THE GAMIFICATION AS A TOOL TO IMPROVE RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE ENTERPRISE

The following article presents the application of the mechanism games,"gamification" as a tool to support risk management in the enterprise. After presenting therisk characterization, risk management and the concept of gamification, we present practicalsteps to be taken in accordance with the concept of gamification, allow for the efficientoperation of Risk Management in any enterprise. We have chosen an enterprises, producingthe small plastics objectives, as an example how the Risk Management System might beimproved by adding the action taken from the gamification mechanisms.risk management, gamification, tool, enterprise

IMPLEMENTING "GREEN" ELEMENTS INTO THE SUPPLY CHAIN - THE LITERATURE REVIEW AND EXAMPLES

Almost every operating enterprise in the market has the supply chain. Dependingon the size and nature of the enterprise, supply chain can take many forms, but the basicelements of each supply chain are as follows: suppliers, production and distribution togetherwith the common links between them. Now, in the consciousness of nearly every organizationthat works to market is the belief that one of the determinants of its continuous development isthe protection of the environment. Because of this, companies try, during their actions, tocause the least harm on natural environment. The following article presents the classic supplychain that occurs in manufacturing companies and how, the implementation of proposedsolutions into it, may bring the result that classic supply chain will become moreenvironmentally friendly and "green". Also , this article presents four companies operating invarious sectors of the economy, together with the actions taken by them to minimize theirnegative impact on the environment. Presented enterprises can serve as an example for othercompanies trying to enter the arrangements and procedures, whose main purpose is to protectthe environment by transforming their supply chain into Green supply chain.supply chain management, enterprises, green supply chain

The Use of Factor Analysis in the Perception of Benefits and Disadvantages Resulting from the Use of Cloud Computing Technology in the Enterprise

The information system development is a constant process, and one of the factors driving this development is, besides the Internet, Social Media, Big Data, Internet of Things, cloud computing. Cloud computing accelerates the processes of digitalization and digital transformation, at the same time affecting the transformation of business entities in technical and social aspects as well. Thus, cloud computing becomes an inseparable element of the information systems development. Currently conducted research indicates that the use of cloud computing by enterprises is becoming more common and is perceived as an effective tool in supporting business management. These studies are being confirmed by an increasing number of Polish enterprises, which have decided to implement this solution into their basic activity. In each report or study regarding the use of cloud computing in enterprises, a long list of disadvantages and benefits is presented, of which includes cloud computing. Therefore, the purpose of the article is to try to identify the most important factors (in the layout of benefits and disadvantages) that determine the perception of cloud computing by Polish enterprises. The obtained results from the conducted factor analysis demonstrate the general image of advantages and disadvantaged resulting from its use

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Adaptation and Development of Cloud Computing Solutions in Enterprises in Poland

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many enterprises had to adapt their IT systems to the new conditions dynamically. One of the essential directions enabling the continuity of business activity was the migration of IT systems to cloud computing. The article aims to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on IT solutions offered in the Cloud Computing model in the sector of small and medium enterprises in Poland. The authors conducted research among 409 enterprises from the SME sector from various regions and operating in various industries. The research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic mainly resulted in the surveyed enterprises limiting operations and reducing costs in various areas of activity (including reducing investments in IT). In the group of medium-sized enterprises, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on increasing the scale of application of IT solutions in cloud computing, while in small enterprises, the impact on the broader implementation of Cloud Computing services was limited. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprises from the SME sector migrated to the cloud mainly uncomplicated services (e.g., file sharing, communication systems, Office, e-mail, backup, or website systems), and advanced IT ERP or BI systems were migrated in a small group of enterprises. In general, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the saturation of cloud computing solutions, and for about 40% of enterprises from the SME sector, cloud computing has become a safe environment to ensure the continuity of critical and supporting processes

The Assessment of Significance of Differences between Cloud Computing Factors and its Impact on Management in SME\u27s Enterprises

The information systems in today\u27s world play an essential role because of their ability to influence sectors of economic activity, and in many cases, are the basis of enterprises\u27 activity in many different areas. Moreover, cloud computing is one of the most critical elements of an information system. Currently, available cloud computing solutions are implemented in many enterprises, regardless of their sizes and field of activity. These solutions generate a range of benefits for the enterprise itself and affect the management throughout the whole organization. Thus, the purpose of the article is to identify significant differences in the perception of the impact of cloud computing factors on enterprise management depending on the number of employees. Research conducted among SME sector enterprises showed that medium-sized enterprises record the main differences in the perception of the impact of selected cloud computing factors on management

A comparative analysis of drinking water quality management systems in Poland

Purpose: The article aims to present and discuss the results of comparative analysis of applied methods in water treatment processes, and to assess whether they belong to the group of advanced and strategic methods used in the treatment and improvement of drinking water quality. Design/Approach/Methodology: The theoretical part of the article discusses the state of drinking water regions of Poland in terms of its chemical, physical, and biological properties, considering the level of pollution. Next, the drinking water quality management scheme in Poland is presented from the organizational point of view, then, Poland's drinking water quality regulations, both national and EU, have been characterized, as well as a few legal norms and programs supporting the ecological campaign in Poland "I drink tap water". In the succeeding part of the article, attention was paid to a detailed analysis of the methods used in Poland in the processes of drinking water treatment and improvement. Findings: Based on the comparative analysis, final conclusions have been drawn up indicating the most effective and ecologically sound methods used in water treatment processes to improve drinking water status in the regions of Poland in such a way that it not only meets legal and environmental standards but is also an essential factor in improving the quality of health, life and economic situation of a given social group. Practical Implications: The article brings a number of valuable information that can be the base material and reference to further research, programs and studies for local governments, practitioners and scientific specialists dealing with issues of improving the quality of drinking water, effective management of water resources, ecology or aspects of environmental protection. Originality/Value: The results of the comparative analysis and theoretical considerations in this article complement the current research in the field of drinking water quality management, and may become a valuable resource of knowledge and a set of specimens that can be useful in developing dissertations in the field of management, environment and ecology.peer-reviewe

The information flow between enterprises in the context of sharing economy

Purpose: The aim of this research is to examine whether enterprises exchange information in the area of sharing economy, what barriers exist in the process of information exchange and what are the directions and ways to exchange information. Design/methodology/approach: Research on the customs and habits of information exchange on available resources between entities operating in various sectors of the economy was carried out in 2019. Data on the use and exchange of property resources was obtained from enterprises in Poland. Companies for the study were selected at random, where the layers constituted the size of the company; an identical number of companies was drawn from each layer, which made it possible to study differences due to the number of employees, and on the other hand, it did not interfere with the results obtained. The primary data were collected using the CATI method. The collected empirical material was developed using specialized statistical software Statistica. Findings: Research findings suggest that the exchange of information between enterprises is closely related to the pursuit of their own goals. They also indicate that an important role in the exchange of information about free resources is played by the trust between enterprises that are participants of the exchange process. Practical implications: The results obtained may be useful for an information sharing platform development. They allow for better design of this platform, considering the directions and ways to exchange information and to identify barriers affecting this process. Originality/value: The research is original because it can be used to develop future research directions, like further work concentrating on the role of trust in the process of information exchange between enterprises.peer-reviewe

The Role of Information System Flows in Fulfilling Customers' Individual Orders

Being aware of the role that an information system in the company plays and its impact on individual processes, this article presents an information system used in the selected company. The first part discusses the essence of an information system, while in the second part of the article all the processes occurring in the studied company have been described, together with the information accompanying them

TecHUB 4.0 - Technology and Entrepreneurship Education for Bridging the Gap in Smart Product Development

Additive manufacturing is a worldwide trend and has been successfully adopted in a wide variety of domains. With applications ranging from automotive, aerospace, military, consumer goods bioprinting and even wearable electronics, the need for trained workforce in additive manufacturing is in high demand. Academia all around the world is adapting to this new trend trying to develop new strategies in delivering suitable competences to their undergraduate, masters’ and PhD students. Such an initiative is the Erasmus+ project TecHUB 4.0 which brings together four complementary universities from Romania, United Kingdom and Poland. The main goal of the project is to bring together professors, industry specialists, researchers, managers, and entrepreneurs to deliver, using methods based on modern teaching technologies, especially on the use of web-based platforms and digital technologies – e-learning and interactive platforms, their knowledge to the young students wishing to become entrepreneurs in the additive manufacturing area. An Open Interactive Platform will be designed to be used equally by companies, by universities and by students, which will aggregate the demand and offer for internships developed in the scope of developing projects anchored in the day-to-day additive manufacturing business activity to solve concrete problems, but at the same time respecting all the economic constraints imposed on a business at beginning of its life