Organizational Dimensions Research Articles

СТРУКТУРНИЙ АНАЛІЗ НАЙКРАЩИХ ПРАКТИК ТРАНСФЕРУ ЕНЕРГОІННОВАЦІЙ: ПРАКТИЧНІ КЕЙСИ

In the contemporary global context, energy innovations are increasingly recognized as crucial tools for fostering sustainable development and mitigating environmental impacts. However, the transition of these innovations from research to practical implementation within the energy sector presents significant challenges. This study delves into the complexities of transferring energy innovations by conducting a comprehensive analysis of best practices and strategies to uncover the most effective approaches for their integration into the energy industry. The paper systematically examines various factors influencing the success of energy innovation transfers, including economic, technical, social, organizational, political, and legal dimensions. Several critical issues have been highlighted through an in-depth assessment of the current landscape and identifying key barriers to adopting energy innovations. These include technical constraints, economic barriers, social influences, regulatory challenges, and technological risks. Building on this analysis, the study offers tailored recommendations designed to enhance the energy innovation transfer process. Notably, the research identifies Sweden and Germany as exemplary nations in this domain, showcasing advanced strategies that could be adapted to domestic contexts, particularly in regions with similar challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. The findings of this study lay the groundwork for developing a comprehensive strategy to advance the adoption and implementation of energy innovations. Such a strategy is vital for ensuring sustainable growth and minimizing the environmental impact of energy production and consumption. The insights from successful cases in Sweden and Germany provide a valuable reference for shaping future policies and practices in other countries, including Ukraine, where applying this knowledge could address existing barriers and leverage potential opportunities for the energy sector’s development.

Drivers and Barriers pertaining to Service Innovation in Healthcare: Perspectives from Organizational, Societal, and Technological Dimensions

Drivers and Barriers pertaining to Service Innovation in Healthcare: Perspectives from Organizational, Societal, and Technological Dimensions

Impact of Organisational Cultural Dimensions on Employee Performance

Impact of Organisational Cultural Dimensions on Employee Performance

Artificial Intelligence Adoption in the Manufacturing Sector: Challenges and Strategic Framework

In today’s competitive business landscape, manufacturing organizations are increasingly recognizing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Despite AI’s transformative applications across various sectors, its adoption within the manufacturing industry remains underexplored, with many firms facing unique challenges such as organizational complexity, legacy systems, and a shortage of specialized digital skills. This study conducts a comprehensive literature review to identify the key factors influencing AI adoption in manufacturing, categorizing them into technological, organizational, and external dimensions. Technological factors include perceived benefits, system compatibility, data quality, cost and IT infrastructure, while organizational factors encompass top management support, employee competencies, and organizational readiness. External influences involve government regulations, competitive pressures, and vendor support. By synthesizing findings from multiple empirical studies, we develop a conceptual framework based on the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) model, highlighting how these dimensions interact to shape AI adoption decisions. The proposed framework highlights the critical role of leadership commitment, strategic alignment of AI initiatives, and the necessity for robust technological infrastructure. It also emphasizes the impact of external factors such as supportive government policies and market competitiveness on accelerating AI integration. The study’s implications are significant for academics seeking to fill research gaps, industry practitioners aiming for successful AI implementation, and policymakers interested in fostering an environment conducive to technological advancement. While the framework offers a structured approach to understanding AI adoption in manufacturing, the study acknowledges the need for empirical validation. Future research should test the framework across different manufacturing sectors and regions to account for industry-specific factors and regional variations. By addressing these areas, organizations can better navigate the complexities of AI adoption, enhancing competitiveness and innovation in the manufacturing sector.

Patent priority examination under mission orientation: can speed and quality coexist?

Under the backdrop of mission-oriented innovation, the rapid implementation of innovative achievements depends not only on research and development activities, but also on the patent examination process. Striking a balance between improving examination speed and ensuring the quality of granted patents poses a challenge. This paper delineates two pivotal mission categories—grand challenge (climate change) and major emergency (COVID-19), utilizing the conceptual framework of “urgency” that has been constructed. We primarily focus on the impact of the patent priority examination institution on examination period and patent quality under the two missions. Based on data from over 300,000 patents belonging to the fields of vehicle manufacturing and medicine in China, difference-in-differences and survival analysis are used to conduct empirical tests. The research results indicate that under certain missions, both climate change and COVID-19, the “green channel” could shorten the examination period without compromising the quality of authorized patents. Through further analysis, we also find that, patent examination acceleration is mainly manifested by alleviating the authorization lag (rather than publication lag). Additionally, the prioritization institution has changed the impact of applicant characteristics (organizational and country attributes) on the patent examination period.

Organizational learning strategies in the cameroonian banking sector

Organizational learning goes beyond mere knowledge management, encompassing two essential aspects: the organizational dimensions of learning and organization-specific knowledge. This article presents a qualitative comparative study between two leading banks in Cameroon, Afriland First Bank (AFB) and Cameroonian Society of Banks (SCB), focusing on their strategies for managing skills and human resources, particularly through pre-employment internship management. The objectives are to better understand adjustment strategies in skills management and to analyze circumvention strategies in human resources management during pre-employment internships. The methodology adopted relies on thematic content analysis from in-depth interviews with 40 interns and discussions with branch managers. The results highlight significant differences between the approaches of the two banks in terms of recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and rotation opportunities for interns. In the recruitment process, AFB opts for a structured approach with strategic job postings, rigorous candidate selection, and final assessment by a panel. In contrast, SCB favours a pragmatic approach with direct immersion of interns into the professional environment. This difference is also reflected in the training content, where AFB provides more structured training while SCB focuses on operational tasks. In terms of performance evaluation, AFB employs a jury presentation process, whereas SCB assesses interns based on their ability to solve real company problems. Finally, regarding rotation opportunities, AFB offers a more diversified experience by exposing interns to different positions, while SCB focuses on the specific position for which the intern applied. These divergences illustrate the diversity of practices in the Cameroonian banking sector, highlighting the importance of adaptability and flexibility in a constantly evolving environment.

Responsible data sharing for AI: a test bench for EU Data Law

The paper addresses data sharing contracts for AI development and training, entered into by parties participating in AI value chains, in order to assess the incentives for responsible data sharing under European data law. As the governance of AI training data is mainly entrusted to party autonomy and the principles of the GDPR, the analysis first assesses whether contract theory, as it is traditionally conceptualized, is an appropriate tool to promote responsible data sharing. Then the paper delves into the impact of the mandatory data protection framework on data sharing contracts, to conclude that the principle of accountability in its organizational dimension requires the parties to 'contractualize' good data sharing practices. Lastly, the analysis comprises a brief overview of the relevant provisions of the AI Act that deal with data governance and AI value chains, to highlight their impact on the relationship between the entities participating in these value chains.

The Impact of System Thinking on Learning Organization Practice in Non-Profit Management

In India, NGOs are a driving force behind social progress and transformation. When governments are unable to meet the needs and demands of the community, they step in to help. Although "learning organisation" is a popular term in business, its application in the nonprofit sector is still unknown. This quantitative study employs a survey research design to investigate the applicability and degree of system thinking implementation in non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that are involved in rehabilitation services in Kerala. System thinking is one of the characteristics of learning organizations. This survey includes 300 respondents, including professional staff members and managers of 45 non-profit organisations. The study's findings indicate that the degree of system thinking application varies significantly amongst Kerala's nongovernmental organisations. A good continuous learning environment in the nonprofit sector can be ensured by practicing the essence of learning organizations, conceptualizing their purpose, and professionally executing all of their dimensions. It is imperative to view NGOs as learning organizations since they provide invaluable services to both the country and humanity. The study's conclusions highlight the need for system thinking to successfully apply learning organisational dimensions in the NGO sector to transform the organisation and achieve organisational development and innovation while maintaining a high degree of objective truth

Efektivitas Manajemen Kepemimpinan dalam Gereja

Abstract This research discusses the effectiveness of leadership management in the context of a church. The church, as a Christian community, possesses distinct characteristics, including the diverse backgrounds of its members in terms of age, occupation, education, and social status. Unlike other organizations with financial orientations, the church aims to fulfill the spiritual needs of its members, emphasizing a focus on conformity to Christ. Church leaders are expected not only to exercise authority for regulation but also to empower the congregation. Effective church leadership involves empowerment, exploration of potentials, and acceptance of differences. Church leaders play a crucial role in the effective growth of the church, and leadership management is key to achieving the church's vision and mission. The research methodology employed is a qualitative descriptive approach with literature review. In-depth analysis of the concept of leadership management in the church is conducted by connecting information from various sources, including books, journals, articles, and relevant websites. The findings indicate that the understanding of the church involves spiritual and organizational dimensions, necessitating effective leadership management. Leadership centered on biblical values, resource management, and the empowerment of congregation members becomes crucial in attaining church goals. The differences and uniqueness of the church demand leaders to implement suitable leadership styles, such as democracy, to support the potential of each member. From this research, it can be observed that effective leadership management in the church plays a crucial role in achieving spiritual and organizational objectives. Church leaders need to develop strategies in line with the church's characteristics and leverage the potential of congregation members for sustainable growth.

NATIONAL SECURITY AND SOCIAL CAPACITY

Society is one of the fundamental resources on which the organisation of national security is based. The activation of society in the field of national defence is based on programming, coor-dination and monitoring of cooperation between state institutions responsible for creating the desired dimension of national security and non-governmental organisations. These organizations have a particular capacity for social monitoring of non-military threats, especially for detection, warning and alerting. The effectiveness of government organisations – the armed forces, police, guards and inspections – in the field of state security depends to a large extent on their support. A society that is aware of its rights and duties towards the Homeland lays the foundation for actions taken for the proper functioning of the state and the organisation of national security. When assessing social capacity, attention should be paid to the issue of dissemination of safety knowledge. The preparation of citizens for the defence and development of the state is one of the main chal-lenges of security policy. Directly related to this issue is the ability of the institutions of political power to defend the state and protect its citizens

Learning Organization: The Cornerstone of Organizational Development in Non Profit Management

The developmental organizations are trying to develop and incorporate the learning organization’s culture in their strategic plans as profit organizations do. Today learning culture is integral to many NGOs in Europe and America. Though the concept of a learning organization is familiar in the business world, its scope is not yet identified in the Indian nonprofit sector. This quantitative study using survey research design attempts to know the level of understanding of learning organizational practices in nonprofit organizations, various dimensions of a learning organization, and how it is conceptualized by NGO leaders and other professionals. The study was conducted in sixteen rehabilitation NGOs, with 150 respondents including NGO managers and Professionals. The survey used a five-point Learning Organization scale based on Peter Senge’s (1990) Learning Organizations Theory. The survey found a significant difference between the level of understanding of the Learning Organization concept among NGO leaders and professionals in most of the NGOs. The findings suggest that there is an urge among NGO management to practice learning in their respective NGOs by giving prime focus to learning organizational dimensions. It is quite essential to promote individual learning but the organization needs to learn how to learn together to ensure sustainability, professional enhancement, and development.

Relationship Between Coaching Leadership Style and Follower’s Job Performance: Role of Involvement and Consistency as Moderator

The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between coaching leadership style and followers’ job performance with organizational culture dimensions involvement and consistency as a moderator. The study is based on the combination of work by Daniel Goleman’s theory of emotional intelligence by incorporating its coaching leadership style, the work performance framework by Campbell, and the model of organizational culture by Denison and Mishra. The study follows positivism, explanatory, and quantitative approaches. Data have been collected through questionnaires from 187 respondents. SPSS 20 is been used for Data tabulation and regression analysis and Process 3 is been used for moderation. Results reveal the positive relationship of coaching leadership with task and contextual performances and the negative relationship with counterproductive work behaviors in employees. Moreover, moderation of organizational culture has also been identified in the relationship between coaching leadership with task performance and counterproductive work behaviors. The study further uncovers the moderating role of the dimensions of organizational culture like innovation and consistency on the relationship between coaching leadership and dimensions of job performance. This study will be helpful for managers or decision-makers to realize the importance of coaching leadership in the workplace including the Pharmaceutical sales force.

A Comparative Effectiveness of Training of Teachers Performance Conducted Under JICA, GTZ and PITE: A Case Study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)

The current research paper aimed to investigate the effectiveness of training of teachers' performance conducted under JICA, GTZ, and PITE, A case study of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The survey research design was applied as per the nature of the study. A sample of 114 JICA-trained teachers, 379 GTZ-trained teachers, and 760 PITE-trained teachers was chosen. The size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) sample table. The researcher used the stratified sampling method. A questionnaire was developed on a five-point Likert scale including five dimensions of training, i.e., objectives, organization and easiness of training content, expertise of trainer, participation level of trainees, and facilities provided by three organizations. Content validation was completed through experts' judgment, whereas the reliability of research too was measured through Cronbach's Alpha, which was estimated at 0.793. The researcher personally administered the questionnaire to the respondents and considered the researcher while gathering data from the teachers. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used. The key findings of the study reveal that teachers who received training are satisfied with the accompaniment of objectives, organization, and easiness of training content, the expertise of trainers, the participation level of trainees, and facilities provided by three organizations. The study recommended that the Government of KP developed a flow-up mechanism for such teachers to improve the professional skills of the teachers.

SPOR EĞİTİMİ VEREN KURUMLARDAKİ AKADEMİSYENLERİN ÖRGÜTSEL SOSYAL SERMAYE, ÖRGÜTSEL ÖZDEŞLEŞME VE ÖRGÜTSEL GÜVEN DÜZEYLERİ ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ

This study was conducted to reveal whether there is a relationship between the organizational social capital and organizational identification perceptions of academics in institutions providing sports education and their levels of organizational trust. In the analysis of the data,in order to reveal the relationship between the organizational social capital, organizational identification and organizational trust levels of academicians, the Pearson Moments Product Correlation Coefficient (r) technique was used. As a result of the research, it was found that the highest perceptions of the academicians in institutions providing sports education about social capital are bridging social capital, the lowest organizational social capital is followed by unifying social capital and linking social capital dimensions; In general, it was judged that academicians' perceptions of bridging, unifying and bonding social capital regarding their institutions are at a "moderate" level, that is, they are not satisfied with their communication in these dimensions of organizational social capital (linking, linking, bridging). It was determined that the highest perceptions of the academicians in sports education institutions regarding organizational identification are in the emotional organizational identification dimension, followed by the cognitive organizational identification dimension, in general, the emotional identification of the academicians about their institutions is high, and their cognitive identification is at the "medium" level. It has been determined that the highest perceptions of the academicians in institutions providing sports education about organizational trust are trust in the manager, followed by the trust in the organization dimension, and the dimensions of trust in the administrator and trust in the organization, in general, are at the "medium" level. It has been determined that there are medium and high-level positive relationships between the dimensions of the academicians in institutions providing sports education, organizational social capital, organizational identification and organizational trust in general.

Temperamental properties and personality organisation in individuals with alcohol dependence

Introduction and aim: The clinical approach to the diagnosis of mental disorders focuses on identifying mechanisms that predispose to pathology. Temperament, which is determined by biological factors, mediates, among others, the need for stimulation, which may manifest in risky behaviours, including problematic alcohol use. The aim of the study was to verify the relationships between temperamental properties and dimensions of personality organisation in alcohol-dependent individuals. Materials and methods: The study involved 91 alcohol-dependent individuals (26 women and 65 men). We used the PTS Temperament Questionnaire to measure the strength of excitation, the strength of inhibition and the mobility of nervous processes; the Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO) to assess the dimensions of personality organisation: primitive defences, identity diffusion, reality testing, aggression and moral values; as well as a demographic questionnaire. Results: Significant relationships were found between the strength of inhibition and mobility of nervous processes with all dimensions of personality organisation: primitive defences, identity diffusion and the ability to test reality, as well as aggression and moral values. The strongest relationship was demonstrated between the strength of inhibition and aggression. A weak, negative correlation was also noted between the strength of excitation and identity diffusion. Exploratory analyses further showed that the stronger the temperament type (higher strength of excitation and inhibition), the smaller the impairment of personality organisation in the group of alcohol-dependent individuals. The most severe disorders of personality organisation were shown by alcohol-dependent individuals with a weak temperament. Conclusions: Both correlational and exploratory analyses have shown that biologically determined temperamental traits are related to the abnormally developed personality organisation in alcohol-dependent individuals.

Personality organisation, traumatic childhood experiences, and alcohol use in a non-clinical group

Introduction and objective: Psychodynamic concepts assume that early experiences in relationships with close family members influence mental health. Kernberg’s model of personality organisation also assumes that the structure of personality depends on object relations, and the adaptability of individual dimensions of personality organisation will depend on, among others, quality of care in early childhood. In recent years, the self-medication hypothesis has become increasingly popular, arguing that alcohol use is secondary to personality difficulties. The research presented in the article aimed to assess the relationships between dimensions of personality organisation, traumatic childhood experiences, and alcohol use. Materials and methods: The sample consisted of 148 Polish adults, including 85 women and 63 men. The mean age was M = 32.61 (standard deviation, SD = 9.29). The Inventory of Personality Organization, the Childhood Experience Questionnaire (CEQ-58), and the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) were used. Results: The results indicate positive low to moderate correlations between all personality dimensions and the severity of various adverse experiences. Alcohol use also increases with greater disturbances across all dimensions of personality organisation. Moreover, as traumatic experiences such as physical abuse, physical and emotional neglect, and environmental instability increase, the tendency to use alcohol also increases. Three clusters of individuals with different configurations of the investigated variables were also identified. Conclusions: The research has confirmed the relationships between personality organisation, traumatic childhood experiences, and alcohol use reported in the literature, thus prompting reflection on the use of alcohol as a form of self-medication.

Personality organisation and the tendency to rumination in a group of alcohol-dependent persons

Introduction and objective: Kernberg’s model of personality organisation allows to explain the sources of pathomechanisms underlying mental disorders, personality disorders in particular. Ruminations are automatic, constantly recurring thoughts that constitute a predisposition to a specific interpretation of the world and oneself. They are associated with two mechanisms – adaptive (reflection) and maladaptive (rumination). The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between personality organisation and the general tendency to rumination, rumination on anger and sadness, and reflectivity among alcohol addicts. Materials and methods: 91 alcohol-dependent persons aged 20–77 years (mean, M = 43.57; standard deviation, SD = 12.92), including 26 women and 65 men, participated in the study. The Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO) by John F. Clarkin, Pamela A. Foelsch and Otto F. Kernberg (Polish adaptation by Agnieszka Izdebska and Beata Pastwa-Wojciechowska), The Rumination-Reflection Questionnaire (RRQ-short) by Janet A. Carter (Polish adaptation by Stanisław Radoń), Sadness and Anger Rumination Inventory (SARI) by Maya Peled and Marlene Moretti (Polish adaptation by Małgorzata Anna Basińska) and a sociodemographic questionnaire were used. Results: A significant positive correlation was found between the tendency to rumination and anger and sadness rumination and all dimensions of personality organisation. A higher level of identity diffusion predicted a higher tendency to rumination and sadness rumination. A higher level of identity diffusion and aggression predicted a higher tendency to anger rumination. Moreover, marital status, comorbid mental disorders and age at problematic alcohol use onset were significantly correlated with the analysed variables. Conclusions: A positive relationship between ruminations and all dimensions of personality organisation was confirmed. Greater identity diffusion was a predictor of the tendency to ruminate in its analysed ranges in the study group of alcohol-dependent individuals.

Dimensions of personality organisation, mentalisation and evaluation of life and romantic relationship satisfaction

Introduction and objective: The Kernberg’s concept on the levels of personality organisation enables us to understand, on the one hand, the pathomechanism of personality disorders necessary for case conceptualisation in psychotherapy and, on the other hand, to predict individuals’ everyday functioning in interpersonal relationships and the experienced life satisfaction. In this study, we inquire whether dimensions of pathological personality structure are associated with negative evaluations of life satisfaction and interpersonal relationships. Additionally, we explored whether these relationships are modified by impaired mentalisation (as a mediator) and clinical group membership (as a moderator). Materials and methods: The study involved 88 participants (71 women) from both clinical (n = 45) and non-clinical groups, aged between 20 to 69 years (mean, M = 31.39; standard deviation, SD = 11.38). The participants completed the Kernberg’s Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO), the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and the Mentalization Questionnaire (MZQ). Results: The results indicate that higher intensity of all dimensions of personality pathology (identity, defence mechanisms, aggression, reality testing, and moral functioning) is significantly associated with lower life satisfaction (rho = from −0.49 to −0.32) and greater difficulties in mentalisation (rho = 0.72 to 0.56). Increased intensity of defence mechanisms is also related to lower romantic relationship satisfaction (rho = −0.23). Moderated mediation analyses with 5000 bootstrap samples (where life satisfaction is an dependent variable, dimensions of personality organisation are independent variables, mentalisation disturbance is a mediator, and clinical group membership moderates all relationships) showed that disrupted mentalisation plays a mediating role in explaining life satisfaction and that clinical vs. non-clinical group membership may not moderate these relationships. Conclusion: The results help specify the relationships between the characteristics of Kernberg’s personality structure dimensions and the evaluation of everyday life satisfaction, suggesting an important role of mentalisation processes as transdiagnostic factors worth addressing in life satisfaction appraisal.

Personality organisation and flexibility in coping with stress in the group of alcohol-dependent individuals

Introduction and objective: Psychoactive substance abusers are characterised by significantly stronger pathology of personality structure compared to non-addicted population. Therefore, identifying psychological resources that may provide a chance for more adequate functioning and effective treatment of these patients seems justified. One such resource is flexibility in coping, which helps reduce emotional tension and reinforces adaptive forms of functioning. The aim of the presented research was to verify whether there is a relationship between the dimensions of personality organisation and flexibility in coping among alcohol-dependent individuals, taking into account the age and gender of respondents. Materials and methods: The study involved 93 alcohol-dependent people, including 27 women (29%) and 66 men (71%) aged 20 to 77 years (mean, M = 43.72; standard deviation, SD = 12.83). The research used the Inventory of Personality Organization (IPO) by Otto F. Kernberg and colleagues (2001) in the Polish adaptation by Agnieszka Izdebska and Beata Pastwa-Wojciechowska (2013) and the Flexibility in Coping with Stress Questionnaire (Kwestionariusz Elastyczności w Radzeniu sobie ze Stresem, KERS-14) by Małgorzata Anna Basińska and colleagues (2021). Results: The research showed that more flexible coping strategies occur among those alcohol-dependent adults who use higher-order defence mechanisms and are characterised by greater identity coherence. The age was found to be a variable associated with a better personality organisation and greater flexibility in coping. Conclusions: Flexibility in coping is partially related to the dimensions of personality organisation in alcohol-dependent adults.

The relationship between personality organisation and demoralisation in a group of alcohol-dependent individuals

Introduction and objective: The term “demoralisation”, which was introduced by Jerome Frank, is used to describe a mental state in which a person has lost the fortitude and strength to endure the hardships associated with carrying out life tasks. According to Otto F. Kernberg’s concept, personality organisation is understood as a relatively stable pattern of functioning that determines the maintenance of internal balance and relationships with others. It was assumed that if personality structures become pathologised during development, it may result in the development of mental disorders. All diseases may be accompanied by a state of helplessness, powerlessness, along with a sense of meaninglessness and emptiness in life, which in turn makes recovery difficult. The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between the dimensions of personality organisation and the demoralisation in a group of alcohol-dependent individuals, taking into account the perceived stress. Materials and methods: The study used the Inventory of Personality Organization, the Demoralization Scale II, the Restructured Clinical Demoralization scale from the MMPI-2 and the Distress Thermometer. A total of 91 alcohol-dependent individuals were assessed, including 65 (71%) men and 26 (29%) women. The average age of the participants was 43.6 years (standard deviation, SD = 12.92). Results: Positive correlations were found between personality dimensions and demoralisation and discouragement. Three clusters of people were identified among the respondents, which differed in the intensity of abnormalities in personality organisation and demoralisation. Conclusions: The presented results are part of the discussion on the importance of personality for the development and formation of demoralisation.