Modeling the influence of intellectual potential on innovative development of PAO Aeroflot – Russian Airlines

Subject. The article investigates the innovative development of Aeroflot Group and analyzes the impact of factors of intellectual potential. Objectives. The purpose is to investigate the development of intellectual potential of Aeroflot Group by selected indicators, determine their impact on the innovative development of the company, and increase its competitiveness. Methods. We studied the works of Russian and foreign scientists, performed a regression analysis and econometric modeling on the basis of statistical data from the annual reports of Aeroflot Group for 2005–2020. To create econometric models, we applied the tools of the EViews 12 software package. Results. We built econometric models to study and forecast the innovative development of Aeroflot Group, given the influence of intellectual potential factors. The analysis of these models showed that the linear model is adequate and can be used in the practical activities of Aeroflot Group. The exponential model parameters and estimates proved to be insignificant, so it cannot be used for the research. Conclusions. The long-term economic growth of the country and its innovative development depend directly on such factors of intellectual potential as human capital, personnel skills (number and quality of labor force), increase in expertise and labor productivity, availability of social incentives. Therefore, the focus of national projects implementation in Russia is on accelerated innovative development of the country, using the factors of intellectual potential of enterprises and creating conditions for the growth of its quality and social incentives.

AKSI KOLEKTIF DALAM GERAKAN PENOLAKAN AHLI FUNGSI LAHAN HUTAN OLEH PERUM PERHUTANI DI DESA SOLOKURO KABUPATEN LAMONGAN

This study focuses on the motives of community participation in collective action in the form of displacement over the function of forest land in Solokuro Village, Lamongan Regency. The researcher used a qualitative descriptive method with the aim to explore the findings. For the theoretical framework, the researcher chose Mancur Olson's collective action theory in exploring the phenomenon of collective movement. This theory explains the motives of individual participation in collection activities, supported by individual’s interests. For communities who have lost their lands, they surely will be involved the collective actions with the hope that they will obtain the land permit back. For society in general, their participation in the movement was aimed to fight for the access of village road. The participation of community leaders and NGOs had purpose to obtain social incentives. Collective action conducted by the people of Solokuro Village succeeded in driving the developer out of the village forest land as a form of collective purposes and it can be seen when the community obtained the forest management permit back, namely Social Forestry Decree.

Cultural differences in geographic mobility readiness among business management students in Germany and Spain ahead of graduation

Given the increased internationalization of organizations and economies of scale concentrated in urban centers, graduates are often expected to relocate for their first job. Based on Hofstede’s model and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), we examine the effects of cultural dimensions (individualism-collectivism and uncertainty tolerance) as well as subjective norms (parents’ and peers’ attitudes towards geographic mobility) on readiness for geographic job-related mobility in samples of German and Spanish business management students ahead of graduation from university. The study involved administering a survey questionnaire to 273 third- and fourth-year business management students of two large universities (one in Germany and another in Spain). Cross-cultural measurement invariance of the measures was confirmed, allowing for comparison of scores across the groups. We found that German students had generally a larger geographical mobility, whose readiness was predicted by parents’ and peers’ perceived attitude and uncertainty tolerance. Readiness for geographic mobility was also higher when social or material incentives are offered, yet geographic mobility readiness for career incentives and for social incentives was predicted by vertical individualism and horizontal collectivism, respectively. This study is one of the first to examine geographic mobility readiness among undergraduate management students in the two countries, who by nature of their training are expected to be mobile. The study also shows the differential effects of sub-dimensions of the Hofstede cultural dimensions.

‘All We Have to Decide Is What to Do with the Time That Is Given to Us’ A Photovoice Study on Physical Activity in Nursing Homes

(1) Background: Despite high prevalence of physical inactivity and sedentariness among nursing home residents, research on the influence of environments on this topic remains scarce. This Photovoice study explores how structural and social environments relate to residents’ everyday physical activity (PA). (2) Methods: 27 residents, staff, and significant others conducted Photovoice in eight nursing homes in Germany to document factors facilitating or hindering PA. Photographs were discussed with the participants in eight focus groups and analysed using thematic analysis. (3) Results: 169 photographs (between 8 and 42per home) were categorized into three thematic groups: (1) ‘architectural challenges for PA promotion in nursing homes’; (2) ‘opportunities and limitations of using daily work equipment for PA promotion’; (3) ‘social incentives for PA promotion’. Photographs’ foci in the homes differed considerably between participant groups. Staff primarily chose environmental constructions and aids that they perceived to enable residents’ PA. Residents were more likely to express affections and emotions that would encourage them to be active. (4) Conclusions: PA promotion research in this setting should be sensitive to diverse perceptions of different stakeholder groups and existing power imbalances. Interventions are needed that integrate residents’ needs and train staff on how to consider residents’ perspectives.