Organizational Skills Research Articles

Χαρτοφυλάκιον/Scrinium: An integrating activity for monitoring and assessing the learning of classical languages

Abstract This article presents an adaptation of the recent e-portfolio learning strategy, named Χαρτοφυλάκιον in ancient Greek and Scrinium in Latin, which significantly enhances the learning and assessment of classical languages in a philosophical academic setting. Developed at the University of La Sabana, this approach synergises constructivist and experiential learning theories to actively involve students in their educational journey, encouraging deeper engagement with the acquisition of ancient Greek and Latin. The e-portfolio encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of student work, from translations and grammatical exercises to philosophical reflections and cultural analyses, all while integrating the creative element of ancient artistic inspiration. The assessment of this didactic strategy employs a custom e-rubric, designed to evaluate organisational skills, independent study, engagement with primary sources, artistic integration, and coherent philosophically reflective insights. Feedback garnered from an anonymous student survey indicates that the e-portfolio not only substantiates students’ intellectual growth but also significantly enriches the learning experience, as evidenced by increased student interest and critical inquiry. The results affirm the e-portfolio’s role in fostering a holistic and interactive learning environment that promotes the students’ autonomy and critical thinking. This research contributes to pedagogical discourse by providing a model for applying reflective, project-based learning frameworks to classical studies. This paper is a product of the project Proteus I: Development of Virtual Environments for Experiential Learning in the Humanities.

Sustainability Indicators of Different Production Systems of a Greek Local Sheep Breed

This study develops a toolkit of sustainability indicators to analyze the economic, environmental, and social performance of various pasture-based production systems rearing Karagkouniko sheep (both specialized and mixed), and compares it with the intensive Lacaune production system in the same region. The analysis showed that despite the lower milk productivity, the group of specialized livestock Karagkouniko farms was more profitable compared to the Lacaune (35% higher net profit) production system, mainly due to savings in purchased feedstuff (64% lower expenses). This implies that grazing—if properly managed—can indeed enhance the profitability of farms. The group of mixed Karagkouniko farms—cultivating crops for both feedstuff and markets—was the least profitable group (−144.76 per ewe) as well as the least efficient in terms of use of energy (EUR 4.66 of output per EUR 1 of energy cost) and agrochemical inputs (537.2 kg of fertilizers and 3.3 liters of pesticides per ha). This suggests that strong organizational skills are required to effectively manage both crop and livestock production. Trade-offs were also observed between the sustainability dimensions. To address these trade-offs and ensure a transition to more sustainable agriculture, a comprehensive framework should be developed, integrating a mix of socioeconomic and agro-environmental schemes.

A Review on Project Based Learning in Enhancing English Writing Skills

Writing is a complex skill requiring cognitive, linguistic, and creative capacities, particularly challenging for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. This review explores the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in enhancing English writing skills, emphasizing its potential to address common challenges faced by learners. PBL promotes active engagement, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity through real-world, student-centered tasks. By integrating interdisciplinary approaches and authentic materials, PBL fosters practical language use and improves linguistic competencies, including grammar, vocabulary, and organizational skills. The review synthesizes findings from studies conducted in various educational contexts, highlighting the multifaceted benefits of PBL. Research demonstrates that PBL significantly enhances students' writing skills, including their ability to structure ideas coherently and apply genre-specific conventions. It also supports the development of essential 21st-century skills, such as problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. Furthermore, PBL has been shown to increase learners’ confidence and motivation, transforming writing tasks into meaningful and engaging experiences. While PBL presents notable advantages, challenges such as time constraints, resource limitations, and the need for teacher training remain. Addressing these barriers requires strategic implementation, adequate teacher preparation, and the use of clear project guidelines. Despite these challenges, the evidence supports PBL as a transformative pedagogical approach for enhancing writing skills. This review underscores the value of integrating PBL into EFL instruction to prepare learners for academic and professional communication demands while fostering linguistic proficiency and critical life skills.

Writing challenges

Writing Skill is one of the four Pillars that design and construct the root base of language learning and acquisition, through time, ESL learners neglect to follow the right bath towards achieving writing well. Also, according to life pressures instructors' individual differences follow old procedures and methodologies to deliver the information, moreover recent courses designed to spread knowledge slightly not deeply. Writing requires a systematic, multi-step approach tailored to each individual ESL learner. The first crucial step is to assess the ESL learner's current level of proficiency and identify their specific areas for improvement, whether that be in grammar, vocabulary, or organizational skills. Armed with this knowledge, Instructors can then thoughtfully introduce targeted lessons and engaging exercises to methodically build the ESL learner's foundational writing abilities. This might involve focusing on the fundamentals, like sentence structure, paragraph development, and the writing process itself. As the ESL learner gradually progresses, the complexity of the assignments can be increased, encouraging them to express more advanced ideas. Yet throughout this developmental journey, it is absolutely essential that Instructors provide unwavering guidance and constructive feedback. Just as important, they must offer patience, encouragement, and positive reinforcement to consistently boost the ESL learner's confidence and self-efficacy in their writing abilities.

A Review of Treatment Methods and Available Therapies for Individuals with ADHD

This review explores treatment approaches and therapies for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition affecting adults, with symptoms often persisting from childhood into adulthood. The research examines the efficacy, tolerability, and accessibility of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. ADHD management necessitates a multimodal approach combining medications, behavioral therapies, and educational interventions tailored to individual needs. The analysis focuses on stimulant and non-stimulant medications, including methylphenidate, amphetamines, atomoxetine, and alpha-2 agonists, with regional variations in treatment guidelines. Stimulants, primarily methylphenidate and amphetamine formulations, demonstrate robust efficacy in symptom reduction for patients. Non-stimulant options like atomoxetine are recommended for patients with contraindications to stimulants. Emerging formulations, such as extended-release medications, address tolerance and adherence challenges. Psychosocial interventions, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), complement pharmacological treatments by targeting organizational skills, emotional regulation, and comorbidities like anxiety and depression. Evidence suggests that combined approaches improve long-term functional outcomes, such as academic performance and interpersonal relationships. Despite advances, gaps in treatment access and the need for individualized care remain significant challenges. This review underscores the importance of ongoing research to optimize ADHD management strategies and ensure equitable access to effective therapies worldwide.

Model of competencies of subjects of psychological and pedagogical support of professional self-determination of an individual

Introduction. The problem of self-determination is one of the most complex and creative ones, since there is no universal personal meaning in professional activity – each person, on the path to self-determination, has a unique one. In this regard, there is a need for qualified assistance from a specialist who can guide and support in the process of choosing a profession. In particular, this is relevant for future educational psychologists, who must not only be aware of their own professional priorities, but also be able to help others in their search. The study was aimed at performing scientific research, theoretical substantiation and experimental verification of psychological and pedagogical conditions that contribute to the formation of competencies of subjects engaged in psychological and pedagogical support of the process of professional self-determination of an individual. Materials and methods. The respondents were 106 second-year students of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Psychology of the South Ural State Humanitarian and Pedagogical University (Russian Federation), studying in the direction of “Psychological and Pedagogical Education”. The study used a set of psychodiagnostic methods: motivation of the individual to avoid failures by T. Ehlers, motivation for success by T. Ehlers, communicative and organizational skills (COS) by V.V. Sinyavsky and B.A. Fedorishin, emotional response scale by A. Mehrabyan and N. Epstein; methods of mathematical statistics: Pearson's chi-squared test. Results. The ascertaining stage of the experiment confirmed the problem of insufficient development of professional competencies in future educational psychologists. The authors developed a program for building professional competencies of subjects of psychological and pedagogical support for professional self-determination of an individual – a set of interrelated psychological and pedagogical measures aimed at achieving the goals of professional education. Repeated psychodiagnostic examination using the same tools – psychodiagnostic methods at the formative stage of the experiment – showed an increase in the indicators of most respondents. In particular, on the scale “Motivation to avoid failures”: χ 2 = 14.6; p <0.01. Conclusion. Practical experience in systematizing the process of building the competencies of subjects of psychological and pedagogical support for professional self-determination of an individual using the modeling method can be introduced into the practice of the educational process at the psychology faculty of pedagogical universities, into the process of course training of students of the system of additional professional education; into centers of independent assessment of qualifications.

ONTOGENESIS OF CLEAR IMAGE: CONTEMPORARY TELEVISION AND FILM PROGRAMMING ON RADIO TELEVISION OF SERBIA IN THE DIGITAL AGE FROM AN EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE

This paper examines the transformation of television production, specifically focusing on film programming within the digital environment from an editorial perspective at Radio Television of Serbia (RTS). The study delves into the transition from traditional analog broadcasting, where a single film was aired once a week, often a western, to the complexities of modern digital television production, which incorporates advanced organizational and technical skills, as well as the integration of contemporary technologies in program realization.The research highlights the increasing importance of editorial work in creating diverse and engaging content that caters to various demographic groups, with a special focus on the responsibilities of editors in shaping program quality and audience engagement. As television production has evolved into a leading creative sector, it now encompasses a wide range of genres, multimedia content, and interactive media, reflecting significant changes in both cultural and organizational strategies within the media landscape.The paper also explores the impact of globalization, technological advancements, and changing cultural policies on the development of national public service broadcasters like RTS. It discusses how these institutions have adapted to the challenges posed by a rapidly changing media environment, such as the increasing demand for efficiency, the expansion of content, and the inclusion of marginalized social groups in the programming.Through the examination of editorial practices in contemporary film programming, this work aims to offer insights into the evolving role of editorial decisions in shaping television content, as well as their contribution to the broader cultural and educational objectives of public broadcasting in the digital age.Top of Form

ВИКОРИСТАННЯ IT ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ У НАВЧАННІ АНГЛІЙСЬКОЇ МОВИ В СЕРЕДНІЙ ШКОЛІ

The article examines the methodology of using IT technologies in secondary school English language teaching, as well as an assessment of their effectiveness through experimental research. Today, the educational process involves the integration of innovative technologies such as mobile applications, interactive exercises, and online platforms that Журнал крос-культурної освіти/ Journal of Cross-Cultural Education. № 4 2024 8 contribute to improving the quality of education and enhancing students' motivation. The scientific novelty lies in an experimental study conducted at Lutsk Lyceum No. 22, aimed at identifying the most productive IT technologies in teaching spelling, vocabulary, listening and grammar of modern English. Methods such as pedagogical experiments, statistical analysis of test results, and observation of changes in students' motivation and communication skills confirm the validity of the conclusions. The findings showed that the integration of IT technologies improves students' average scores in grammar, listening, and overall language proficiency, as well as their motivation for learning and independent work. Based on the data obtained, practical recommendations for teachers have been proposed. These include enhancing teacher training through workshops, integrating IT technologies at all stages of learning, using elements of gamification and interactive platforms, and regularly monitoring their effectiveness. The results of the experiment suggest that wide use of such technologies in educational institutions is advisable, as it ensures high-quality learning, the development of communication skills, and increased student motivation. For example, Duolingo and Memrise help expand vocabulary, Grammarly improves writing and editing skills, TED-Ed and YouTube develop listening skills, Google Classroom and Moodle enhance students' organizational skills, while Kahoot and LearningApps facilitate learning through interactive tasks. All these provide a modern and high-quality approach to learning.

Pendekatan dan Strategi Efektif dalam Pengelolaan Konflik

Conflict management is an important skill in organizations and groups to maintain harmony and productivity. Conflict, defined as differences of opinion or clashes of interests between individuals or groups, can have negative impacts if not managed well, but can also be a source of innovation and development. This research aims to identify effective definitions, approaches and strategies in conflict management in order to provide practical guidance for organizations in handling conflict. The research method used is literature study with all information used coming from relevant articles and books. The research results show that an effective approach to conflict management includes integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding and compromising approaches. These strategies, when implemented appropriately, can reduce tensions, strengthen communication, and build trust between the parties involved. The conclusion of this research emphasizes the importance of selecting approaches and strategies that are adapted to the characteristics of conflict to produce constructive solutions, as well as the importance of developing conflict management skills for organizational members in order to achieve common goals

Характеристики личности незнакомого человека в оценках наблюдателей с разным педагогическим опытом

<p>The study analyzes the professional ability of teachers to accurately perceive and evaluate the student’s personalities. Teachers with varying levels of professional experience (1–4 years and 5 years and above) as well as individuals without teaching experience were recruited for this study. Video recordings of the behavior of six posers (three women and three men) during an interview were used as stimuli. From the video recordings, fragments lasting 1 minute were extracted, containing the poser’s speech and their responses to the interviewer's questions. The audio track in the video clips was removed. Participants, both with and without pedagogical experience, evaluated the posers using a specially designed semantic differential that included 25 scales. These scales describe various aspects of personality as self-regulation, organizational and communication skills, empathy, and more. Prior to this evaluation, participants had been assessed using the same semantic differential scales. Subsequently, they were asked to rate, on a ten-point scale, the success of their current or potential professional activity as a teacher in high school, college, and university. The forecast of potential teaching activities was also conducted in relation to the posers being assessed. The results of the study in all groups showed that the mean scores on the scales did not differ significantly. The method of semantic universals made it possible to identify the characteristics of each of the posers. The sets of semantic universals varied, but participants with different professional backgrounds highlighted different sets of characteristics. However, a number of characteristics were consistently emphasized in all groups. A similar factor structure was obtained, containing four common factors: factor 1 “responsiveness”, factor 2 “discipline”, factor 3 “activity” and factor 4 “stress resistance”, i.e. we can say that the perception of an unfamiliar poser by all individuals is based on the same latent variables. However, factor 4 “stress resistance” has the greatest weight in the group of teachers with extensive teaching experience (5 years and more).</p>

An online approach to teaching graduate nursing students to write integrative literature reviews: Examples from two published cases.

To empower nursing graduate students, in master's or doctoral programs, through distance-accessible methods for conducting integrative reviews, enhancing their ability to transition from clinical to publication-oriented writing. Mastering literature review methods is vital for advancing evidence-based practice. Integrative reviews, inclusive of multiple research methodologies, offer a comprehensive approach suited for nursing students. However, transitioning from clinical to publication-oriented writing poses challenges, necessitating innovative solutions. This discussion presents strategic writing methods, including technologies for distance-accessible collaboration and data organization, framework use and critical analysis skills to support nursing graduate students in conducting integrative reviews. Approaches for preparing and developing an integrative review are outlined, including integrating online tools and collaborative platforms and structured frameworks to guide data organization and critical analysis. Two published integrative reviews exemplifying these approaches are presented. Distance-accessible and strategic approaches have significantly improved the quality of integrative literature reviews conducted by nursing graduate students. These innovations have equipped students with essential skills for navigating the contemporary academic landscape. Embracing innovative approaches and staying informed about technological advancements empowers nursing graduate students to excel in their research pursuits. This contributes to evidence-based practice and nursing scholarship in the evolving healthcare landscape.

Developing a model of physical education teachers’ health service competence in China: based on the grounded theory technical approach

BackgroundIn recent years, public health emergencies have become increasingly frequent, threatening human health. Accordingly, countries worldwide have attached great importance to optimizing their public health service systems. In China, physical education teachers are responsible for conducting health education in schools and improving students’ health; however, China’s health service supply is unbalanced and insufficiently developed. Therefore, this study constructed a health service competence model of Chinese physical education teachers to assess their contribution to the improvement of China’s national public health system.MethodsThe qualitative data were primarily gathered through semi-structured interviews. Physical education teachers and researchers of physical education teachers from diverse regions of China (N = 48) were selected as participants using purposive sampling techniques. Grounded theory technical approach was employed to analyze the data through NVivo 11.0 software.ResultsThe physical education teachers’ health service competence model contained three dimensions: health service beliefs, basic health knowledge, and health service skills. Health service beliefs contained two categories: health service awareness and health service cognition. Basic health knowledge contained two categories: life health knowledge and sports health knowledge. Health service skills contained seven categories: health education skills, management skills, research skills, advocacy skills, emergency skills, organization skills, and alert skills.ConclusionThis study’s model provides a theoretical foundation for Chinese physical education teachers to transition to physical education and health teachers. Utilizing this model in teacher education can contribute to enhancing China’s national public health service system.

Enhancing hotel and restaurant business efficiency through digital technologies

The significance of this research is deeply rooted in the rapid technological advancements of the modern era, which have the capacity to transform and enhance business operations within the hospitality industry. This study aims to assess the impact of digital technologies on the efficiency of hotel and restaurant businesses, highlighting their key benefits while identifying the challenges and risks associated with their implementation. To achieve these objectives, the study employed a comprehensive analysis of literature, alongside methods of generalization and systematization, to examine the role of digital technologies. The primary objective is to achieve an optimal balance among efficiency, adaptability, and service personalization while addressing the weaknesses and potential threats associated with the implementation of digital technologies in hotel and restaurant operations. The evaluation of their impact was conducted using an expert-driven approach based on SWOT analysis criteria. The Pearson correlation tool, as part of the JASP statistical program, was used to determine the degrees of influence of the criteria. A comprehensive analysis revealed that experts rate the strengths and opportunities of implementing digital technologies in the hospitality sector higher than the associated weaknesses and threats. Moreover, the high degree of interconnection between increasing the throughput of establishments and the personalisation of customer service, high dependence on technology and equipment, and personalisation in customer service, as well as the need for constant technology updates and changes in the internal culture of the organisation and staff skills, indicates the necessity for a systematic approach to the implementation of digital technologies in the activities of hotel and restaurant enterprises. The objective is to achieve an optimal balance between efficiency, adaptability, and service personalisation by taking into account the weaknesses and potential threats that may arise when digital technologies are implemented in the activities of hotel and restaurant enterprises.

Health information management students' work-integrated learning (professional practice placements): Where do they go and what do they do?

Background: Work-integrated learning (WIL) is integral to most health disciplines' profession-qualifying degree programs. Objectives: To analyse the categories, locales and foci of final-year (capstone), health information management professional practice (WIL) placements, 2012-2021, at La Trobe University, Australia. Method: A documentary analysis of 614 placement agency proposals, 2012-2021, interrogated multiple characteristics: agency type, placement (sub-) category (WIL model), project type, agency-required student capabilities, intended learning outcomes. Results: Public hospitals offered 50% of all placements. Medical research/health or disease screening/clinical registries offered 17.8%, incorporating 86.7% of "research-based" placements. Government department offerings were consistently stable; private hospital, primary care and community healthcare offerings declined. The majority (64.8%) of offerings were "project-based," followed by "internship" (28.7%: Health Information Service (14%) and "other" (14.7%)), research-based (4.9%) and other (1.6%). Ninety-nine (16.1%) proposals specified additional, pre-placement skills and capabilities: technical (information technologies, software applications; 58.6% of 99 proposals); working independently (49.5%); communications (written, verbal; 45.5%); targeted interest (38.4%) in "informatics and data quality," "quality and safety," "software development," "coding"; organisational and/or time management skills (29.9%); teamwork skills (20.2%); data analysis skills (18.2%); enthusiasm and/or self-motivation (15.2%). Conclusion: The project-based model for the capstone placement is ideal for preparing health information management students for complex, graduate professional work. Agencies' pre-placement expectations of students (knowledge, technical skills, soft skills) are consistent with findings from the WIL literature and align with course curricula and Australia's Health Information Manager (HIM) Profession-entry Competency Standards. Implications: The findings will strengthen the health information management profession's knowledge base of WIL and inform educators, students and agency supervisors.

The role of ICT in education: Comparing virtual and traditional learning methods

With the development of information and communication technologies, online learning has become critically important, especially in the COVID-19 pandemic, which requires rapid adaptation of educational systems to new conditions. The article aims to compare the effectiveness of online and offline learning modes in developing students' key competences and identify the advantages and disadvantages of each approach to optimise educational processes in modern conditions.To conduct a comparative analysis of online and offline learning modes, data was collected from 80 students divided into two groups: traditional (20 first and 20 fourth-year students) and online (20 first and 20 fourth-year students). The analysis showed that online learning has a positive effect on students' academic achievement (d = 0.77) and motivation (d = 0.69) due to access to resources and flexible schedules and less pronounced improvements in technical (d = 0.28) and organisational (d = 0.33) skills. Instead, social skills (d = 0.03) develop more slowly due to the limited interaction between students and teachers in the online environment. Online learning is more effective in improving student performance and motivation. A comparative analysis of offline and online education modes has shown that offline learning contributes to developing social and communication skills but complicates ensuring student motivation. In contrast, online learning improves the quality of learning outcomes and professional skills through access to platforms and flexible learning schedules. However, it may reduce social skills due to limited interaction. The choice between modes of learning should consider students' educational goals and needs, and the integration of ICT can create a more effective learning environment.

Challenges in Academic Writing for Undergraduate Students in Bangladesh

This study examines the challenges faced by undergraduate students in academic writing at a government college in Bangladesh, focusing on linguistic barriers, critical thinking, organizational skills, and academic integrity. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through focus group interviews with students, individual teacher interviews, participant observations, and document analysis. Findings reveal key difficulties, including limited vocabulary, grammar issues, weak critical thinking, poor organizational skills, and plagiarism concerns. To address these challenges, the study recommends interventions such as structured vocabulary lessons, grammar instruction, critical thinking exercises, and promoting academic integrity. The research emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators and students to enhance writing skills and improve academic outcomes. Additionally, it identifies areas for future research, such as the impact of socioeconomic status and language background on writing proficiency, offering valuable insights for educators and policymakers.

Expected features of the course leader in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education: A qualitative study on students' perspectives.

Course leaders in rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education face challenges stemming from multi-disciplinarity and the co-existence of different stakeholders. So far, the literature mainly attributed to course leaders' managerial tasks, neglecting other fundamental transversal skills. Students represent an essential source of information for understanding the expected characteristics and roles of course leaders in rehabilitation healthcare degree programmes. This study explored students' expected features of the course leaders in the rehabilitation healthcare professionals' higher education. A qualitative interview study was carried out. A group of recent graduates and students of the MSc in 'Healthcare Professionals Rehabilitation Sciences' (University of Verona, Verona, Italy) was recruited using purposive sampling. Data were analysed using 'Reflexive Thematic Analysis' by Braun & Clarke. Ten healthcare professionals agreed to partake in the study (age 30 ± 9; men N = 2; women N = 8). Five themes were generated from the analysis: 1) 'A Collaborative Manager', as students perceived course leaders as non-authoritarian managers who involved all the stakeholders in the decision-making process addressing aspects such as curriculum adjustments, program improvements, and any challenges faced; 2) 'A Diplomatic yet Honest Communicator', as students needed course leaders capable of communicating transparently; 3) 'A Flexible Mediator', as course leaders should actively listen to all stakeholders, mitigating conflicts; 4) 'An Empathic and Available Guide', as students need course leaders available and ready to help; 5) 'An Experienced Healthcare Professional', as students felt course leaders should have a clinical background related to the course they lead. The results of this study suggested that students expect the course leaders to have a wide range of qualities and attitudes about soft (i.e., adaptation, communication, organisation skills, teamwork) and hard skills (i.e., clinical experience, evidence-based practice updated). They expect a course leader to consider all stakeholders' needs and preferences to guarantee course harmony and satisfaction.

Experiences of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Undergraduates and Placement Educators of Blended Practice-Based Learning

Securing sufficient practice-based learning opportunities for health care students is long-standing and well documented and not unique to the United Kingdom (Beveridge & Pentland 2020; Martin et al., 2004). Increasing Allied Health Professional learners on healthcare programmes and the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need for radical change and innovative ways of working to address placement capacity. Due to the capacity pressures, blended practice-based placements were implemented in partnership with clinical collaboration across the Cheshire and Merseyside region. As this placement model had not been robustly tested, a decision was made to pilot this across different settings and ethical approval was sought and granted, to fully evaluate this approach. The participants consisted of second-year physiotherapy and first- and second-year occupational therapy learners. The aims of the study were to: ascertain the value and experiences of a newly introduced blended placement-based learning through the anonymous collection of data from an online questionnaire (quantitative) and focus groups (qualitative) in response to challenges relating to placement capacity. Initial findings suggest there are benefits for learners including new skill acquisition, such as organisational and adaptability skills, the ability to influence change in patient care and improved clinical reasoning. Challenges for learners include the type and length of project not being comparable to their peers, reduced clinical time, perceived discrepancies in marking during the placement and opportunities to develop confidence. Alternative placement models are required to meet ongoing capacity demands. This work adds to the growing body of placement related literature.

Exploring organizational culture and strategy implementation in the 4IR

This study explored organisational culture and strategy implementation within the framework of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). Using semi-structured interviews and thematic data analysis, the study explored the primary determinants of organisational culture and how these drivers affect the implementation of strategies in the 4IR. A total of twenty-five bank workers from South Africa participated in the study to collect qualitative data. Version 23 of the Atlas-ti software was utilised to analyse the participant data. Content analysis was employed in the study to analyse the data. The study's findings suggest that a variety of organisational culture challenges have an impact on the banking industry's capacity to put strategies into implementation. This includes elements related to organisational skills, mentality and attitude, collaboration and partnership, innovation and technology investment, as well as aspects of organisational leadership and strategy, structure, learning, incentives, processes, and procedures. The study reveals a wider perspective and significant recommendations to help managers adopt a comprehensive and multidimensional approach when tackling organisational culture difficulties within the framework of implementing strategies in the banking sector. In addition to making significant recommendations, the study's conclusion emphasises how crucial it is for the bank to maintain a similar culture across all of its business units because this will affect employee morale and behaviour when the strategy is being implemented.

An approach to the development of collaborative environmental networks in Colombia

Research on the creation of Collaborative Environmental Networks (CENs) — industrial ecology, industrial ecosystems and industrial symbiosis — is in the early stage of development in Colombia. This study explores the main elements of the CENs for the development of synergies between actors involved in the productive transformation. The possible benefits and limitations of developing organizational skills through the networks are identified by means of semi-structured interviews, based on a non-probabilistic sample of companies, associations and local governments. Results provide evidence aimed to acquire sustainable knowledge, strengthen skills and awareness of the benefits offered in different markets for participating in CENs. Findings indicate individual interest prevail over the collective wellbeing. The creation of networks of this type is uncommon due to distrust between the actors, which implies that most of them engage in environmental efforts in isolation. This limits the scope of their objectives and the achievement of territorial goals. Policymakers may find guidance on possible organizational links that may contribute to the creation of CENs in the country.