Organizational Structure Research Articles

Field Research on Corruption in Private Enterprise -- Taking the "Criminal Law Amendment (12)" as an Opportunity

For a long time, the governance strategy of corruption crimes in private enterprises has been mainly based on norms and ignoring facts, which may lead to poor governance of related crimes. In terms of the governance of corruption crimes within private enterprises, the characteristics of enterprise management mode, organizational structure, and form of power distribution are ignored, which may limit the protective function of the criminal law, and even cause problems such as excessive involvement of the criminal law and abuse of rights. In terms of bribery prevention, failure to fully consider the complex forms of bribery may lead to those enterprises and their households that are still worth saving may be mired in litigation, which will further lead to negative social effects. Based on the complex reality of China's private enterprises, a localized and comprehensive corruption crime governance strategy should be put forward from the perspective of enterprises and their households.

Organizational structure of management of an international company

Aim. To identify the main directions and specific features of international company management, as well as to determine the structural criteria, distinguishing features and types of international corporations.Objectives. To consider different typologies of organizational structure of management of an international company; to characterize the main problems, strategies and specific features of personnel management of an international firm.Methods. The authors used modern methods. Methods: modern methodology of socio-economic research, including system and process approaches, method of comparative analysis, empirical and analytical methods.Results. The study of organizations with multinational composition has shown that the management of such a team requires consideration of several aspects. First, it is necessary to pay attention to the static aspect, i.e. specific features of the composition, structure and conditions of personnel formation. Secondly, it is advisable to consider the team in dynamics and analyze its development over time, from the moment of formation to disbandment. Thirdly, the management of a multinational team should take into account ethical aspects, which serve as the basis of the management system and combine static and dynamic perspectives.Conclusions. The authors found that the management system of an international company has a complex structure, regardless of the actual location of the business. The influence of such components as organizational strategy, life cycle, organizational culture, external environment and labor potential on the strategy of personnel management should also be taken into account.

Organizational Structure Settlement Research for Healthy Drink Company To Reduce High Turnover Research and Development Team

Organizational Structure Settlement Research for Healthy Drink Company To Reduce High Turnover Research and Development Team

Untangling the Link Between Digital Transformation and Information Security Management

Digital transformation is considered a source of competitive advantage and improved organisational performance. Within the public sector, leaders anticipate digital transformation to help them improve transparency and accountability, and stakeholders’ participation in public decision-making. At the same time, the accelerated adoption of digital technologies within the sector has also made information an important asset. Thus, the effectiveness of the information security management put in place determines whether an organisation can realise the benefits of successful digital transformation. Adopting a mixed-method approach (13 interviews and an online survey with 128 information security experts), this study identified various antecedents of effective information security management, i.e., leadership skills and attitudes, organisational culture, organisational structure, IT governance, IT alignment, and human resource management practices. Partial Least Structural Equation Modelling technique was adopted to test the proposed theoretical model and hypothesised causal relationships.

Business readiness for dual transformation: an analysis of business capabilities for digital and sustainable transformation

In a dynamic business environment, the convergence of Digital Transformation and Sustainable Transformation has emerged as a comprehensive strategy for companies seeking to thrive in the modern era. For this transformation to successfully develop, the appropriate conditions must be present to carry out a process of digitisation and sustainability. Therefore, this research aimed to identify the readiness level of companies established in the city of Tijuana, Mexico, to adopt a dual transformation process. An analysis of the different digital and sustainable transformation models was carried out, and a self-diagnosis model was designed. Then, a quantitative instrument was applied to a sample of 148 small, medium and large companies in Tijuana between 2022 and mid-2023. The analysis consisted of a descriptive analysis of the data and a correlation analysis. It concludes that the elements that most explain the dual transformation are strategy, culture, organisational and technical capabilities. Likewise, the related factors are definition and communication, alignment, and scope of the objectives within the strategy; change management, knowledge and collaboration in the culture; within the organisation: leadership, processes and organisational structure; and finally in the technical capabilities data management, training and systems integration. The results of this research allowed us to identify and propose strategies to implement the dual transformation and increase the scalability and competitiveness of the adopting companies.

Panorama on the adoption and use of agile methods in Brazil

In the early 2000s, the Agile Manifesto was launched, over time many organizations have sought to use agile methods in projects, bringing to the discussion the issue of the scalability of these methods, considering the practical implications related to the organizational structure, culture, models governance, leadership, and shared management of projects. Brazil has stood out in the adoption and adopted the use of agile project management methodologies. In this context, this research aims to obtain an overview of the adoption and use of agile practices in Brazilian organizations, seeking to deepen the understanding of the methods, techniques and tools used in Brazil. To this end, a survey was carried out among practitioners of agile methods, resulting in 341 completed questionnaires, of which 199 were considered valid. The results indicate that agile practices have been institutionalized and become a current business practice. Regarding the adoption of agile practices in organizations, respondents reported, among other things, that perceived motivations were speed up the delivery of products, improve the ability to manage projects and better serve the clients, and increase productivity. Regarding the benefits perceived by organizations due to the adoption of agile methods, the greater ability to manage changes, shorter product delivery time, and better alignment between the project team and the clients were highlighted. When asked about the indicators used by managers to measure the success of their projects, customer satisfaction, delivery of products, and the creation of value for the business, among other, were highlighted.

Positive, challenging, or impossible self-managing organizations? Exploring radical decentralization at an addiction rehabilitation center

AbstractSelf-management has been explored in research for more than half a century and is said to be linked to several positive effects ranging from a more egalitarian and democratic structure to enhanced productivity, improved quality of work and greater adaptability. More recently, the self-managing organization (SMO) has emerged as a novel organizational structure that departs from managerial hierarchy through radical decentralization. However, only a few empirical scientific studies have explored how radically decentralized structures of SMOs create new dynamics for organizations and the people in them. In this paper, we present the case of a public sector addiction rehabilitation center that had developed into an SMO through radical decentralization of managerial authority to staff. We use narrative theory as an enriching theoretical perspective to examine critically staff and managers’ subjective experiences of working in the SMO, finding that work was experienced as not only positive and challenging but also impossible. While positive experiences included increased collective responsibility, well-being, and efficiency within teams, conflict and disidentification emerged between teams, challenging the decentralized structure and, in some instances, making work within that context impossible. By drawing on these findings, we extend our understanding of SMOs.

Enabling and inhibiting doctors transitions: introducing the social identity resource and belonginess model (SIRB).

The transition into postgraduate medical training is complex, requiring an integration into the workplace, adjustment to new identities, and understanding of the social and organisational structure of healthcare. Studies suggest that social resources, including a sense of belonging, inclusivity from social groups, and having strong social identities can facilitate positive transitions. However, little is known about the role these resources play in junior doctors' transitions into the healthcare community. This study aimed to explore the implications of having access to social resources for junior doctors. This study undertook secondary analysis from a longitudinal qualitative study which followed 19 junior doctors (residents within two years of qualification) for nine months. Data were thematically analysed using an abductive approach, with the social identity resource and belongingness (SIRB) model as a conceptual lens to explore how social networks of support act as identity resources (IRs) for junior doctors as they experience transitions. The doctors narrated that having accessible IRs in the form of supportive workplace relationships enabled an integration and a sense of belonging into healthcare practice, supported the construction of new professional identities, and strengthened career intentions. Those with inaccessible IRs (i.e. poor workplace relationships) expressed a lack of belonging, and casted doubt on their identity as a doctor and their career intentions. Our study indicates that SIRB model would be beneficial for medical educators, supervisors, and managers to help them understand the importance and implications of having IRs within the workplace environment and the consequences of their accessibility for healthcare staff experiencing transitions.

Use of comics in the promotion of school children’s health: a scoping review

This scoping review provides an analysis of the available experiences on the use of comics to promote the health of school children. It was registered in the Open Science Framework (OSF) under DOI: doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Z5VX6. Seventeen studies were used, including articles, theses and dissertations. The results present the main characteristics of the studies such as year; country; sample characteristics; study design; description of actions and population/sample. The target population of each selected study was children younger than 10 years. The sample number of the studies ranged between 47 and 881 children. Fifteen studies developed the interventions in schools. 44.4% of the selected studies were published between 2011 and 2020, and the continents with the highest number of publications were South America and North America, with 33.3% each. Regarding the type of study, 55.6% used the non-randomized experimental method and 35.3% had themes related to specific diseases. The experiences that were considered successful were conditioned to the organizational structure of the use of comic books and how they were offered to school children.

Роль Совета обучающихся в управлении образовательной организацией

The purpose of this research is to study the role of the Student Council in the management of the educational organization. The article analyzes the main tasks, the place in the structure of the educational organization, the formation and functionality of the Student Council, as well as interaction with representatives of the administration of the educational organization. The possibilities of improving the work of the Council of Students and increasing its effectiveness in the management of an educational organization are being determined. The impact of membership in the Council of Students on the personal qualities of students is revealed. The results of a survey of students on the importance of the Student Council and their possible role in it are presented. The possibilities of practical application of this research are to conduct seminars or trainings for members of the Student Council in order to increase their competencies and effective work, raise awareness among the administration of the educational organization, as well as create recommendations for improving the work of the Student Council.

Linguopoetic analysis of V. M. Shukshin’s short story "The Visitant" (to the 95th anniversary of the birth)

The article studies the poetics of V. M. Shukshin’s short prose. The research aims to present a holistic linguopoetic analysis of a particular work and to describe the author’s image in it. The material for the study was the short story "The Visitant" dating back to the period of V. M. Shukshin’s later writings. The text was examined on the basis of a linguopoetic approach in conjunction with functional-immanent and retrospective-projective methods. The paper characterises the short story genre, analyses its formal and content organisation, compositional and speech structure, as well as the level of the linguistic means representing the narrator’s and the characters’ speech parts. The study has established that, from the standpoint of the genre characteristics, "The Visitant" is a novella. It is characterised by a succinct plot, laconic narrative, retrospective episodes that form the existential chronotope, a paradoxical situation, theatricality, controversial plot dynamics, an unexpected ending, and instantaneous insight into life. The analysis reveals that in the compositional and speech structure of the short story the dominant speech layer is the speech part of the character. It is represented by dialogue or internal dialogised monologue. The dialogue shapes the severity of the conflict between the characters, i. e. the bearers of different chronotopes. The narrator’s speech performs the function of a dramatic commentary remark. The article identifies the peculiarity of the manifestation of the author’s "I" in the story "The Visitant". The author’s image is characterised by dynamism, which is determined, on the one hand, by dialogue as the main form of speech, and on the other hand, by the narrator’s shifting across the spatiotemporal perspective of the text.

PERANAN KELEMBAGAAN KELOMPOK USAHA PERHUTANAN SOSIAL HUTAN ADAT DI NEGERI HUTUMURI KECAMATAN LEITIMUR SELATAN KOTA AMBON

Customary Forest is one of the social forestry schemes in the framework of sustainable forest management by utilizing indigenous communities as the main actors in order to improve welfare, environmental balance and socio-cultural dynamics. Customary Forest is a forest located within the territory of the customary law community. This study aims to examine the role of the Social Forestry Business Group (SFBG) and customary institutions in the management of Customary Forests in Hutumuri village.. The research method used was descriptive qualitative, with data collected through interviews and field observations. Sampling is done by purposive sampling where sampling is based on previously known characteristics or properties of the population (Sugiyono, 2016). The results showed that SFBG has an important role in managing forest resources sustainably and improving the welfare of local communities. SFBG functions in social forestry business development, compliance with regulations, supervision, evaluation, and reporting. The SFBG organizational structure includes a chairperson, secretary, treasurer, planning, implementation, and supervision, each with specific roles. Customary institutions also play an important role in the planning and implementation of institutional improvement programs, such as the inauguration of soa heads and saniri negeri, the establishment of SFBG, and training on forest product processing. In addition, there is a role in the application for the determination of customary forests to the Minister of Environment and Forestry, the location of customary forests belongs to the state or Soa, and the marking of boundaries involves each Soa. In conclusion, the synergy between SFBG and customary institutions is crucial for the successful management of Hutan Adat in Negeri Hutumuri.

Building a Robust Federalism in India: Constitutional Provisions, Practical Challenges, and Pathways to Overcome

This study explores the intricacies of India's federalism, examining both the actual challenges encountered in implementing the system and the legal structure that establishes and governs it. The Indian Constitution aims to establish a balance of authority and responsibility between the central and state governments. It combines unique characteristics of unitary government with federal government. This study looks at the key constitutional provisions and amendments that specify the organizational structure of the federal government, including the division of legislative power, budgetary relationships, and administrative processes. Federalism cannot actually be implemented in India due to significant barriers, despite a constitution designed to maintain a careful balance. Administrative inefficiencies, political tensions, and economic disparities sometimes lead to strained relations between centers and states. This essay looks at these problems, highlighting instances of conflict and cooperation between different levels of government. This study aims to understand the evolution of Indian federalism by a critical analysis of case laws, policy decisions, and intergovernmental discussions. The paper also covers the effects of regionalism, coalition politics, and economic liberalization on the federal framework. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the practical aspects of constitutional federalism and the necessary modifications to enhance its efficacy by means of an examination of these characteristics. The findings underscore the necessity of continuous deliberation and adaptation to ensure that India's federalism is resilient and responsive to the aspirations of its diverse citizenry.

HDF-Net: Capturing Homogeny Difference Features to Localize the Tampered Image.

Modern image editing software enables anyone to alter the content of an image to deceive the public, which can pose a security hazard to personal privacy and public safety. The detection and localization of image tampering is becoming an urgent issue to be addressed. We have revealed that the tampered region exhibits homogenous differences (the changes in metadata organization form and organization structure of the image) from the real region after manipulations such as splicing, copy-move, and removal. Therefore, we propose a novel end-to-end network named HDF-Net to extract these homogeny difference features for precise localization of tampering artifacts. The HDF-Net is composed of RGB and SRM dual-stream networks, including three complementary modules, namely the suspicious tampering-artifact prominent (STP) module, the fine tampering-artifact salient (FTS) module, and the tampering-artifact edge refined (TER) module. We utilize the fully attentional block (FLA) to enhance the characterization ability of homogeny difference features extracted by each module and preserve the specifics of tampering artifacts. These modules are gradually merged according to the strategy of "coarse-fine-finer", which significantly improves the localization accuracy and edge refinement. Extensive experiments demonstrate that HDF-Net performs better than state-of-the-art tampering localization models on five benchmarks, achieving satisfactory generalization and robustness. Code can be found at https://github.com/ruidonghan/HDF-Net/.

A német rendőrségek irányítási rendszere

Aim: The aim of the publication is to present the management system of the German police forces, the related documents, the organisational structure of the police forces in the country, and to provide data on staffing and operations. Methodology: The elaboration is based on official police bulletins, operational documents, police laws and data available on the websites of the different organisational units. Findings: Germany’s state administration system, different from that of Hungary, requires a different approach, too, regarding the performance of police duties. This is effectively ensured by the methods and organisational solutions presented in this publication. The procedures used in Germany can presumably also be partly applied in Hungary. Value: The reader will be introduced to a system of organisation and operational management, relatively complex compared to that in Hungary, which is adapted to the federal republican character of Germany.

Analisis Sistem Pengendalian Internal Pembelian Barang (Purchasing) Pada Harris Hotel & Conventions Gubeng Surabaya

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the internal purchasing control system at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Gubeng Surabaya. The method used is qualitative descriptive with data collection through observation and library study. The results showed weaknesses in the separation of tasks between the purchasing and receiving sections, as well as a lack of general manager involvement in the procurement process. Despite the effective use of computerized systems, insufficient organizational structure and work practices that are not fully compliant with standards can impede the effectiveness of internal controls.

On the need to revise measures of state support for small and medium–sized businesses

The proposed study is devoted to the study of the problems of the development of state support for small business in the light of the National Project «Small and medium5sized entrepreneurship and support for individual entrepreneurial initiative» being implemented in the Russian Federation. The methods of induction and deduction, system analysis, and comparison were used as a methodological basis. The subject of the study is the subsystems of the mechanism of state support for small and medium–sized businesses, which most effectively influence the activation of such a significant sector of the economy in the period 2018–2024. The coronavirus pandemic has revolutionized the transformation of small companies, accelerated digitalization, changed business models, organizational structure and thinking of owners, and influenced the number and demographic characteristics of employees. The timely response of the Government and the measures of large–scale state support introduced have significantly offset the possible devastating consequences for the entire segment of small and medium–sized enterprises. The Government’s operational efforts have not been in vain and small businesses have mostly stayed afloat. As a result of the study, conclusions were drawn: there was no further timely «reversal» caused by the special operation; the existing «availability» of financing does not allow achieving the target indicators laid down in the National Project (32.5% of GDP in 2024).Consequently, there is a need to revise government support measures and the need for adjustments to the system and tools aimed at the qualitative transformation of SMEs.

STRATEGIC PLANNING GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS IN INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES

Objective: The objective of this research is to examine the organizational structure and operational characteristics of industrial businesses, investigate components of strategic planning guidelines, and develop a structural equation model, with the aim of achieving sustainable success for industrial enterprises. Theoretical Framework: Content analysis method is a theoretical framework used to examine the presence and concepts of qualitative data. The framework is used to summarize findings and recommendations, from in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, into frequency values. Survey research framework is a structured approach that guides design, implementation, and analysis of surveys to gather data from targeted populations. The framework is used in quantitative research component, to collect and analyze data using descriptive and inferential statistics Method: Qualitative research involved conducting in-depth interviews with 9 experts and facilitating focus group discussions with 11 qualified individuals. Quantitative research is conducted through surveys to 500 industrial business executives, utilizing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multivariate statistics. Results and Discussion: Findings from developed structural equation model indicated good alignment with observational data, with a Chi-square value of 0.094, Chi-square ratio of 1.115, goodness-of-fit index of 0.954, and a root mean square error of approximation of 0.015. Research Implications: Strategic planning is significant in business operations. Well-formulated business strategies will impact managerial efficiency, creating opportunities and enhancing a competitive advantage for industrial enterprises. Originality/Value: Findings revealed four significant factors contributing to success in industrial enterprises, listed in descending order of importance: 1) adaptive skills, 2) digital technology, 3) collaboration, and 4) organizational support.

PECULIARITIES OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN MULTINATIONAL COMPANIES

Davit Katamadze E-mail: qatamadze.davit@bsu.edu.ge Associate Professor, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Batumi, Georgia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2992-9326 Indira Davitadze E-mail: idavitadze91@gmail.com PhD student, Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Batumi, Georgia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6506-5273 Abstract: Human resource management in modern multinational companies is characterized by certain difficulties, because such companies employ people of different nationalities, religions, cultures, different mentality and ethics, who prefer different forms of communication and management. The desire to manage with a different approach to organizational structure, culture and strategy creates problems in the management of human resources of multinational companies, these problems need proper research and solutions. The purpose of the study is to determine the challenges in the field of human resources management by multinational companies, to fairly evaluate the activities of expatriates and managers working in foreign companies and to protect their rights. Methods of data collection and observation were used in the development of the paper. The data collection method is mainly used to evaluate the human resources activities of multinational companies, and the observation method is used to identify the challenges and potential in the activities of expatriates, based on which the ways to solve the challenges in the field of human resources management of multinational companies were determined. As a result of the research, the factors affecting the management of human resources in multinational companies were identified, the elimination of which will help to increase the competitiveness of multinational companies and raise the level of qualification of the personnel employed in them. In order to eliminate the problems arising during the management of human resources in modern multinational companies, we have developed recommendations, the consideration of which significantly improves the process of human resources management in multinational companies. Keywords: Human resources management, multinational companies, expatriates, performance evaluation of managers. JEL classification: J53, J6, F22, F23

What are the perceptions of faculty and academic leaders regarding the impact of accreditation on the continuous quality improvement process of undergraduate medical education programs at Caribbean medical schools?

BackgroundAccreditation and regulation are meant for quality assurance in higher education. However, there is no guarantee that accreditation ensures quality improvement. The accreditation for Caribbean medical schools varies from island to island, and it could be mandatory or voluntary, depending on local government requirements. Caribbean medical schools recently attained accreditation status to meet the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requirements by 2024. Literature suggests that accreditation impacts ECFMG certification rates and medical schools’ educational processes. However, no such study has examined accreditation’s impact on continuous quality improvement (CQI) in medical schools. This study aims to gather the perceptions and experiences of faculty members and academic leaders regarding the impact of accreditation on CQI across Caribbean medical schools.MethodsThis qualitative phenomenological study inquiries about the perceptions and experiences of faculty and academic leaders regarding accreditation’s impact on CQI. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview method. Fifteen participants were interviewed across ten Caribbean medical schools representing accredited medical schools, accreditation denied medical schools, and schools that never applied for accreditation. Interviews were audio recorded, and thematic data analysis was conducted.ResultsThematic analysis yielded six themes, including accreditation and CQI, CQI irrespective of accreditation, faculty engagement and faculty empowerment in the CQI process, collecting and sharing data, ECFMG 2024 requirements, and organizational structure of CQI.ConclusionsThere is ongoing quality improvement at Caribbean medical schools, as perceived by faculty members and academic leaders. However, most of the change process is happening because of accreditation, and the quality improvement is due to external push such as accreditation rather than internal motivation. It is recommended that Caribbean medical schools promote internal quality improvement irrespective of accreditation and embrace the culture of CQI.