Measuring the integrated effectiveness of regional development : directions for regional government

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the proper economic tools to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of a regional development policy. Design/Methodology/Approach: The proposed methodology consists of three stages. At the first stage, the indicators are analyzed, allowing pointing the level of particular development dimensions in the self government strategy. At the second stage, indicators characterizing the efficiency of Opolskie Regional Operating Programme (OROP) and Development Strategy of Opole Voivodeship are examined. The third final stage is the analysis of the integrated effectiveness of regional development policy. The research methodology is based on the use of the following methods: desk research, the method of grouping statistical data, and the method of effectiveness analysis. Findings: The proposed methodology let us to find the need of redefining the tool enabling the measure of the degree of imbalance as the result of leading the regional development policy, as well as the uneven development potentials. Practical Implications: The authors purpose a new approach to the regional development policy by defining the complementary tools for regional self government evaluation. Originality/Value: The authors propose the new approach to the regional development policy programming, especially by redefining regional needs included into regional strategies.peer-reviewe

Innovation capability development in regional entrepreneurship : the case of economies in transition

Purpose: The first purpose of this study is to identify and explore IT professionals’ innovation capability (IC) in terms of two dimensions: organizational and individual, in regional, micro-sized, and small organizations (RMSOs) in Poland, a transition economy. The second goal is to find demographic and organizational factors which may influence IC. Design/Methodology/Approach: The authors unites an analysis comprised multiple-case studies based on mixed methods. The study employed qualitative and quantitative methods such as the method of competent judges, in-depth interviews and a structured survey as well as a combination of random and snowball sampling. On the basis of a survey among 60 IT professionals (supervisors and subordinates) the authors identified individual IC factors such as social competences, knowledge and skills, as well as organizational dimensions, such as the type of innovative change and ICT innovations. Factors influencing IC on an individual basis include position, education, age, and gender, while organizational determinants are related to organization size and location. Findings: The proposed methodology let to find the benefits for management practices in transition economies, an underestimated problem within RMSOs. Practical Implications: The current research expands the existing knowledge stream on ICT innovation capability in relation to individual socio-demographic factors and organizational factors, affecting its development in RMSOs in transition economies. This study adds potential to the implementation of the management practices in transition economies, an underestimated problem within RMSOs. Originality/Value: The authors purpose, as the novelty, the new approach of ICT innovation capability at the organizational and individual levels of an enterprise tool. We developed our previous tool – the Questionnaire of Innovation Capability (QIC). The authors defined its two dimensions, as organizational innovation capability and individual innovation capability. The use of RMSOs in transition economies yielded rich data for further research.peer-reviewe

TRIBE 2.0 - the microcommunity needs in the frames of the sharing economy concept

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify the new needs of the society forming the tribes 2.0. The author presents the sharing economy concept sensu stricto and sensu largo. Design/Methodology/Approach: The proposed methodology consists of three stages: desk research, deepened interview, primary data analysis. It lets to find the need of redefining the owning goods concept taking into account needs of the microcommunity with its members budgetary constraints. Findings: There is possible to observe the change in the nowadays goods owning: owners notice that they do not use their property in the optimum way. Contrary, some goods are used only occasionally. Practical Implications: The results of presented research allow to develop the economy by pointing the new trends, which may have the influence at both the consumption and spreading of the sharing economy concept. Originality/value: Research fufills the gap in the mictrotribe 2.0 – strictly connected to sharing economy - needs analysis.peer-reviewe

Alternative income sources – entrepreneurship development or households’ economic needs after the COVID-19 crisis?

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze the COVID-19 pandemic implications for alternative income sources in transition economy with the dispute based on literature and research. Design/Methodology/Approach: The following research methods were used. Desk extensive research and analysis of raw data collected for the study. An original in-depth interview form was developed, and scientific dispute based on subject literature was conducted. A research hypothesis, aimed at verifying the research problem, were formulated. Findings: The study highlights that, aside from passion, the main reason for undertaking additional economic activity is to obtain additional income. Practical Implications: The research expands the knowledge on COVID-19 economic implication such as finding of additional income in transition economies. An the obvious objective of each economic activity is income maximization, this is why the paper can be used as a compendium for potential additional income increasing implementation in practice. Originality/Value: The paper may start the discussion on alternative income sources which, especially in the current time of recession of domestic and global economies, will constitute an increasing percentage of households’ income. This will be the growing need of many households. The paper may be the basis for research extension, especially in a comparative basis.peer-reviewe