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Purpose: The purpose of the article is to identify the resilience capabilities of farmers from the Western Pomerania region in response to emerging economic, social and environmental challenges. Design/methodology/approach: The research used literature studies and quantitative surveys. This study used a set of primary data obtained by direct survey using a structured survey questionnaire. The survey was conducted in 2022. This study focuses on the concept of thinking about resilience. Findings: The subjective assessment of resilience (past, current and future) as well as its components showed that farm managers are aware of the formation of this economic and organizational category. Resilience was most frequently associated by respondents with adaptive capacity and least frequently indicated a link with transformation. It should be considered as worrying that the same percentage of farmers stated that the farm is and will be resilient to external factors. This indicates that farmers do not treat the category of resilience as a process that changes over time. Methods/techniques for strengthening resilience as one of the three dimensions mainly include those relating to the payment of current liabilities (equating current financial resilience with liquidity), long-term financial resilience, provisioning and the use of insurance (mainly crop insurance). Research limitations/implications: The research adopted a purposive sampling method, which has its limitations. Originality/value: The research contributes to the long-standing discussion on identifying pathways to improve the ability of agricultural actors to survive and recover from shocks in the light of the growing challenges of today's world, and to develop strategies and policies for the resilience of agriculture and related systems in the context of economic, social, and environmental challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how changes in economic indicators affect foreign trade in Poland during the COVOD-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach: The research problem is: what impact did economic indicators have on imports and exports in Poland during the COVID-19 pandemic? Main hypothesis: the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on economic indicators, which directly had a negative impact on the export and import from Polish. The conducted research used an analysis of domestic and foreign literature and method of a document examination. Findings: Research has shown that the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 had a significant impact on the development of several indicators of the economic macroenvironment, in particular GDP, inflation and the unemployment rate. Indicators identifying foreign trade did not show significant dependencies on the number of infections, but on phenomena shaping sensitive indicators. Originality/value: The content of the study confirms the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on changes in most indicators of the economic macroenvironment. Additionally, it shows the phenomenon and the scale of impact, which may be important in the event of new cases of epidemiological threats or crisis situations (e.g. geopolitical). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article presents the results of transportation research conducted in the urban area of Koszalin, the region, and the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The study's purpose is to identify bicycle infrastructure's role in promoting sustainable mobility in the West Pomeranian region. The paper provides an overview of the bicycle infrastructure in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The analysis is supplemented by a survey conducted among residents of the West Pomeranian region who use the aforementioned infrastructure. A diagnostic survey using a questionnaire was employed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This publication focuses on issues related to logistics management. The aim of this publication is to show the possibility of creating a logistics center within logistic networks. Design/methodology/approach: This publication uses a conceptual method based on observations, sales forecasts and distance analysis of logistics centers. Findings: The analysis of the collected and presented data as part of the concept of creating a logistics center Lviv-Rzeszów shows that such an action is justified, in particular in economic terms. The study shows that the optimization of processes as part of the implementation of the concept would allow for many benefits for the economy and regional development, as well as for the transport and logistics industry itself. Research Limitation/implication: During the study, there were limitations related to obtaining empirical data. The most important implication of the study is the statement that the planned investment will bring significant benefits to entrepreneurs and other market stakeholders. Originality/Value of paper: The publication showed the possibilities of using the new logistics center Lviv-Rzeszów and its impact regional and business development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This publication focuses on issues related to occupational burnout. The aim of this publication is to show how occupational burnout determines the management of an organization (District Court in Koszalin in Poland). Design/methodology/approach: A survey and participating observation were used in this publication. The research was conducted on a group of 84 employees of the company. The values of the analysed indicators were calculated by using the Excel program. Findings: The analysis of the collected data for the years 2019-2020 showed that this study should be regarded as a survey, and thus gives the opportunity to widen the area and scope of study. The research confirmed the H1 hypothesis: Occupational burnout among the employees of the District Court in Koszalin is at an average level and strongly determines the management method and their work efficiency. Research results indicate a correlation between occupational burnout and the management method, which directly determines the effectiveness of employees. The study showed that as many as 96% of the respondents District Court in Koszalin in Poland believe that they have or have had contact with the symptoms of burnout. Research Limitation/implication: There were limitations in the course of the study in the assessment of occupational burnout by the superiors, due to the reason that the research was conducted among a professional group burdened with social trust. The most important implication of the research is the statement that work, relations with employees, HR policy, etc. should be properly shaped in order to minimize or eliminate the symptoms of occupational burnout. Originality/Value of paper: The analysis showed the more impact burnout has on superiors, in particular lack of prospects for professional, family and personal development, the less empathy they show and are less effective at work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Logistics operators are characterized by a high dynamics of an increase of incomes, and hence increased shipping. Owing to a rational policy in the area of the consolidation of production and distribution, they may boast of a better use of the means of transport. The aim of the article is to analyse the promoted behaviours of logistics operators in Poland and in Ukraine. The research methods used in the study include a literature analysis, a comparative analysis and a questionnaire survey of logistics operators’ clients in Poland and in Ukraine. Selected items have been evaluated: eco-friendly programs, action for the environment, exhaust emission reports, CSR activities carried out locally, nationally and globally, sustainable development of logistics operators, professional development of employees, innovative technologies implemented by logistics operators and transport safety. The analysis conducted in relation to logistics operators will show similarities and differences in the promoted environmental activities and to what extent this is noticed by customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: Contemporary management seeks ways to foster competitiveness and to enhance organizational development. This can often be achieved by carrying out activities that identify and monitor stakeholder expectations and requirements. This article aims to show the importance of stakeholders in the improvement of quality in an organization. Design/methodology/approach: The multi-faced and multi-dimensional nature of the issue (the role of a stakeholder in the quality improvement) and the identification of the covered research areas was accomplished by means of a two surveys conducted in years 2011-2014 in the Central Pomeranian region. The first survey was done in January-April 2011 and the second in November 2013-April 2014. Therein, 600 organizations were interviewed in the first and 1107 in the second survey. Findings: The study shows that stakeholders consciously influence quality in an organization, which directly affects the need to improve quality (e.g. by the implementation of management systems), enhancing trust, the satisfaction of the entities and the competitiveness of the organizations. The use of management systems by organizations (e.g. ISO 9001), allows companies to adapt to the identified market needs. Originality/value: The results confirmed a correlation between the stakeholder and quality, as the relationship between the quality and the internal/external stakeholder determine improvement of an organization (perceived as a process). This results in, inter alia, the need to continuously monitor and improve the processes, as well as to assess the level of parameterization through the implementation of the management system (e.g. ISO 9001). The stakeholders are important determinant of quality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article seeks to present possibilities for the development of a country with the use of modern research tools. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the importance of foresight in guiding innovation, which fosters entrepreneurship as well as improves the quality of life of the society. Therefore, the study put forward the hypothesis that the use of foresight as an instrument creating strategic knowledge allows for a more effective identification of significant areas as potentials for the security of the country's development. The analysis presented in this article contains data from the last eight years. The results of the studies show that in Poland there is a significant potential, which, if managed appropriately, might influence the development of enterprises, municipalities and the macro-region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization & Management / Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Slaskiej. Seria Organizacji i Zarzadzanie is the property of Silesian Technical University, Organisation & Management Faculty and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

The aim of the quality of the consumed food is to guarantee a proper functioning of the body and its development according to gender, age, physical condition and demographic and environmental circumstances. Due to the ongoing development and the migrant flows, the rules and dietary habits have changed. The quality of production, in particular the production of raw materials, partly-finished and finished products and the marketing of foods are particularly susceptible to threats of physical, chemical and biological origin. There are constantly increasing demands placed on food manufacturers to ensure foods that are safe to the human health and life. The expectations of stakeholders are constantly rising and to meet their requirements, organisations often have to implement organisational, production, social and environmental changes as part of the process management aimed at improving/increasing quality. The objective of this study is to present activities in the field of food safety. A particular attention was paid to the quality management systems and to institutions supervising food security. The study attempted to present the frequent food safety hazards and their solutions in the food chain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Copyright of Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization & Management / Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Slaskiej. Seria Organizacji i Zarzadzanie is the property of Silesian Technical University, Organisation & Management Faculty and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

The aim of this study was to show that quality improvement through foresight can be an instrument for shaping efficiency in an organization. The author of this article presented his own concept of quality improvement in an organization, which can also be a method for the strategic management and development of various aspects of the organization. The universality of the concept as a tool that is supported by the foresight methodology brings tangible results, as shown through "quality foresight" at the micro (unit) level. The case examined indicates that each organization should be analyzed individually while retaining the foresight methodology and process. The study also showed that the application of foresight determines the organizational, management and social changes that influence the innovativeness (including the diversification of technological processes and automation), production dynamics (increase by 260%), sales and quality in the organization. The presented research results indicate that "quality foresight" can potentially become a trend that includes the main strength of quality improvement, the improvement of competitiveness, and the productivity and efficiency in organization development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The role of Medical Tourism in the process of a complex satisfaction of the prosumers and the impact played in the organizational and functional changes in the Polish healthcare system. The analysis of the literature on the subject as well as an analysis of the documentation were the inspiration to write this work. The main emphasis was put on stating the conditions stimulating the development of this sector of the economy as well as the risk factors determining the quality of process changes in the healthcare system (functioning of public hospitals). To approximate the characteristics of the involved risk within the framework of health tourism functioning in the conditions of a market economy. Selected research methods allowed to present the motives behind undertaken actions of both the regulators as well as participants of the health tourism. Polish accession to the EU was an important impulse changing the way of thinking about health tourism in healthcare as well as, what is important, changes in the institutional and financial policy in Poland. In order to meet health-oriented demands of a prosumer, there should be a coordinated and effective informational system, aimed at improving the quality, reliability, availability of information concerning health tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The client is a more and more demanding subject of the tourist market, which needs to consider not only a price but also accessibility, attractiveness, variety, complexity, timing, quality, etc. As a result there is a necessity to undertake development-strategic actions in different sections of tourist companies and locals. The main goal of the article is to introduce proquality activities in a tourist area by the tourist entities. This is possible with using quality managements systems, pro-quality instruments, using quality systems. This will help to gain the proper functioning and development of the organizations and gain the regional advantage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]