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Motivation in employee management

Michalik Joanna

Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie

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2025

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nr 84 (156)

13--23

EN

Motivation is a key element of effective human resources management in virtually every industry. Properly motivated employees are more engaged, productive, and loyal to the organization. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the importance of employee motivation as a key element of the organizational management process, with particular emphasis on its impact on work efficiency, team engagement, and the achievement of operational and strategic goals. This article also examines various motivational tools and models used in selected economic sectors (i.e., services, manufacturing, utilities, and transportation). It compares motivational practices across sectors, identifying similarities and differences, and indicates which mechanisms are most effective under specific conditions, which constitutes the author’s scientific contribution. It also presents factors that influence employee motivation in enterprises across various industries. A survey has been developed for this publication, in which employees responded to questions regarding the impact of management behavior on motivation. Based on the author’s own observations and survey questions, the motivational needs of employees in a manufacturing company and the transportation industry in the Silesian Voivodeship are analyzed.

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The role of work-life-balance in effective business management

Kasperczuk Anna, Ćwiąkała Michał, Górka Ernest, Ręczajski Piotr, Mrzygłód Piotr, Frasunkiewicz Maciej, Darcińska-Głębocka Agnieszka, Piwnik Jan, Gardocki Grzegorz

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2025

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z. 215

149--158

EN

Purpose: This paper explores the role of work-life balance (WLB) in enhancing employee motivation. It also examines how balancing professional and personal life impacts business management. Design/methodology/approach: The research used a quantitative methodology and an online survey of 102 individuals. It focused on flexible working hours, private medical care, and company cars. Findings: Flexible working hours were the most effective tool for improving WLB. A positive correlation was found between WLB perception and employee motivation. Research limitations/implications: The study is limited to a specific demographic and geographic scope. Future research could explore diverse cultural and occupational contexts. Practical implications: Flexible working hours and private medical care significantly enhance employee satisfaction. These strategies also strengthen employer branding and reduce turnover. Social implications: Promoting WLB can reduce stress and improve societal well-being. Organisations adopting WLB strategies set benchmarks for corporate social responsibility. Originality/value: This study evaluates WLB tools and their impact on employee motivation. It provides valuable insights for HR managers and organisational leaders.

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The education of engineers, entrepreneurs, construction managers and environmental engineers at the university of Bielsko-Biala – survey research

Myrczek Józef, Tworek Piotr

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2025

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z. 217

341--352

EN

Purpose: The paper aims to outline the findings from a questionnaire survey conducted among students of Construction and Environmental Engineering programmes at the University of Bielsko-Biała. In particular, the paper discusses the application of teaching methods in the education of engineers, entrepreneurs, construction managers and environmental engineers. Its purpose is also to highlight the advantages and the drawbacks of the selected teaching methods; its aim is to present the selected methodical aspects of the discussed issues. Design/methodology/approach: Due to the nature of the publication, it mainly focuses on the results of the survey carried out among students of Construction and Environmental Engineering programmes at the University of Bielsko-Biała, i.e. engineers, entrepreneurs, construction managers and environmental engineers. The research covered students of undergraduate and graduate programmes who, in most cases, had already been in employment and acquired hands-on experience in their fields. The survey used questionnaires as the basic research technique. The questionnaires followed up a review of scholarly literature. The paper uses the fundamentals of deduction and synthesis. At the same time, in the publication the authors drew on their own knowledge and experience gained when educating attendees of technical and business programmes. Findings: The paper constitutes an empirical verification of the knowledge presented in the scholarly literature. It addresses the selected methodical aspects of the discussed issues. Research limitations/implications: The presented research concerned the selected teaching methods. It covered a relatively small group of students. The vast majority of the respondents had already been working in organisations, i.e. these were mostly students attending extramural programmes. Practical implications: The findings of the empirical research, referred to in the publication, may serve as a starting point for any efforts aiming to improve the range of methods used when educating students attending technical programmes but also managerial and business ones. Arguably, the knowledge conveyed to engineers and engineer-entrepreneurs i.e. individuals who are often at the helm of organisations, must be based on practical aspects. Originality/value: The paper is an attempt to cast light onto the process of educating future engineers as well as managers in charge of organisations (construction, environmental engineering) by a technical university. The research findings should help us to improve the teaching methods used in these areas. This is particularly important as the main issues discussed in the paper are presented predominantly from students' perspectives. The paper also addresses the advantages and the drawbacks of the teaching methods used at the time when e-learning was the main formula i.e. during the Covid-19 pandemic and the post-pandemic period.

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Sucession process in listed family companies - current status and further research directions

Majda-Kariozen Aleksandra

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2025

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z. 218

489--507

EN

Purpose: The author of this publication tried to verify the advancement of the management and ownership process of succession in family companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE). Especially knowing that the first succession process is the most difficult and most of listed family companies should be in period of planning or implementing it. Design/methodology/approach: The presented conclusions from the empirical analyses are to be used to estimate the level of advancement of the succession process in family companies listed on the WSE in accordance with the theoretical basis presenting succession through the prism of the process. Findings: The verification of the research projects showed that the vast majority of family companies listed on the WSE have not completed the succession process. Companies that have completed the management succession are rare, however no company has been identified that has completed the succession of ownership. Additionally, a quite significant level of generality was indicated in relation to the presented research work in the indicated area. Research limitations/implications: The presented research results are based on different definitions of family companies, which results in a different number of entities covered by the empirical analysis and makes it difficult to draw overall conclusions. Despite that none of the presented research results verified the announcement of the succession plan in the corporate documents. It should also be noted that all the presented results of the conducted empirical analyzes focused on the verification of the intra-family succession. Practical implications: Referring to the presented data it can be noticed that despite the passage of time, there is no significant progress in the succession process in family companies listed on the WSE. The people holding management control and ownership are still senior males. Therefore these data seem to be alarming. Originality/value: To the best of the author's knowledge, this is the first scientific study presenting in one place the aggregated results of research which show the level of advancement of the succession process in family companies listed on the WSE from 2017 to 2024, taking into account the theoretical foundations presenting succession through the prism of the process.

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Reasons for implementing innovation on the example of small and medium enterprises

Piersiala Luiza, Kapler Monika

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2025

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z. 216

423--434

EN

Purpose: The aim of the article is to determine the factors determining the introduction of innovations in the enterprise, as well as the way the company is perceived as innovative by employees. Design/methodology/approach: In pursuit of this goal, the first one presents the level of innovation of the Polish economy compared to other European Union countries. Then, the results of research on enterprises from the SME sector are presented. The data show that Poland is one of the least of the literature on the subject and research results, the reasons for implementing innovations in enterprises were indicated Findings: Most often, the surveyed respondents did not agree or rather disagreed that legal regulations are the reason for introducing innovations in the company (86.7% of responses), followed by reasons such as: "the desire to reduce costs" (48% of responses) and "the desire to increase the company's efficiency" (29.3% of responses). Most often, the respondents did not have an opinion that reasons such as: "forcing innovations by contractors" (61.3%), "market needs" (52.0%) and "the desire to increase the company's efficiency" (51.3%) are the reasons for introducing innovations in the company. Most often, the respondents agreed or rather agreed with reasons for introducing innovations in the company such as: "the desire to increase profits" (80.7%), "expanding the sales market" (80.0%) and "meeting the competition on the market" (69.3%). Originality/value: Innovation is a tool supporting sustainable development. Only entities operating in a modern and innovative way gain a competitive advantage. The considerations contained in the article concern the perception of the company as innovative by employees and indication of the reasons for implementing innovations. The survey included enterprises representing the group of small and medium-sized enterprises, the so-called SMEs. The article is part of research on innovation in information systems in small and medium-sized enterprises

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Information management through social networks in selected sports clubs

Kowalski Sławomir

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2025

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z. 215

243--257

EN

Purpose: The main purpose of the article is to verify the similarity of ratings of groups of social media types. The study was conducted on speedway sport fans in Poland. An additional aim is to find differences in the perception of the variety of factors influencing the attractiveness and quality of social media pages. The reason for the article was also the need to find a relatively new and easy method to study media diversity in order to make decisions about managing communication with content audiences. Design/methodology/approach: The main interview method was used to achieve the intended purpose, based on a survey questionnaire targeted at active social media users of speedway clubs. Based on numerical data collected between 21 and 31 October 2024, a hypothesis was made about the homogeneity of social media use and the factors influencing the quality of communication. The data were statistically analysed using the Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA test. The subject of the study was respondents' assessments of the degree of comparability of fads and the factors characterising them. Only the evaluations of respondents who were active on social media were included in the study. Results: The results of the study provided statistical characteristics to verify the hypothesis of similarity of social media-related characteristics according to the procedure presented. Limitations/conclusions of the study: The main limitations of the study are the variety of factors that can influence communication management in sports organisations, as well as the multi-channel nature of the methods of reaching stakeholders. The paper focuses mainly on social media differences without identifying the strength of these differences. In the future, this approach can be adapted to address communication management issues, but requires more explicit results. Practical implications: the Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA method is a modification of the existing ANOVA/MANOVA method. The in-depth method used in this paper was chosen because in comparative tests the basic condition is a normal distribution for the individual series. The method used allows this condition to be bypassed, and this allows it to be used freely to learn about the assessment of social media homogeneity. It provides sports companies with a tool to recognise their competitive position in terms of marketing communication and the effectiveness of its online tools. Social implications: It is assumed that with the optimal application of the proposed research method, a tool is gained to objectively assess the homogeneity of the media and the factors that characterise it. This allows for a more effective management of communication outside the sports organisation. The method replaces the qualitative assessment of this management by showing the position among different types of media or factors. Originality/value: The article targets different companies active in the online space in multiple social media. The novelty is that the data obtained in the face-to-face survey provides a basis for analysis and answers the question of diversity and quality. The method used for social media is included for the first time. Knowledge of the diversity of groups influences communication management.

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Advancing education through virtual reality in the management and production engineering field of study

Stecuła Kinga

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2025

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z. 215

641--655

EN

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the application of virtual reality (VR) as an innovative tool for education in the field of Management and Production Engineering. It aims to demonstrate how VR can be effectively integrated into laboratory classes to enhance students' learning experiences and practical skills. Additionally, the paper highlights the role of the teacher in guiding and supporting students in using VR technology for educational purposes. Design/methodology/approach: The paper utilizes a case study approach to examine the use of a specific virtual reality application in the field of Management and Production Engineering. The study involves the implementation of VR-based laboratory classes, where students engage in various training modules of the given selected VR application, including both theoretical and practical tasks in a simulated production environment. The methodology includes a presentation of the VR application's modules, the tasks for students, the organization of VR-supported laboratories, and the role of the instructor in facilitating the learning process. Findings: The study showed that it is possible to use virtual reality in higher education, especially in the context of classes in the field of management and production engineering. The possibility of creating and implementing VR applications that realistically reproduce the production environment and enable conducting training and classes for students of technical studies has been confirmed. The research results confirmed that VR is a practical tool for teaching production lines, technological processes, machine parameters, equipment operation, quality control, and safety rules in the production hall. All these elements can be effectively implemented under controlled conditions in the university, without the need for physical presence in the industrial plant. Originality/value: This paper offers a perspective on integrating virtual reality into laboratory classes within the field of Management and Production Engineering, highlighting its transformative potential for traditional teaching methods. The study emphasizes VR's value as a modern educational tool that enhances applied learning by providing hands-on practice in addition to theoretical knowledge, allowing students to engage actively and perform tasks independently.

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Problems of road and traffic management in the autonomous district of Grand Lomé

Passoli Abelim, Aholou Coffi, Dizewe Kossi

Transport Problems

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2025

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T. 20, z. 1

85--98

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Grand Lomé, Togo’s metropolis and capital city, is experiencing an urban explosion that is creating enormous road and traffic management challenges. Mobility is increasingly marked by heavy congestion, traffic congestion caused by businesses, and illegal parking on the roads, aggravating road safety challenges. This research project aims to analyze the influence of poor road management on the mobility of the population of Grand Lomé. The methodological approach involved drawing up an inventory of the road network through observation and interviews with the stakeholders and road users. The results reveal a lack of appropriate road layout on the one hand and poor management of traffic flow, the absence of parking areas, and poor enforcement on the other. The road network is substandard. The main roads do not have sidewalks or crosswalks. Most of the sidewalks that do exist on some new roads are narrow and illegally occupied by businesses, preventing non-motorized transport users from benefiting from them. Bicycle paths are virtually non-existent on new lanes, which highlights the lane configuration problem. In order to ensure sustainable mobility in cities like Lomé, it is essential to optimize the road network and traffic conditions.

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Standard IFC jako repozytorium stanów przeszłych, teraźniejszych i przyszłych w całym cyklu życia obiektu budowlanego

Borkowski Andrzej Szymon, Buniewicz Gabriela

Przegląd Budowlany

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2025

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R. 96, nr 4

124--128

PL

Dotychczasowe badania naukowe wskazują na rosnący udział BIM (Building Information Modeling) w procesie cyfryzacji obiektów budowlanych. Uznaje się, że BIM powinien być wykorzystywany nie tylko do budowy trójwymiarowych modeli informacyjnych, ale także powinien wspierać cyfryzację procesów budowlanych poprzez unikanie ponownego wprowadzania danych na różnych etapach inwestycji. Interoperacyjne modele BIM zapisane w standardzie IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) mogą być niezwykle szczegółowe geometrycznie i jednocześnie bogate w dane niegraficzne. IFC umożliwia łączenie różnych rodzajów danych, w tym danych pomiarowych, dokumentów i zdjęć z budowy lub odbiorów, aby przechowywać stany przeszłe, teraźniejsze i przyszłe obiektu budowlanego. W pracy podjęto próbę symulacji różnych działań w czasie dla wybranego modelu informacyjnego budynku. Zaprezentowano szeroki i inkluzywny kontekst tzw. cyfrowych bliźniaków, które w przyszłości pozwolą na osiągnięcie ambitnych celów gospodarki cyrkularnej. W artykule zaprezentowano też warstwę technologiczną poświęconą procesowi powstawania cyfrowego bliźniaka, w tym wykorzystanie szerokiego spektrum danych wejściowych.

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Scientific research to date indicates an increasing involvement of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in the digitization process of buildings. It is recognized that BIM should take part not only in creation of three-dimensional building information models, but it is also expected to support digitization of building processes by avoiding data re-enter at different investment phases. Interoperable BIM models that are saved in IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) standard can be detailed geometrically and rich in non-graphical data. IFC allows combining various types of data, including measurement data, documentation and photos from construction site or building acceptances to store past, present and future states of a building. The paper attempts to simulate various actions over time for a selected building information model. The paper presents a broad and inclusive context for the so-called digital twins, which will help achieve ambitious goals of the circular economy in the future. The paper also demonstrates a technological layer dedicated to the process of creating a digital twin, including the use of a wide range of input data.

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Paszporty Materiałowe i Cyfrowe Paszporty Produktów jako wspomaganie zamkniętego obiegu budownictwa

Glema Adam, Pawłowicz Joanna A.

Przegląd Budowlany

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2025

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R. 96, nr 2

18--21

PL

Unia Europejska promując gospodarkę o obiegu zamkniętym (GOZ), dąży do dekarbonizacji do 2050 roku. W związku z tym sektor budowlany, który odpowiada za znaczną emisję CO2 i zużycie surowców, wymaga nowych, innowacyjnych rozwiązań. Kluczową rolę odgrywają cyfrowe paszporty produktów (DPP) i paszporty materiałowe, które śledzą pochodzenie i cykl życia materiałów, wspierając ponowne wykorzystanie i recykling. Technologie cyfrowe, takie jak BIM, IoT i AI ułatwiają wdrażanie GOZ. DPP zapewnia autentyczne dane o produktach, wspierając transparentność i zgodność z regulacjami UE i dostęp przez koncepcję budynków jako banki materiałów Buildings as Material Banks (BAMB). Producenci, użytkownicy, firmy recyklingowe i inne podmioty będą miały zapewniony dostęp do paszportów. Wdrożenie DPP wymaga interoperacyjności i długoterminowej dostępności. Przyczyni się to do zrównoważonego budownictwa i ograniczenia zużycia zasobów.

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The European Union promotes a circular economy (CE) solution, pursuing decarbonization by 2050. In this regard, the construction sector, which is responsible for CO2 emissions and causes new, innovative solutions are required. Key security digital product passports (DPP) and material passports (MP),which are derived from the life cycle of materials, through use and recycling. Digital technologies such as BIM, IoT and AI, facilitate the implementation of CE. DPP provides data on manufacturers, transparency and compliance with EU regulations and access through the first buildings as material banks Buildings as (BAMB) material banks. Manufacturers, users, recyclers and other risks that may have access to passports. The implementation of DPP requires interoperability and long-term. It will contribute to the consumption of construction and the reduction of resource consumption.

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The role of leadership in teams and in business

da Motta Reis José Salvador, de Almeida Gastão Déborah Silva, da Silva Nilson Rodrigues, Santos Gilberto, Barbosa Luís César Ferreira Motta, Sá José Carlos

Production Engineering Archives

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2025

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Vol. 31, Iss. 2

145--154

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The role of leadership has become increasingly strategic, aiming to transform a group of individuals into a team aligned with a common goal and focused on achieving the collective good. This study analyses the impact of leadership and conflict management on organizational growth, when properly managed. The research was based on a literature review and on-site analysis of a team of thirty inventory analysts, led by two managers with different profiles: one with an autocratic style and the other with a democratic and liberal approach. The results indicate that different leadership styles directly influence team performance. Literature, combined with effective strategies, can drive organizational change, providing new perspectives and improving results. In addition, the continuous encouragement of learning, the leader's ability to influence and trustworthiness, as well as their active participation in the stages of the process, are essential factors for the development of team skills and organizational success. The research identifies as an important point that adequate training, combined with personalized leadership for the team to be led, is directly linked to increased team performance. As an indication for future work, approach the leader and their subordinates within the framework of human temperament, implementing the Dominance, Influence, Stability and Conformity (DISC) method.

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Kryterium jakości w zarządzaniu projektami i procesami biznesowymi z wykorzystaniem środowiska IT

Sar Natalia Sandra, Zaskórski Piotr

Nowoczesne Systemy Zarządzania

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2025

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T. 20, nr 2

13--30

PL

Cel badań i hipotezy/pytania badawcze Celem artykułu jest identyfikacja roli zasobów i systemów informacyjnych funkcjonujących w środowisku IT jako komponent wzmacniania potencjału biznesowego współczesnych organizacji dla zapewnienia zarówno jakości produktów, jak i projektów oraz procesów zarządczych. Przedstawione zostały nie tylko aspekty związane z funkcjonowaniem współczesnej organizacji, lecz także problemy kreowania jakości i efektywności z wykorzystaniem wybranych rozwiązań IT. Całość opracowania jest profilowana hipotezą, że środowisko IT sprzyja wzrostowi potencjału biznesowego współczesnej organizacji, wzmacniającego jakość i efektywność realizowanych procesów biznesowych. Metody badawcze Do weryfikacji sformułowanej hipotezy wykorzystano metody badawcze związane z krytyczną analizą publikacji naukowych, raportów branżowych oraz innych źródeł związanych z tematyką badawczą, a także własne badania cząstkowe, typu sondaże diagnostyczne według przedmiotowego profilu potrzeb. Główne wyniki W artykule wyeksponowano kryterium jakości jako jeden z najważniejszych atrybutów decydujących o sukcesie przedsiębiorstwa. Ponadto na uwagę zasługuje fakt, że środowisko IT oferuje liczne zaawansowane narzędzia, które wspierają procesy planowania, organizowania, koordynowania, nadzorowania i monitorowania oraz kontrolowania na każdym etapie realizacji przedsięwzięcia biznesowego. W tekście omówiono również zagrożenia i szanse wynikające z wykorzystania środowiska IT z uwzględnieniem konieczności odpowiedzialnego zarządzania nowoczesnymi technologiami w praktyce biznesowej. Implikacje dla teorii i praktyki Adaptacja modeli zarządzania do specyfiki sektora czy indywidualnych potrzeb organizacji jest kluczowa. Elastyczność w implementacji narzędzi i metodyk pozwala firmom efektywnie stawiać czoła unikalnym wyzwaniom i wykorzystywać możliwości oferowane przez rynek. Menedżerowie powinni być gotowi na dynamiczne dostosowywanie się do zmian, co umożliwi im nie tylko realizację kryterium jakości, lecz także ciągłe przystosowywanie się do zmieniających się potrzeb klientów i otoczenia biznesowego. W ten sposób organizacje będą mogły utrzymywać swoją konkurencyjność oraz odpowiednio reagować na szybkie przemiany i trendy rynkowe.

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Research objectives and hypothesis/research questions The purpose of this article is to identify the role of resources and information systems operating in the IT environment as a component of strengthening the business potential of contemporary organisations for ensuring the quality of both products and projects and management processes. Not only aspects related to the functioning of a contemporary organisation are presented, but also the problems of creating quality and efficiency through the use of selected IT solutions. The entire study is profiled with the hypothesis that: the IT environment fosters the growth of the business potential of a contemporary organisation, which strengthens the quality and efficiency of the business processes implemented. Research methods In order to verify the formulated hypothesis, research methods related to critical analysis of scientific publications, industry reports and other sources related to the research topic, as well as in-house sub- -studies such as diagnostic surveys according to the needs profile in question, were used. Main results The article exposes the criterion of quality as one of the most important attributes that determine the success of a company. In addition, it is noteworthy that the IT environment offers numerous advanced tools that support the processes of planning, organising, coordinating, supervising and monitoring and controlling at each stage of the implementation of business undertakings. The article also discusses the risks and opportunities arising from the use of the IT environment, taking into account the need for responsible management of modern technologies in business practice. Implications for theory and practice Adapting management models to the specifics of the sector or the individual needs of the organisation is key. Flexibility in the implementation of tools and methodologies allows companies to effectively face unique challenges and exploit opportunities offered by the market. Managers should be ready to adapt dynamically to change, enabling them not only to meet the quality criterion, but also to continuously adapt to the changing needs of customers and the business environment. In this way, organisations will be able to maintain their competitiveness and respond appropriately to rapid changes and market trends.

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Wzmacnianie sektora energetycznego poprzez zarządzanie ryzykiem dostawców

Davidson Renata

Nowa Energia

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2025

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nr 1

80--81

PL

Wkrajobrazie sektora energetycznego, gdzie wytwarzanie, przesył oraz dystrybucja energii w znacznym stopniu zależą od zewnętrznych dostawców i partnerów, wdrożenie solidnych praktyk zarządzania ryzykiem dostawców (VRM) okazuje się jednym z kluczowych aspektów odporności operacyjnej przedsiębiorstw. W tym artykule chcę przekonać Państwa do wyjścia poza tradycyjne ramy zarządzania relacjami z dostawcami i spojrzenie na nie z zupełnie nowej perspektywy.

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Strategies for disaster management and the role of effective governance in Nepal

Acharya Jaya Narayan, Koedsin Werapong, Techato Kuaanan

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2025

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no. 64

130--135

EN

This paper examines the crucial interplay between governance and disaster management in Nepal, a nation frequently assailed by natural disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and floods. Despite substantial progress in disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks, particularly following the devastating 2015 earthquake, challenges persist, primarily due to governance issues. Through a mixed-methods approach involving structured questionnaires and indepth interviews with government officials, local leaders, and non-governmental organisation (NGO) representatives, this study explores the effectiveness of disaster management strategies underpinned by governance practices. The research uncovers significant operational, institutional, and environmental challenges that hinder effective disaster management. Key findings indicate bureaucratic delays, poor coordination, and inadequate resource allocation as major impediments, while community engagement and the integration of local knowledge emerge as critical success factors. Furthermore, the study highlights the adverse effects of governance traps, such as political interference and lack of transparency, which exacerbate the vulnerability of disaster-stricken communities. The paper argues for the necessity of robust governance structures that are transparent, accountable, and inclusive, to enhance disaster resilience and response in Nepal. Recommendations are made for strengthening local capacities, improving inter-agency coordination, and leveraging technology to predict and manage disasters more effectively. By addressing these governance-related issues, Nepal can enhance its disaster preparedness and ensure a more resilient future for its population.

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Restoration is an investment. Comparing restoration costs and ecosystem services in selected European wetlands

Strzęciwilk Karolina, Grygoruk Mateusz

Journal of Water and Land Development

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2025

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no. 64

221--229

EN

Wetland restoration aims to restore key environmental functions to degraded ecosystems, but it comes with costs, which can hinder public acceptance of restoration. However, the benefits we gain from restoration can be valued higher than the costs of restoration, making restoration an investment. This study aimed to analyse the costs of wetland restoration projects implemented in selected European countries. We analysed 100 projects implemented between 1996 and 2019. Results showed increasing numbers of wetland restoration projects implemented in Europe since the early 21st century. The total budgets for wetland restoration projects rose in the years reviewed, increasing the average project budgets. The average cost of restoring 1 hectare of wetland in the 100 projects analysed was 9,084 EUR∙ha-1, which, including the amortisation rate of actions implemented to restore wetlands, allowed us to estimate the average unit cost of wetland restoration to 227 EUR∙ha-1∙y-1. Available information on the average values of ecosystem services provided by wetlands (estimated to be 4,011 EUR∙ha-1∙y-1) allowed us to conclude that the value of sustainably managed wetlands is from ten to fifty times higher than the average wetland restoration costs. Our findings indicate that wetland restoration should be considered an investment, as the revenue the society gains from reestablished wetlands outweighs the costs of their restoration. These findings contribute to the international discussion on wetland restoration’s role in boosting environmental and economic resilience, underscoring the need for regular restoration efforts to benefit ecosystems, economies, and societies.

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Assessment of waste management in Poland

Wolski Paweł

Economics and Environment

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2025

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No. 2

art. no. 1030

EN

The article presents, which was his purpose, an analysis of waste management in Poland and the changes occurring over the years. According to Statistics Poland, 121 million tonnes of waste were generated in 2021, of which 11.3% was municipal waste. Waste volume increased to 123 million tonnes in 2023. The main sources of waste, as in previous years, were mining and extraction (61.9%), manufacturing (22.0%), and electricity, gas, steam, and hot water generation and supply (12.7%). Of the total waste generated in 2021, approximately 48% was recovered, 44% was disposed of by landfilling, and 7% by other means. In 2021, 13,674,000 tonnes of municipal waste were generated. Effective waste management is essential for ensuring the efficient use of natural resources and sustainable economic growth. In Poland, the amount of municipal and packaging waste produced is increasing. Environmental awareness, however, promotes their rational management. Recovery and recycling are becoming increasingly popular methods of waste management, which is particularly noticeable in the case of packaging waste, amounting to 60%. Therefore, adequate waste management is the future of our planet.

PL

W artykule, co było jego celem, przedstawiono analizę gospodarki odpadowej w Polsce i zmian następujących w kolejnych latach. Według GUS w 2021 r. wytworzono 121 mln ton odpadów, z czego 11,3% stanowiły odpady komunalne. W 2023 ilość odpadów zwiększyła się do 123 mln ton. Głównym źródłem odpadów, podobnie jak w latach poprzednich, były: górnictwo i wydobywanie (61,9%), przetwórstwo przemysłowe (22,0%) oraz wytwarzanie i zaopatrywanie w energię elektryczną, gaz, parę wodną, gorącą wodę (12,7%). Z ogólnej ilości odpadów wytworzonych w 2021 r., ok. 48% odpadów zostało poddanych odzyskowi, 44% poddano unieszkodliwieniu poprzez składowanie, a 7% unieszkodliwiono w inny sposób. W 2021 r. wytworzono 13674 tys. ton odpadów komunalnych. Właściwe zarządzanie odpadami jest zasadniczym elementem zapewniającym efektywne użytkowanie zasobów naturalnych i zrównoważony wzrost gospodarczy. W Polsce zwiększa się ilość produkowanych odpadów komunalnych oraz opakowaniowych. Świadomość ekologiczna sprzyja jednak racjonalnemu ich gospodarowaniu. Odzysk i recykling stają się coraz popularniejszymi metodami zagospodarowania odpadów, co jest szczególnie zauważalne w przypadku odpadów opakowaniowych, wynoszący na poziomie 60%. Odpowiednie zagospodarowanie odpadów to przyszłość naszej planety.

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Public investment disbursement in transport infrastructure construction: current situation and solutions

Dung Nguyen Thi Tuyet, Toan Nguyen Quoc

Archives of Civil Engineering

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2025

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Vol. 71, nr 1

127--140

EN

Public investment is one of the important and decisive factors for the economic development process in Vietnam. It involves the government’s investment in public programs, projects, and investment subjects. The medium-term public investment plan for the period of 2021-2025 needs VND 2.87 million billion, focusing on priority sectors that are important and key to the economy, including transport infrastructure. The budget allocated for the transport sector accounts for the highest proportion (42.9%) but the development of modern and synchronized infrastructure has not yet met requirements. Currently, the disbursement work is slow and encounters many obstacles, affecting the effectiveness of capital utilization. According to the report of the Ministry of Transport, the disbursement rate of transport works in the period of 2016-2020 reached 69%. Therefore, this article analyzes the current situation of disbursement in transport infrastructure construction through reports of State management agencies, previous studies, uses SPSS software to quantify the criteria affecting this work. Furthermore, solutions for accelerating the public investment disbursement in transport infrastructure construction are proposed.

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Zarządzanie i gospodarowanie lasami miejskimi

Jaszczak Roman

Zieleń Miejska

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2024

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Nr 2

12--15

PL

Historia lasów związanych z miastami sięga wczesnego średniowiecza, kiedy to kler i władcy feudalni, będący ich właścicielami, mieli zapewnione miejsca polowań i rekreacji oraz dostęp do surowca drzewnego. Początkowo były to lasy naturalne, które z czasem zastępowano lasami, parkami, ogrodami oraz zadrzewieniami posadzonymi przez człowieka. Od drugiej poł. XIX w. lasy w miastach zaczęły być stopniowo zarządzane przez władze miejskie i stawały się bardziej otwarte dla ogółu mieszkańców.

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Rola przywództwa zwinnego w organizacyjnym radzeniu sobie z wyzwaniami środowiska VUCA

Wlizło Izabela

Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Zarządzania Ochroną Pracy w Katowicach

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2024

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Nr 1(19)

7--20

PL

W artykule scharakteryzowano elementy środowiska VUCA oraz wyzwania, jakie ono stawia przed dzisiejszymi organizacjami. W odpowiedzi na nie omówiono również podstawy teoretyczne przywództwa zwinnego oraz zwinności organizacyjnej w ogóle. Przeanalizowano także wyniki badań empirycznych odnoszących się do wybranego stylu przewodzenia i jego wpływu na wyniki organizacyjne, jak również zaprezentowano implikacje praktyczne dla liderów współczesnych organizacji.

EN

The article characterizes the elements of the VUCA environment and the challen- ges it poses to today’s organizations. In response, the theoretical foundations of agile leadership and organization alagility in general were also discussed. The results of empirical research relating to the chosen leadership style and itsimpact on organizational results were also analyzed, as well as practical implications for leaders of modern organizations were presented.

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Logistics planning as an important element of strategic decisions in production management in the company - case study

Łukasik Zbigniew, Kuśmińska-Fijałkowska Aldona, Kozyra Jacek, Olszańska Sylwia, Roman Mateusz

Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska

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2024

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z. 122

151--180

EN

The authors have developed algorithms and a simulation model of the production process in the selected enterprise, and proposed variants of emergency conduct. An aggregated simulation model as well as simulation results will allow for the implementation of appropriate procedures for dealing with emergencies. Through employing these measures, audits conducted in the company will reveal how the company is prepared for various failures and what their impact is on the efficiency indicators of the process.