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The text describes the ability of school’s function on the edge of chaos. For this purpose, applied is the concept of institutions on the edge of chaos by S.L. Brown and K.M. Eisenhardt. Such a thinking about the school’s functioning, although it seems optimal, doesn’t be possible yet. Schools in Poland are not ready for such a radical change yet.
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This article is a case study of coping with the challenge of change at Primary School No. 6 in Września from October to December 2021. Underlying the intervention work described in the case study was the model of implementing change in an organization proposed by Kurt Lewin (Lewin, 1951; Bhayangkara, 2020) and John Fisher’s approach to individual coping with change (Fisher, 2012). In this paper, we look at the process from the perspective of educational transactional analysis. The purpose of the process was to increase the sense of psychological and content security of the 7th and 8th grade community during the period of December 2021. 630 individuals actively participated in the process. The analysis was based on qualitative re- search in 5 groups of school community members: teachers (N = 45), students (N = 300), parents (N = 280), a group of psychologists and educators (N = 3) and school management (N = 2). The process included: observation, in-depth interviews, group work, and discussion. Participants also had an opportunity to individually analyze conclusions and proposals developed during the process. As a result of the actions taken, comprehensive solutions and recommendations were pro- posed, which were communicated and implemented in the community of classes VII and VIII, among students, teachers and parents. In this paper we show that and why parallel work with all major stakeholder groups is necessary to effect change in the school.
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Profit is one of the information from financial statements that is still considered by investors or creditors. Therefore, accounting profits that have good quality are important information for potential investors and creditors in making the right decisions. Management has an information regarding the condition of the company and is likely to change or exaggerate the existing information, so efficient contract requests for financial accounting information is coming from lenders and shareholders. This study aims to examine the effect of leverage, outstanding shares, and good corporate governance on the earnings quality of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during 2020. Leverage is measured by Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR), outstanding shares is measured by Cummulative Abnormal Return (CAR), good corporate governance is measured by the 1st level of ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), and earnings quality is measured by earnings quality ratio. The number of samples in this study were 104 companies that was taken by purposive sampling technique, tested using the multiple linear analysis method, and processed using SPSS Statistics 25 software. The results of this study show that outstanding shares have a positive effect on earnings quality, while leverage and good corporate governance have no effect on earnings quality.
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The Labour Code has recently been supplemented with new legal regulations on controlling employee sobriety and remote working. In the hitherto binding legal state, these issues were regulated only in a fragmentary manner, leaving many important issues outside the sphere of regulation. However, the manner in which these issues have been regulated by the legislator raises many doubts which may significantly affect the application of the new provisions in practice. The article is devoted to one of the many problems signalled in this context –sobriety control of employees working remotely. It analyses, among other things, the premises for the admissibility of checking the sobriety of employees, showing their relationship to the obligation of sobriety and the obligation to protect the life and health of employees by ensuring safe and healthy working conditions. These considerations were then related to remote working in order to assess, on this basis, the usefulness of the new provisions on controlling employee sobriety in relation to employees working remotely.
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Discrimination based on disability is indicated in the Polish legal system as one of the prohibiteddiscrimination criteria. However, the definition of the term “disability” may cause difficulties due tothe differences in the meaning of this term on medical and legal grounds. There are diverse models ofperceiving disability that affect not only its various definitions but also influence the existing formsof assistance and means used to combat discrimination. Limited ability to work makes people withdisabilities particularly vulnerable to discrimination in the sphere of employment. Special rights forpeople with disabilities are aimed at reducing or completely eliminating existing barriers that preventthese persons from fulfilling their social roles. The purpose of this study is to discuss the special rightsof people with disabilities in the sphere of employment, with particular emphasis on the employer’sobligation to provide the disabled person with the necessary reasonable improvements. The analysisof the existing legal solutions leads to the conclusion that further legal and social changes are necessary, with the main emphasis on the elimination of social disability.
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Review of: Lubomír Pána et al.: Nástroje a aktuální problémy regionální politiky. České Budějovice: VŠERS, 2016, 94 s., ISBN 978-80-87472-99-6.
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Report on Conference held at Diplomat Hotel in Prague from 23rd to 24th of November 2009.
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The current conditions of the global economy have caused innovative changes to be the main condition for a good, sustainable, competitive business of the organization. The solution to the problem can be seen in innovation management, of course with information technology. The goal of this work is the development of innovation with practical software solutions through the innovation management process, i.e. increasing business excellence in the organization. Researchers in organizations use original experience in the implementation of developed software solutions in the field of document management and business innovation. In recent times with globalization and the technological revolution, knowledge has become a key resource for the economic growth and development of nations. Accordingly, the improvement of innovation has become a key condition for the sustainable development and competitiveness of organizations on the local and international market. The results of the conducted research are presented through author-developed programs for statistical data processing and for assessing economic sustainability and achieved business excellence (based on the EFQM 2013 methodology).
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COVID-19 pandemic momentarily impaired human activities, from the ones of labor, education, and medical treatment to those of complex production. Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) program was welcomed but with reserves. Many financial experts see them as timely and holistic. On the other hand, certain measures require significant spending. Therefore, the question of midterm reparation remains. European countries differ in pandemic response – protection masks, lockdown, media coverage, to name a few. Nevertheless, healthcare system was deeply impacted everywhere. EMU predicted rise in the unemployment rates so special program for unemployment risks was activated. After more than three years of pandemic that is yet to be eradicated, issues in labor, schooling, medical treatment, production and in supply chain are still present. Degree and forms of irreversibility of COVID-19 impairment are continuously researched. Changes in cognitive reasoning joined with online organization of activities changed the very essence of social interaction and expectations.
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Critical situations need effective management by virtue of effective manager’s communication. Th e article defines the basic characteristics of manager’s communication in the specific critical environment, analyzes the manager’s role and the specification of his/her way of communication in coping with critical situation, it emphasizes the importance of precautionary preparation of communication and the necessity of overcoming the barriers of communication.
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”The happy organization” is based upon a strategy of happiness that brings real joy to the employees having the purpose to obtain productivity, innovation and profit growth. Happiness at work has not been just a simple “buzz” for a long time, it has rapidly transformed in strategies and objectives implemented in the day-to-day managerial plans of the top management in general and of the human resource manager in particular.
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The majority of social scientists agree that there are chief socio/political/economic sectors in any country. Society can be analysed as a product of the public sector (state), as the private sector (market) and as the civil sector (non-governmental and non-profit sector). What distinguishes a civil sector from private and public sectors is the fact that the organisations it includes have been established on the basis of shared values and interests of a group of citizens and of those who support them. These civil organisations are independent of the state and the market, and embrace diverse types of groups, associations, unions and societies. Civil sector is sometimes identified with social economy, which reflects new types and organizational forms of companies. Social economy includes cooperatives, mutual societies, associations and foundations. In the Czech Republic the civil sector comprises of organizations that are non-governmental, private, public-serving, self-governing, and having a voluntary, grass root nature. They cultivate values such as mutual support, benevolence, solidarity, philanthropy, but also participation of citizens in decision-making processes concerning public matters. Civil sector organizations specialising in education, healthcare, social services, culture and leisure and recreation activities are the most numerous ones.
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As a point of reference on the Romanian market for management consulting services, it can be stated that its evolution over the last years has suffered a positive impact, in principle, due to the relative overcoming of the period of economic recession. Of course, this does not mean that the situation of client companies is extremely favorable, because it is precisely this period of return and re-adjustment to market requirements that has led to cost cutting measures, including management consulting costs.
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The Romanian workforce is more diversified than ever in terms of generations. The diversity of generations and their vision of leadership has created a conflict over how to lead organizations whose employees have a very different view from generation to generation. Each generation has a set of values, attitudes and beliefs that can influence the way leaders of organizations lead their people. When we talk about the diversity of generations we refer to 4 of them: BabyBoomers, Generation X, Generation Y and the latest Generation Z. Companies have a huge opportunity in terms of the Millenials generation, right now, because this is the generation that will take over the workforce. These individuals are among the few people who were born in an age where information can be accessed in seconds with the help of technology. Compared to other generations, their level of literacy and digitization is much higher than we can imagine. Businesses can capitalize on their potential for better workplace efficiency and positive outcomes. This study aims to find the best qualities in terms of leadership and to raise awareness between the leaders to be more flexible regarding the leadership styles and to adapt to the needs of the employees.
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This research aims to understand the problems faced by administrators working at different educational levels in the same school building and the effects of these problems on student management and financing processes. The research was conducted using a qualitative research design, by conducting in-depth interviews with participants through semi-structured interviews. Participants consist of 10 school administrators working at different educational levels. Analyzes made around three main themes, focusing on human resources management, student management and financing processes, created the findings of the research. In the human resources management dimension, managers particularly mentioned problems such as personnel shortage, rapid personnel changes and communication difficulties between teachers at different education levels. In the student management dimension, conflicts between students of different age groups, discipline problems and problems in the use of common areas came to the fore. During the financing process, problems such as school income coming from different levels, inequality in expenditures and insufficient financial resources were identified. The results reveal the various challenges faced by administrators working at different educational levels in the same school building. These difficulties can negatively affect the overall management of the school by affecting student management and financing processes. In this context, the research provides important insights that can guide managers and decision-makers in producing more effective and sustainable solutions for educational institutions.
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This research is a case study examining school administrators' self-efficacy perceptions regarding leadership and entrepreneurship characteristics. The research, which was conducted on 10 school administrators working in Adıyaman province, included the evaluation of data collected through a semistructured interview form using a qualitative research model through content analysis. Findings obtained in the themes of leadership style, entrepreneurial experiences, coping with difficulties, innovation and change, team management and cooperation, success and goals, teacher relations and communication, personal and professional development show that school administrators focus on various strategies and adopt these strategies at various levels. These results reflect that school leaders have a versatile and adaptive leadership approach.
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This research was conducted to understand the views of leaders in educational institutions on innovation competencies, innovation culture, sustainable innovation strategies and stakeholder collaboration. The participants of the research consist of 13 social studies teachers in Adana. A semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool and the data obtained was evaluated using the thematic analysis method. The findings show that leaders generally evaluate innovation from a similar perspective, apply various strategies to create and maintain an innovation culture, make various efforts to determine sustainable innovation strategies and long-term impact assessment, and use various methods to increase stakeholder cooperation and social interaction. The research provides important guidance for leaders in the education sector to evaluate and improve their innovation efforts.
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Main aim of this article is the presentation of a project the reactivation of the health resort, taking into consideration of legal and administrative possibilities and exerting of coverage economically and social venture of this process. First part of a article has been preceded by analysis of structural dissimilarity and specificity of functioning of community, based on obligatory legislation. Legal analysis has apprehension of mechanism of the functioning of the health resort, that is very important from the point of view of reactivation process.
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RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: Knowledge management (KM) issues support the possibility of achieving competitive advantage. However, it is not a simple process, as knowledge sharing does not come naturally. Hence, there is a need for research on individual, team and organisational antecedents using a wider range of methods. Investigating the causes of selective knowledge concealment is the main objective of the article, as well as the impact of organisational culture and the determinants of knowledge concealment or sharing by employees.THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: Individual in-depth interviews were conducted with managers and employees to collect empirical data, while thematic content analysis was used to analyse the collected data and draw conclusions.THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: Perceptions of the world and of organisations are shared by people from a given environment. Mental models take into account the multifaceted nature of the phenomena under study: perception, focus and experience. The beliefs held by employees are important because they imply management actions at all levels: tactical, operational and strategic.RESEARCH RESULTS: Employees do not hide their knowledge automatically but selectively. They subliminally assess the value of the knowledge sought, the value of the seeker, the immediate situation and wider contextual and organisational factors. Interestingly, respondents surveyed were more likely to share knowledge with foreign colleagues from a different national culture than with colleagues of the same nationality and cultural background.CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: A number of recommendations of an applied nature were presented in the article. It is important to create a common willingness to share knowledge among employees. A skilful increase in social capital should foster a decrease in the concealment of valuable knowledge and at the same time increase the extent of sharing. An efficient reward system, individually designed for the needs of the organisation, could support this process.
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With the first case of coronavirus discovered on March 11, 2020, Côte d'Ivoire is affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which shakes the entire world since December 2019. This health crisis had socioeconomic implications. It hit public health systems hard and led to a slowdown in the country's growth dynamics. Projections have been revised from 7.2% to 1.8% in 2020. Faced with this situation, the Ivorian government called on the contribution of local authorities and goodwill in this fight and also took measures to curb the transmission of COVID-19. For the implementation of these provisions, the municipalities adopted strategies while carrying out actions. So, what are these strategies? Thus, this work aims to analyze the means of management of the pandemic by the Ivorian communes and particularly the actions of the Yopougon town hall against COVID 19. What were the means and strategies to combat the coronavirus in this commune? The method used involved literature research and interviews. The results of our research reveal that to combat COVID-19, Yopougon Town Hall adopted the following strategies: making additional arrangements, meetings with association and community leaders, religious leaders, and youth leaders. In addition to this, there are awareness campaigns on barrier gestures through the municipal radio, the installation of posters, the distribution of wipes, hand washing devices, hydro-alcoholic gels, etc. The Municipal Council also encouraged populations to be vaccinated through meetings and concerts on the importance of vaccination against COVID-19. Elected officials also provided material support (food and non-food items) to vulnerable populations (senior citizens, women, disabled people and young people, etc.) affected by the consequences of COVID-19 (due to work stoppages, reduction of working hours). For the implementation of these different strategies to combat this pandemic, the town hall received financial and material supports from the government, international organizations, development partners and goodwill. The town hall was helped in this task by a dynamic team made up of councilors, municipal staff, health workers, Red Cross agents and volunteers.
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