Technological and Economic Development of Economy, Jan 31, 2023
The complementary currency Zielony (PLZ) is an example of an economic experiment, operating in Po... more The complementary currency Zielony (PLZ) is an example of an economic experiment, operating in Poland since 2015. It is also a new type of economic tool that supports the local economy and influences the creation of sustainable local developments. However, this impact is not direct, as it is realised through a network of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the local economy, which, among other things, create jobs relevant to the economic prosperity of the region and the life of the local community. The main objective of this article is to demonstrate the relationship between the use of the complementary currency Zielony in Poland by the entities that create the system of this currency and its impact on the economy, in particular on the local sustainable development in the pre-pandemic and pandemic period of Covid-19. The main research problem is formulated in the form of a question: "What are the benefits and opportunities for the economic entities of the local economy as a result of their accession to the complementary currency Zielony system?" The article adopts the following thesis: "The complementary currency Zielony in Poland positively influences the functioning of the local economy and the economic entities that belong to the system and promotes the creation of conditions that are important for sustainable local development. However, it works best when it is not disrupted by administrative barriers and lockdowns, like those that appeared in Poland during the Covid-19 pandemic. " The analysis carried out proved the validity of the thesis and allowed to solve the main problem. The study used the method of critical literature analysis and analysis of statistical data from 2015-2021.
Purpose: The purpose of this article was to attempt to characterise the degree of implementation ... more Purpose: The purpose of this article was to attempt to characterise the degree of implementation and use of technological innovations in logistics companies and to determine their impact on risk factors, identification methods and tools for its minimisation. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used the desk research method of statistical data analysis, the comparative analysis method and the method of critical analysis of the subject literature. A survey technique was used to obtain primary data, the research tool of which was a research questionnaire distributed electronically (CASI) in the form of a survey questionnaire. The survey technique was complemented by the telephone interview method (CATI) and the face-to-face interview method (CAPI). Findings: The results of the research carried out show that despite the occurrence of risk, companies decide to implement various types of innovations, especially those from the technological area. This is mainly due to fear for the future of the organisation connected with its development and the technological rush that is currently observed in the economic space. Despite the high risk involved in this type of investment, companies try to minimise the risk of failure, and the greatest concerns in their operation relate not so much to aspects of the internal environment as to the socioeconomic situation of the world. Practical Implications: Nowadays, in order for companies to implement innovative solutions in the technological area, they are obliged to provide access to their source and prepare information about existing solutions and possibilities of their use. The results of the survey confirm that for new ideas to bring the desired result, they must be carefully defined, analysed and adapted to the organisation's profile. Such activities are of particular importance when introducing innovations aimed at ensuring an appropriate level of process execution in integrated supply chains. Originality/value: The obtained results lead to questions and discussion as to whether it is currently possible to "be" non-innovative in the technological field, and whether it is possible to avoid the risks associated with the implementation of innovative solutions? As the research results show, it is impossible.
WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, 2021
A defined forested area performs various functions such as economic, protective and social. Regar... more A defined forested area performs various functions such as economic, protective and social. Regardless of the level of civilization development and human knowledge, it cannot be stated that humans have full control over the phenomena occurring in forests or their surroundings. Forest hazards, including fire hazards, constitute a direct or indirect factor of human activity that has an effect on nature. Forest fires cause specific losses and generate costs, thus affecting a financial result. The research area of the study is forest fires and losses caused by them, i.e. determining the financial and non-financial effects of fires. The main aim of the study is to present the problem of forest fires in selected European countries, including Poland, and to determine the level of losses caused by them. The research hypothesis is: "Forest fires occurring in European countries, including Poland, cause significant losses in the natural and social environment, which forces organizations t...
Local currencies are tools typical of the social economy, affecting the real economy and serving ... more Local currencies are tools typical of the social economy, affecting the real economy and serving as an instrument for reducing instability, including economic fluctuations, especially in times of crisis, difficult economic situation, etc. They are an alternative to national currencies, but they also help to support local traders. An example of a local currency is the Zielony Polish Local Currency introduced by the group of enthusiasts in 2015. Local currencies contribute to building the local community, supporting cooperative activity and the local economy, and promoting sustainable development. They also protect local communities from the negative consequences of economic fluctuations. The aim of the work is to determine the impact of local currencies on increasing the level of economic security of the region especially during periods of economic security risks, e.g. in the context of the epidemic risk caused by COVID-19. The work is theoretical. The methods used in the work are: c...
Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization and Management Series, 2019
The theory and analysis of an American economist Hazel Kyrk (1886-1957) and her PhD student Marga... more The theory and analysis of an American economist Hazel Kyrk (1886-1957) and her PhD student Margaret Reid (1896-1991) carried out on the consumption, production or economics of women for various reasons are not widely discussed in Poland. Although over the years, this theory has been modified, its essence remained practically unchanged and applies also to the new business models of the 21st century. Household production is based on the principle of self-help and free exchange of different goods between members of the local community. Similarly, as the work of housewives is non-profit according to the theory of Hazel Kyrk, the exchange of products and services, skills and knowledge, from the point of view of economic account doesn't generate revenue, but it helps to create the social or economic value that is in no way accounted in statistics and is not measured. Production of the household is also a source of opportunities and threats to economic security, in particular the financial security. The aim of the work is to present the theory of household production by Hazel Kyrk in order to describe its importance for the economy of the 21st century, in particular the new models based on sharing (the sharing economy) and access (the access economy). The methods used in the work are the historical method, the method of critical analysis of literature and statistical method.
Technological and Economic Development of Economy, Jan 31, 2023
The complementary currency Zielony (PLZ) is an example of an economic experiment, operating in Po... more The complementary currency Zielony (PLZ) is an example of an economic experiment, operating in Poland since 2015. It is also a new type of economic tool that supports the local economy and influences the creation of sustainable local developments. However, this impact is not direct, as it is realised through a network of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the local economy, which, among other things, create jobs relevant to the economic prosperity of the region and the life of the local community. The main objective of this article is to demonstrate the relationship between the use of the complementary currency Zielony in Poland by the entities that create the system of this currency and its impact on the economy, in particular on the local sustainable development in the pre-pandemic and pandemic period of Covid-19. The main research problem is formulated in the form of a question: "What are the benefits and opportunities for the economic entities of the local economy as a result of their accession to the complementary currency Zielony system?" The article adopts the following thesis: "The complementary currency Zielony in Poland positively influences the functioning of the local economy and the economic entities that belong to the system and promotes the creation of conditions that are important for sustainable local development. However, it works best when it is not disrupted by administrative barriers and lockdowns, like those that appeared in Poland during the Covid-19 pandemic. " The analysis carried out proved the validity of the thesis and allowed to solve the main problem. The study used the method of critical literature analysis and analysis of statistical data from 2015-2021.
Purpose: The purpose of this article was to attempt to characterise the degree of implementation ... more Purpose: The purpose of this article was to attempt to characterise the degree of implementation and use of technological innovations in logistics companies and to determine their impact on risk factors, identification methods and tools for its minimisation. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study used the desk research method of statistical data analysis, the comparative analysis method and the method of critical analysis of the subject literature. A survey technique was used to obtain primary data, the research tool of which was a research questionnaire distributed electronically (CASI) in the form of a survey questionnaire. The survey technique was complemented by the telephone interview method (CATI) and the face-to-face interview method (CAPI). Findings: The results of the research carried out show that despite the occurrence of risk, companies decide to implement various types of innovations, especially those from the technological area. This is mainly due to fear for the future of the organisation connected with its development and the technological rush that is currently observed in the economic space. Despite the high risk involved in this type of investment, companies try to minimise the risk of failure, and the greatest concerns in their operation relate not so much to aspects of the internal environment as to the socioeconomic situation of the world. Practical Implications: Nowadays, in order for companies to implement innovative solutions in the technological area, they are obliged to provide access to their source and prepare information about existing solutions and possibilities of their use. The results of the survey confirm that for new ideas to bring the desired result, they must be carefully defined, analysed and adapted to the organisation's profile. Such activities are of particular importance when introducing innovations aimed at ensuring an appropriate level of process execution in integrated supply chains. Originality/value: The obtained results lead to questions and discussion as to whether it is currently possible to "be" non-innovative in the technological field, and whether it is possible to avoid the risks associated with the implementation of innovative solutions? As the research results show, it is impossible.
WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, 2021
A defined forested area performs various functions such as economic, protective and social. Regar... more A defined forested area performs various functions such as economic, protective and social. Regardless of the level of civilization development and human knowledge, it cannot be stated that humans have full control over the phenomena occurring in forests or their surroundings. Forest hazards, including fire hazards, constitute a direct or indirect factor of human activity that has an effect on nature. Forest fires cause specific losses and generate costs, thus affecting a financial result. The research area of the study is forest fires and losses caused by them, i.e. determining the financial and non-financial effects of fires. The main aim of the study is to present the problem of forest fires in selected European countries, including Poland, and to determine the level of losses caused by them. The research hypothesis is: "Forest fires occurring in European countries, including Poland, cause significant losses in the natural and social environment, which forces organizations t...
Local currencies are tools typical of the social economy, affecting the real economy and serving ... more Local currencies are tools typical of the social economy, affecting the real economy and serving as an instrument for reducing instability, including economic fluctuations, especially in times of crisis, difficult economic situation, etc. They are an alternative to national currencies, but they also help to support local traders. An example of a local currency is the Zielony Polish Local Currency introduced by the group of enthusiasts in 2015. Local currencies contribute to building the local community, supporting cooperative activity and the local economy, and promoting sustainable development. They also protect local communities from the negative consequences of economic fluctuations. The aim of the work is to determine the impact of local currencies on increasing the level of economic security of the region especially during periods of economic security risks, e.g. in the context of the epidemic risk caused by COVID-19. The work is theoretical. The methods used in the work are: c...
Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization and Management Series, 2019
The theory and analysis of an American economist Hazel Kyrk (1886-1957) and her PhD student Marga... more The theory and analysis of an American economist Hazel Kyrk (1886-1957) and her PhD student Margaret Reid (1896-1991) carried out on the consumption, production or economics of women for various reasons are not widely discussed in Poland. Although over the years, this theory has been modified, its essence remained practically unchanged and applies also to the new business models of the 21st century. Household production is based on the principle of self-help and free exchange of different goods between members of the local community. Similarly, as the work of housewives is non-profit according to the theory of Hazel Kyrk, the exchange of products and services, skills and knowledge, from the point of view of economic account doesn't generate revenue, but it helps to create the social or economic value that is in no way accounted in statistics and is not measured. Production of the household is also a source of opportunities and threats to economic security, in particular the financial security. The aim of the work is to present the theory of household production by Hazel Kyrk in order to describe its importance for the economy of the 21st century, in particular the new models based on sharing (the sharing economy) and access (the access economy). The methods used in the work are the historical method, the method of critical analysis of literature and statistical method.
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