The growing environmental problems associated with the dumping of large amounts of textile waste and the demand for circular products are prompting textile waste recycling enterprises to develop circular business models (CBMs). This implies a radical change in the way some enterprises operate to obtain growth. Considering the importance of the drivers of and barriers for the adoption and implementation of CBMs in the textile recycling sector, it is claimed that the comprehension of these factors to CBMs is limited and deserves more attention in empirical research. Therefore, our research investigates the antecedents of circular business models in the textile recycling sector by highlighting influencing factors. The aim of the article is to explore the main enhancing and inhibiting factors in the development of circular business models on the example of a large enterprise operating for 30 years in the textile recycling sector. In this study, a case study design of mixed methods, including semi-structured interviews with a business practitioner and the data presented on the websites of the surveyed enterprise, is used. The results suggest that main enhancing factors are relevant regulations at the European level, appropriate technologies and digitisation, and increasing social and environmental awareness of consumers and managerial capabilities. However, inhibiting factors are supply chain complexity and supply chain collaboration in connection with a large scale of business in crisis situations, a large scope and range of geographic diversification of outlets in the perspective of the consequences of the information gap, and readiness to take the so-called “being the first in the market” risk. In practice, this means that general drivers of the CBMs may facilitate the reuse of second-hand clothing and recycling of textiles for other new products as the primary CE action. On the other hand, enterprises have to overcome a number of technological barriers, and in the case of the textile recycling sector, it is necessary to understand which barriers they face to take appropriate actions. Research findings indicate factors that may be the subject of intervention or support of managers or policymakers. This study has practical implications and suggests future study paths.

The energy sector is the epitome of Industry 4.0; therefore, it should be developed in line with the Industry 4.0 implementation framework and be managed according to the guidelines dedicated to knowledge-based enterprises. Under this model of evolution, the layers surrounding the technological aspects are first, knowledge management (in particular, its transfer), and then people, and culture. This study addresses two of the three identified levels by attempting to verify the organizational culture that supports professional knowledge transfer as the leading factor in effective specialist knowledge exchange in the energy sector. Recently, this sector has become highly dependent on IT solutions as the main factor for its development and security. A key role in this respect is played by IT professionals, whose attitudes and employee behavior are critical to the stability, efficiency, effectiveness, and security of IT systems in the energy companies. The purpose of this paper is to propose a theoretical construct, based on indicated norms and values as organizational culture foundation and cultural practices. This article also aims to analyze and diagnose the components that support the professional knowledge transfer in different groups of organizational stakeholders. Systematic analysis of the scientific literature, expert evaluation, and structured questionnaires were used to develop and verify the hypotheses. The research results supported the hypotheses that organizational culture tailored to the knowledge workers’ needs and expectations, influence the effective and efficient circulation of IT expert knowledge.

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to identify the role of market dynamism in the relationship between market orientation and the performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) operating in technology parks (TPs) in Poland. Methodology: The two methods used for performing the quantitative empirical research are CAWI and PAPI. The research sample included MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland. The article is the answer to the needs for systematic research of models between market orientation and firm performance. Findings: The research findings provide an insight into the level of market orientation and performance of the analyzed MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland. It was found that MSMEs in the research sample were not a homogeneous group in this respect. It has been proven that market orientation is a significant stimulant of firm performance, while market dynamism has not been classified as a moderator of the market orientation–firm performance relationship. Implications for theory and practice: This study contributes to strategic management by identifying the key role of market orientation for enterprises wishing to benefit from this type of strategic orientation. The important role of the predictor – market orientation in shaping the results of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating at TPs in Poland has been proven. In practice, this means that increasing the level of market orientation is conducive to increasing positively assessed financial performance. Originality and value: Our research carried out at MSMEs operating in technology parks in Poland enriches and supplements knowledge about market orientation as a phenomenon of universal character because it also applies to smaller sized business organizations.

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Celem publikacji jest określenie roli dynamizmu rynku w relacji między orientacją przedsiębiorczą a wynikami przedsiębiorstwa na podstawie rezultatów badań empirycznych zrealizowanych na próbie przedsiębiorstw funkcjonujących w Polsce i w Bułgarii. Badanie to rozpatruje tę relację kontrolując wielkość i wiek przedsiębiorstwa. Ustalono, że innowacyjność i podejmowanie ryzyka są istotnymi predyktorami wyników przedsiębiorstwa, ale ich efekty są uzależnione od dynamizmu rynku, na którym te przedsiębiorstwa funkcjonują. Przy tym wielkość przedsiębiorstwa ma istotne znaczenie dla tego wpływu. Dla decydentów badanie to zapewnia podstawy decyzyjne. Z jednej strony, wysoki stopień dynamizmu rynku (MD) może mieć negatywny wpływ na to, jak innowacje biznesowe wpływają na wyniki przedsiębiorstwa, z drugiej strony MD może mieć pozytywny wpływ na to, jak podejmowanie ryzyka wpływa na wyniki przedsiębiorstwa. W postępowaniu badawczym w warstwie teoretycznej wykorzystano metodę analizy i krytyki piśmiennictwa z zakresu zarządzania strategicznego i przedsiębiorczości, natomiast w warstwie empirycznej wykorzystano metody opisu i wnioskowania statystycznego. W badaniu wykorzystano modelowanie równań strukturalnych z danymi pochodzącymi od przedsiębiorstw funkcjonujących w Polsce i w Bułgarii. Ilościowe badania empiryczne prowadzone były metodą CAWI.

Objective: The purpose of this article is to analyse the moderating role of perceived organisational support (POS) in the relationship between employees’ entrepreneurial orientation (EEO) and organisational commitment (OC).Research Design & Methods: The research is aimed at determining the role of POS and EEO in explaining differences in employees’ commitment to a given organisation. The set of research proposals identifies (1) how employees’ entrepreneurial orientation and organisational commitment are related to each another and (2) how the relationship between employees’ entrepreneurial orientation and organisational commitment is moderated by perceived organisational support. The method used to carry out the quantitative empirical research was CAWI (Computer Assisted Web Interviews). The conceptual framework for this research was the theory of perceived organisational support. The project was funded by the National Science Centre in Poland (funds allocated on the basis of a decision no. DEC-2014/15/B/HS4/04326).Findings: The research provides knowledge about entrepreneurial personality in determining employees’ commitment to their organisation. At the same time, it identifies the role of POS as a moderator of the EEO-OC relationship.Implications / Recommendations: The results of the research allow for a better understanding of entrepreneurship and strengthen its theoretical foundations as an individual-level construct that determines organisational commitment. In addition, the description of the moderation effect (POS as a moderating variable) helps to better explain and predict the relationships between EEO and OC. Managers must pay more attention to the supportive organisational environment because of its effect on the strength of employees’ entrepreneurial orientation and its impact on their organisational commitment. The research results encourage further analyses on EO in vertical, horizontal and temporal dimensions in various size enterprises and their business profiles.Contribution: The article presents arguments which enable the recognition of employees’ entrepreneurial orientation as a determinant of organisational commitment and adding POS to the list of factors moderating the relationship between employees’ entrepreneurial orientation and organisational commitment. In addition, the research proves that the age of employees is positively related to their commitment to the organisation (the older they were, the more committed to the enterprise), while seniority is negatively related to organisational commitment (the more seniority employees had, the less committed they were).