Kerzner; P3M3 (Portfolio, Program and Project Management Maturity Model) - developed by the Office of Government Commerce; OPM3 (Organizational Project Management Maturity Model) - developed by the Project Management Institute; P2MM (PRINCE2 Maturity Model) - developed by the Office of Government Commerce. The essence of project maturity, the project approach and its operation and improvement in management systems is also discussed. Design/methodology/approach: The article is exploratory in nature, and the primary research was conducted using the expert interview method. Research limitations/implications: Future research should focus on further analysis of both design and process maturity models. Practical implications: The research discussed in this article can contribute to further empirical research, including, among other things, the initiation of work on the development of a project maturity model aimed at the IT industry. Social implications: The practical implications of the research involve the possibility of using IT to improve existing maturity models and practical implementation in IT companies. Originality/value: The main value of the article is the analysis of models past IT practitioners, and the overview presented is based on existing and used maturity models.

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Implementacja analizy SWOT i metody QFD w procesie projektowania, jako kluczowy czynnik decyzyjny przy wdrażaniu rozwiązań chmurowych w organizacji

Dąbrowski Marcin

Studia Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego

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2023

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R. 13, Nr 27

71--84

PL

Artykuł poświęcony jest problematyce zarządzania projektami pod kątem efektywnego wykorzystania technik analitycznych. W części wstępnej przybliżono problematykę projektowania i zarządzania procesami oraz nakreślono wymagania względem produktu końcowego (projektu, usługi). W badaniu zweryfikowano hipotezę, że analiza SWOT oraz metoda QFD istotnie przyczyniają się do obniżenia kosztów, skrócenia czasu projektowania oraz wsparcia procesu pogodzenia świata dostawców z oczekiwaniami potencjalnych klientów. W celu weryfikacji hipotezy posłużono się przykładem wdrożenia rozwiązań chmurowych w organizacji (przedsiębiorstwie), gdzie wykorzystano starannie wyselekcjonowane dane uwzględniające pożądane cechy produktu (usługi) zarówno przez projektantów, jak i docelowych odbiorców. W badaniu wykorzystano jako przykład analizę wdrożenia rozwiązań chmurowych w organizacji (przedsiębiorstwie) celem weryfikacji w jakim stopniu narzędzia analityczne są przydatne do wspomagania projektowania tego typu rozwiązań. Przeprowadzenie analizy SWOT wraz z interpretacją tablic krzyżowych jednocześnie z wykorzystaniem metody QFD pozwoliło na wyciągnięcie wniosków, które odpowiadają na pytanie: Czy prezentowane metody mają zastosowanie w procesie decyzyjnym wdrażania rozwiązań chmurowych oraz w jakim stopniu prezentowane techniki analityczne wspierają proces zarządzania, przekładając się na skrócenie czasu i kosztów projektu, eksponują ryzyko oraz wskazują newralgiczne dla organizacji (przedsiębiorstwa) zagrożenia związane z przedmiotowym projektem? Dane wykorzystane w artykule zostały dobrane deterministycznie z pominięciem procesu ankietowania, ponieważ celem artykułu jest zweryfikowanie możliwości wykorzystania prezentowanych technik analitycznych. Współczynniki wagowe cech w analizie SWOT zostały również dobrane obiektywnie metodą jakościową, przy czym myśląc o dalszym rozwoju badań należałoby przeprowadzić ankietę spodziewanych cech produktu (usługi) na odpowiedniej grupie respondentów co pozwoliłoby na zwiększenie wiarygodności wyniku badań. Zastosowana w przedmiotowy badaniach metodologia może zostać zaimplementowana w procesie projektowania podobnych rozwiązań teleinformatycznych.

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The article is devoted to the issues of project management in terms of the effective use of analytical techniques. In the introductory part, the issues of designing were presented and process management, and the requirements for the final product (project, service) were outlined. The study verified the hypothesis that the SWOT analysis and the QFD method significantly contribute to reduce costs, shorten design time and support the process ofreconciling the world of suppliers with the expectations of potential customers. In order to verify the hypothesis, an example of the implementation of cloud solutions in an organization (enterprise) was used, where carefully selected data was used, taking into account the desired features of the product (service) by both designers and target recipients. The study used as an example an analysis of the implementation of cloud solutions in an organization (enterprise) in order to verify to what extent analytical tools are useful for supporting the design of such solutions. Conducting a SWOT analysis together with the interpretation of cross tables simultaneously with the use of the QFD method allowed to draw conclusions that answer the question: Whether the presented methods are applicable in the decision-making process of implementing cloud solutions and to what extent the presented analytical techniques support the management process, translating into a reduction in project time and costs, they expose the risk and indicate the critical threats for the organization (enterprise) related to the project in question? The data used in the article were selected deterministically, omitting the survey process, because the purpose of the article is to verify the possibility of using the presented analytical techniques. The weighting coefficients of the features in the SWOT analysis were also selected objectively using the qualitative method, while thinking about further development of the research, a survey of the expected features of the product (service) should be conducted on the appropriate group of respondents, which would allow to increase the credibility of the research results. The methodology used in this research can be implemented in the process of designing similar ICT solutions.

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A systematic literature review on advances, trends and challenges in project management and Industry 4.0

Rincon-Guio Cristian, Hernández-Ramírez Julieta, Martínez Cynthia Michel Olguín, Ponce Maritza S. Pibaque, Baque-Cantos Miguel A., Santistevan-Villacreses Karina L, Cañarte-Quimis Luz T., Hernández-Lugo Pablo, Medina Leonardo

LogForum

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2023

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Vol. 19, no. 2

225--244

EN

Background: This review examines the concept of Industry 4.0, underscoring its genesis, integral technologies, implementation hurdles, and the imperative nature of sustainability. The successful transition to Industry 4.0 necessitates the comprehensive understanding and efficacious management of a multitude of intricate variables. Methods: A Systematic Literature Review was undertaken and coupled with a bibliometric analysis to probe into the current status of Project Management and Industry 4.0 research. The stringent procedures employed encompassed a literature search, selection based on precise inclusion/exclusion criteria, and an in-depth analysis, culminating in the identification of future research opportunities. Results: The findings reveal a burgeoning interest in project management and Industry 4.0, the dominance of conference papers and scholarly articles, an interdisciplinary approach to project management and Industry 4.0, global participation, and notable authors in the field. Moreover, content analysis facilitated the delineation of study topics concerning the transformation of the project manager's role in Industry 4.0, the adoption and utilization of digital technologies in project management during the Industry 4.0 era, success determinants for project management in the Industry 4.0 epoch, the adaptation and evolution of project management in light of Industry 4.0, the influence of digitalization on project management and sustainability, strategic project management methodologies in the context of Industry 4.0 technologies, and barriers impeding the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies. Conclusion: This study clearly shows that there is a rising interest in project management and Industry 4.0, with a specific emphasis on the application of digital technologies. It underscores the pivotal role of education and training in these novel technologies. Crucial success factors include maturity in project management, effective training, and adeptness in implementing Industry 4.0 components. The review uncovers opportunities for future research that could aid organizations and professionals in navigating the progressively more digitized landscape of their respective fields.

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Characterising project management of lean initiatives in industrial companies — crossing perspectives based on case studies

Lima Rui M., Souza Ingrid, Pereira Eduarda, Belém Ana Cristina, Pinto Cátia Marlene, Lazzaris Joana, Fonseca Pedro

Engineering Management in Production and Services

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2023

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Vol. 15, no. 1

57--72

EN

The paper mainly aims to characterise project management (PM) practices of industrial Lean initiatives by analysing and comparing three main topics: PM approaches, PM teams, and project alignment with the company’s strategy. This research encompasses two exploratory industrial case studies with an extensive literature review. Key professionals were interviewed to obtain an in-depth vision of the field. The study results allowed characterising project management practices of industrial Lean initiatives in industrial companies based on the following dimensions: 1. Understand the needs; 2. Find a suitable team; 3. Use visual tools; 4. Apply a continuous improvement (CI) approach; 5. Identify KPIs for the context; 6. Get support from the top management. This work fills a gap related to studying the PM practices applied during the implementation of Lean initiatives, proposing a schematic representation of PM variables and actors in industrial Lean initiatives. Identifying the main variables and actors that industrial companies use to develop Lean initiatives can be insightful for Lean practitioners in the context of project management.

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Stakeholder identification as a determinant of sustainable project management

Dziadkiewicz Anna, Sokołowska Ewelina, Jerzemowska Magdalena

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 156

141--155

EN

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present part of a report on stakeholder analysis (indicating the importance of stakeholder identification and prioritisation) in projects implemented by sustainability-oriented teams. Design/methodology/approach: The results were obtained based on a focus group interview with forty-eight participants - representtatives of different organisations, experienced in project management and possessing expertise on the tourism industry in Pomerania. The study was carried out in Gdańsk, from May to September 2021. Findings: The results of the study showed that an effective policy regarding sustainable development measures should be based on intensive stakeholder outreach. The determinant of this effectiveness is to entail proper and comprehensive stakeholder identification, which can play a key role in the success of any investment. Research limitations/implications: The purpose of the marketing research on stakeholder identification and mapping is to provide insights on the public opinion in this regard. In the course of the study, some limitations were recognised. Firstly, the sampling techniques involving audience generation and data filtering, such as data collection from only those persons who had participated in a focus survey, certainly resulted in a bias in the type of the data collected. Secondly, the study, due to the outbreak of the pandemic, was limited to 2021 only, and despite the implementation of selected projects in five countries in the South Baltic region, it was conducted in Poland exclusively, due to limited travel possibilities. Practical implications: The research was commissioned by a real project team and concerned the operating environment of the tourism enterprises in the Pomerania region. The survey results were applied in practice and served as a project implementation indicator. Social implications: The research topic of stakeholder identification as a component of sustainable development policy undoubtedly has impact on the society. This is because it leads to the promotion of an approach that takes the balance between the actions undertaken for the environment and the local community as well as corporate profit generation into account. Originality/value: It is the first study of this kind (on the Polish market at the least), examining the sustainable development approach in international projects, in the context of stakeholder outreach.

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Project success and communication with stakeholders

Targiel Krzysztof S.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 155

527--534

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Purpose: The aim of this paper is to analyze possibilities of using sentiment analysis in project management. Design/methodology/approach: The research methods used in the article were desk research analysis of available source data on the success of project. Then additional research was done on methods of sentiment analysis. Findings: During the course of this work was found a way of use sentiment analysis to improve project management. Research limitations/implications: The proposed idea necessitates research on the verification of the usefulness of the proposed indicators. Practical implications: The indicators proposed in the work have the potential to be used in the project management support application. Originality/value: Novelty of proposed paper are idea of two indicators for improvement project management

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Project manager type and project success

Kamiński Robert

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 157

195--206

EN

Purpose: In the literature relatively little attention is paid to the project manager’s background, i.e., to the importance of whether the project manager is a line manager, a line employee of the organisation in question who is no one’s supervisor or whether the project manager is involved solely in project management. The purpose of this paper is to answer the question of how the type of project manager is related to project success. Design/methodology/approach: The research hypothesis was formulated and the results of the empirical studies were presented. The empirical verification of the research hypothesis was accomplished through survey research in Europe and USA. Findings: Based on the empirical data obtained, it was concluded that in terms of all three project parameters (scope, time and cost), the project manager, who is also a line manager, was the most successful. The empirical research indicated a possible relationship between project manager type and project success. Research limitations/implications: In the analysis, it should be borne in mind that there are other several internal and external factors responsible for potential problems in meeting the project scope, schedule and budget. Practical implications: Project management by line managers can be a sound basis for the interaction of processes and projects, manifesting itself, for example, in the transfer of knowledge between processes and projects during the activity of solving problems, especially those lying at the interface of one type of activity and another. Originality/value: The results obtained should draw attention to the need to complement previous research characterising the ideal or effective project manager with a new variable, the type of project manager.

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Project management standards

Wolniak Radosław

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 160

639--654

EN

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to analyze the main project management standards and topics connected with quality management in projects. Design/methodology/approach: Critical literature analysis. Analysis of international literature from main databases and polish literature and legal acts connecting with researched topic. Findings: The considerations presented in the publication made it possible to analyses the most important aspects of project management in the context of quality management. The publication concentrate on problems connected with various aspects of project management. The paper says about ISO and non ISO related projects trying to characterize and compare various types of standards and approaches. There is a spatial attention towards analysis of quality management in projects. Especially problems connected with risk in process which are important part of quality management and also play important role in ISO 9001 quality management standards. Paper also contains some analysis connected with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the project management and try to conclude main methods how to manage teams in project management in virtual environment. Originality/value: Detailed analysis of all subjects related to the problems connected with project management in the conext of standards and quality management.

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Project management in turbulent times of complexity of social and technological systems

Spałek Seweryn

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 161

261--271

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Purpose: The aim of the article is a Viewpoint based on the General Review of the state of knowledge regarding current trends in project management, taking into account the high volatility of the environment and the increasing complexity of social and technological systems. Design/methodology/approach: The article presents a narrative review of the literature and refers to the results of the author's own research. Findings: With the increasing volatility of the environment and the increasing complexity of social and technological systems, the importance of using hybrid project management and the process approach to management in organisations will increase. Practical implications: Nowadays, a vast majority of organisations manage projects in a traditional way. Observations contained in the article will contribute to the potential attention of decision-makers and the implementation of new management methods in organisations. Social implications: Projects are not only inscribed in the activities of the organisation but also their results affect the quality of life of the population. By improving the efficiency of project management activities, it is possible to significantly affect the quality of people's lives. Originality/value: The article presents the significance of hybrid project management and the process approach in turbulent times of complexity of social and technological systems in a systematic and review way.

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Project management in engeenering

Wolniak Radosław

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 157

685--697

EN

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to analyze the methods of management in the case of project management of engineering teams. Design/methodology/approach: Critical literature analysis. Analysis of international literature from main databases and polish literature and legal acts connecting with researched topic. Findings: The considerations presented in the publication made it possible to analyses the most important aspects of project management. The paper concentrate on the analysis of basic principles of project management especially in the condition of Industry 4.0. In the analysis we were concentrated on industrial organization and tried to characterize main benefits of using the project approach in those enterprises. We distinguished the main benefits of using project management in industrial enterprise in Industry 4.0 conditions. It is especially important to use this approach to handle complex, costly and risky projects which are not easy to manage in traditional way. In Industry 4.0 we can spot many those type indyscyplinary projects linking the technical and social knowledge. In those situation using of project management approach can lead to the success of organization activities. Originality/value: Detailed analysis of all subjects related to the problems connected with project management in engineering organizations.

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Knowledge sharing behaviors in virtual teams - results of empirical research

Zielińska Agnieszka

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 158

727--741

EN

Purpose: Working in virtual teams and realizing projects through ICT tools has become the usual way of collaboration, especially across knowledge workers. Therefore this paper has two research objectives. The first objective is to verify to what extent the virtuality level is correlated with knowledge sharing behaviors. The second objective is to verify to what extent methods of management projects are correlated with knowledge sharing behaviors in virtual teams. Methodology: To achieve research objectives empirical research was conducted. Based on the previous research, the online survey was designed. The survey was filled out by 336 members of virtual teams. They worked using ICT tools and realize technology projects in the IT industry. Collected data were analyzed by IBM SPSS Imago Pro to test hypotheses. Findings: The correlation between the level of virtuality and knowledge sharing behaviors did not confirm. The hypothesis that methods of project management are correlated with knowledge sharing behaviors in virtual teams was partly supported. Research limitations: Research was conducted in technology teams in the IT industry. Virtual team members only from European companies have taken part in the research. Practical implications: Results can be useful to manage virtual teams not according to overall beliefs but scientific evidence. Based on the results it is possible to identify which variables for knowledge sharing behaviors in virtual teams are significant and which are not. Originality/value: Only a few studies have explored knowledge sharing in a virtual context. This paper supports scientific evidence of the level of virtuality and methods of managing projects concerning knowledge sharing behaviors as not discovered in earlier research.

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Innovation and sustainability as a crucial trend in energy sector project management – literature review

Jarosz Szymon, Sołtysik Mariusz, Zakrzewska Małgorzata, Włodyka Karol, Mesjasz Czesław, Kozłowski Artur

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 157

173--194

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Purpose: Project management is a universally recognized methodology for business and project activities. Organisations are increasingly using project activities to achieve strategic benefits. It is purposed to optimize the time, human and financial resources, without deviating from the planned quality of the final product of the project and while maintaining the principles of sustainability. The energy sector is no exception. The purpose of this paper is to determine trends in energy sector project management. Design/methodology/approach: To present the research concerning project management in energy sector innovations the literature review process was carried out. The analysis of keywords, abstract, and on this basis further deeper analysis of scientific texts allowed to identify trends in project management in the energy sector. There is a research gap in research summarizing trends in the description of the issue of project management in the energy sector. Findings: The literature analysis presented indicates that the interest of scientists is largely directed towards sustainable projects in the energy sector. This has to do with global trends not only in the energy sector but in every sector of the economy. Energy project management should continue to focus on becoming more sustainable, especially when more and more organizations are aware that their strategy should include ecological sustainability, such as eco-innovation and environmental innovation. Originality/value: It is one of the few scientific texts that touches on the problem of project management in the energy sector. In terms of implications, studies have shown that particular emphasis should be placed on the aspects of project teams creating sustainable innovations for the sector, as well as neutralizing the carbon footprint of the project teams themselves.