scholarly journals Projectification of the European Union and its implications for public labour market organisations in Poland

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beata Jałocha
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Project Success ◽  
Project Work ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Grant Applications ◽  
Organisational Structures ◽  
Public Organisations ◽  
The Eu

This article contributes to the understanding of the changes that projectification — strongly reinforced by the European Union (EU) — causes in public labour market organisations in Poland. The introduction of project work to the hitherto hierarchical organisational structures found in public organisations influences them. There is, however, a research gap on how changes at the macro level affect individual public organisations and how these organisations change due to the introduction of project work into their structures. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate changes in Polish public labour market organisations caused by projectification. The author draws on a set of quantitative and qualitative data that include a survey conducted in 57 public local organisations as well as interviews conducted at 10 public offices at local and regional levels. A sequential mixed methods approach was used. The results indicate that projectification due to the EU caused changes in organisational structures of public organisations and influenced the selection of the projects. In particular, the findings relating to projectification of the EU and its impact on public labour market institutions in Poland deepen previous research by identifying the specific changes occurring at the level of individual public organisations. These changes are diverse in nature, yet the most important of these relate to the adaptation of organisational goals to the objectives of the grant applications as well as to the changes in organisational structures. The study also illustrates that while EU-funded projects are almost always completed on time, do not exceed their budgets, and achieve the indicators of the EU programs, such projects do not always provide the value that a local community would expect. Therefore, there is a need for the EU to not only assess project success on time, cost and quality measures, but also to assess project success on local impact and value created for stakeholders. 

scholarly journals Can the implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy goals be efficient? The challenge for achieving social equality in the European Union

Equilibrium ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela Stanickova
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Income Inequality ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Social Inequality ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Social Equality ◽  
Europe 2020 ◽  
Europe 2020 Strategy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

Research background: Economic crisis hit all the European Union Member States hard, with the impact of crisis varying considerably. The low growth performance in the EU has increased concerns regarding an increasing wage dispersion, income inequality at large, and social exclusion in line with poverty. Inequality should be seen as a cornerstone of both sustainable and inclusive growth under the Europe 2020 Strategy. Social inequality in the EU is a real problem, which hampers sustainable economic growth. Purpose of the article: The purpose of this study is to introduce evaluation of social development convergence and divergence trends between the EU Member States in the context of the Europe 2020 Strategy. The study gives an outline of the issues of the labour market and income disparities and poverty. Policymakers must be clear about what social objectives they are aiming to achieve, therefore special attention is paid to headline national goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy. Methods: The main task of this study is to assess social dimension and inequalities problems in the EU27 by applying Data Envelopment Analysis method, resp. time-series dynamic efficiency analysis in the form of output-oriented Malmquist Productivity Index. This study contains changes of key social equality indicators related to the Europe 2020 Strategy and compares objectives and general outlines of period 2010-2015, as well as the impact on national economics and living conditions. Findings & value added: Results contain elements of typology premises of the EU28 and point to a large diversity in inequality patterns, as the Author observes both increases and decreases in inequality at the EU level. Recent changes in social inequality have been associated with the business cycle, particularly with the accessibility of the labour market and, of course, with income inequality. Additionally, the development challenges are discussed for improvement of the socioeconomic well-being of the EU and to avoid social disparities.

scholarly journals YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION LABOUR MARKET

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (8) ◽  
pp. 80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Rollnik-Sadowska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Young People ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Labour Market Situation ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
European Welfare State ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
The Eu

In an era of aging of the European Union population, it is crucial to take care of human resources in various spheres of their life. The potential of young people is particularly important, as their economic activity creates the basis of maintaining the European welfare state model. However, the labour market situation of young people is difficult. Moreover, the phenomena, which have recently attracted increasing attention, are remaining for young people without employment, education or training (NEET). The occurrence of NEET's resources is harmful at micro level - due to pauperization of European households as well as for the whole economy due to insufficient usage of human resources. The paper aim is to compare how the situation of young people differs in the European Union labour markets.The paper was based on both the desk-research of literature as well as the analysis of selected economic indicators of young people (aged 15-29 years). The indicator analysis was made through the usage of cluster analysis (Ward's method and k-means method). The data was gathered from the databases of Eurostat. The selected indicators determine the labour market situation of young people in the EU countries and they are derived from two years – 2006 and 2014.Ward's and k-means methods allowed for dividing the EU countries into three groups. It occurred that the groups in 2006 have a completely different composition of countries than in 2014, which was mainly determined by crisis influences on the labour markets as well as directions of conducted reforms. Additionally, the k-means method allowed for comparison of selected groups on the basis of chosen variables and determination of countries with the best and the worst situation of young people.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF OFFSHORING ON THE EUROPEAN LABOUR MARKET

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Jakub Kraciuk
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Central And Eastern Europe ◽  
Wage Gap ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Skilled Workers ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

This study shows the differences in wages of workers from the EU countries according to various levels of education. It also shows the level of offshoring in the analysed countries and its impact on the salaries. It was found that the largest wage gap between the high-skilled and the low-skilled workers exists both in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and in the countries such as Germany and Portugal. Results of the analysis show that offshoring contributes to a decrease in wages of workers in the countries of the European Union. Nonetheless, the highest decrease in wages is visible among workers with the lowest skills, and the lowest decrease can be seen among workers with the highest skills.

Constructing Relations with Hong Kong under 'One Country, Two Systems'. Prospects for the European Union

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-273 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth Ka-Lok Chan
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Local Community ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Political Clout ◽  
Two Systems ◽  
One Country Two Systems ◽  
The Eu

AbstractIn Hong Kong as elsewhere, the European Union (EU) is known more for its collective economic and trade powers than its political clout. Since autumn 2005, the Office of the European Commission in Hong Kong and Macao has steadily stepped up its efforts to disseminate information about the EU. It has also begun to reach out to the local community, while retaining its traditional ties with the elite circles. This study examines the image of the EU according to public opinion in order to identify areas where improvements can be made. By and large, we have found that the image of the EU is rather positive, and the significance of the EU widely recognised. Still, the EU has yet to acquire adequate means of advancing its own values, while systematic collaborations with strategic partners in the non-governmental sectors could be further strengthened to promote the EU's visibility as a global actor that is also relevant to Hong Kong. Moreover, the normative-cum-civilian approach continues to matter in three ways: in the formulation of the EU's policy towards Hong Kong, in promoting the EU as a responsible global actor while EU–China relations develop, and in promoting lesson-learning and sharing of values.

Instytucjonalne reprezentacje głównych wyznań religijnych w Unii Europejskiej

2014 ◽  
pp. 94-113
Author(s):  
Anita Kołsut-Markowska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Catholic Church ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Holy See ◽  
European Policies ◽  
Organisational Structures ◽  
The Eu ◽  
The Catholic Church

The institutional and organisational presence of the main religions in Europe is diverse. Representatives of Christianity, Islam or Judaism hold different status in their relations with the EU structures. The forms, range and dynamics of their actions vary as well. The position of Christianity in the discussions over the various issues of European policies is strengthened by the preponderance of Christianity in Europe, its proven and efficient organisational structures within the European Union, as well as the support granted to the Catholic Church by the Holy See.

Demographic Change and the European Union Labour Market

2005 ◽  
Vol 194 ◽  
pp. 74-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katerina Lisiankova ◽  
Robert E. Wright
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Labour Force ◽  
Population Projections ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Growth Data ◽  
Demographic Trends ◽  
If Current ◽  
United Nation ◽  
The Eu

If current demographic trends continue, the combined population of the twenty-five countries that currently make up the European Union will age rapidly and decline in size in the coming decades. As the EU population ages and declines, so will its labour force, which will likely constrain the labour market and generate lower rates of economic growth. Data from the most recent round of United Nation population projections is used to illustrate the scale of these changes.

scholarly journals Cluster analysis of effectiveness of labour market policy in the European Union

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 143-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ewa Rollnik-Sadowska ◽  
Edyta Dąbrowska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Labour Market Policy ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Market Policy ◽  
Labour Market Policies ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
The Eu

Research background: In the era of demographic changes and the need for rationalization of public expenditure, the European Union social policy promotes the activation approach. In addition, a growing importance of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of public entities can be noticed. These phenomena are visible in the implementation of the labour market policy. However, the EU countries represent a different approach to spending public funds on issues related to the implementation of  labour market policy. Purpose of the article: The authors are presenting the main theoretical assumptions concerning effectiveness and efficiency of labour market policy. Moreover, in the paper the EU countries are classified in clusters according to their level of expenditure on different categories of LMP. A comparison of the situation over ten years — in 2004 and 2014 — has also been conducted. In 2004, ten new members entered the EU, and the year 2014 presents the most current data in the analyzed area. Methods: As a research method cluster analysis was applied. Cross-country labour market situation throughout the EU is presented by the analysis of the Eurostat data. The countries are grouped in clusters following Ward's and k-means methods. Findings & Value added: There is a need to work out a complex evaluation of labour market policies in the EU to provide comparative analysis of the EU countries (or groups of countries). It would allow to determine the level of development of the country in terms of the efficiency of labour market policies. The EU countries with the best labour market indicators represent diverse levels of LMP expenditure.

scholarly journals Potencjał innowacyjny i eksportowy małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw województwa podkarpackiego

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 130-136
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Wilczyńska
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Foreign Competition ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Effi Ciency ◽  
Employees Satisfaction ◽  
The Eu

The European Union treats the small and medium-sized enterprise sector as the source of competitiveness of European economy and the source of economic development. Small and mediumenterprises contribute to the internal market stimulation through the development of internatio-nal contacts. 22 % of SMEs must face foreign competition, over 50 % declare being in competi-tion with national enterprises. The main elements of competitiveness for SME are: consumerservice, product quality, and price. In this way SMEs contribute to the improvement of consumers conditions in the EU. SMEs also play an important role in inventing and introducingtechnological innovations, which involves the improvement of life quality, employment, effi-ciency and competition.In addition, SMEs undertake the actions with regard to social matters (over 50% of enterprises).The most frequent effects of this action are: ethics, relations with local community, clients’loyalty, employees’ satisfaction.

scholarly journals POPULATION AGEING AND WELFARE DISSIMILARITIES WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION: A NEW APPROACH BASED ON CLUSTER ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirela Cristea ◽  
Graţiela Georgiana Noja ◽  
Yannis Thalassinos
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Spillover Effects ◽  
Population Ageing ◽  
Economic Welfare ◽  
Employment Rate ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Member States ◽  
The Eu

The research aims to identify several dissimilarities between the European Union Member States (EU-27 MS) in terms of welfare and labour market dimensions under the sheer implications of the ageing phenomenon. The quantitative research methodology emphasizes the cluster analysis based on the Ward method, performed for the year 2018. Main results denote that only two countries (Denmark and Sweden) registered soaring performances, especially for the labour market credentials (particularly the employment rate and active policies). Other 10 EU-27 MS accounted medium performances in terms of well-being, but also the lowest achievements as regards the old dependency rate, the employment rate of persons aged 55-64 and the birth rate. This paper brings to the fore the keen need to redesign specific policies and tailored strategies by the responsible authorities and business representatives across the EU, in order to enhance achievements and new solutions for the difficulties brought by population ageing, with spillover effects on the labour market integration of older employees and overall economic welfare. The study stands out through the new integrative approach based on cluster analysis that underlines the dissimilarities between the EU member states, and the features of each group of countries, in a pre-settled framework, thus grasping the difficulties, but also the opportunities faced in terms of ageing and economic welfare.

scholarly journals Migration of Highly Qualified Workers and Policies to Ensure Labour Market Sustainability in the European Union in 2013-2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 502-519
Author(s):  
Laura Janavičiūtė ◽  
Audronė Telešienė ◽  
Jurgita Barynienė
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
National Level ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
National Initiatives ◽  
Eu Policies ◽  
The Eu

European Union is facing challenges of ageing societies and changes in structure of economy, thus labour shortages turn into an urgent issue that ultimately affects labour market sustainability. In its attempt to recruit highly qualified workers EU has strong international competitors, e.g. USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and pursues a variety of initiatives at national level of the Member States and at the EU level in general. This article aims at assessing the EU policies related to migration of highly qualified workers. Statistical data analysis has revealed that labour mobility is increasing in EU. Thus the EU Mobility directive could be evaluated as bringing benefits, yet with a room for improvement, because highly qualified workers still make up just a small part in all the mobile citizens’ population. National initiatives are more effective in fostering the migration of highly qualified workers, but this has the threat of unequal benefits in different EU regions; the effectiveness of EU Blue Card initiative is weak but with a high potential, thus it needs further improvements in its issuing policies. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ppaa.16.3.19345 An erratum to this article is available at: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5755/j01.ppaa.16.3.24731  

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