https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/116044 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:53:44 GMT 2026-04-12T16:53:44Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118008 Title: Sustainable business models in non-financial reporting in Polish practice Authors: Bek-Gaik, Bogusława; Surowiec, Anna Abstract: PURPOSE: The aim of the article is to identify information about the sustainable model of companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG 30, which prepare non-financial reports.; DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: The content analysis of sustainable model disclosures in non-financial reporting was performed. The quality of disclosures was assessed based on reports published by 30 major and most liquid companies of the WIG 30 index of the Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW). The content analysis of non-financial reports was conducted according to the following areas: value proposition, social aspects, environmental aspects, and governance aspects. The article uses the results of literature studies on the subject, the results of previous research, and observations of business practice in the area of sustainable business models disclosures in non-financial reporting.; FINDINGS: The findings reveal a diverse approach of companies to disclose the information on sustainability of business model in Polish practice.; PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The results of the study complement the research gap of current literature on sustainable business models by presenting the practice of disclosure on sustainable business model in Polish companies.; ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The research presented in the article contributes to the current literature on sustainable business models disclosure by using the novel dataset, identifying the scope of disclosure on sustainability of business models, and is aimed at presenting a critical interpretative perspective. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118008 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118007 Title: Level of fulfilment of expectations towards work and employer of Generation Z employees Authors: Kupczyk, Teresa; Gross-Gołacka, Elwira; Rupa, Piotr Abstract: PURPOSE: The main objective of the research was to identify, analyse and diagnose the level of fulfilment of expectations towards work/service and employer of Generation Z employees, as well as the key factors influencing it.; DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: In order to verify the hypotheses posed, the literature analysis and critique method, the diagnostic survey method and statistical methods were used. The study was conducted on the basis of a survey questionnaire, with a randomly selected research sample of 2234 Generation Z people. Column proportions tests were used to determine significant differences in responses between individuals with different education, place of residence and experience in candidate military service. Relationships between variables were tested using Pearson's linear correlation coefficient and also based on the coefficient of the multiple regression model.; FINDINGS: The level of fulfilment of expectations towards work/service and employer of Generation Z people is not high and is shaped by many factors. It has been found that the higher the sense of fulfilment of expectations towards work/service and employer of Generation Z people, the higher their motivation to work, willingness to comply with rules, additional medical care, additional group insurance, higher commitment to work, higher acceptance of the service hierarchy, greater gender equality in the organisation and their higher level of coping with uncertainty/unpredictability.; PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The practical business implications are mainly concerned with the possibility for managers to use the findings in the process of managing Generation Z employees.; ORIGINALITY/VALUE: Education and experience in candidate military service were found to significantly differentiate the fulfilment of job/service and employer expectations among Generation Z. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118007 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118006 Title: Digitizing public institutions on the example of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) of Gambia Authors: Secka, Jim; Wiśniewska, Joanna; Ismailov, Ibrahim Abstract: PURPOSE: The study seeks to examine the barriers and drivers of digitization in a typical public organization, with promising potentials to improve service performance in Gambian public sector notably utilities.; DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: Qualitative research method is used to analyze the case relying both on primary and secondary source of data. A literature review was conducted to understand factors that influence digitization in public institution. Due to its scientific relevance, the secondary sources used mainly came from scientific journals. Staff of the institution were also engaged in retrieving firsthand data as to key drivers and barriers of digitalization in NAWEC.; FINDINGS: The findings show that National Water and Electricity Company is constraint with numerous challenges in its digitalization ques. The challenges are handful, but the following stand out, inadequate finance, inadequate skills(digital) personnel, and lack of modern digital tools and equipment. Key to the drivers found include management such as the decision-making structure of the organization, technology, and digitalization interest of customers.; PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: To support digitization, NAWEC must quickly adopt new processes, adopt agile and operational methods, and new organizational structures. In a nutshell, digitization in the public sector has emerged to rethink existing processes and services and create better user experiences for citizens and businesses, which are at the heart of these efforts.; ORIGINALITY/VALUE: To support digitization, NAWEC must quickly adopt new processes, adopt agile and operational methods, and new organizational structures. In a nutshell, digitization in the public sector has emerged to rethink existing processes and services and create better user experiences for citizens and businesses, which are at the heart of these efforts. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118006 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118004 Title: Determinants of management efficiency using IT systems in the context of regionally dispersed construction enterprises in Poland Authors: Romańczuk, Michał; Król-Smetak, Dominika; Stępień, Paweł; Kazojć, Katarzyna; Kurylczyk, Apoloniusz Abstract: PURPOSE: The aim of the article is to analyze the determinants that have the greatest impact on the effectiveness of management using IT systems in construction companies in Poland.; APPROACH/METHODOLOGY/DESIGN: The main research methods are a review of national and world scientific and practical literature in the construction industry and case studies among business practitioners among construction companies in Poland.; FINDINGS: The determinants of management effectiveness determined during the analysis through the appropriate use of IT systems in construction companies will allow the development of practical recommendations for optimal management in companies.; PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The practical implications of the research results included in the article will constitute recommendations for activities in the management of construction companies that can be used in business practice, which will translate into higher financial results.; ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The original value of the article is the analysis of factors that increase management efficiency among construction companies in Poland. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/118004 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z