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Intercultural competencies in managers of agricultural universities in the era of building the Society 5.0

Wielewska Izabela, Król Agnieszka, Kacprzak Marzena, Michalcewicz-Kaniowska Małgorzata, Zajdel Małgorzata, Golisz Ewa

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2024

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z. 194

607--619

EN

Purpose: Contacts with foreigners and their somewhat different ways of thinking and behavior (often incomprehensible to the Polish society), reaching back to the roots of the culture of a given country, region or community, are becoming an everyday reality nowadays. These processes also affect the change of standards in the field of intercultural competencies of managerial staff. The aim of this paper is to discuss the development of cultural competencies in managers that are necessary in the management of intercultural organizations. Design/methodology/approach: The paper uses the desk research method of analysis. The analysis of available subject literature and data obtained from the websites of six Polish agricultural universities enabled establishment of facts, verification of data and presentation of results. Findings: The considerations presented in the article indicate that the key element of the changes taking place in organizations are intelligent human resources with cultural competencies. International cooperation and foreign contacts are important - whether through participation in common projects, conferences, research or student internships. Joint actions are also required rather than individual actions and the initiatives undertaken are consistent with the concept of the society 5.0. Practical implications: A common space for development, modern technology, creative thinking and joint commitment of the managerial staff and the academic community enable the building of a super-intelligent society and universities fit for the 21st century. Social implications: The advances in technology should always be used with consideration of the needs and the good of people, regardless of cultural differences. The world of people, machines and their surroundings should be interconnected and all these elements should be able to communicate with each other. Originality/value: The article is an original approach to searching for solutions that influence the change of standards in the area of key competencies of managerial staff, including intercultural competencies.

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Assessment of the impact of the project implemented on the community of the city of Bydgoszcz

Michalcewicz-Kaniowska Małgorzata, Zajdel Małgorzata, Wielewska Izabela, Kozłowska Martyna

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2024

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z. 193

145--155

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Purpose: Since the accession of Poland to the European Union, there has been a rapid increase in the implementation of projects supervised and funded by the European Union. Social and educational projects pursuing activation and development of youth enjoyed great popularity, in particular the social project entitled ‘Moje Boisko – Orlik 2012’, conceived for building 2012 modern and multi-functional sports pitches throughout the country by 2012. The project has received great recognition from the society, and the resulting sports facilities have won the affection of the beneficiaries. The purpose of the study is an attempt to assess the utilisation degree of 23 sports facilities designed within the framework of the ‘Moje Boisko – Orlik 2012’ project in the city of Bydgoszcz in the context of evaluation criteria, including adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a technique of analysis of primary source documents – desk research. As part of this technique, an analysis of the existing data was carried out. The analysis of the quality of accessible information under the separated evaluation categories of websites was carried out to assess the information contained in ‘Orlik’ type facility websites. Findings: The analysis of website accessibility showed that the Orlik facility websites are not adapted for use by people with any type of disability. The functionality analysis of the Orlik facility websites indicates they have few functions or do not have any function at all. In turn, the usability analysis of the facility websites showed that they are easy to browse and intuitive. It turns out that an effective project policy requires not only adaptation to the environment, but also active involvement of the community and flexibility in responding to varying needs and expectations of various social groups. Originality/value: The article focuses on analysing the function, usability and timeliness of the content of the websites of the Orlik pitches in Bydgoszcz, highlighting the need to improve the accessibility of the information. The article encourages measures to improve the quality of information and effective use of sports facilities, using the example of Orlik type pitches, making it useful and practical for pitch managers, the local community and potential users.

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Sources of competitive advantage for enterprises in the TFL industry - case study

Michalcewicz-Kaniowska Małgorzata, Zajdel Małgorzata

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 174

17--29

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Purpose: The aim of the research was to assess and analyse the factors that are the sources of competitive advantage of the company in the TFL industry, which stands for Transport, Forwarding, Logistics. Design/methodology/approach: The article analyses the company's own documents. Opinions in the analysed company were collected using a survey questionnaire. A number of analyses were carried out to create data compositions and decompositions. The subject of the analysis was a local logistics centre providing its distribution, storage and transport services both in the region and the whole country. It specializes in providing integrated logistics solutions and designing the best possible methods of distribution, storage and transport of the region's customers. Findings: According to the study, the analysed centre ensures professional and efficient implementation of logistics processes. It provides services in the field of comprehensive handling of the order execution process, starting from the administration of products to the preparation of transport and subsequent distribution. The conducted research, however, indicated several weak points of the company, which are: high costs related to the exchange of information or untimely execution of orders. According to the authors of the study, in order to gain an advantage on the market, the analysed logistics centre should implement solutions that will eliminate the above-mentioned risk factors and improve them enough to become a source of competitiveness for the company. Originality/value: The article presents the results of the composition of source and survey data concerning a company in the region of the TFL industry. The study attempts to indicate the determinants of the competitive advantage of a logistics company. Due to the analyses used, it is a very interesting overview of factors from the point of view of the functioning of a local logistics company.

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Integrated territorial investments as an example of measures for sustainable territorial development

Michalcewicz-Kaniowska Małgorzata, Zajdel Małgorzata

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 174

7--16

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Purpose: The aim of the study is to present the principles of Integrated Territorial Investments (ITI) 1 functioning on the example of the Bydgoszcz and Toruń Functional Area (BTFA)2. An attempt has also been as made to identify the barriers and limitations, including the areas requiring additional support, in the implementation of projects. The study shows that the ITI instrument is effectively implemented under the current financial perspective 2014-2020 and should be maintained in the financial perspective 2021-2027. Design/methodology/approach: The survey was conducted among employees of the Integrated Territorial Investments Office, with a specific purpose of an attempted assessment of whether the ITI instrument has been programmed well at the national level, including evaluation of the ways in which it has been managed and implemented by the Integrated Territorial Investments for the Bydgoszcz and Toruń Functional Area (ITI BTFA)3 partnership. The subject of the study entailed the Integrated Territorial Investments instrument, as a tool for territorial development in Poland. The object of the study was the ITI BTFA partnership, comprising two core cities: the City of Bydgoszcz and the City of Toruń, as well as 23 municipalities in the functional area. Findings: Integrated Territorial Investments (ITI) is an important instrument of territorial development, constituting a well-utilized tool of local government cooperation, co-financed by the European Union. The instrument strengthens the impact of jointly implemented projects, through an approach extending beyond the administrative boundaries of a given local government. Integrated Territorial Investments are an important tool allowing implementation of the territorial strategies of the 2014-2020 programming period, primarily in the area of integrated actions for sustainable urban development. Originality/value: The article presents the research results arising from the survey conducted at the organization analyzed. The study indicated that the ITI partnership management system is effective, as it has allowed improvement in the efficiency of the activities undertaken as well as increased trust among the partners involved. The main factors which affected the effectiveness of the projects implemented by the ITI BTFA included: good rapport with the beneficiary, cooperation of the ITI Intermediate Body with the Managing Authority of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship Regional Operational Program4, and ongoing monitoring.

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The use of renewable energy sources and their influence on the natural environment in selected European states

Michalcewicz-Kaniowska Małgorzata, Zajdel Małgorzata, Schulz Maciej, Andruszkiewicz Krzysztof

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 156

293--302

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Purpose: The aim of the article is to evaluate and characterize the use of renewable energy sources and their impact on the environment in selected European countries. Design/methodology/approach: relying on renewable energy sources is one of the fundamental goals of the European Union, which is constantly striving to improve the quality of life of societies, and to secure the welfare of present and future generations. The authors performed an analysis of energy consumption in 2010-2020 based on statistical data obtained from the European Statistical Office “EUROSTAT”. Numerous statistical analyzes, including data composition and decomposition, have been carried out. The authors relied on the analysis of change dynamics technique. The article presents indexes with a variable base (chain) and relative increments with a constant base. Findings: It has been established that the use of renewable energy in the following analyzed sectors such as electricity, transport, heating and cooling is diversified, with the highest use being noted in the field of heating and cooling. The most developed country in Europe in terms of the use of renewable energy sources is Iceland, followed by Norway and Sweden. The countries with the lowest use of renewable energy are Malta, the Netherlands and Luxembourg although these countries are exhibiting a growing tendency towards using renewable energy sources. Originality/value: The article presents the results of data composition regarding the use of renewable energy and its impact on the natural environment. Due to the analyzes used, it may be regarded as an interesting overview of the use of renewable energy sources.

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Co-operation between Polish enterprises within the scope of innovation-focused activities in 2017-2019

Andruszkiewicz Krzysztof, Kasprowicz Magdalena, Zajdel Małgorzata, Skorupa Jakub

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 156

18--33

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Objective: the authors’ main objective was to analyse, on the basis of other publications on the subject, the merits, the stages and the reasons for which enterprises establish innovation-driven relationships, as well as to present the results of an empirical study showing the condition and scope of co-operation between Polish enterprises within the scope of innovation-related activities in the years 2017-2019. Project/methodology/approach: The results of the empirical study presented in the paper have been taken from a statistical analysis by the Central Statistical Office titled: “Innovative activities of enterprises in the years 2017-2019”, GUS (Central Statistical Office), Warsaw-Szczecin 2020. The study covering industrial and service enterprises was carried out in the years 2017-2019, and its results were published in 2020. The study applied the methodology developed by Eurostat and OECD described in the Oslo Manual (Oslo Manual, 2008). Findings: the paper and its summary discuss the main findings from the and the results of the empirical study conducted. Originality/value: the paper presents the latest data published by the Central Statistical Office, which are the results of studies innovation-focused activities of Polish enterprises as part of innovation-driven co-operation (relationships). The paper is addressed chiefly to industrial and service enterprises.

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The dilemmas associated with the development of the EU institutional system

Zajdel Małgorzata, Michalcewicz-Kaniowska Małgorzata

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2019

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z. 139

647--655

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The European Union was established in 1993 on the grounds of the Communities existing since the 1950s. During the past 60 years, the EU has formed a cohesive whole, constituting a combination of law, institutions and politics. The Member States are connected not only by common institutions, but also by over 20 000 legal acts that have different impact on the lives of 500 million citizens. The legal and institutional system of the Union is also of great importance in terms of the relations with the world, because, as a sum of member states, has been an economic power and an important model of socio-cultural potential. The aim of this study is to analyze the principles and the mechanisms of the EU institutional system currently in function as well as to identify those principles and mechanisms, which arouse the most controversy and constitute the subject of the discussion on the need to carry out the necessary changes.

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Construction materials market in Poland 2018

Michalcewicz-Kaniowska Małgorzata, Zajdel Małgorzata

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2019

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z. 139

329--337

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The equilibrium of the construction market in Poland had been severely shaken at the beginning of the 21st century and only became normalised in recent years. In the article, the authors have attempted to indicate the options allowing producers and distributors of building materials to overtake the competition as well as to answer the research question of whether in this situation companies should consider increasing the customer service effort. The study incorporated the use of the Blue Ocean Strategy, which indicates that competitiveness is not the only success factor and that it is much more important to stand out from the competition. The research carried out has shown that implementation of the Blue Ocean Strategy by construction materials wholesalers is absolutely possible, desirable and advisable in order to avoid entering the area of mere price competition, which may lead the company to the brink of bankruptcy.