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Objective: The subject matter discussed in the article presents a very important issue regarding the environmental social responsibility of the young generation. The main objective is to assess the awareness and social and environmental activities implemented in Poland in the field of environmental social responsibility. Project/methodology/approach: The objective of the work was achieved through theoretical and practical analysis. The article analyzes the results of the conducted research and compares the authors' own research with national studies on the presented subject matter. Findings: The work indicates similarities and differences relating to environmental social responsibility. During the analysis of the collected materials, it was noticed that there is a high level of knowledge in the field of environmental protection and great opportunities and willingness, especially of the young generation, to implement environmental projects. Limitations/research implications: The subject matter discussed in the article is very important and up-to-date, therefore research in this area should be published. However, research opportunities are limited, and significant changes occur from year to year. Therefore, there is a need to carry out repeated tests and to expand the area covered. The authors plan to continue conducting both domestic and international research, which will increase the knowledge of the investigated subject matter. Practical implications: Due to the information provided in the article, entrepreneurs can find out what the social demand for eco-friendly products and initiatives is. They can use this knowledge to increase competitiveness and acquire new customers. Social implications: The presented research will influence public awareness in the field of ecology and environmental protection. Recipients will learn about the state's capabilities in terms of environmental protection and what actions they can implement in their immediate surroundings. The article will allow the assessment of own attitudes towards natural resources and their protection. Originality/value: The added value of the article is the opportunity to learn about attitudes and social awareness in various regions of Poland. The presented subject matter is up-to-date and very important in terms of future activities and the functioning of future generations in the city. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The basic purpose of the article was to determine the awareness of different generation groups in terms of ecological and economic aspects of life. Design/methodology/approach: The article presents the theoretical framework of consumer behavior and the implemented pro-ecological activities of representatives of Generations X, Y, Z. Subsequently, social involvement in pro-ecological activities in the immediate vicinity was determined based on own research and exemplary results of international research. Findings: The main hypothesis put forward is as follows: ecological and economic awareness is related to the age difference. The research indicates that there are differences in the consumer behavior of representatives of different generations in relation to environmental protection and the global energy crisis. Research limitations/implications: The research confirmed the formulated hypothes. The financial possibilities of various social groups may indicate a different image of consumerism in the era of commonly required pro-ecological behavior. Practical implications: The respondents showed great awareness and knowledge as well as commitment to pro-ecological activities, considering economic aspects. Social implications: Contemporary promotion of pro-ecological activities leads to an increase in social awareness. Originality/value: The analyzes of the conducted surveys emphasize the increasing awareness of pro-ecological and economic behavior of consumers in many countries and the need to adapt urban space to social and ecological requirements. Consumption leads primarily to an increase in production, which is an important factor of economic growth in the world markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Research background: The management of natural resources with modern tools has become a contemporary requirement for social good. Global trends are an inspiration to make the best use of the natural resources available in terms of climate change. Purpose of the article: The aim of this article is to assess contemporary trends and social behaviour related to natural resource management. The main hypothesis is as follows: the proecological behaviour of an individual brings global benefits. Methods: The article is based on theoretical and empirical considerations in the topic under study. An important issue raised in the article is the promotion of activities aimed at increasing the awareness of both the local and international community in the area of sustainable development. Findings & Value added: This article presents the results of own research conducted in Poland and analyses them in relation to global trends. The presented research results show that all climate change begins with the proper management of managed natural resources by individual human behaviour. The respondents' answers made it possible to present social attitudes regarding the use of natural resources and environmental protection measures in everyday life. The research confirmed the validity of the hypothesis and allowed the aim of the article to be realised. Awareness of climate change is forcing societies to implement preventive measures in terms of environmental protection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The objective of the article is to identify activities of the municipality in the field of cooperation with the environment to develop appropriate pro-social activities in the management of municipal resources on the example of the Municipality of the City of Częstochowa. Design/methodology/approach: The research tool was a structured survey questionnaire prepared by the authors of the article. The survey was conducted in June 2022 among residents of municipal resources in the city of Częstochowa, the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. Findings: The research indicated that housing resource management processes should assume cooperation with the economic and scientific environment and the implementation of scientific research results in shaping models for municipal housing resource management to meet social needs, strengthen social ties and create new models in the field of municipal resource management. Research limitations/implications: In addition to scientific values, the study also has a practical aspect that can be used by municipalities and managers of municipal housing resources as support in conscious and effective planning and implementation of pro-social activities in resource management to improve the living conditions of residents. Practical implications: In the future it is reasonable to conduct further research on pro-social activities in municipalities. Specific examples of pro-social activities in municipal resources of various municipalities should be indicated and their perception by residents should be analyzed. Social implications: Due to the changes taking place in the resource, the development of techniques and information technologies, as well as in connection with demographic changes, growing expectations, needs and requirements of residents, it seems important to systematically carry out analyzes in this regard as well as to assess the impact of implemented solutions on the living conditions of the residents of the resource. Originality/value: The conducted research included in the article potentially extends the literature on the subject, presenting pro-social activities in municipal resources on a specific example. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: The growing complexity of the environment in which they operate causes modern enterprises, including various types of organizations, to develop competitive management models aimed at meeting the expectations of various groups of stakeholders involved in their activitiesin the long-term perspective. This article focuses on the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the activities of the municipal housing manager in the context of its stakeholders. The study examines how stakeholders (employees, resource residents, entrepreneurs) perceive the city's housing manager's CSR activities. Design/methodology/approach: In this study, in addition to the analysis of the literature on the subject, the results of the survey conducted in the first and second quarter of 2022 among 363 stakeholders of the municipal housing manager were used. In the study, the impartiality test χ2 and the coefficient of T Czuprow convergence were used, with the significance level α = 0.05. Findings: The results suggest that each of the three selected groups of stakeholders perceive the necessity of CSR activities differently. The group that is the most interested in such activities are employees, the inhabitants of resources expect only actions aiming to improve the quality of their lives, and therefore actions within the aspect of local responsibility. Entrepreneurs in turn, are interested in activities in the social, external and environmental aspects. In addition, the results of these studies may contribute to the state of knowledge in the scientific literature by pointing to the importance of CSR activities by entities not focused on maximizing profits. Originality/value: It can be expected that the developed models will help decision makers of city housing managers to gain a perception of the stakeholder's awareness of and attitudes towards the CSR concept. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article addresses the issue of managing the image of a physical recreation instructor. It is necessary to undertake an analysis of the subject matter due to the dynamic development of physical recreation services, and significant competition in the provision of them. The article starts with discussing the concept of sport and its relation to the concept of physical recreation. Then, one of the forms of physical activity, namely hatha yoga, is discussed. Subsequently, the entities authorized to conduct physical recreation classes are presented, with particular focus on the physical recreation instructor, including the qualification requirements placed upon them, the tasks assigned, and the effects of their services. The article also discusses the results of surveys concerning the expectations of class participants towards instructors in terms of their professional qualifications, competencies and predispositions. Based on the survey results and the positions adopted in the literature, the methods for managing the image of a physical recreation instructor, including the legal risks of the instructor, are also presented. The article also draws attention to the possibility of adopting the academic yoga model in image management while discussing the assumptions and benefits accompanying this model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The problem of succession has been more and more frequent in investigations concerning the future of agricultural farms in Poland. The reducing number of inhabitants, ageing society and a declining number of new births are only some of the factors which highlight this problem. The focus of the study was on the agricultural farms in the case of accidental events such as death or serious illness that makes it impossible for the owner to make representations and sign on behalf of the business solely. These problems are critical from the standpoint of ensuring the continuous operation of the farm. The study was carried out with using a questionnaire and analysis of the independence of the Chi-square test (χ2). Most of the farmers studied think about what would happen in the case of their permanent loss of ability to manage the farm, and especially in the case of their sudden death. The opportunities for presence of other negative events such as serious illnesses seem to be neglected by those who manage agricultural farms. This is likely to be due to the psychological reluctance to think and prepare for such difficult scenarios. The study also demonstrated the lack of correlation between the size of agricultural farm and securing farmers against the accidental events. A moderate relationship was observed only at the level of general planning of the future of the agricultural farm. One of the popular forms among the owners of agricultural farms was establishment of a kind of mortis causa plenipotentiary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The purpose of this paper is to learn about the implementation of the process management concepts in the non-profit organisations and the possible evaluation of effectiveness raise of the organisations' functioning. The entire presentation of the concepts has been divided into three fundamental parts. The first part includes the presentation of the concept of implementing the process approach in the organisation. The second part demonstrates the standard solutions in functioning of the process organisation. The third part discusses the application of management concepts oriented towards the process in the non-profit organisation. The research methods used for the realisation of the paper's aim are the critical analysis of the subject literature. The evaluation of the possibility of implementing the concepts of process management is an important and actual study problem because it might be an initiative to be employed in the course of searching the solutions improving the management in non-profit organisations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]