http://hdl.handle.net/11320/8655 Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:26:35 GMT 2026-06-14T23:26:35Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19599 Tytuł: The Competence GAP among Top Managers of Metal and Machinery SMES Autorzy: Garwolińska, Monika Abstrakt: Purpose | The purpose of the conducted research was to identify the competency gap between the desired and actual competency profile of the top manager of an SME in the metal and machinery industry. Research method | Two primary types of research were used in the study: secondary and primary. The method used for the secondary research was a systematic literature review. The primary research, on the other hand, was based on a qualitative approach – the in-depth group interview (FGI) method – and a quantitative approach – the questionnaire method. Three stages of research were used to develop the desired competency profile, with each stage using a different research method. The development of the actual competency profile was based on the results of the surveys. The research was conducted for the purposes of a doctoral thesis. Results | The carried out research identified the competency gap between the desired and actual competency profile of the top manager of an SME in the metal and machinery industry. The profile comprised 8 competencies, which were divided into three categories: managerial competencies – entrepreneurship, the ability to identify and seize opportunities, results orientation and delegation of tasks/authorities; social competencies – leadership, motivating/influencing and communication; industry competencies – professional knowledge. The largest competence gap was noted in the case of the competence Leadership, the smallest for the competences Performance orientation and Entrepreneurship. Originality / value / implications / recommendations | The article has an implementation value. It provides recommendations as to the level of competences that top managers of SMEs in the metal and machinery industry should possess, and thus, if necessary, what competences should be developed. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19599 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19028 Tytuł: The Role of Relational Capital in Cluster Based Knowledge Management Autorzy: Poskrobko, Tomasz; Citkowski, Mariusz; Tadejko, Paweł Abstrakt: Purpose | This paper examines the role of relational capital in knowledge management (KM) at the cluster level, focusing specifically on the human resources dimension. Research method | Literature review, desk research and theoretical analysis. Results | The study identifies five major challenges arising from low relational capital in cluster-level KM: the incompatibility of organisational cultures, the formation of technological subcultures, the creation of knowledge silos, the low level of tacit knowledge transfer, and the “not invented here”. Originality / value / implications / recommendations | The research provides a novel theoretical framework for understanding the relationship between relational capital and KM in cluster environments, bridging the gap between organisational-level and cluster-level knowledge management. The study recommends that building relational capital should precede or accompany KM system implementation in clusters, and it emphasises the need for supra-organisational KM strategies that integrate individual member Leeds while maintaining cluster-wide consistency. These findings have important implications for cluster coordinators and policymakers involved in cluster development, suggesting the establishment of dedicated KM institutions and the implementation of modified versions of the proven KM tools adapted to cluster conditions. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/19028 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/18352 Tytuł: The Analysis of the Use of Deterministic Chaos Methods as an Early Warning System for Bankruptcy Autorzy: Siemieniuk, Nina; Siemieniuk, Tomasz Abstrakt: Purpose | The main objective of the publication is to present selected issues related to early warning systems of enterprises based on intelligent systems. Research method | The study used the theory of deterministic chaos as one of the innovative methods of creating an early warning system, which is an advantage over classic methods of analysis based on linear systems. Results | Charts of companies listed on the Polish stock exchange indicate that these are not straight lines, but zigzag lines, which are assigned to non-linear systems. Research shows that it is possible to create an early warning system based on deterministic chaos theory as a non-linear system. Originality / value / implications / recommendations | The results show that deterministic chaos theory can be an important complement to the classical methods of the early warning system. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/18352 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11320/18342 Tytuł: Innowacyjność startupów w przemyśle 4.0 – perspektywa inwestorów Autorzy: Kruk, Marek; Wierzbicki, Radosław Abstrakt: Cel | Gospodarka 4.0 jako współczesne środowisko makroekonomiczne sprzyja powstawaniu startupów, zwłaszcza jeśli dysponują innowacyjnymi rozwiązaniami technologicznymi. Celem artykułu jest zidentyfikowanie wagi, jaką do innowacyjności startupów w ob szarze przemysłu 4.0 przywiązują inwestorzy finansujący początkowe stadia ich rozwoju. Metoda badań | Na potrzeby artykułu przeprowadzono 6 indywidualnych wywiadów pogłębionych (IDI) z inwestorami reprezentującymi fundusze venture capital. Respondenci zostali wyłonieni na podstawie ankiet weryfikujących znajomość podstawowych założeń funkcjonowania przemysłu 4.0. Wnioski | Innowacyjność startupu nie jest kryterium kluczowym przy decyzji o inwestowaniu w startupy. Przemysł 4.0 został uznany za atrakcyjny inwestycyjnie, ale startupy wchodzące w ten obszar zwykle już na etapie badawczym, a zwłaszcza wdrożeniowym, są niezwykle kosztochłonne, a jednocześnie trudne do zdiagnozowania pod względem technologicznym. Oryginalność / wartość / implikacje / rekomendacje | Poznanie perspektywy inwestorów zainteresowanych kapitałowym wsparciem startupów co do zaangażowania w projekty innowacyjne mieszczące się w sferze przemysłu 4.0 jest wartościowym punktem wyjścia do tworzenia skutecznych materiałów inwestorskich.; Purpose | Economy 4.0 as a contemporary macroeconomic environment is conducive to the creation of startups, especially if they have innovative technological solutions. The aim of the article is to identify the role that investors financing the initial stages of their development attach to the innovativeness of startups in the area of Industry 4.0. Research method | For the purposes of the article, 6 individual in-depth interviews (IDI) were conducted with investors representing venture capital funds. Respondents were selected based on surveys verifying knowledge of the basic assumptions of the functioning of the Industry 4.0. Results | The innovativeness of a startup is not a key criterion when deciding to invest in startups. Industry 4.0 has been considered an attractive investment, but startups entering this area are usually extremely cost-intensive at the research stage, and especially the implementation stage, and at the same time difficult to diagnose in terms of technology. Originality / value / implications / recommendations | Understanding the perspective of investors interested in capital support for startups regarding involvement in innovative projects within the sphere of Industry 4.0 is a valuable starting point for creating effective investor materials. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11320/18342 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z