Leniency Program as an Innovative Legal Tool for Fighting Cartels within The European Union

The article focuses on discussing the substance of the institution of leniency which is used against cartel agreements. The study was carried out with regard to the provisions of EU law and Polish law. The paper analyses the factors that determine the effectiveness of the leniency program. Some of the considerations were given to the practical effects of applying the scheme by the European Commission and the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection. The article discusses the issue of the impact of the leniency program on the effectiveness of antitrust proceedings and shows the factors which determine the effective functioning of the program

The effect of the internal side of social responsibility on firm competitive success in the business services industry

Este trabajo se centra en el lado interno de la responsabilidad social de las empresas en un contexto regional. Mediante una encuesta realizada a 590 directores de servicios empresariales (clásico-intensiva en capital humano) y representante de la economía productiva de la región de Extremadura (España), se realiza un análisis empírico. En primer lugar, se realizó un análisis factorial a explorar las principales dimensiones de la cara interna de la responsabilidad social y, en segundo lugar, un modelo estructural de ecuaciones se desarrollaron para buscar una relación con la competitividad de las empresas. El rendimiento de la empresa y la innovación también son considerados en el modelo. La principal contribución del artículo es el establecimiento de un conjunto de indicadores que ayudarán a construir un diálogo constante y sustancial con los empleados, mejorando su calidad de vida en el trabajo, que también servirá como una importante orientación para el incremento de la competitividad de la empresa a través de prácticas responsables de recursos humanos. Algunas sugerencias para un programa de investigación surgen de este primer intento de acercarse a la parte interna de la responsabilidad en los negocios.This work focuses on the internal side of social responsibility of organizations in a regional context. Through a survey of 590 managers in classical business services (human-capital intensive) and representative of the productive economy of the Region of Extremadura (Spain), an empirical analysis is conducted. First, a factor analysis is conducted to explore the main dimensions of the internal face of Social Responsibility and second, a structural equations model is developed to look for a relationship with business competitiveness. Business performance and innovation are also considered in the model. The main contribution of the article is the establishment of a set of indicators that will help to build an ongoing and meaningful dialogue with employees improving their quality of life at work that will also serve as important guidance for the increasing of the firm’s competitiveness through responsible human resources practices. Some suggestions for a research agenda emerge from this first attempt to approach the internal side of responsibility in business.peerReviewe

The impact of selected determinants on the perceived competitiveness and quality of processor manufacturers : a case study

Purpose: The aim of the research was to compare Advanced Micro Devices Inc., and Intel processors with regard to selected market and technological determinants that influenced development of AMD and contributed to the increase of its competitive advantage in the processors market. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research was carried out using the analysis of company’s documentation and annual reports supported by statistical data from third party companies like, German retailer - Mindfactory.de or steam community. Additionally in this paper qualitative research was used among customers of AMD processors in order to evaluate the quality of products and operations. Conducted data analysis and empirical research has shown an increase of sales in volume of AMD products as well as an increase in the market share of processors in years 2016-2020. Findings: The results indicate that advanced, innovative solutions have significant impact on achieving a competitive advantage in the market of desktop processors. Further determinates which play important role in this respect are quality, price and building positive relationships through regular feedback. Research reveals that competition entails the need of higher innovation if consumers have higher preferences for quality and lower price. Practical Implications: Presented indicators may be useful for monitoring the performance of any company operating in technological competition to ensure appropriate conditions for the development and growth of its competitiveness. Originality/Value: The specificity of competition based on the model of dynamic oligopoly in desktop processors industry limits the possibility of using exactly same determinants in other competitive markets although some aspects are common and can be taken into consideration by other companies.peer-reviewe

Państwo, gospodarka, społeczeństwo w integrującej się Europie TOM 1

Ze wstępu: "III Międzynarodowa Konferencja Naukowa, jaką w pierwszych dniach czerwca 2003 roku zorganizowała Krakowska Szkoła Wyższa, poświęcona była uczczeniu wyjątkowego jubileuszu 500-lecia urodzin jej patrona - Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego. Jednak to nie myśl polityczna tego wielkiego Polaka i reformatora stała się wiodącym tematem konferencji. W centrum zainteresowań znalazły się zagadnienia 0 wiele bardziej aktualne, dotyczące bowiem integracji europejskiej. Problematyka tym bardziej żywotna, gdyż dotykająca bieżącego życia politycznego - zwłaszcza w kontekście referendum akcesyjnego, które odbyło się w równy tydzień po konferencji. Tak więc jej uczestnicy mieli doskonałą okazję do podjęcia interesujących rozważań związanych z perspektywą rozwoju państwa, gospodarki i społeczeństwa w warunkach integracji europejskiej."(...

Państwo i społeczeństwo w XXI wieku : harmonizacja europejskiej przestrzeni współpracy w dziedzinie prawa, kultury i turystyki

Słowo wstępne "Poszerzenie Unii Europejskiej w maju 2004 roku różniło się zasadniczo od wcześniejszych. Wymagało bowiem od państw kandydujących nie tylko ogromnego wysiłku dostosowawczego. Daje się ono porównać raczej z początkowym okresem integracji. Wtedy także trzeba było wkroczyć na zupełnie nieznane ścieżki, które stopniowo doprowadziły do jednolitego systemu instytucjonalnego i prawnego, na którym dziś opiera się Wspólnota. Kraje środkowej części naszego kontynentu wchodziły do Unii również z oczekiwaniem, że członkostwo podniesie rangę tych państw na arenie międzynarodowej oraz jednoznacznie określi ich nową pozycję w Europie. Jednoczenie się Europy jest wyrazem głębokiej wspólnoty kulturowej, czerpiącej ze śródziemnomorskich korzeni naszej cywilizacji."(...

Compliance systems as a determinant for the functioning of social responsibility instruments in an organization

Purpose: Identifying and demonstrating the determining role of the compliance system in relation to other instruments of social responsibility systems in an organization. Design/methodology/approach: The research method used in the paper is mainly a standardized direct interview with middle- and high-level managers, conducted on the basis of a questionnaire containing both open and closed questions. The research process was also accompanied by: analysis of source documentation, study visits with author’s workshops and participant observation. The selection of the surveyed entities was based on the author’s professional experience, resulting from cooperation with the surveyed organizations within the scope of legal services. Findings: Research results verify research hypotheses formulated on the basis of the paper’s objectives, enabling general conclusions, which are: the compliance system is the main instrument used to prevent violations of not only legal, but also ethical and social norms, it coordinates and integrates social responsibility instruments as part of the general system for corporate social responsibility management. Research implications: Future research directions should focus on further, expanded research exploration in the area of integrating compliance in socially responsible organizations, taking into account various industries and the level of implementation of the instruments of corporate social responsibility. Practical implications: The results of the research discussed in the paper have a number of practical implications, mainly for the management staff, in terms of the use of compliance systems for construction and improvement of corporate social responsibility strategies. Social implications: Building awareness and shaping compliance culture in organizations to improve social responsibility systems Originality/value: The paper has cognitive value for the development of knowledge, science and quality in terms of implementing a new management instrument into management sciences, which is compliance. It also has value for practice in the field of implementation and integration of compliance with existing management systems in an organization

Compliance as a reliable management instrument of a company in uncertain times

Purpose: Determining and discussing selected aspects of the functioning of Compliance management systems in Polish enterprises in perspective of challenges resulting from the current crises. Design/methodology/approach: The research method used in the paper is the author's observation and interviews with companies with whom she cooperates in the implementation and operation of the compliance management system. The analysis of the results of research conducted on the basis of a standardized survey based on a questionnaire containing closed and open questions carried out in exemplary enterprises was involved as well. Findings: Research results confirmed the dynamic development of Compliance management in Polish enterprises, which is accompanied by a preventive approach with a key role played by the management in building culture and awareness of compliance in the enterprise. Research implications: Future research directions should focus on further, expanded research exploration in the area, taking into account international perspective. Practical implications: The results of the research discussed in the paper have a number of practical implications mainly for the management staff in terms of implementation of compliance management and development of its areas. Social implications: Building awareness of compliance management system and the advantages of implementing it. Originality/value: The paper has cognitive value for the development of knowledge, science and further development of the compliance management system in enterprises in Poland

Selected aspects of crisis management in the workplace with regard to pandemic challenges

Purpose: Determining and discussing various aspects of crisis management in the organizations in perspective of pandemic challenges with particular emphasis on the workplace conditions. Design/methodology/approach: The research method used in the paper is mainly a standardized survey conducted on the basis of a questionnaire containing closed and open questions carried out in two exemplary enterprises. The research process was also accompanied by analysis of source documentation. Findings: Research results verify research hypotheses formulated on basis of the paper’s objectives, enabling general conclusions. Research implications: Future research directions should focus on further, expanded research exploration in the area, taking into account various industries. Practical implications: The results of the research discussed in the paper have a number of practical implications mainly for the management staff in terms of use of crisis management tools and improvement of crisis management strategies. Social implications: Building awareness of crisis management issues. Originality/value: The paper has cognitive value for the development of knowledge, science and quality in terms of crisis management in the light of pandemic

Leniency program as an innovative legal tool for fighting cartels within the European Union

Tyt. z nagłówka.Bibliogr. s. 77-[78].Artykuł koncentruje się na przedstawieniu istoty instytucji leniency, stosowanej w zwalczaniu karteli. Omówienia tematu dokonano z uwzględnieniem przepisów prawa unijnego oraz polskiego. W artykule przeprowadzono analizę czynników, decydujących o skuteczności programu leniency. Część rozważań poświęcono efektom praktycznego stosowania programu przez Komisję Europejską oraz Urząd Ochrony Konkurencji i Konsumenta. Artykuł porusza problematykę wpływu stosowania instytucji leniency na skuteczność postępowań antymonopolowych oraz przybliża czynniki determinujące efektywne funkcjonowanie programu.The article focuses on discussing the substance of the institution of leniency which is used against cartel agreements. The study was carried out with regard to the provisions of EU law and Polish law. The paper analyses the factors that determine the effectiveness of the leniency program. Some of the considerations were given to the practical effects of applying the scheme by the European Commission and the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection. The article discusses the issue of the impact of the leniency program on the effectiveness of antitrust proceedings and shows the factors which determine the effective functioning of the program.Dostępny również w formie drukowanej.SŁOWA KLUCZOWE: prawo konkurencji, gospodarka, kartele. KEYWORDS: competition law, economy, cartels