scholarly journals Mentoring and Agile: Points of Contact in Restaurant Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-53
Author(s):  
Luidmila Bovsh ◽  
Igor Komarnitskyi ◽  
Oksana Oliinyk

The topicality. The escalation of the pandemic and the oscillating lockdown create depressive moods in the restaurant business: owners balance on the verge of choosing between survival and violation of quarantine conditions, staff are forced to change professions. The realities of further uncertainty require the transformation of the restaurant’s business environment and strengthening the competencies of staff suitable for crisis management. The strategic framework requires effective tactical sessions given the specifics of working in a lockdown: restaurant business adjusts service formats and continues effective communication through distribution systems, distancing services, organizing targeted delivery to customers and sales of restaurant products. Customer-oriented management thus acquires new meaning and flexible forms, where mentoring becomes a flagship in a disoriented economic environment. Therefore, the introduction of mentoring, which is correlated with Agile-management technologies, is an important component of the strategy of restaurant business development and a relevant object of study. Purpose and methods. The purpose of the study is a theoretical analysis of mentoring and the formation of its reference model, which determines the areas of restaurant management improvement in pandemic risks. The inter paradigmatic nature of the research objects determines the use of a set of general scientific methods, such as theoretical analysis and synthesis, modeling, elimination, which provided a thorough consideration of the components of mentoring and Agile-management of business processes in the restaurant, their modeling into a single system of anti-crisis lockdown. Results. An empirical analysis of the definitions of “mentoring” and “Agile” has been made. A reference model of mentoring has been formed and its main components have been investigated. The basic provisions of Agile-control in a restaurant in the conditions of oscillating lockdown have been developed. Recommendations for compiling mentoring and Agile management into an effective model of restaurant tactical development have been developed. Conclusions and discussions. The study showed that the actualization of mentoring and flexible management methods is an urgent scientific task, as it allows studying and scientifically substantiating the recommendation complex for their implementation in the practice of business entities. Further research needs to be deepened to assess the mentoring effectiveness and Agile-management in restaurants in the post-harvest period.

Author(s):  
Kristina A. Bannova ◽  
Nurken E. Aktaev ◽  
Yulia G. Tyurina

Digital technologies have changed the relationship between the society and business entities, taxpayers and the state. Ceteris paribus, the ability to effectively manage financial flows and make administrative decisions depends on the correct and established interaction between the state and taxpayers. This study aims to form and develop a taxpayer’s understanding of the digital age with all its features and opportunities for information and communication technologies, including mathematical modeling methods that form the basis of the digital economy for building and sustaining business development, improving the systemic vision of business processes. The research hypothesis is that the further development of economic entities management in the digital context, as well as the coordination of these entities’ interests, is possible only in the partnership of the key economic participants, with the taxpayer at the forefront. That will allow identifying the areas for improving tax trajectories. Using polynomial approximation, the authors have obtained the models of tax trajectories of companies that allow predicting tax burden. The data for approximations are obtained using the previously constructed mathematical model of the optimal tax path. The main input data of the model are fixed assets and human resources, the totality of which form the production function. The analysis of the transformation of tax paths shows ways for achieving a balance of interests between both the state and the taxpayers. Finding this balance will help to overcome the crisis of confidence in the authorities, the development of adaptability and creativity of Russian society to new tax changes. A number of parameters determines the scale of this task. They include the complexity of the object of study, the long-term and multi-aspect nature of the impact which modeling the digital economy has on adaptation to the new digital realities of the state and taxpayers, as well as the absence of significant analogues of the solution to this problem in global and Russian economics.


Management ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-78
Author(s):  
Andrii V. GRONA

Introduction and Objective of the Research. According to the modern economic theory, compliance in the global business and its support occupy a certain, moreover, indefinite place among the heaviest burdens for global business entities. The objective of the article is to cover the issue of smart contractual relationships (SCR) as a way to increase the business activity of global business entities by minimizing compliance risks (CR).Hypothesis of Research Studies. With current technology solutions available today, it is expected that SCR will allow minimizing the burden of global business entities by widespread CR. The most important role among such solutions is played by the latest distributed ledger technologies (DLT). In the medium term, these technologies will reach such a level of development, at which the transition of contractual relationships from ordinary to intelligent ones will not only lead to the decrease in business activity in world markets, but will also contribute to its substantial increase.Objective. To prove that CR substantially overburden global business processes; to substantiate the urgency of the issue of the transition of the global business to SCR, as a way to a possible lack of CR in the global business environment.Research Methods:- theoretical substantiation for proving the significance of CR as factors of the global business environment and the necessity of using DLT in SCR;- statistical analysis for conducting a normative monetary valuation of CR and representing the degree of awareness by global business entities (GBE) of the competitive advantages of SCR over ordinary ones.Results: the significance of compliance risks in the global business is defined; the importance of smart contractual relationships in the way of eliminating compliance risks essential for entrepreneurship is theoretically grounded. The existence of advantages of the activities of global business entities within one or more sectors according to the cluster principle has been proved:- the cluster economy is a set of solely smart contractual relationships with the use of blockchain technologies;- using these technologies, entrepreneurship in the cluster is accompanied by minimal compliance risks.Conclusions. The article outlines the economic essence of SCR using DLT. Accordingly, theoretically, DLT will promote the spread of SCR to the entire global business environment, since business processes that are not accompanied by CR are possible then. Further research will cover the essence of DLT, due to which all the main advantages, as well as all existing deficiencies of the technology and defects for their active introduction in SCR in the world.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 309-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anzhela Litvinova ◽  
Denis Paleev

This article analyzes the situation of innovative approaches to building business processes and interaction between universities, the government,  and representatives of the business environment. A methodology is proposed by the authors for calculating the feasibility of government support for small innovative enterprises (SIEs) as independent small business entities organized at higher educational institutions of the Russian Federation, the activities of which are aimed at research, development, implementation, and commercialization.The importance and role of small innovative entrepreneurship in the economy of the country and large cities is becoming the main world trend. Russia is trying to match its innovation strategy in small business, but the success is, unfortunately, still negligible. On the part of the government, millions of rubles are allocated to support small innovative entrepreneurship, as well as the construction of technology parks, the creation of business incubators, technological laboratories, and platforms being organized at universities in order to ensure the implementation of innovative projects. In accordance with the Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 217-FL of August 2, 2009, universities were able to register small innovative enterprises on their territory as independent small businesses in the sphere of innovative development, whose activities are focused mainly on the commercialization of intellectual property objects and their active promotion in the market.Nevertheless, the implementation of new technologies and know-how is associated with greater risks of SIEs and needs a methodical approach to assess the appropriateness of providing government support to such enterprises. We are going to consider and calculate the indicator of the feasibility of government support for a small innovative enterprise in the amount of 50 million rubles for a period of five years for its development and will prove the increase in the efficiency of the enterprise and the possibilities for its development through the government support mechanisms for innovations.


2020 ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
Kostiantyn ZAVRAZHNYI

Introduction. In the conditions of globalization of the world markets and development of the information economy, when digitalization enters an active phase of development, domestic industrial enterprises face systemic challenges that require them to introduce new forms and methods of management, modern (digital) technologies, including in communication activities. The purpose of the paper is to improve the classification of communication business processes of industrial enterprises. Results. The research of approaches of domestic and foreign scientists to the systematization of business processes is conducted. The features by which scientists mostly classify business processes are highlighted. The necessity of improving the classification of communication business processes of industrial enterprises in the context of implementing digital business transformations is substantiated. It is proposed to distinguish a new classification feature "By Objects of Impact", which made it possible to detail the varieties of communication business processes, to specify their essence, to introduce new business processes and to model them in the context of digital business transformations. The business environment of an industrial enterprise, as it is generally accepted, is divided into external and internal environments. Objects of influence of industrial enterprise in the external environment, which are directly related to communication business processes, include: the public, buyers / consumers, competitors and market conditions. The objects of influence of industrial enterprise in the internal environment include: organizational structure of management, personnel, technology, production and finances. Conclusion The presented suggestions and recommendations for improving the classification of communication business processes of industrial enterprises allow to further formalize the process of their accounting and management. The results of the study can be used in the practical activities of business entities in improving / shaping their communication policy, and also form the basis for further methodological research.


Author(s):  
Oleksandr Khadartsev ◽  

The significance and specificity of the use of stock instruments in the aspect of formation of economic security of economic entities are considered. The interdependence of macroeconomic state regulation of the business environment as the main prerequisite for eliminating economic threats through the formation of effective competition and economic freedoms is determined. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics of investment security, as the initial component of the principles of business security in general, and an indicator of the importance of strategic management intentions. The importance of financial instruments and the state of the stock market in terms of ensuring the stability of business processes in the relevant economic environment, as well as current problems of stock market efficiency, in particular the investment potential of issuers, imperfections of existing stock mechanisms, shortcomings of related areas. The potential of involving separate stock instruments in the formation of economic security of economic entities - institutions of joint capacity investment is substantiated. The key characteristics of mutual investment institutions, specific features of their functioning and features of ensuring the protection of management with their involvement are given. The main strategic directions of economic security formation of business entities are presented, such as prevention of raider attacks, protection against undue pressure from fiscal authorities, management of real estate rent and cash. The effectiveness of the organizational, economic and legal mechanism of functioning of mutual investment institutions in counteracting a number of threats and dangers of the subjective nature of the current business environment is determined. The dynamics of development of mutual investment institutions in Ukraine is studied, the conclusion on expediency and prospects of application of this fund instrument both for development of activity of subjects of managing, and for protection of economic interests and prevention of a number of potential threats is made.


Author(s):  
Oleksandr Khadartsev ◽  
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Karyna Holubka ◽  

The specifics of functioning, place and role of modern logistics mediation in the infrastructure of the business environment, in order to form effective business strategies for businesses. The ability of logistics to be an effective mechanism for the formation, organization and implementation of successful business activities, in accordance with the requirements of a particular business environment, as a field of interaction between supply and demand. From the standpoint of retrospect, the conceptual scientific principles of formation and development of logistics, its integration into a wide range of business processes of business entities, taking on leading roles in ensuring organizational and economic relations in the process of trade. Theoretical and methodological principles for the formation of a set of strategies of business entities are considered. In particular, attention is focused on the impact of the external environment, and determining the optimal tools for adaptation to such influences. The criterion features of the formation of a modern business strategy, the priority of market flexibility and maneuverability, compared with the in-organicity of traditional resource provision. The effectiveness of logistics intermediation in achieving these criteria by the business entity is noted. The current specifics of the logistics services market in Ukraine are considered, in particular, key factors and obstacles that indirectly limit the development of the national business environment and business activities in general. Factors of objective and subjective nature are presented, which are able to limit the application of logistics approaches as permanent elements of business models of business entities. According to the results of the study, the guidelines of successful business activity are proposed, through the adaptation in the strategies of the elements of logistics infrastructure and service, the innovative nature of logistics in ensuring the competitiveness and sustainability of management is noted.


2019 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Elo ◽  
Leo-Paul Dana

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how entrepreneurship traditions evolve in diaspora. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative multiple case study examining the role of diaspora embeddedness, extended family, ethno-religious-, cultural- and social ties and relevant structures shaping diaspora entrepreneurship. Findings The authors found that social ties and diaspora embeddedness create dynamism fostering entrepreneurial identity as a part of the Bukharian culture, and as a preferred career option in the context of Bukharian Jews in diaspora. Diasporic family businesses are products of culture and tradition that migrate to new locations with families and communities, not as disconnected business entities. Research limitations/implications The ways in which families nurture a highly entrepreneurial culture that transfers across generations and contexts are context-specific and not per se generalizable to other diasporas. Practical implications Diasporans often continue their traditions and become again entrepreneurs after their settlement, or they may generate hybrid, circular solutions that allow them to employ their competences in the new contexts or connecting various contexts. This calls for transnational entrepreneurship-policymaking. Social implications Time changes diasporas. A long-term commitment to the business environment evolves and reduces the mobility of the individual diasporan; typically the children of these migrants become more integrated and develop divergent career paths. Hence, their plans are not necessarily including family entrepreneurship creating a challenge for continuation of the original culture of entrepreneurship. Originality/value Despite a notable tradition in Jewish studies, there is limited research on Jewish entrepreneurial diaspora and its contemporary entrepreneurial identity and tradition. Furthermore, the population of Bukharian Jews is an unknown and under-explored highly entrepreneurial group that may offer instrumental views to larger diasporic audiences being concerned about maintaining notions of ethnic heritage and identity.


2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Tatуana Ivanovna LOMACHENKO ◽  

Nowadays, there is no consensus that digitalization is a threat to business security or an opportunity to comprehensively manage the entire chain of business processes in real time, taking into account incoming data from all assets. However, political and economic instability, demand volatility, and competition are all a set of global challenges that digital transformation has responded to. In industry, the competitive advantage has become not the ownership of the enterprise, the firm, but access to digital technology, on which the efficiency of work with specific resources depends. The processes of forming individual business segments related to production management based on modern digital technology have already been launched and most companies are focused on this direction. The article reveals the features of the evolutionary stage of digital economy development, presents the relationship of this process with the formation of the conceptual framework from the theoretical foundations, substantiated in the 1990s by foreign and domestic scientists to modern approaches in the interpretation of digital economy definitions. The article proposes the structural dynamics of the digital economy in today's realities, revealing internal problems, opportunities for economic growth, maturity and readiness of the state to new ways of doing business in the digital economy and digital transformation, to form the country's national strategy. In addition, the conditions under which digital transformation opens up new opportunities for the business environment, the public sector and society as a whole are presented. Changes in business strategy, organizational forms, business process capabilities, new approaches in working with clients, competitive advantages, increase in profit sources are analyzed. As a result, the efficiency of the whole system increases, which allows to reach a fundamentally new level of production efficiency in a short time.


Author(s):  
Andy Paul Harianja ◽  
Iwada Grawilser Talunohi

The development of the field of information technology is very rapid, therefore many companies, industries, shops and other business entities are using information systems to increase their business. Online sales information systems are used to carry out business processes such as distribution, sales, purchasing, marketing of goods or services by using communication networks and the internet. Online sales information systems can help people who do not have a place or shop to carry out their business. Students in this case, especially at the Catholic University of Santo Thomas, are an opportunity to take advantage of this facility in carrying out their business, especially if they do not have a place or shop to carry out their business. For this reason, an online sales information system was built that can be accessed through the website.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e505
Author(s):  
Noha Ahmed Bayomy ◽  
Ayman E. Khedr ◽  
Laila A. Abd-Elmegid

The one constant in the world is change. The changing dynamics of business environment enforces the organizations to re-design or reengineer their business processes. The main objective of such reengineering processes is to provide services or produce products with the possible lowest cost, shortest time, and best quality. Accordingly, Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) provides a roadmap of how to efficiently achieve the operational goals in terms of enhanced flexibility and productivity, reduced cost, and improved quality of service or product. In this article, we propose an efficient model for BPR. The model specifies where the breakdowns occur in BPR implementation, justifies why such breakdowns occur, and proposes techniques to prevent their occurrence again. The proposed model has been built based on two main sections. The first section focuses on integrating Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and the performance of business processes during the reengineering processes. Additionally, it implements the association rule mining technique to investigate the relationship between CSFs and different business processes. The second section aims to measure the performance of business processes (intended success of BPR) by process time, cycle time, quality and cost before and after reengineering processes. A case study of the Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) is used to test the efficiency of the proposed model.


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