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Włodzimierz Sroka, PhD is an associate professor at the Management Department of WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza (Poland) as well as North West University (South Africa). He specializes in theoretical and practical issues relating to the management and strategic management. He is the author of numerous scientific papers about strategic alliances, network organizations, strategy, restructuring of the company, CSR and business ethics, as well as innovations and entrepreneurship. He is also a member of Editorial Teams and Editorial Boards at numerous scientific journals. Currently he merges his scientific activity with being the CEO of a medium-size engineering company. He was previously employed in different managerial positions at several companies.
The production of steel in the world is dominated by two types of technologies: BF + BOF (the blast furnace and basic oxygen furnace, also known as integrated steel plants) and EAF (the electric arc furnace). The BF + BOF process uses a lot of natural resources (iron ore is a feedstock for steel production) and fossil fuels. As a result, these steel mills have a significantly negative impact on the environment. In turn, EAF technology is characterised by very low direct emissions and very high indirect emissions. The raw material for steel production is steel scrap, the processing of which is highly energy-consuming. This paper analyses the energy intensity of steel production in Poland as a function of investments made in the steel industry in the years 2000–2019. Statistical data on steel production in the EAF process in Poland (which represents an approximately 50% share of the steel produced, as the rest is produced utilising the BF + BOF process) was used. Slight fluctuations are caused by the periodic switching of technology for economic or technical reasons. The hypothesis stating that there is a relationship between the volume of steel production utilising the EAF process and the energy consumption of the process, which is influenced by investments, was formulated. Econometric modelling was used as the research method and three models were constructed: (1) a two-factor power model; (2) a linear two-factor model; and (3) a linear one-factor model. Our findings show that the correlation is negative, that is, along with the increase in technological investments in electric steel plants in Poland, a decrease in the energy consumption of steel produced in electric furnaces was noted during the analysed period.
Bożena Gajdzik; Włodzimierz Sroka; Jolita Vveinhardt. Energy Intensity of Steel Manufactured Utilising EAF Technology as a Function of Investments Made: The Case of the Steel Industry in Poland. Energies 2021, 14, 5152 .
AMA StyleBożena Gajdzik, Włodzimierz Sroka, Jolita Vveinhardt. Energy Intensity of Steel Manufactured Utilising EAF Technology as a Function of Investments Made: The Case of the Steel Industry in Poland. Energies. 2021; 14 (16):5152.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBożena Gajdzik; Włodzimierz Sroka; Jolita Vveinhardt. 2021. "Energy Intensity of Steel Manufactured Utilising EAF Technology as a Function of Investments Made: The Case of the Steel Industry in Poland." Energies 14, no. 16: 5152.
Today, the issue of development of the tourism industry is becoming increasingly relevant, as this industry is an important component of the economic system of each country. External factors have the most significant impact on the development of tourism: natural disasters, wars, economic crises, and pandemics have had a destabilizing effect on the development of the tourism industry around the world. To avoid or reduce the impact of negative phenomena on the tourism industry of a particular country or region, it is crucial to predict the impact of external factors, identify the most important of them, and develop strategic measures to turn threats into opportunities. In the context of solving the mentioned problem, this study aims to model the impact of external factors on the level of use of tourism potential of the region. After all, tourist services and products of each country and region are unique, as they are formed under the influence of existing special natural resources, cultural heritage, environmental, social and other factors inherent only in them; and if in one country/region the influence of a certain factor can weaken the development of tourism, in another one—it can stimulate it. A method of comparison with the reference value and a method of calculating the integral indicator were used in the study. Based on the analysis, an integral indicator of the level of use of the tourist potential of the region was calculated and the method of assessing the impact of external factors on the level of tourist potential on the example of the Carpathian region of Ukraine was tested.
Nestor Shpak; Oksana Muzychenko-Kozlovska; Maryana Gvozd; Włodzimierz Sroka. Simulation of the Influence of External Factors on the Level of Use of the Regional Tourism Potential: A Practical Aspect. Administrative Sciences 2021, 11, 85 .
AMA StyleNestor Shpak, Oksana Muzychenko-Kozlovska, Maryana Gvozd, Włodzimierz Sroka. Simulation of the Influence of External Factors on the Level of Use of the Regional Tourism Potential: A Practical Aspect. Administrative Sciences. 2021; 11 (3):85.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNestor Shpak; Oksana Muzychenko-Kozlovska; Maryana Gvozd; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2021. "Simulation of the Influence of External Factors on the Level of Use of the Regional Tourism Potential: A Practical Aspect." Administrative Sciences 11, no. 3: 85.
In the last decade we have witnessed a growing amount of interest for developing better ‘exchange’ between universities, research centres and technology parks and companies, governments and other institutions. The biggest aim of those projects is, on the one hand, to make sure that valuable research does not stay hidden in the ivory tower of academia, and, on the other, that there are clear indications for what kinds of solutions are needed in the market. Due to the lack of empirical research in the topic, the focus of this paper is to establish and explain which factors determine the demand for technological services and how they can contribute to the promotion of greater university–business collaboration in R&D and innovation. To achieve that goal, we applied the PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling) method in order to create a theoretical model, which was then verified through the application of the CTA (Confirmatory Tetrad Analysis) with the purpose of evaluating whether the specification of the chosen measurement model based on the theoretical rationale was supported by data. The test run was performed on 96 companies from the Spanish region of Huelva. It showed that only four of the considered factors, namely influence of the environment, market conditions, technology adoption decision and economic characteristics of the company, constituted 65.76% of the variance of the endogenous latent Demand for Technological Services. We believe that thanks to the proposed model and its adaptivity, it is possible to design relevant policies and undertakings aimed at promoting the research-business collaboration at the regional, national and international levels.
Juan J. García-Machado; Włodzimierz Sroka; Martyna Nowak. R&D and Innovation Collaboration between Universities and Business—A PLS-SEM Model for the Spanish Province of Huelva. Administrative Sciences 2021, 11, 83 .
AMA StyleJuan J. García-Machado, Włodzimierz Sroka, Martyna Nowak. R&D and Innovation Collaboration between Universities and Business—A PLS-SEM Model for the Spanish Province of Huelva. Administrative Sciences. 2021; 11 (3):83.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJuan J. García-Machado; Włodzimierz Sroka; Martyna Nowak. 2021. "R&D and Innovation Collaboration between Universities and Business—A PLS-SEM Model for the Spanish Province of Huelva." Administrative Sciences 11, no. 3: 83.
Grounded on the Knowledge Based View (KBV), this study examines the effects of a knowledge management enabler (Emotional Intelligence) on knowledge management processes (KMPs) in research universities. It investigates the direct effect of KMPs on creative performance. This study further examines the mediating role of Self-directed Learning in a relationship between KMPs and creative performance. This study used a sample frame of 248 academic and administrative personnel from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Pakistan. The relationships were tested through a partial least squares structural equation modelling method. The results reveal that Emotional Intelligence (EI) as an enabler has a positive and significant impact on KMPs. However, a direct relation between self-directed learning and creative performance is insignificant. Also, established associations were found to be positive and significant. This study’s findings validate the academic experience of EI and suggest how academics and administrators of HEIs can value KMPs and the self-directed learning that strengthens creative performance. With the increased importance of EI and KMPs in HEIs, there is a lack of studies investigating the relationship between EI, KMPs and creative performance. This study empirically examines the interface of EI, KMPs and creative performance in HEI’s and enriches the existing literature by exploring the mediating role of self-directed learning.
Zahid Shafait; Zhu Yuming; Natanya Meyer; Włodzimierz Sroka. Emotional Intelligence, Knowledge Management Processes and Creative Performance: Modelling the Mediating Role of Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2933 .
AMA StyleZahid Shafait, Zhu Yuming, Natanya Meyer, Włodzimierz Sroka. Emotional Intelligence, Knowledge Management Processes and Creative Performance: Modelling the Mediating Role of Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (5):2933.
Chicago/Turabian StyleZahid Shafait; Zhu Yuming; Natanya Meyer; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2021. "Emotional Intelligence, Knowledge Management Processes and Creative Performance: Modelling the Mediating Role of Self-Directed Learning in Higher Education." Sustainability 13, no. 5: 2933.
Resource intensity is a measure of the resources needed for the production, processing and disposal of good or services. Its level decides on the costs the companies have to bear both for production and for environmental protection, which in turn have a crucial importance for their competitiveness. Given these facts, our study analyses the issues of resource intensity in the Polish steel industry in correlation to investments made, and more specifically, to the impact of investments on the consumption of energy media used during steel production. Its key element is the development of econometric models presenting the impact of investments on resource consumption in steel production in Poland. Electricity and coke consumption were analysed according to manufacturing installation. The research was carried out on the basis of statistical data for the period of 2004–2018. The obtained findings confirmed the impact of the increase in investment on the decrease in the resource intensity in steel production in Poland. These facts have implications for both policy makers, as they confirm the thesis on a direct correlation between investments in technology and a reduction in resource intensity (environmental protection), as well as company managers. In the case of the latter, the data show the actions which companies should focus on in their activities.
Bożena Gajdzik; Włodzimierz Sroka. Resource Intensity vs. Investment in Production Installations—The Case of the Steel Industry in Poland. Energies 2021, 14, 443 .
AMA StyleBożena Gajdzik, Włodzimierz Sroka. Resource Intensity vs. Investment in Production Installations—The Case of the Steel Industry in Poland. Energies. 2021; 14 (2):443.
Chicago/Turabian StyleBożena Gajdzik; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2021. "Resource Intensity vs. Investment in Production Installations—The Case of the Steel Industry in Poland." Energies 14, no. 2: 443.
Research background: In spite of abundant evidence that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributes to improving the emotional state of employees as stakeholders and can serve as a useful tool for reduction of their turnover in organizations, until now, it remains unclear how the different status of CSR is related to consequences accompanying mobbing. Purpose of the article: This study compares the emotional state and intentions of Polish and Lithuanian organizations? employees who have experienced mobbing with regard to the status of CSR. The paper presents part of the results of a wider study conducted in two neighbouring states, which are exclusively related to the employees? emotional state and employee intentions after experiencing mobbing in the workplace. Methods: The research sample involved 823 respondents employed in Lithuania and Poland. The questionnaire survey was conducted using the questionnaire ?Mobbing as a Psychosocial Stressor in the Organizations Accessing and Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility ? MOB-CSR?. Comparisons are made with regard to and CSR and relate to Lithuania (LT) and Poland (PL), when organisations are divided into three groups: (I) Is CSR; (II) Seeks to be-come CSR and (III) Does not seek to become CSR. Mann-Whitney U test and Kruskal-Wallis H test were used as the research methods. Findings & Value added: CSR is related to employees? better emotional state and lesser intentions to leave the organisation, but the study revealed unexpected results showing that according to certain parameters, the situation in the organisations seeking CSR was better than in those already declaring this status (e.g. the feeling of hopelessness, reluctance to seek better results, etc.). It is discussed why the results between countries that have similar historical experience and are culturally close differ. The conclusions emphasize the necessity for practitioners and researchers to evaluate the impact of change on employees? emotional state and intentions at different stages of CSR implementation more carefully. Besides, the results revealed a significant impact of the different status of enterprises with regard to CSR on employees? emotional state and intentions to stay in the job. This article contributes to the literature analysing organizational management by filling gaps in empirical research on CSR, mobbing, employees? emotional state and intentions in different cultures.
Jolita Vveinhardt; Włodzimierz Sroka. Mobbing and corporate social responsibility: does the status of the organisation guarantee employee wellbeing and intentions to stay in the job? Oeconomia Copernicana 2020, 11, 743 -778.
AMA StyleJolita Vveinhardt, Włodzimierz Sroka. Mobbing and corporate social responsibility: does the status of the organisation guarantee employee wellbeing and intentions to stay in the job? Oeconomia Copernicana. 2020; 11 (4):743-778.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJolita Vveinhardt; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Mobbing and corporate social responsibility: does the status of the organisation guarantee employee wellbeing and intentions to stay in the job?" Oeconomia Copernicana 11, no. 4: 743-778.
In this study, the problem question was raised whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) is/can be an effective tool against workplace mobbing and psychosocial stressors in organizations. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of workplace mobbing in Lithuanian and Polish organizations in order to compare in which organizations the manifestation of the phenomenon is the strongest and analyzing psychosocial stressors in parallel. To achieve the purpose, 823 employees of three types of organizations were surveyed. The respondents belonged to organizations that implement the principles of corporate social responsibility, organizations that intend to become socially responsible and organizations that do not implement corporate social responsibility and do not seek to become socially responsible. The empirical study was conducted using the questionnaire “Mobbing as a Psychosocial Stressor in the Organizations Accessing and Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility—MOB-CSR”. This questionnaire is valid and reliable; the correlation relationships between subscales show interconnectedness and statistically reliable relationships. The research results were calculated using the chi-squared test and the linear regression model. Statistically reliable relationships were found between the prevalence of workplace mobbing, psychosocial work stressors and corporate social responsibility. The results of the study show that along with the weakening of variables of corporate social responsibility, the probability of workplace mobbing is increasing but CSR in itself does not ensure the prevention of workplace mobbing in the case of Lithuanian and Polish organizations. If the findings of the study are considered by the managers of organizations, this can affect both employees’ quality of life towards improvement and more transparent/purposeful implementation of corporate social responsibility, i.e., responding to the true meaning of CSR.
Włodzimierz Sroka; Jolita Vveinhardt. Is a CSR Policy an Equally Effective Vaccine against Workplace Mobbing and Psychosocial Stressors? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7292 .
AMA StyleWłodzimierz Sroka, Jolita Vveinhardt. Is a CSR Policy an Equally Effective Vaccine against Workplace Mobbing and Psychosocial Stressors? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (19):7292.
Chicago/Turabian StyleWłodzimierz Sroka; Jolita Vveinhardt. 2020. "Is a CSR Policy an Equally Effective Vaccine against Workplace Mobbing and Psychosocial Stressors?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 19: 7292.
The current model of resource management mainly contributes to mass short-term consumption, which creates an unstable and extremely critical situation on the planet. Going beyond the traditional industrial model of Take-Make-Waste, the circular economy aims to reduce waste (and therefore minimize costs) and to redefine sustainable development. This entails a gradual separation of economic activity from the consumption of scarce resources and the removal of waste from the system. In order to foreground the principles of a circular economy in Ukraine, this study analyzes its benefits based on the relevant experience of the EU. The paper also presents the results of research and content analysis on the situation of waste management in Ukraine and compares the trends using key indicators. The core of the paper is developing a conceptual model of making and coordinating management decisions on the implementation of business projects in the context of a circular economy in Ukraine. A multifactor model (the Farrar–Glauber method was further developed) has been built by identification of the main factors, i.e., the volume of generated waste from economic activity per unit of GDP at constant prices, emissions of pollutants, and capital investments for the protection of the environment. Factor coefficients indicate how many units will change the resultant trait Y, measured in thousand tonnes, if one of them changes by 1 (each in units of measure). It means that if the volume of waste generated from economic activity per unit of GDP at constant 2011 purchasing power parity (PPP) prices decreases by 1 kg/$1000, waste management of I–IV classes will be reduced by 952,737 thousand tonnes. The approbated model can be used to analyze the situation with recycling in the EU countries, considering the amount of capital investment in environmental protection.
Nestor Shpak; Oleh Kuzmin; Olga Melnyk; Mariana Ruda; Włodzimierz Sroka. Implementation of a Circular Economy in Ukraine: The Context of European Integration. Resources 2020, 9, 96 .
AMA StyleNestor Shpak, Oleh Kuzmin, Olga Melnyk, Mariana Ruda, Włodzimierz Sroka. Implementation of a Circular Economy in Ukraine: The Context of European Integration. Resources. 2020; 9 (8):96.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNestor Shpak; Oleh Kuzmin; Olga Melnyk; Mariana Ruda; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Implementation of a Circular Economy in Ukraine: The Context of European Integration." Resources 9, no. 8: 96.
Companies which offer innovative solutions to aid the achievement of sustainable consumption behavior of individuals in home environment gain a competitive advantage. The study aims to uncover the relationship between the engagement in sustainable consumption and sustainable consumption behavior of individuals at home and in the workplace environments enabling companies to provide innovative solutions to advance sustainability management. This research holds that sustainable consumption behavior is a process and the focus of this study is use behavior. An online survey was employed to collect data from 407 respondents in the United Kingdom. Consumers working in both private and public sectors were surveyed. Data analysis suggests that one dimension of engagement in sustainable consumption, namely, Enthusiasm and Attention, mostly influences sustainable consumption behavior at home and in the workplace. Further, females feature higher sustainable consumption behavior at home and in the workplace most of the time in comparison to males. Also, there are age differences apropos sustainable consumption behavior at home and in the workplace. Social Learning Theory and Collaborative Consumption Theory are used to raise hypotheses and explain findings. The findings lead to practical implications for companies regarding engagement and sustainable consumption behavior in both environments in terms of incentives, green product and service innovation that may be offered to individuals to enhance sustainability.
Jūratė Banytė; Laura Šalčiuvienė; Aistė Dovalienė; Žaneta Piligrimienė; Włodzimierz Sroka. Sustainable Consumption Behavior at Home and in the Workplace: Avenues for Innovative Solutions. Sustainability 2020, 12, 6564 .
AMA StyleJūratė Banytė, Laura Šalčiuvienė, Aistė Dovalienė, Žaneta Piligrimienė, Włodzimierz Sroka. Sustainable Consumption Behavior at Home and in the Workplace: Avenues for Innovative Solutions. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (16):6564.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJūratė Banytė; Laura Šalčiuvienė; Aistė Dovalienė; Žaneta Piligrimienė; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Sustainable Consumption Behavior at Home and in the Workplace: Avenues for Innovative Solutions." Sustainability 12, no. 16: 6564.
Background and Purpose: The sustainability projected into Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is pivotal for luxury fashion businesses and they heavily refer to it. However, do their front-line employees follow this trend? To achieve an effective and efficient CSR, the front-line employees have to share the CSR perception advanced by their businesses. The main objective of the study is to discover, critically assess and compare the CSR perception of the front-line employees of the top luxury fashion industry businesses located in Prague, Czech Republic. Design/Methodology/Approach: An investigative case study of the CSR approach of such employees of all ten top luxury fashion businesses in Prague is performed while using a holistic Meta-Analysis, a manual Delphi method and three rounds of interviews, along with mystery shopping techniques. Results: The heterogenous conglomerate of data reveals: (i) problematic awareness of these employees, (ii) their ignorance of the legal setting, (iii) an imbalance and preferential focus, along with ignorance of certain CSR categories, (iv) direct and indirect contradictions and (v) a preoccupation with the fur issue. Conclusions: This alarming inconsistencies and ambiguity have strong implications for both science and practice, they call for more studies, a deeper understanding of causes and a prompt correction in order to make the CSR perception of these important inside stakeholders be in line with expectations.
Robert K. Macgregor; Włodzimierz Sroka; Radka MacGregor Pelikánová. The CSR Perception of Front-line Employees of Luxury Fashion Businesses. Organizacija 2020, 53, 198 -211.
AMA StyleRobert K. Macgregor, Włodzimierz Sroka, Radka MacGregor Pelikánová. The CSR Perception of Front-line Employees of Luxury Fashion Businesses. Organizacija. 2020; 53 (3):198-211.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRobert K. Macgregor; Włodzimierz Sroka; Radka MacGregor Pelikánová. 2020. "The CSR Perception of Front-line Employees of Luxury Fashion Businesses." Organizacija 53, no. 3: 198-211.
Despite greater emphasis being placed on research into ethical consumer behaviour, there is still no clear view of the magnitude of willingness to reduce food choices in favour of sustainable alternatives (WTRFCIFOSA), while the role of government is also under the microscope—more specifically, how willing it is to take the initiative in keeping only organic food on the shelves. This study advances a new concept by theorising “willingness to reduce food choices in favour of sustainable alternatives”. The concept emerged from an assessment of consumer behaviour, ethical attributes, health attributes, and the roles played by both government and food producers in relation to naturalness. It is theorised that WTRFCIFOSA would lead to the consumption of natural and organic food. At present, consumers themselves have no desire to switch to organic consumption. Moreover, ethical and health attributes, government, and food producers have no significant impact on convincing consumers to opt for organic/natural food. It is therefore suggested that governments should introduce the concept of mandatory consumption of sustainable alternatives by reducing the range of unnatural and less ethical food choices for consumers, because naturalness is a significant moderator in the process.
Adnan Ul Haque; Fred A. Yamoah; Włodzimierz Sroka. Willingness to Reduce Food Choice in Favour of Sustainable Alternatives: The Role of Government and Consumer Behaviour. Development and Implementation of Health Technology Assessment 2020, 31 -51.
AMA StyleAdnan Ul Haque, Fred A. Yamoah, Włodzimierz Sroka. Willingness to Reduce Food Choice in Favour of Sustainable Alternatives: The Role of Government and Consumer Behaviour. Development and Implementation of Health Technology Assessment. 2020; ():31-51.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdnan Ul Haque; Fred A. Yamoah; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Willingness to Reduce Food Choice in Favour of Sustainable Alternatives: The Role of Government and Consumer Behaviour." Development and Implementation of Health Technology Assessment , no. : 31-51.
The ambiguous trends in international trade in 2019 and the forecast for 2020 enhance the functional role of the customs bodies in every country. That is because the customs system largely determines the ease of conducting international trade, the security of international supply chains and economic development of the countries. Though many developed countries have been able to form progressive customs systems, there are still countries that are in the process of reforming customs administrations and require a unified conceptual approach to build their customs systems. Given this fact the goal of our study is to analyze current trends in the development of the international customs systems and on the basis of it to identify the main and support functions of customs administration. Based on the principle of the best practices, the countries with the best customs administrations according to WTO data, i.e. France, Germany, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Poland were selected for analysis. We analyzed the positions of these countries in the leading international rankings, the key quantitative indicators of their customs activity and the peculiarities of the organizational construction of the customs authorities by functional principle. As the result, based on the use of systematic, dynamic and topologically substantive approaches and results of research, we developed a unified conceptual structure of the customs administration. In particular, the main functions (i.e. control, security and fiscal) and support functions (i.e. regulatory, administration, communication, service, information and statistical subsystems, resource support subsystem and international cooperation) were proposed. The proposed structure is intended to be used by representatives of the customs authorities in different countries throughout the world.
Nestor Shpak; Olga Melnyk; Marta Adamiv; Włodzimierz Sroka. Modern Trends of Customs Administrations Formation: Best European Practices and a Unified Structure. NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy 2020, 13, 189 -211.
AMA StyleNestor Shpak, Olga Melnyk, Marta Adamiv, Włodzimierz Sroka. Modern Trends of Customs Administrations Formation: Best European Practices and a Unified Structure. NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy. 2020; 13 (1):189-211.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNestor Shpak; Olga Melnyk; Marta Adamiv; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Modern Trends of Customs Administrations Formation: Best European Practices and a Unified Structure." NISPAcee Journal of Public Administration and Policy 13, no. 1: 189-211.
Robert K. MacGregor; Włodzimierz Sroka; Radka MacGregor Pelikánová. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LOW-LEVEL MANAGEMENT’S ATTITUDE TO MARKETING AND INNOVATIONS IN THE LUXURY FASHION INDUSTRY: PRO - OR ANTI-CSR? Polish Journal of Management Studies 2020, 21, 240 -255.
AMA StyleRobert K. MacGregor, Włodzimierz Sroka, Radka MacGregor Pelikánová. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LOW-LEVEL MANAGEMENT’S ATTITUDE TO MARKETING AND INNOVATIONS IN THE LUXURY FASHION INDUSTRY: PRO - OR ANTI-CSR? Polish Journal of Management Studies. 2020; 21 (2):240-255.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRobert K. MacGregor; Włodzimierz Sroka; Radka MacGregor Pelikánová. 2020. "A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LOW-LEVEL MANAGEMENT’S ATTITUDE TO MARKETING AND INNOVATIONS IN THE LUXURY FASHION INDUSTRY: PRO - OR ANTI-CSR?" Polish Journal of Management Studies 21, no. 2: 240-255.
Aleksandar Vekic; Vladimir Djakovic; Jelena Borocki; Włodzimierz Sroka; Jozsef Popp; Judit Olah. The Importance of Academic New Ventures for Sustainable Regional Development. www.amfiteatrueconomic.ro 2020, 22, 1 .
AMA StyleAleksandar Vekic, Vladimir Djakovic, Jelena Borocki, Włodzimierz Sroka, Jozsef Popp, Judit Olah. The Importance of Academic New Ventures for Sustainable Regional Development. www.amfiteatrueconomic.ro. 2020; 22 (54):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAleksandar Vekic; Vladimir Djakovic; Jelena Borocki; Włodzimierz Sroka; Jozsef Popp; Judit Olah. 2020. "The Importance of Academic New Ventures for Sustainable Regional Development." www.amfiteatrueconomic.ro 22, no. 54: 1.
Considering the importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows for the sustainable economic advancement of a host country, this paper investigates the financial development and FDI nexus, using institutional quality as a moderator. The sample consists of 79 Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries, as these countries are entering a new age of integration, foreign trade, and mutual development. The empirical findings of conventional and robust estimators show that the financial development of BRI host countries significantly attracts FDI, while the institutional quality plays a significant moderating role in this relation. The in-depth analysis offers the insight that financial markets are less attractive to FDI relative to financial institutions. Thus, policymakers are advised to uphold sound financial institutions to make the country more attractive to overseas investors, while concentration on financial markets may multiply the benefits of FDI. The results are robust to alternative proxies of the key variables and alternative methodologies.
Mollah Aminul Islam; Muhammad Asif Khan; József Popp; Wlodzimierz Sroka; Judit Oláh. Financial Development and Foreign Direct Investment—The Moderating Role of Quality Institutions. Sustainability 2020, 12, 3556 .
AMA StyleMollah Aminul Islam, Muhammad Asif Khan, József Popp, Wlodzimierz Sroka, Judit Oláh. Financial Development and Foreign Direct Investment—The Moderating Role of Quality Institutions. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (9):3556.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMollah Aminul Islam; Muhammad Asif Khan; József Popp; Wlodzimierz Sroka; Judit Oláh. 2020. "Financial Development and Foreign Direct Investment—The Moderating Role of Quality Institutions." Sustainability 12, no. 9: 3556.
The ‘mobbing’ phenomenon is regarded as the actions or behaviour referring to an employee or directed against an employee, comprising persistent and drawn-out harassment or intimidation of that employee. This phenomenon causes substantial negative workplace consequences, but, above all, one should stress the consequences for the victims, which are devastating. This has been observed in a variety of organisations, regardless of the sector and country. Given these facts, the purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of workplace mobbing in Polish and Lithuanian organisations with regard to corporate social responsibility (CSR). The research sample included a group of 823 entities operating in both countries in both the private and public sectors (410 from Lithuania and 413 from Poland). A closed-type questionnaire was used in the survey. Several research methods including factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha, Spearman–Brown, factor loading, and total item correlation were used in our study. The results achieved showed that there were both similarities as well as differences between the analysed organisations. More specifically, our research revealed that: (1) Employee attitude to CSR depends on the company’s sector of activity and the country; (2) In Poland, workplace mobbing is more prevalent in the public sector than in the private, whilst in Lithuania there were no substantial differences; (3) Organisations that implemented the CSR concept showed less imposed mobbing prevalence; and (4) Employees who faced mobbing in the workplace had worse relationships with clients and users of the company’s services/products.
Jolita Vveinhardt; Włodzimierz Sroka. Workplace Mobbing in Polish and Lithuanian Organisations with Regard to Corporate Social Responsibility. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 2944 .
AMA StyleJolita Vveinhardt, Włodzimierz Sroka. Workplace Mobbing in Polish and Lithuanian Organisations with Regard to Corporate Social Responsibility. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (8):2944.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJolita Vveinhardt; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Workplace Mobbing in Polish and Lithuanian Organisations with Regard to Corporate Social Responsibility." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 8: 2944.
Small and medium-sized enterprises are an important part of the economy of every country. These enterprises operate in a highly competitive environment and are especially exposed to rapid changes in the business environment. Therefore, one of ...
Nestor Shpak; Marta Naychuk-Khrushch; Uliana Kohut; Mykhailo Honchar; Włodzimierz Sroka. The Usage of Modern Instruments of Business Planning Administration for Small Enterprises: A Case Study Analysis. Central European Business Review 2020, 9, 20 -42.
AMA StyleNestor Shpak, Marta Naychuk-Khrushch, Uliana Kohut, Mykhailo Honchar, Włodzimierz Sroka. The Usage of Modern Instruments of Business Planning Administration for Small Enterprises: A Case Study Analysis. Central European Business Review. 2020; 9 (1):20-42.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNestor Shpak; Marta Naychuk-Khrushch; Uliana Kohut; Mykhailo Honchar; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "The Usage of Modern Instruments of Business Planning Administration for Small Enterprises: A Case Study Analysis." Central European Business Review 9, no. 1: 20-42.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a “major engine” of economic growth and socioeconomic development, and reaching many sustainable development goals (SDG). They should make the SDGs a prominent selling point to demonstrate why consumers should buy from them to reduce waste and enhance recycling. If a consumer sees an SME engaged in the SDGs (goal 8,9 and 12), it will be motivated for further support. Given these facts the paper compares Czech and Polish approaches to the circular economy by quantitative evaluation based on primary research (Czechia, 210 respondents) and qualitative context comparison in Poland. Our research has confirmed that there are differences in both countries in relation to the sustainable development goals, with SMEs decisions in the Czech SMEs sector being on level business sustainability 1.0, and that in Poland being below 1. Additionally, Czech entrepreneurs have more knowledge and practice in “green” methods than do Poland’s.
Jarmila Duháček Šebestová; Włodzimierz Sroka. Sustainable development goals and SMEs decisions: Czech Republic vs. Poland. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR) 2020, 7, 39 -50.
AMA StyleJarmila Duháček Šebestová, Włodzimierz Sroka. Sustainable development goals and SMEs decisions: Czech Republic vs. Poland. Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR). 2020; 7 (1):39-50.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJarmila Duháček Šebestová; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Sustainable development goals and SMEs decisions: Czech Republic vs. Poland." Journal of Eastern European and Central Asian Research (JEECAR) 7, no. 1: 39-50.
Nestor Shpak; Ihor Kulyniak; Maryana Gvozd; Yuliya Malynovska; Włodzimierz Sroka. Estimation of the Marketing Activity of Banking Structures. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 2020, 68, 229 -242.
AMA StyleNestor Shpak, Ihor Kulyniak, Maryana Gvozd, Yuliya Malynovska, Włodzimierz Sroka. Estimation of the Marketing Activity of Banking Structures. Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis. 2020; 68 (1):229-242.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNestor Shpak; Ihor Kulyniak; Maryana Gvozd; Yuliya Malynovska; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Estimation of the Marketing Activity of Banking Structures." Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis 68, no. 1: 229-242.
The pace and scale of the digitalization of today’s global information society open up new opportunities for business. At the same time, they set new challenges for business owners and managers in the field of marketing. Given this fact, the purpose of the study was to present the impact of digitalization on the marketing activity of the enterprise in the field of services by promoting the use of online sales via electronic distribution channels, social networks, and mobile applications. A comparative system of estimating the parameters of the influence of digitalization on the marketing activity of the enterprise was proposed as a confirmation of this impact. Based on the developed “tree of goals,” the dynamics of the digitalization of services were projected and the prospects of development of this sphere of activity were outlined. For testing the proposed methodology, the railway passenger transportation company (JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”) was chosen as the object of the research. Research methods used in the study include: (1) statistical; (2) SWOT analysis; (3) systematization, comparative, and structural-dynamic analysis; and (4) an expert survey. As a result of revealing the impact of individual elements of digitalization on the level of marketing activity, the number of recommendations regarding the development of digitalization of electronic ticket sales services and their accounting for enterprises dealing with railway passenger transportation were proposed.
Nestor Shpak; Oleh Kuzmin; Zoriana Dvulit; Tetiana Onysenko; Włodzimierz Sroka. Digitalization of the Marketing Activities of Enterprises: Case Study. Information 2020, 11, 109 .
AMA StyleNestor Shpak, Oleh Kuzmin, Zoriana Dvulit, Tetiana Onysenko, Włodzimierz Sroka. Digitalization of the Marketing Activities of Enterprises: Case Study. Information. 2020; 11 (2):109.
Chicago/Turabian StyleNestor Shpak; Oleh Kuzmin; Zoriana Dvulit; Tetiana Onysenko; Włodzimierz Sroka. 2020. "Digitalization of the Marketing Activities of Enterprises: Case Study." Information 11, no. 2: 109.