Knowledge management as a tool for managing new company

The new trend, which should help solve some incertitudes which are caused by permanently changed enviroment, is founded on building of economy that is based on the knowledge managament. It is a challenge either for single countries and also for companies. Accomplishments of research performed in Czech enterprises show that many managers are not aware of this request of the era. They simply do not appreciate benefit of knowledge managament that is why they might become „the brake“ of the next successful development of Czech enterprises.strenghtening comptetition, knowledge managementc, creative work, ability to mobilize the quality assurance, permanent process, organisation of the future

Knowledge management as a tool for managing new company

The new trend, which should help solve some incertitudes which are caused by permanently changed enviroment, is founded on building of economy that is based on the knowledge managament. It is a challenge either for single countries and also for companies. Accomplishments of research performed in Czech enterprises show that many managers are not aware of this request of the era. They simply do not appreciate benefit of knowledge managament that is why they might become „the brake“ of the next successful development of Czech enterprises

The role of crisis management in the functioning of border regions

The paper is devoted to the importance of crisis management in improving the safety and security of border areas residents and the development of border regions. The authors first present the essence and stages of the crisis management process, and then describe several programmes implemented jointly by the Police, Fire Brigade, Border Guard and other uniformed services. These include such joint Polish-Czech projects as “Safe Borderlands”, cross-border cooperation between the Fire Brigade and the Police, combating drug crime and cybercrime, as well as the “Joint Facility in Chotěbuz”. The article contains fragments of three in-depth individual interviews conducted personally with the commander of the District Police Headquarters in Cieszyn, the deputy director and an employee of Hasíčský záchranný sbor Moravskoslezského kraje, and the head of the Chotěbuz centre

Cieszyn and Český Těšín mayors’ management of the public communication between the municipal authorities and residents

Purpose: To assess the manner and instruments used by the authorities of Cieszyn and Český Těšín for the purpose of managing public communication with residents. Design/methodology/approach: The research was conducted in the form of an individual in-depth interview with Gabriela Hřebačkova, MA, the mayor of Český Těšín (22.09.2021) and Gabriela Staszkiewicz, BSc, the mayor of Cieszyn (28.09.2021). Findings: Social communication is a multi-layered issue. It can be assessed from the perspective of how it facilitates relaying information to residents and businesses, as well as from the point of view of the effectiveness of the communication between Cieszyn and Český Těšín during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authorities of the cities in question are aware of the challenges they are faced with, and make use of varied forms and instruments of public communication. Their messaging is aimed at various stakeholder groups, including residents, businesses, potential investors and tourists. Research limitations/implications: The study is worth repeating in the future for the purpose of identifying possible changes in the strategies applied by the authorities of the cities in their communication with residents and other stakeholder groups. Practical implications: The methods and instruments of social communication, including marketing communication, utilised by the local authorities when communicating with residents, have a significant impact on the image of the cities and their authorities. In addition, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the purpose of communication is to satisfy various vital needs of the residents of Cieszyn/Český Těšín, including healthcare, commuting to schools and work, as well as crossing state borders. Originality/value: The article illustrates how selected public communication instruments are utilised in Cieszyn and Český Těšín

Smart Innovations as Accelerators for SMEs in Rural Areas

Innovative approaches are driving the stabilization, development, and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The introduction of smart concepts has a favourable impact on their activities. At present, urban areas and urban projects are more preferred and supported. The importance and benefits of rural areas and SMEs' engagement therein is underestimated in terms of country development at the European level. This contribution aims to point out innovative approaches that contribute to the development of SMEs and smart cities or regions using best practice examples from abroad with a focus on specific rural areas in the Czech Republic—where this issue is gaining momentum. The analysis of best practice examples and expert opinions in this field was used to make comparisons and to summarise the knowledge gained. This contribution also serves as a basis for mapping the factors that can support regional development and growth, as well as provides recommendations for future follow-ups and new concepts for the coming years in Czech rural areas, or areas that are culturally similar, such as Slovak rural areas

Benefits of Industry 4.0 for Logistics and Decision-making of Managers

The article discusses the benefits of the implementation of the Industry 4.0, focusing on the logistics management and decision-making of business managers. The obtained data and conclusions are evaluated qualitatively. Modern technologies have a significant impact on the lives of people and businesses today. This trend is mainly supported by advances in information and communication technologies. ICT technologies are now more accessible and smarter than ever before. This creates new opportunities and opportunities to improve business processes at enterprise level. ICT potential is also an option to generate more data thanks to devices and sensors in Industry 4.0. This data has a potentially important information value for the pony, especially in the decision-making process. The Industry 4.0 has been able to digitize the enterprise through several new technologies and their interconnection. Following the results obtained from this research study, it can be concluded that, based on acquired information through such a digital concept, Industry 4.0 can improve logistics and decision-making processes, and ultimately, the overall performance and prosperity of the enterprise. The Industry 4.0 is now creating an opportunity for businesses to digitize business operations at all levels of management