scholarly journals Transformation of The Role and Functions of HR in The Conditions of New Economic Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 094-109
Author(s):  
Elena P. Kostenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
Gig Economy ◽  
New Employee ◽  
Management Orientation ◽  
Sphere Of Influence ◽  
Functional Teams

The article discusses the new roles and functions of HR specialists in the context of the formation of a new economic model. The first part of the article discusses the reasons for the change in the role and status of HR in the company and the emergence of new areas of work with personnel. Among the main reasons for HR transformation, the author highlights: the formation of a new model of the business environment – the transition from the VUCA-world to the BANI world; digitalization and active development of the gig economy, which caused the emergence of new forms of social and labor relations; changing the model of the organization itself – the spread of heterarchical structures and cross-functional teams, changing the paradigm of employee management – orientation towards the concept of human capital management. The second part of the article provides an overview of the new HR functions. HR transformation is associated with the expansion of the field of attention and sphere of influence of HR specialists. Currently, the focus of HR work is shifting to strategic issues, deep immersion in business, due to the liberation from routine. At the same time, the content of traditional HR functions is changing: new HR functions are becoming more focused and technologically advanced, new employee management tools and new positions are emerging (for example, HR-marketer, HR-Ambassador, HR-evangelist, happiness manager, HR-business-travel, specialist in managing remote work of employees, etc.). Currently, there is a «war for talents» all over the world, associated with attracting the most promising, highly qualified and unique employees. In these conditions, it is the personnel management system that becomes a competitive advantage.

scholarly journals TRANSFORMATION OF LABOR RELATIONS BASED ON GIG-ECONOMY IN CONDITIONS OF DIGITALIZATION OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-106
Author(s):  
YUliya Polozhyentsyeva ◽  
A. Stepanova
Keyword(s):  
Service Sector ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Labor Relations ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Gig Economy ◽  
Spare Time ◽  
Entrepreneurial Organization ◽  
Flexible Schedule ◽  
The Face ◽  
Expert Assessments

The decline in the growth rate of the country's economy leads to an increase in the interest of various sectors of society in the search for effective ways of organizing work in the face of increasing universal digitalization. In the post-pandemic world, the able-bodied population needs new ways of earning money, the opportunity to work in their spare time, the presence of a flexible schedule, as employers are increasingly striving to optimize the costs of business processes, including personnel. Therefore, domestic employers are waiting for the development and growth of the institution of freelance, which requires an active restructuring of labor relations. The application of the gig economy as a new socio-economic model of entrepreneurial organization has influenced the emergence of modern forms of labor organization, such as outsourcing, subcontracting, freelance, remote work, outstaffing, which represent the possibility of partial employment. Such forms of labor relations are mainly in demand in the service sector and IT organizations. The aim of the study is to study the directions of transformation of forms of organization of labor activity in domestic and foreign business in conditions of transition to gig-economy. The study analyzed the development prospects of gig-economy as one of the directions of digital transformation of the economy. Also, on the basis of a synthesis of expert assessments and surveys of the population, features and prospects for the development of freelance in Russia were formed. Based on the study, the following main results were obtained: the main trends in the development of the gig economy were identified; analyzed the theoretical and practical aspects of the development of gig-economy as one of the developing areas of the digital economy; statistical assessment of the studied direction is given; the problems of organization of freelance in conditions of gig-economy are covered.

Intelligent Agents for Knowledge Management in E-Commerce

2011 ◽  
pp. 989-1001
Author(s):  
Athanasia Pouloudi ◽  
Vlatka Hlupic ◽  
George Rzevski
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Intelligent Agents ◽  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
New Business

E-commerce has become a key aspect of the global business environment, causing fundamental changes in markets and organisational structures. This chapter considers how knowledge management, the latest management approach aimed at improving business performance, can create new business opportunities in the new business environment that is defined by electronic commerce. Knowledge management deals with the systematic generation, codification and transfer of knowledge and can be supported by a number of technologies, known as knowledge management tools. It has been argued that intelligent systems can offer additional capabilities and advantages in comparison with more traditional information technologies. This chapter investigates the potential of intelligent agent-based software for more effective knowledge management in the context of e-commerce, adopting the perspective of an SME involved in development of intelligent agents-based knowledge management software. The chapter concludes with a research agenda for knowledge management research in e-commerce.

Barriers, practices, methods and knowledge management tools in startups

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 1838-1856 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Lotti Oliva ◽  
Masaaki Kotabe
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Level ◽  
Agile Organization ◽  
Knowledge Management Tools

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the main barriers, practices, methods and knowledge management tools in startups that are characterized as agile organizations with dynamic capabilities to meet the demands of a business environment of high volatility, uncertainties, complexity and ambiguity. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual basis of the research focused on the triad: agile organization, dynamic capabilities and knowledge management. Field research began by interviewing experts to identify the barriers, practices, methods and knowledge management tools in startups. Based on the theoretical review, on the desk research and on the result of interviews with experts, a quantitative research was carried out with the leading startups coworking of São Paulo city. The obtained data made it possible to develop descriptive analyses and run linear regressions and cluster analysis for exploratory research. Findings Startups with higher maturity in innovation level, solution development level, and scalability development level, present a higher degree of utilization of the practices, methods and tools dedicated to knowledge management. Practical implications It is expected that results of the research presented in detail will be able to illustrate concrete examples of practices, methods, and knowledge management tools for large established companies seeking the organizational agility of startups. Originality/value This study contributes to the identification of barriers, practices, methods and tools of management of knowledge in startups, through the conceptual triad: agile organization, dynamic capabilities and knowledge management.

scholarly journals The Outsourcing of Online Dating: Investigating the Lived Experiences of Online Dating Assistants Working in the Contemporary Gig Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 205630512095729
Author(s):  
Annisa M. P. Rochadiat ◽  
Stephanie Tom Tong ◽  
Jeffrey T. Hancock ◽  
Chloe Rose Stuart-Ulin
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Virtual Organization ◽  
Online Dating ◽  
Food Delivery ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Cottage Industry ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Remote Employees ◽  
Gig Economy

A small cottage industry emerging within the larger gig economy is online dating assistant (ODA) companies that allow paying clients to outsource the labor associated with online dating, including profile development, date selection and matching, and even interaction (i.e., ODAs assume their clients’ identities to exchange messages with other [unsuspecting] daters to secure face-to-face dates). The newness of this industry presents an opportunity to investigate the lived experience of remote employees working in an up-and-coming virtual organization. Through interviews with six ODAs, we explored motivations, day-to-day workflow, and development of work identities. Analysis uncovered unique challenges ODAs faced when performing the “human-based” tasks of online dating, which differed starkly from other popular services being bought and sold in the gig economy (e.g., rideshare, food delivery). Findings also show how ODAs engage in pragmatic and critical sensemaking as they navigate the specific challenges associated with ODA labor, and those created by remote work and gig labor, more generally.

scholarly journals CENÁRIO ATUAL E FUTURO DA IDENTIFICAÇÃO POR RADIOFREQUÊNCIA DOI:10.7444/fsrj.v1i2.36

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-42
Author(s):  
Félix Larrañaga
Keyword(s):  
World War Ii ◽  
Radio Frequency Identification ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Implementation Costs ◽  
Frequency Identification ◽  
Favourable Evolution

Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID) that arose from World War II developments has become one of the most attractive management tools to the business environment yet has faced scarce current applicability. This study analyses the opinion of specialists engaged in the industry, trade and logistics management of diverse economic segments with views to presenting an amplified perspective of this technologies current and future behaviour, as well as its inclusion within the corporate environment. The subject matter of choice derives from the author’s personal curiosity, as leveraged by numerous publications that failed to reveal coincidental opinions and operational approaches concerning the use of this technology. This seems to have found ground given the lack of technical knowledge within both the business community and the public in general and, undoubtedly, considering its high implementation costs.  The research, of bibliographical nature, concludes that effectively there are favourable and unfavourable opinions concerning this technology’s application at the surveyed industries and organizations, although most acknowledge its high potential business management efficiency and effectiveness. It is understood that only a favourable evolution of economic activities will promote the necessary investments and drive players into furthering in-depth studies concerning the varied RFID possibilities in addition to analysing the strategic convenience of its application. Key-words:  RFID. Logistics. Strategic Management. Supply Chains.

scholarly journals Remote work and human capital: new challenges and threats (international experience)

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-119
Author(s):  
Oleksandr Burov
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Science Data ◽  
Creative Abilities ◽  
The Impact

Keywords: human capital, remote work, cybersecurity, workforce, digital economics The article considers the role of human capital in the transitionto the remote work. The analysis of world changes in the field of safe and effectiveuse of digital business environment and qualification of workforce in the conditions ofgrowth of remote work is carried out. The analysis was conducted in the following areas:general features of the digitalizing in crisis and innovation, a new paradigm of business«Data is the new gold», the organization of the workforce in the transition to teleworking,the priorities of today's professions, the problems of cybersecurity in teleworking. It has been articulated that the main requirements for the today’s workforce are intellectualand creative abilities, competence in the field of creation and use of ICT, bigdata (data science, data mining, data analytics) and artificial intelligence, the role ofwhich has grown even more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The human component ofintellectual capital (in the form of knowledge, skills and competencies, as well as intellectualand creative abilities) is gaining new importance in the digital economy.The analysis of relationship of the crisis and innovation made on the basis of the ClarivateDerwent report has demonstrated the impact of the pandemic on the global lifecycle of research and innovation projects in the first half of 2020, namely that COVID-19violated innovation strategy of the innovative leaders worldwide. The analysis hasdemonstrated: in the new conditions of accelerated digitalization, ingenuity and speed ofdecision-making and innovation are needed more than ever. These priorities will affectthe world economy in the coming year.Special attention in analysis has been paid to the new business paradigm related touse and role of data. It was highlighted that digitization generates vast amounts of datathat offer many opportunities for business, human well-being, and the environment. As aresult, new capabilities and opportunities arise for business with the ecosystem of cooperationand partnership, as well as collaboration of stakeholders.The core of changes in digitalization is reskilling and upskilling of the workforce accountingnew workplaces and new requirements for them. It is recognized that talentmanagement and creative people selection can be the main engine in future transformationof economics, and workforce becomes an effective pole for investments. At the sametime, it is argued that remote worker is outside the scope of corporate protection, and virtuallyany production information, like human capital, becomes much more vulnerablein such conditions and requires appropriate cybersecurity methods.As a conclusion, it is articulated that the ability of companies to use big data is beginningto play a significant role in the economy, which in turn requires the involvementand training of data processing and analysis specialists. The direction of professions thatis being actively formed recently — data science — is one of the most priority in the labormarket. At the same time, the labor market needs skills and abilities in the field of interpersonalcommunication (soft skills), which are able to ensure the effective operation ofpeople and systems of hybrid intelligence «human-artificial intelligence».For the further research it has been recommended a comprehensive study of protectionof objects and subjects of intellectual property in open networks.

scholarly journals Professional Training Of Specialists In International Marketing In Poland

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-91
Author(s):  
Wojciech Żukowski
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Polish Experience ◽  
Entry Strategy

AbstractPolish experience in training specialists in international marketing in the context of globalization and integration processes has been studied. A range of theoretical resources, namely Market Entry Strategy for Poland; the articles dedicated to international marketing and economy development (W. Grzegorczyk, M. Viachevskyi, M. Urbanetst); program specifications and structures at Polish universities, namely University of Lodz and Collegium Civitas, have been analyzed. It has been defined that marketing is one of the most important activities in all types of organizations since it is a link between customers and companies in the context of global changes in business environment. The need of leading companies for their staff to be highly qualified, open for new opportunities, ready to take an initiative and comprehend the global needs and values has been justified. It has been clarified that both higher education institutions have the same strategic aims, aimed at highly professional specialists’ training, the cultural-based education of youth, stimulating for critical reflection, lifelong learning, and professional development. Positive aspects in Polish experience of training future specialists in international marketing have been defined. Perspectives for further research have been considered.

scholarly journals ANTI-CRISIS MOTIVATION MANAGEMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CHALLENGES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oksana Herasymenko ◽  
Marta Makhaieva
Keyword(s):  
Personnel Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Economic Downturn ◽  
Remote Work ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
A Chain ◽  
Fast Adaptation ◽  
Level Of Motivation

With the spread of COVID-19 on a global scale, countries need a qualitatively new approach to managing economic processes to prevent crises that could be caused by pandemics and quarantine restrictions. The practice has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on national economies in general and has led to a crisis in many enterprises, especially in the segment of small and medium-sized businesses. Quarantine restrictions introduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have actualized remote employment, which requires a reboot of the personnel management system in general and its motivation system in particular. The article contains the authors’ vision of reformatting the approaches, mechanisms and management tools to motivate personnel under quarantine restrictions. The article presents the argumentation of the introduction of remote employment and flexible regimes of work schedules in the context of increasing the level of motivation during the pandemic. The article emphasizes the importance of modernization of the personnel motivation management system in the conditions of remote work. The authors emphasize that the motivation policy management is a leading determinant of optimization of personnel management in the economic downturn. Emphasis is placed on the fact that the system of tangible and intangible motivation should be adapted to the current needs of remote personnel. It turns out that the individualization of motivation management is one of the priorities of crisis management. The scientific and applied scenarios of the organization of remote work facilitating motivation of the personnel in the period of quarantine restrictions are offered. According to the results of international research, the current trends of personnel management in the global environment are outlined, and the analysis of new reward systems in Ukraine is given. The priority directions of personnel management as dominant components in the system of motivation are singled out. A chain of preconditions for the motivation crisis in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic spread has been developed. The proposals on modernization of tangible and intangible incentives for personnel in the conditions of coronacrisis are generalized. The principles for improving the system of tangible incentives are highlighted. The rules for introducing the system of motivation under crisis in the context of fast adaptation of the personnel to remote work conditions are presented. The tools of psychological support and the need to maintain team spirit and social cohesion are emphasized.

scholarly journals TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMAÇÃO, SISTEMAS DE INFORMAÇÕES GERENCIAIS E GESTÃO DO CONHECIMENTO COM VISTAS À CRIAÇÃO DE VANTAGENS COMPETITIVAS: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jhony Pereira Moraes ◽  
Sidimar Meira Sagaz ◽  
Geneia Lucas Dos Santos ◽  
Deison Alencar Lucietto
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Management Information Systems ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Information Technology Management ◽  
Competitive Advantages ◽  
Management Information ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Information Systems Management

Este artigo teve por objetivo descrever usos e aplicações de três ferramentas de gestão presentes no ambiente empresarial contemporâneo: a Tecnologia da Informação (TI), os Sistemas de Informações Gerenciais (SIG) e a Gestão do Conhecimento (GC). Foi realizada revisão narrativa de literatura. Verificou-se que o fluxo de informações funciona como o elemento unificador entre TI, SIG e a GC. Ao possibilitarem o uso adequado de informações e de pessoas com vistas ao alcance dos objetivos organizacionais, fomentam a criação de vantagens competitivas. Identificou-se, então, que a introdução dessas ferramentas, ao alterar processos internos e externos, contribui para o desenvolvimento das organizações.Palavras-Chave: Tecnologia da Informação. Sistemas de Informações Gerenciais. Gestão do Conhecimento. Vantagem Competitiva. Abstract: This article aims to describe uses and applications of three management tools present in the contemporary business environment: Information Technology (IT), Information Systems Management (ISM) and Knowledge Management (KM). A narrative review of the literature was performed. It was verified that the information flow works as the unifying element between IT, ISM and KM. By enabling the proper use of information and people to achieve the organizational objectives, they promote the creation of competitive advantages. It was identified, then, that the introduction of these tools, by altering internal and external processes, contributes to the development of organizations.Keywords: Information Technology. Management Information Systems. Knowledge management. Competitive advantage.

scholarly journals Zagadnienia strategiczne Szkoły Głównej Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie na tle innych szkół wyższych

2014 ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Pietrzak
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Strategic Issues ◽  
Adam Mickiewicz

Obligating put on Polish universities by the Ministry to develop strategies as well as expecting process of deepening demographic bust, compels the search for new management tools. One of the proposed solutions is Balanced Scorecard. The author of this article has compared strategies of four Polish universities: Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Poznań University of Economics, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and Warmia and Mazury University in Olsztyn. He has taken into account the most important strategic issues like: mission, vision and strategic objectives.

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