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Managing an agile organization – key determinants of organizational agility

Grześ Barbara

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2023

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z. 172

271--288

EN

Purpose: The subject of this study is to look at the management of an agile organization with the identification of key factors affecting its agility. Design/methodology/approach: The method used in the study is based on the interpretation of the literature on the subject, the analysis of the author's own experience and the analysis of the results of secondary research. Findings: There key factor of organizational agility is always a man with his competences -knowledge, skills and attitude towards changes - a man with his ability to be agile. Whether and how the organization will be ready to cope with the changes taking place around it, and thus what level of agility it will be able to demonstrate, depends on the openness to this human agility and agile competences possessed by people who create this organization. There will be as much agility in the organization as there will be openness to agility in the people who create it. This is a factor that, is crucial in defining the ability to agile transformation of an organization. Practical implications: Based on the conclusions of the analysis, when implementing agile work systems, organizations should pay the greatest attention to people - not only technology, as is the case in many business organizations - and start agile transformations from people. Originality/value: The article presents a detailed, multifaceted analysis of the factors determining organizational agility, which in the era of BANI world is crucial, for the survival and success of business organizations. The conclusions contained in the paper can be the base to prepare, implement and constantly increasing organizational agility.

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Agile management in Polish organic food processing enterprise

Dziuba Szymon, Szczyrba Anna

Production Engineering Archives

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2023

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Vol. 29, Iss. 1

101--107

EN

With expanding local, national, and international markets and changing customer expectations, enterprises are faced with the need to implement solutions to compete effectively. It is expected that agile management allows enterprises to achieve this objective. Therefore, many organizations, including those in the food sector, are taking advantage of agile management solutions and see changes in consumer behavior as an opportunity for growth. The present study has a theoretical and empirical character. The basis of the theoretical considerations is a critical analysis of the scientific literature on the concept of agility and its relevance to organizations. The diversity of perspectives on the problems of agility, highlighted in many publications, provided the basis for identifying a research gap and formulating a research objective and conducting an empirical study. The study describes the agile management of enterprises, indicates the characteristics and mechanisms applicable to organic food production, and characterizes organic food processing enterprises in Poland. The survey was conducted in 2021-2022 and allowed the authors to analyze the location, size, type of production, or capital in the enterprises. This was possible with a properly designed questionnaire and statistical analysis.

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Agile project management as a change management tool in dynamic construction projects, a necessity to coop with projects’ increasing complexity and uncertainty

Owais Zaid

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 160

499--514

EN

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.

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Industry 4.0 and 3d print: a new heuristic approach for decoupling point in future supply chain management

Cyplik Piotr, Zwolak Mateusz

LogForum

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2022

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Vol. 18, no. 2

161--171

EN

Background: The paper is devoted to the analysis of the trends and roles of decoupling point in the revolution of new technologies and Industry 4.0. Ever-growing demands and market requirements pressure to optimize the operations and be agile in every area of action. The crucial thing is to create a stable supply chain considering both the cost perspective and customer orientation. Fluctuations, congestion, and unexpected events may have a critical impact on operations and strategy, causing shortages and reducing efficiency. The objective of proper supply chain management is to optimize stocks and use technology to build synergy, which is a key point to increasing competitiveness throughout the entire stream and meeting customer demands. In our research, we offer a perspective on the growing field of 3D printing that may open a way to redefine a decoupling point and create more efficient networks. Methods: This paper uses an analysis of literature related to the decoupling point, presenting the ground rules and their importance in supply chain management. A comparison of theory, current state, and trends is intended to heuristically identify bottlenecks and risks as a case study for continuous improvements in global logistics. Presented data aim to define a way how the supply chain can evolve and use 3D print to create a new perspective on the decoupling point. Results: This study provides an overview of the trends in supply chain management and presents figures on the most common structures of current networks. Analysis of theory and technology development presents the possible changes in the definition of the decoupling point. Conclusions: Surging market requirements and the necessity of cost competitiveness make supply chains more difficult to manage. Unexpected fluctuations, force majeure events, and limited infrastructure capacity are adventurous for ensuring continuous operations. The research provides the insight into the development of logistics to reduce uncertainty and may define a starting point for further analysis of advanced supply chain management based on new technologies.

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Millenial organizations

Rąb-Kettler Karolina

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2019

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z. 140

293--303

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Millennials, the age cohort born between 1980 - 2000, is by far the most educated generation that history has ever known. They are as well the largest group in the workplace. Research shows that Generation Y also works differently than their older colleagues, and they shape how today’s organizations are designed and managed. According to the research conducted by Gallup, for Millennials “job is more than just a paycheck”. When submitting their job applications, not only do they think about their future income, but they consider many non-materialistic factors. The aim of this paper is to present the new (millennial) organizational culture concepts and to see how they influence employees’ satisfaction and engagement on the one hand and contribute to the organization’s overall success on the other hand.

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New management models as reflection and anticipation of socio-economic changes

Rąb-Kettler K.

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2018

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z. 122

167--174

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The aim of this paper is to present how the new organization models are both an anticipation and a reflection of the predicted post-capitalistic society. The author will analyze changes in the socio-economic structure, presented by such theorists as Daniel Bell, Peter Drucker, Richard Florida, and others. The paper will also present the rise of a new social class – the creative class (and also generatio Y). The author will show how these changes are interconnected with the newest managerial concepts. The focus will be put on currently the 3 most widespread new organizational models – agile development, holacracy and squads (Spotify model). The author will try to answer the question, whether these or similar models shape the positive social changes, or just the passive tools the a bigger system.

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Wybrane aspekty zwinności organizacyjnej

Skrzypek E.

Problemy Jakości

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2017

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R. 49, nr 12

10--15

PL

W warunkach zmian bliższego i dalszego otoczenia wzrasta znaczenie elastyczności i zwinnego zarządzania. W tych warunkach konieczna jest umiejętność adaptacji, elastyczności, szybkiej reakcji, zdobywania umiejętności poprawy efektywności działania. Powinny być opracowane sposoby rozpoznawania i reagowania na pojawiające się na rynku szanse i zagrożenia. Agile to pewien rodzaj kultury, zwinność, która stwarza możliwości tworzenia czegoś nowego. To także szansa na minimalizowanie kosztów, zmianę wymagań, szybkie dostarczanie potencjalnie gotowych do użycia rozwiązań. Jest to nowy sposób pracy zgodny z wartościami zawartymi w Manifeście Agile. Celem artykułu jest wskazanie na potrzebę zwinności w zarządzaniu organizacją funkcjonującą w zmiennym otoczeniu. Metoda badawcza to krytyczna analiza literatury oraz wnioskowanie. Struktura artykułu obejmuje pokazanie istoty zwinności, zwinnego zarządzania w warunkach zmian i pojawiających się okazji, odniesienie się do zwinnego przedsiębiorstwa oraz zwinnego zarządzania jako szansy na sukces organizacji. Z przeprowadzonych analiz wynika, że w warunkach zmienności, niepewności oraz ryzyka, złożoności i różnorodności istnieje konieczność poszukiwania metod i narzędzi stwarzających szanse na przetrwanie na rynku i rozwój. Jednym ze sposobów na sukces rynkowy jest troska o elastyczność i zwinność organizacji, które wpływają na dynamikę zmian. Zwinność i elastyczność organizacyjna sprzyjają osiągnięciu sukcesu rynkowego, umożliwiają ponadto wzrost efektywności działania.

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In fast-changing internal and external business environment the importance of flexibility and agility in management has increased. Businesses need new methods to be developed to help them recognize and respond to emerging market opportunities and threats. Businesses discover the need to take advantage of adaptability, flexibility, quick responsiveness and the ability to improve their performance. Agille is a kind of culture, agility gives opportunity for creating a new business quality. It is also a chance to minimize costs, meet requirements and quickly deliver potentially ready-to-use solutions. This is a new way of working in line with the values of the Agile Manifesto. The purpose of this article is to stress the need for agility in managing organizations operating in a changing environment. Research methods used are critical analysis of management literature and inference. The contents include such notions as the philosophy of agility, agile management in embracing change and emerging opportunities, agile enterprise and finally agile management as opportunity for organizational success. Hitherto considerations clearly demonstrate that under conditions of volatility, uncertainty and risk, complexity and diversity, it is vital that organizations look for new methods and tools providing them with greater chances to survive in the market and develop. One of the ways to achieve market success is to develop flexibility and agility of organizations that influence the dynamics of organizational change. Agility and organizational flexibility are conducive to achieving market success, and they also allow for increased effectiveness.

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Ergonomiczne i zwinnościowe uwarunkowania lokalnych inicjatyw rozwojowych

Pacholski L., Kałkowska J.

Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Poznańskiej. Organizacja i Zarządzanie

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2016

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Nr 71

107--116

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Powszechnemu mniemaniu o „wysysaniu” aglomeracji lokalnych przez makroregionalne metropolie można przeciwstawić dość liczne przykłady aglomeracji z powodzeniem wykorzystujących swoją specyfikę odrębności oraz rozwojowej, lokalnej inwencji. Aglomeracje lokalne zaliczyć można do kategorii pojęciowej systemów makroergonomicznych. Tworzenie własnej specyfiki odrębności inicjatyw rozwojowych aglomeracji lokalnej polega na poszukiwaniu rozwiązań, kreujących wysoką wartość inicjatywy przy niskich jej kosztach społecznych, ekonomicznych i biologicznych. Uwarunkowaniem lokalnej inicjatywności może być model szukania rozwojowej okazji bazujący na koncepcji zwinnego zarządzania. Złożoność lokalnych inicjatyw rozwojowych, związana z losowym charakterem sekwencji wejść procesów składowych do całości przedsięwzięcia, zwykle wymusza odejście od klasyki kalkulacyjnej sterowania projektem i podjęcie symulacyjnych prób testowania koncepcji i polityk operacyjnych, opartych na cyklu PDCA Deminga.

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The common belief that macro-regional metropolitan areas are “sapping” the local communities in the agglomeration can be contrasted with numerous examples of communities successfully exploiting their own separate identity and growing local creativity. Local communities can be categorized as macroergonomic systems. Creating a separate identity of local communities’ development initiatives rests on searching for solutions that will bring maximum value to the community at the lowest possible economic, social and biological cost. One of the conditions of local initiatives can be a model of searching for development opportunities based on an agile management concept. The complexity of local development initiatives, associated with the random character of the sequence of input processes to the whole project, usually forces a departure from the classical calculating project control and instead performing simulations to test the concept and the operational policies based on the Deming Cycle.