https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/55826 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT 2026-04-12T07:19:10Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/57018 Title: Mission statements in FT ranked European business schools - a content analysis Authors: Mazurek, Grzegorz; Korzynski, Pawel; Gorska, Anna; Palyga, Anna Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this article is to investigate mission statements of European business schools ranked by Financial Times (FT) ranking team. In particular, the research focuses on such aspects as dynamics of missions’ changes, the keywords used, the impact of mission statement on b-school performance in the ranking process. Design/Methodology/Approach: Mission statements of b-schools ranked in “FT” from the years 2008, 2012, 2015 and 2017 were collected. Next, they were coded by means of 6-items typology, based on typology used in previous research, descriptive statistics, McNemars and Chi-square tests have been used to analyse the data. Mission statement has not significant influence on the performance of schools in “FT” rankings. Findings: Mission statements of top listed schools and below average listed schools don’t differ significantly. The usage of keywords: “research” and “global” surged in most of the schools. Practical Implications: The article offers clear insights into the significance of mission statements of business schools, their changes and strategies of European business schools (e.g. going global, focusing on research). Originality/Value: The research encourages further research to focus on global market of business schools and further dynamic comparison. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/57018 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56858 Title: The effect of organizational culture and company asset on the competitive strategy of the diving industry in Indonesia Authors: Yudo Wibowo, Arief; Tisnawati Sule, Ernie; Cahyandito, Marthafani; Rahman, Sulaeman Abstract: Purpose: This study aims to examine the influence of organizational culture and company assets on the competitive strategy of the diving industry in Indonesia. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study uses quantitative methods. The unit of analysis is a dive operator in Indonesia. The observation unit is the management of dive operators in Indonesia which can be represented by middle-level managers or management. According to the Indonesian Diving Tourism Business Association (PUWSI), in 2017 there were 284 dive operators. In this study, a sample of 50 respondents was used. Primary data is obtained from the results of direct research in the field, namely data from questionnaires distributed to dive operators in Indonesia. Data and information collected at the time horizon are cross section one shoot. Causality research is used to obtain an evidence of a causal relationship between variables, using Partial Least Square (PLS). Findings: The research findings show that organizational culture and company assets influence the competitive strategy of the diving industry. Company assets have a more dominant influence than organizational culture in improving competitive strategy. Practical Implications: This finding is expected to have implications for the management of diving industry companies in Indonesia as an alternative model of solutions in improving a competitive strategy based on the development of company assets and organizational culture. Originality/Value: The aspects that must be the first priority in developing company assets are intangible assets, while in developing organizational culture, management needs to prioritize the development of stability and control within the organization. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56858 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56856 Title: The role of territorial self-government in ensuring personal security of citizens in Poland Authors: Misiuk, Andrzej; Sulowski, Stanislaw; Gierszewski, Janusz; Urbanek, Andrzej Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the conducted research was to define the role of local government in ensuring the personal security of citizens in Poland. Design/Methodology/Approach: The analysis of determining the role of local government in ensuring public safety for citizens is based on a critical analysis of literature, analysis of documents and legal acts. Findings: The state is responsible for ensuring the personal security of its citizens. This particular duty can be performed in different ways. In states which respect and enforce the principles of local democracy these responsibilities are shared by the institutions of local, mainly municipal, self-government. We shouldn’t forget that security is a fundamental and primary human need. This paper presents various forms of direct and indirect operation of individual local government units in Poland in protecting security and public order. Practical Implications: The presented research results are important for public authorities. They allow for better design of security systems. The level of involvement of public self government in matters of citizen security depends on the conditions of democracy and the scale of decentralization of public obligations. The effectiveness of the state's activities aimed at ensuring the personal security of its citizens, depends on the proper identification of needs in this respect. Originality/value: The article presents the directions of improving the management of public security highlighting the need for continuous monitoring of citizens' expectations in terms of security, measures to fulfill the expectations to ensure high efficiency, quality and innovation. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56856 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56855 Title: Auditors’ career development and personal identity crisis Authors: Onome Imoniana, Joshua; Bezerra Silva Imoniana, Bernardete Abstract: Purpose: The paper investigates the socially constructed experience of identity crisis of the former big 4 auditors from Brazil. Design/Methodology/Approach: Interpretatively guided by discourse analysis, the data base consists of results from interviewing five former senior managers and an active audit partner. Findings: Former auditors bear grudges for a less humanistic environment of the audit firm. Also, frustration is felt about levels of ethical misconduct in their new organization. Practical Implications: Auditors face barriers as they try to maintain their sense of integrity and their ethical values, thereby creating an identity crisis. Originality/Value: Analysis of the identity crisis posit the light at the end of the tunnel as audit firms now look at the career plans with care in as much as rethinking the benefits for them. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/56855 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z