Efficient use of data resources using the example of meetings and events industry management in Poland

The main objective is to present results, which determine the number, size of meetings and events, which are held in Poland in 2014 and present their economic value. In addition, the research presents the profile of participants, characteristics of meetings and material concerning the importance of meeting industry in shaping competitive position of world and Polish cities. The research presents the image of 18820 meetings and events of quantitative and qualitative characteristics and analysis of cities and regions. The contribution of the meetings industry to a state economy, estimated based on the data, is 1121,1 million PLN of value added generated in the hotel base and 141,5 million PLN in gastronomy, i.e. 1262,6 million PLN in total. The contribution to creation of jobs is 15519 employees in the hotel base and 11954 in gastronomic services, characterized by much smaller productivity than jobs in the hotel base. It gives 27473 jobs nationwide in total

Small Business Internet Use and Strategic Flexibility

Research on SME Internet use has focused almost exclusively on factors leading to the adoption of Internet technologies. In this study, we focus on the potentially valuable connection between Internet use and strategic flexibility. Specifically, we propose that Internet use for communications will promote greater strategic flexibility for the small firm, but only in a dynamic environment. The results, based on a sample of 160 small Midwest companies, largely support this hypothesis. Environmental dynamism was found to moderate the relationship between Internet use for communications and strategic flexibility. Use of the Internet for communications was found to be positively and significantly related to strategic flexibility in a dynamic environment. As expected, dynamism did not moderate the relationship between Internet use for transactions and strategic flexibility. These findings hold implications for future research and for managers of small firms attempting to effectively leverage the Internet for competitive advantage

SME Internet Use: The Moderating Role of Normative Influence

Of all electronic commerce technologies, the Internet is particularly relevant to SMEs interested in improving efficiency and competitive position. A consistent theme in the SME Internet adoption literature relates to the potential importance of accounting for normative influence. We extend thinking in the area by exploring the potential moderating effect of behavioral normative influence in SME technology acceptance. Consistent with predictions, owner/manager perceptions of normative Internet usage are found to interact with usefulness perceptions, which moderate the relationship between owner/manager perceived usefulness and Internet usage intention. Specifically, when normative influence is not perceived to be prevalent in the SME's environment, perceptions that the Internet could prove useful have a strong positive effect on ow ner/manager intention to increase usage of the Internet. In contrast, when the SME context is perceived to be associated with strong normative influence, usefulness perceptions do not greatly affect owner/manager intention to increase use of the Internet

Trendy w przemyśle spotkań na przykładzie segmentacji zarządzania spotkaniami biznesowymi

Within the article, the author presents a brief analysis of terminology based on research area, depending on the meetings between the industry and tourism enhancing the common elements and a new systematization according to the goals of the meetings, that is, content, product and motivation depending majority of market exchange services. Changes to the meetings industry at global and regional levels are critical and have an impact on the management of appointments in terms of exchanges in the services, financial flows and fluctuations in human resources. Not only want to look at it from a methodological standpoint, but also as a trend occurring

Understanding SME Intention to Use the Internet for Managing Supplier Information

There is strong consensus that the Internet has the potential to positively impact firms, and SMEs in particular; however, not all firms have realized benefits from adoption. The present study extends research in the area by addressing the need to examine the “chain” of variables explaining Internet adoption. We do this by exploring SME owner/manager Internet-related usefulness and ease-of-use cognitions and intention to use the Internet for supplier information management. We also explore the influence of behavioral norms and two broader strategic perspectives, market and learning orientation, on the Internet-related cognitions. Findings have implications for researchers and practitioners by identifying factors that contribute to effectively leveraging the Internet in an important area for SMEs

Strategic Flexibility and SMEs: The Role of Information Technology for Managing Internal and External Relations

The purpose of the current study was to assess the impact of information technology on strategic flexibility for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Results of the study show that under conditions of low environmental dynamism, IT capabilities are associated with greater reactive strategic flexibility. Specifically, IT capabilities enabling the management of internal activities was significant. Under conditions of high environmental dynamism, IT capabilities are associated with greater proactive strategic flexibility. Specifically, IT capabilities enabling the management of competitor information was significant. Managerial as well as future research implications are discussed

Комунікаційні виклики організації в умовах глобалізації: на прикладі розгляду meeting professionals international (MPI)

Many professional associations, organizations and corporations are looking to expand into global markets, as is the case with Meeting Professionals International (MPI). When targeting new members outside of the headquarter country of the organization, leaders and staff members often ignore communication and cultural differences as they look to quickly grow the organization. This study explored this growing issue and details the differences in communication styles and preferences between the MPI members of the United States and Europe. Significant variances are described, as well as, implications and recommendations to MPI and other organizations consider going global.Багато професійних асоціацій, організацій та корпорацій прагнуть розширити свою діяльність в глобальних ринках, як і у випадку з Meeting Professionals International (MPI). При пошуку нових членів за межами штаб-квартири країни організації, керівники та співробітники часто ігнорують особливості комунікації та культурні відмінності – те, як вони виглядають, щоб пришвидшити розвиток організації. Це дослідження поширювало питання і деталі відмінностей в стилях комунікації і переваг між членами MPI в Сполучених Штатах і Європі. Значні відхилення описані, а також, наслідки та рекомендації MPI та інших організацій виходять на глобальний рівень.Многие бизнес ассоциации, организации и корпорации стремятся расширить свою деятельность на глобальных рынках, как и в случае с Meeting Professionals International (MPI). При ориентации на новых членов за пределами штаб-квартиры страны организации, руководители и сотрудники часто игнорируют особенности общения и культурные различия – то, как они выглядят, чтобы ускорить развитие организации. Это исследование создало проблему и показало детали различия в стилях коммуникации и предпочтений между членами MPI в Соединенных Штатах и Европе. Значительные различия описаны, а также, последствия и рекомендации MPI и других организаций выходят на глобальный уровень

Generalisation and evaluation of macroscopic models for microwave susceptors in contact with heated foods

[EN] Introducing a thin conductive layer into a finite-mesh (as inherent in e.g. finite difference time domain (FDTD) and finite element (FEM) methods) typically requires a dedicated equivalent macroscopic model allowing for computationally effective and accurate electromagnetic (EM) and thermal simulations. Thin conductive layers, such as microwave susceptors, characterised by their surface resistance (Rs), are adequately represented with a dielectric surrogate layer of higher thickness and proportionally scaled conductivity, maintaining the value of Rs. Systematic evaluation of macroscopic models of microwave susceptors used for enhancing the heating efficiency of microwavable food packages has been reported in [1]. Our studies therein focus on validity, accuracy and practical application limits of the proposed macroscopic models of thin metallic layers, in terms of power dissipated in susceptor placed in free space and irradiated by EM wave, at all angles of incidence. In this work we extend our studies to real-life simulation scenarios, in which microwave susceptor is in contact with food. We first consider a four-layer model as in Fig. 1(left) and conduct both analytical and numerical conformal FDTD calculations. The accuracy and application limit of the macroscopic model are investigated for all incidence angles and both, TE and TM polarisations of the impinging EM wave, for different foods. We aim to determine a range of optimum, in terms of power dissipated in the susceptor, values of the susceptor’s surface resistance in all those cases. The results of our canonical calculations with the four-layer model of Fig.1(left) are validated in the 3D FDTD modelling scenario of Fig.1(right), representative of a real-life domestic oven. While for normal incidence our results are in overall agreement with some of the previously published observations [2], they are formalised and generalised to constitute reliable guidelines for microwave oven and food packaging designers and manufacturers. We also show cases where some of the earlier rule-of-the-thumb guidelines fail.Celuch, M.; Wilczynski, K.; Olszewska-Placha, M. (2019). Generalisation and evaluation of macroscopic models for microwave susceptors in contact with heated foods. En AMPERE 2019. 17th International Conference on Microwave and High Frequency Heating. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. 245-252. https://doi.org/10.4995/AMPERE2019.2019.9847OCS24525

FDTD modeling and experimental verification of electromagnetic power dissipated in domestic microwave ovens, Journal of Telecommunications and Information Technology, 2003, nr 1

The FDTD (Finite Difference Time Domain) method has proven to be effective in modeling high-frequency electromagnetic problems in telecommunications industry. Recently it has been successfully applied in microwave power engineering. In order to accurately model scenarios typical in this field one has to deal with the movement of objects placed inside cavities. This paper describes a simple algorithm that makes it possible to take into account object rotation – important in simulations of domestic microwave ovens. Results of example simulations are presented and an experimental verification of the simulation tool is performed

Online Harassment and Hate Among Media Professionals : Reactions to One’s Own and Others’ Victimization

This study investigated the experiences of Finnish media professionals with online harassment. Participants (N = 695) answered a survey including questions concerning their experiences with online harassment and a survey experiment involving a death threat received by someone else. Results showed that closeness to the victim was associated with increased anxiety levels, but it did not affect countermeasures recommendations for the victim. Victims’ reactions depended on their visibility in the public sphere and on the frequency and severity of the harassment. The results demonstrate that online harassment is prevalent among media professionals and that prevention and intervention are crucial.publishedVersionPeer reviewe