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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

EN

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 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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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

EN

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.

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Managing military equipment projects in the new economic reality

Horzela Izabela, Owczarczyk Paweł

Wiedza Obronna

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2022

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nr 3

265--285

EN

The process of modernization of the Polish Armed Forces has been going on almost continuously since its inception to enable the implementation of the country's military strategy. The purpose of the article is to present issues related to the specifics of the implementation of projects for the provision of military equipment and project management methods used in the arms industry in the current economic reality. In the presented article, using the analysis and synthesis of available materials, the current economic and military situation strongly conditioned by the current actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine is presented. The requirements for the Polish armaments industry are taken into account in this aspect. In the further part of the article, the authors will focus on presenting the specifics of the operation of armaments industry enterprises and the role they occupy in the system of ensuring the supply of equipment to the Polish Armed Forces. The specific conditions occurring in the implementation of projects in the armaments industry and the most commonly used project methodologies in the industry will also be described. The concept of project implementation efficiency is defined, and the results of research undertaken in this regard are presented. In the conclusions are included conclusions on the issues undertaken.

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Efficiency of project management in higher education establishments on the example of Gdynia Maritime University

Kizielewicz Joanna, Winiarska Magdalena, Skrzeszewska Katarzyna, Szelągowska-Rudzka Katarzyna

Management

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2022

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Vol. 26, no. 1

164--188

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Project management is sufficiently described in the source literature. However, numerous published scientific works refer mainly to examples of good practice in project management in business entities, and unfortunately higher education establishments (HEE) are marginally analysed. Therefore, the analyses defined in study aim to evaluate the performance indicators of project management in universities, on the example of Gdynia Maritime University. In the studies the research in action method was applied as well as the technique of direct interview with project or department managers involved in the project implementation. The analyses covered selected projects that were implemented at the University between 2017 and 2021. Moreover, research questions were formulated, i.e., 1) Which indicators are used to assess the efficiency of project management at HEE?, 2) Does the surveyed HEE analyse the project management efficiency assessment? In order to conduct the study, the Author’s indicators were proposed to assess the efficiency of process management during the implementation of projects in HEE and these were applied in the analysis presented in this article. It was found that the surveyed university does not apply indicators to assess the efficiency of project management. Whereas the use fulness of indicators proposed by the Authors to study the efficiency of project management was confirmed by calculations performed. On these grounds, the Authors recommend the University authorities should consider implementing these indicators.

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Zarządzanie projektami jest solidnie opisane w literaturze przedmiotu. Jednakże liczne opublikowane prace naukowe odnoszą się głównie do przykładów dobrych praktyk w zarządzaniu projektami w podmiotach gospodarczych, a niestety jednostki szkolnictwa wyższego są traktowane marginalnie. Celem badań w niniejszej pracy jest zatem ocena wskaźników efektywności zarządzania projektami w uczelniach wyższych, przy czym jako przykład wybrano Uniwersytet Morski w Gdyni. W badaniach posłużono się metodą obserwacji uczestniczącej oraz techniką wywiadu bezpośredniego z kierownikami projektów lub działów zaangażowanych w realizację projektów. Badaniom poddano wybrane projekty, które realizowane były na Uczelni w okresie 2017-2021. Sformułowano również pytania badawcze tj. 1) Jakie wskaźniki wykorzystywane są do oceny efektywności zarządzania projektami w HEE?, 2) Czy w badanej HEE prowadzone są analizy oceny efektywności zarządzania w projektach? W celu przeprowadzenia badań zaproponowane zostały autorskie wskaźniki oceny efektywności zarządzania przy realizacji projektów na uczelniach i zastosowano je w analizie zaprezentowanej w artykule. Stwierdzono, że badana uczelnia nie stosuje wskaźników oceny efektywności zarządzania projektami. Natomiast użyteczność tych zaproponowanych przez Autorki do badania efektywności zarządzania projektami potwierdziły przeprowadzone obliczenia. Na ich podstawie Autorki rekomendują

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Evaluating logistic systems of building materials supply

Rzepecki Łukasz

Journal of civil engineering and transport

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2022

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Vol. 4, No. 3

67--76

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There are many logistical tasks in the field of supplying construction materials, as well as financial and information flows in construction projects. All logistical processes related to the flow of resources, physical, informational, and financial, occurring between the different elements of the company's structure make up its logistical system. One of the many decisions made during the planning of a construction project is the choice of how to control the logistics system of supply. It is impossible to indicate a universal system that will optimally meet the needs of many construction projects due to the individual nature of each project. Properly selected type of logistic service and structure of logistic system allow one to reduce risk in supply chain management. This paper proposes a multi-criteria analysis to evaluate the models of the logistic system of supply in the execution of a construction project. The Analytic Hierarchy Process AHP was used for the comparative evaluation, allowing multi-criteria pairwise comparisons of the various systems. The proposed approach allows to indicate the structure of the logistic system, ensuring continuity of construction output and also reduction of logistic costs.

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Istnieje wiele zadań logistycznych w sferze zaopatrzenia w wyroby budowlane oraz w obszarze przepływów środków finansowych i informacji w przedsięwzięciach związanych z realizacją robót budowlanych. Wszystkie procesy logistyczne związane z przepływem zasobów fizycznych, informacyjnych i finansowych, zachodzące pomiędzy poszczególnymi elementami struktury przedsiębiorstwa składają się na jego system logistyczny. Jedną z wielu decyzji podejmowanych w trakcie planowania przedsięwzięcia budowlanego jest wybór sposobu sterowania systemem logistycznym zaopatrzenia. Nie można wskazać uniwersalnego systemu, który będzie w optymalny sposób zaspokajał potrzeby wielu zamierzeń budowlanych, ze względu na indywidualny charakter każdego przedsięwzięcia. Odpowiednio dobrany typ obsługi logistycznej i struktura systemu logistycznego pozwala ograniczyć ryzyko w zarządzaniu łańcuchem dostaw. W artykule zaproponowano analizę wielokryterialną do oceny modeli systemu logistycznego zaopatrzenia przy realizacji przedsięwzięcia budowlanego. Do oceny porównawczej zastosowano hierarchiczny proces decyzyjny AHP, umożliwiający wielokryterialne porównania parami poszczególnych systemów. Zaproponowane podejście pozwala na wskazanie struktury systemu logistycznego, zapewniającej ciągłość produkcji budowlanej a także redukcję kosztów logistycznych.

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Jakość oprogramowania w zwinnym podejściu do zarządzania projektami informatycznymi

Brodnicki Kamil

Problemy Jakości

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2021

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R. 53, nr 9-10

15--21

PL

Cel: Celem artykułu jest ocena, czy wykorzystanie podejścia zwinnego Scrum w organizacji podnosi jakość wytwarzanego oprogramowania oraz próba uzyskania odpowiedzi na pytanie, jak nowelizacja Przewodnika po Scrumie (Scrum Guide) z listopada 2020 roku wpłynęła na proces wytwarzania oprogramowania. Projekt badania/metodyka badawcza/koncepcja: Przyjętą metodyką badawczą jest przegląd literatury przedmiotu oraz badania własne autora. Wyniki/wnioski: Wnioskiem z przeprowadzonych badań jest fakt, że zastosowanie podejścia zwinnego Scrum pozytywnie wpływa na jakość wytwarzanego oprogramowania. Postępowanie zgodnie z wytycznymi zawartymi w Przewodniku oraz podnoszenie kompetencji w zespołach wytwórczych powoduje, że wzrasta świadomość dotycząca wytwarzanych produktów, co ma bezpośredni wpływ na jakość. Ograniczenia: Do ograniczeń w prowadzonych badaniach zaliczyć można stosunkowo niewielką liczbę przeprowadzonych wywiadów. Liczba ta wynika z trudności w uzyskaniu obecnie rzetelnych danych, ale zdaniem autora badania takie są znacznie bardziej wiarygodne i niosą większą wartość poznawczą aniżeli badania ilościowe. Zastosowanie praktyczne: Uzyskane wyniki niewątpliwie przyczynią się do poprawy obszarów w organizacji i ciągłego ich doskonalenia, a organizacjom zamierzającym dokonać transformacji z podejścia klasycznego do zwinnego – uniknąć powielania potencjalnych błędów. Oryginalność/wartość poznawcza: Dotychczas w literaturze przedmiotu brak jest badań skupiających się na porównaniu bieżącej wersji Przewodnika po Scrumie z jego poprzednią wersją i wpływu tychże różnic na funkcjonowanie organizacji.

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Purpose: The aim of the article is to verify whether the use of agile testing improves the software quality and to try to answer the question how an updated version of the Scrum Guide (November 2020) influenced the software development process.. Design/methodology/approach: The adopted research methodology is a review of the literature on the subject and the author's own research. Findings/conclusions: The conclusion of the research is the fact that the use of the Scrum agile approach positively affects the quality of the software produced. Following the guidelines contained in the Guide and increasing competences in production teams increases the awareness of the manufactured products, which has a direct impact on quality. Research limitations: The limitations in the conducted research include a relatively small number of conducted interviews. This number results from the difficulties in obtaining reliable data at present, but according to the author, such studies are much more reliable and carry more cognitive value than quantitative studies. Practical implications: The obtained results will undoubtedly contribute to the improvement of areas in the organization and their continuous improvement, and for organizations intending to transform from a classic to an agile approach – avoid duplicating potential mistakes. Originality/value: So far, the literature on the subject lacks research focusing on comparing the current version of Scrum Guide with its previous version and the impact of these differences on the functioning of the organization.

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Agile method of managing railway transport projects

Łasińska Natalia

Pojazdy Szynowe

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2021

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Nr 3

12--19

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The increasing complexity of tasks performed by enterprises requires the implementation of a modern approach to enterprise management. Competition and the dynamics of the business environment drives the search for new forms of cooperation, operating costs reduction, and implementation of new management methods. Project management meets these requirements, by accelerating the processes of implementing new strategies and making it possible to stay ahead of the competition in the volatile area of new products and services. The goal of the article was to present the elements of agile project management methodologies that can be used during the implementation of railway transport projects, so far implemented on the basis of traditional project management methodologies. The article presents recommendations based on the results of research conducted in May and June of 2021 among members of project teams implementing rolling stock projects co-financed from public funds. The obtained research results made it possible to identify elements of agile project management methodologies that could be successfully implemented during the implementation of transport projects related to superstructure.

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Wzrost złożoności zadań realizowanych przez przedsiębiorstwa wymaga wdrażania nowoczesnego podejścia do zarządzania przedsiębiorstwem. Konkurencja, dynamika otoczenia biznesowego wymusza poszukiwanie nowych form współpracy, obniżanie kosztów działalności, wdrażanie nowych metod zarządzania. Naprzeciw tym wymaganiom wychodzi zarządzanie projektami, przyspieszając procesy wdrażania nowych strategii i umożliwiając wyprzedzenie konkurencji w obszarze nowych produktów i usług. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie elementów zwinnych metodyk zarządzania projektami, które można zastosować podczas realizacji transportowych projektów kolejowych, dotychczas realizowanych w oparciu o tradycyjne metodyki zarządzania projektami. W artykule przedstawiono rekomendacje opracowane w oparciu o wyniki badań przeprowadzonych w okresie maja i czerwca 2021 r. pośród członków zespołów projektowych realizujących projekty dotyczące taboru, współfinansowane ze środków publicznych. Wyniki przeprowadzonych badań umożliwiły wskazanie elementów zwinnych metodyk zarządzania projektami, które można z powodzeniem zaimplementować podczas realizacji projektów transportowych dotyczących suprastruktury.

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The role of design management in an organisation in a turbulent environment

Trojan Lubomira

Organizacja i Zarządzanie : kwartalnik naukowy

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2021

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nr 2

141--152

EN

Introduction/background: One of the strategic tools used by organisations is design management. In this approach, user needs are the major focus, which helps organisation face the changes resulting from turbulent conditions. In this article, the role of a conscious design perspective in a sample organisation was identified with regard to management, work model, and cooperation with end users.Aim of the paper: The aim of the paper is to identify and define the role of design management in a selected organisation which adapts to changes resulting from turbulent circumstances.Materials and methods: The paper has been prepared based on relevant literature and empirical research. The method of an individual case study has been applied.Results and conclusions: Design management is still at the development stage. It fulfils various roles in organisations, depending on the implementation level. The research results suggest that the most important method of tackling challenges, whether those typical of turbulent environments or the so-called black swans (e.g. the Covid-19 pandemic), is to validate the company’s vision in the light of user needs by means of user research. The influence of particular elements of design management on the organisation has been analysed as well. The example presented in the analysis confirms the results of the study, which indicates that the use of design enables companies to change limitations into opportunities.

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Advantages of implementing project management in enterprises

Agaisina-Ibrayeva Salima

Organizacja i Zarządzanie : kwartalnik naukowy

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2021

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nr 3

5--19

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Introduction/background: This article presents the advantages of using project management in an enterprise. The article is developed on the basis of a literary review including the results of the author's own research. Aim of the paper: The goal of the article is to identify the main advantages for the introduction of project management in an enterprise. Materials and methods: The method of writing the article is a literary review, which was made on the basis of research materials from international scientific journals. As an example, the author considers the public sector of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Results and conclusions: Based on the literature review described in the article, the results obtained from the implementation of project management at enterprises allow to reveal in more detail the advantages of using project management. However, the existing problems faced by some enterprises still remain a barrier to achieving certain goals of the enterprises themselves. Based on the author's own research, the article examines the indicators of the implementation and use of project management on the example of the public sector of Kazakhstan. Problems in the implementation and use of project management in the public sector are based on the lack of necessary national standards, qualified specialists and not high involvement of the state authorities in the implementation of project management. According to these problems, recommendations are given that can help solve some problems and improve the overall project management system in the public sector.

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Zarządzanie programem utrzymania aplikacji multimedialnej – studium przypadku

Kubiak Krzysztof, Wyrwicka Magdalena Krystyna

Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Poznańskiej. Organizacja i Zarządzanie

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2020

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Nr 81

109--127

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Celem artykułu jest diagnoza czynników krytycznych wpływających na zarządzanie programem utrzymania aplikacji multimedialnej w przedsiębiorstwie średniej wielkości. Badanie przeprowadzono z wykorzystaniem metody studium przypadku, obserwacji uczestniczącej, analizy dokumentacji i wywiadów bezpośrednich. Zaprezentowane rezultaty pozwalają lepiej zrozumieć procesy zachodzące w przedsiębiorstwie podczas realizacji programu utrzymania aplikacji multimedialnej. W artykule przedstawiono zidentyfikowane czynniki krytyczne oraz zaproponowano zmiany pozwalające je zneutralizować.

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In the article, the author tries to answer the question: what critical factors influence the management of a multimedia application maintenance program in a medium-sized enterprise? The research was conducted according to case study methodology. The author used the following methods: participant observation, documentation analysis, and face-to-face interviews. The results of this research help us to better understand the processes in the enterprise during the implementation of the application maintenance program. The study identified critical factors and proposed changes.

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Traditional versus agile project management in public sector in Poland

Kaczorowska Anna

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 149

287--302

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Purpose: In recent years more and more agile methods of software production have been used in information projects (IT projects). Apart from some common features with other measures, IT projects have their own specificity which should be considered prior to the choice of the Traditional Project Management (TPM) or Agile Project Management (APM) for management of a particular project. Owing to the specificity of the implemented projects the approach presented in agile methods is more and more frequently chosen and preferred both by the solutions providers and the clients. Furthermore, the use of one of the traditional or agile methods should be preceded by analysis of various types of conditions of the sector in which the public administration entity is functioning. Legal conditions, organizational and decision-making culture, project financing methods and maturity of teams and the whole organisation in the project management area, affect not only the choice of methods but also the final success of the project. The multicriterial analysis of limitations in information projects implementation in the public sector allowed identification of the most important recommendations within necessary changes. The article points out that agile methods will not entirely replace the traditional management of IT projects in the public sector, with the most effective approach being their harmonious coexistence. Design/methodology/approach: The recommendation to use the TPM and APM approaches in Polish public administration entities was preceded by analysis of the most important legal acts for this purpose and comparison of the position of our country (or cluster to which Poland is qualified) in the acknowledged European study from the cycle of eGovernment Benchmark dating back to the years 2004-2018. Recommendations for implementation of IT projects in the public sector were supported by analysis of CHAOS reports dating back to 2012-2018 and 11th, 12th and 13th Annual State of Agile Reports respectively from 2016, 2017 and 2018. The article does not treat separately each of the best known methodologies and methodologies of confirmed effectiveness, but considers the shared philosophy of traditional or agile approach. Findings: The development of e-government proceeds due to the implementation – from the private sector – of the form of management through the development of projects. Analysis of the position of the Polish e-government in the eGovernment Benchmark points to a high backwardness of the public sector in Poland as compared to other countries. The backwardness may be made up for through implementation of effective methods of IT project management. However, the choice of an agile method should be preceded by an analysis of specific achievable benefits and conditions which have to be fulfilled as they are necessary to achieve such benefits. The public sector conditions connected with the Public Procurement Law and informal limitations resulting, among other, from organisational and decisive culture will not allow, as for now, to fully use agile methods. Originality/value: The public sector in Poland is the largest but at the same time the most difficult customer of services and products from the ICT sector in Poland. For a large purchaser of the ICT sector solutions the choice of the most effective project management method becomes a significant determinant of the project’s success. In practice, there is no organization or project in which a methodology in its pure form could be used. Therefore, a given methodological approach has to be adjusted to the conditions of the sector in which the organisation is functioning and to a specific project.

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The role of stakeholders in the management of EU projects implemented in public universities

Szczepaniak Waldemar

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 144

495--505

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Purpose: Main objective of the study was to develop a map of impact of particular groups of stakeholders on the process of implementing projects co-financed by the European Union in public universities. Design/methodology/approach: The study uses methods of literature sources analysis and quantitative research with the use of questionnaire distributed among managers of EU projects implemented in public technical universities in the previous financial perspective. Findings: Based on conducted research, the impact of identified groups of stakeholders on the process of implementation of EU project was assessed. Research limitations/implications: Identification of the impact of groups of stakeholders on the process of implementation of EU project should enable necessary management actions to be taken at universities that increase their absorption capacity. Practical implications: Project implementation unit, in particular the team of contractors with the project leader at the forefront, by shaping positive relations with environment, may affect the pace and efficiency of project implementation. By acquiring support of main project stakeholders, likelihood of successful completion of the project is increased. This, in turn, reduces uncertainty and risk associated with implementation of the project and costs incurred to minimize it. Originality/value: Original map of the impact of individual stakeholder groups on implementing projects co-financed by the European Union in public universities.

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Scheduling infrastructure projects in Polish local government units

Marchwicka Ewa

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 147

209--221

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Purpose: The purpose of this article is to identify scheduling problems in Polish local government units, examine the standards that are already used and identify the possibilities of improvement. For these reasons, three research questions are stated and then answered. Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire method is used. The answers are collected from Polish local government units. A quantitative data analysis is performed, supplemented by an in-depth analysis of the open question answers. Findings: The results reveal that public projects do not always end on time and that standard scheduling and estimation are not always used. We provide recommendations for scheduling improvements. Research limitations/implications: The scheduling procedure is subject to further research, as it has not been verified and adjusted. Other countries’ insight is also needed. Practical implications: We believe that our work has a practical aspect for many Polish local government units and helps them in standardizing project scheduling supported by IT tools. Social implications: Infrastructure projects include the interests of local businesses and communities. Scheduling is a crucial element of providing project transparency and accountability, as well as enables communication with the stakeholders and the general public. Originality/value: The work tries to fill in the gap in standardizing scheduling practices in Polish local government units. The questionnaire data collected can also be used for further research.

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Risk management in JZR Development Programme

Gumiński Adam, Dyczko Artur, Rychter Rafał, Bosowski Adam

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 145

133--142

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Purpose: The main purpose of undertaken research was the analysis of risk management, especially, the adequate identification of risk factors and planning actions reducing their adverse effects. Ongoing monitoring of these risks is crucial to achieve the effects of investment project implementation. Design/methodology/approach: The authors present the research results concerning risk management in JZR (Jastrzębskie Zakłady Remontowe) Development Programme. Risk is an immanent element in the activity of a production company. Therefore, it requires an adequate approach in order to achieve the maximization of economic effects. The JZR Development Programme is a good example of the complexity of processes that should be taken into account in risk management of an investment project. Findings: The specificity of machine building enterprises determines the scope and scale of the necessary activities for efficient and effective risk management. The main scientific problem focuses on the analysis and categorization of risk factors. As a result, the authors determine appropriate responses to identified risks in the JZR Development Programme. Originality/value: The development of risk response is crucial for the success of the analysed project. These actions allow to reduce the negative impact of risk factors on the project’s timeliness, project’s budget as well as economic and technical-technological effects. Another necessary process within risk management is constant monitoring of a project implementation in accordance with the adopted methodology, which enables current updating of emerging new threats to the project implementation and developing necessary actions to minimize the threats.

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Risk management capabilities in the extraction of sea hydrocarbons in the Arctic region

Tsvetkova Anna, Fadeev Alexey, Cherepovitsyn Alexey, Ivanov Igor

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 145

547--557

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Purpose: The article discusses the range of economic approaches to risk management in the implementation of projects for the development of offshore hydrocarbon deposits. Design/methodology/approach: The article utilizes methods and tools of systemic, situational and strategic analysis, expert assessments, as well as methods for evaluating investment projects. Findings: Within the work, the main risks at the stages of project implementation and formulated proposals for their levelling were analysed. Originality/value: To create competitive conditions for the development of offshore fields, we have identified the main risks arising from the realisation of oil and gas projects, and evaluated their impact on the economic efficiency of projects. This scientific work includes an analysis of investment costs in the development of offshore oil and gas fields in different climatic conditions. This article also discusses the issues of industrial safety and environmental protection in the development of offshore fields.

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Projects in foundations and registered associations of the non-governmental organizations sector in Poland

Major Paulina

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 148

391--399

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Purpose: The article discusses the basic differences and common features of foundations and registered associations of the NGO sector. The article analyses 8 categories concerning the characteristics of projects in foundations and registered associations in order to detect whether they differ significantly. Design/methodology/approach: A target group was surveyed. Findings: Based on the research, a description was compiled on the common features that were detected and differences between projects implemented in foundations and registered associations in NGO sector. Research limitations/implications: In the article, the author collates the results of her own research on the development of projects in the NGO sector of foundations and registered associations, having full awareness that research carried out on a targeted sample does not allow generalizing conclusions for entire populations, although it allows identifying regularities present in a given community in order to outline further research directions. The research was conducted as part of the pilot project of NGOs’ project management issues and is the starting point for conducting in-depth research in this area. Practical implications: In NGOs, authorities and managers should increase their competences in project management in NGOs and promote good practices and professionalization of project management in third-sector organizations. Social implications: The implementation of projects in foundations and registered associations is the basis of their functioning. Widespread research in this field allows increasing project awareness among NGO members. Originality/value: A comparative project analysis was carried out for two types of NGOs: foundations and registered associations. The article is addressed to people involved in NGO project management research and to third-sector entities.

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Place of social responsibility in project management

Wielicka-Gańczarczyk Karolina

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2020

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z. 145

613--623

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Purpose: the aim of this article is to identify the place of social responsibility in the area of project management. The article is aims to determine the areas of interpenetration or mutual relations between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Project Management (PM). Design/methodology/approach: this paper reviewed different definitions of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), project and project management. The article is an attempt to systematise the relatively new concept of Project Social Responsibility (PSR), which requires combining the CSR concept with a project approach. Since each company, apart from its current activity, carries out or will carry out projects in the future, the aim of this article is to identify the place of social responsibility in the area of project management. The article is of an analytical nature. Findings: none of the mentioned definitions of project management or the project itself referred to the company's strategy, social, environmental or even stakeholder impact. Moreover, stakeholders are one of the main reasons for the implementation of projects. Originality/value: the comparison made between 'CSR' and the term 'portfolio management' already indicates a greater correlation between these concepts. It may therefore be assumed that the place of Corporate Social Responsibility is in the portfolio management and involves planning and implementation of current activities, programmes or projects relevant to the company's strategic objectives and taking into account their impact, as well as the impact of the company itself on CSR areas.