Strategic Aspects Research Articles

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION

The article is devoted to the study of strategic aspects of human resources management in the context of European integration. The study focuses on innovative approaches to human resources management that will help to increase its efficiency and compliance with European standards. In particular, the need for staff development and the introduction of digital technologies in HR is discussed. The key aspects of HRM standards in the public service in the European Union that can be revealed through the career model, gender approach and their integration into policies and programs are considered. The paper notes that Ukraine, as a candidate for EU accession, should implement European standards of public administration. In particular, this means that Ukrainian civil servants must understand the approaches and procedures of the EU supranational bodies, have in-depth knowledge of EU law in their field, and manage the full cycle of its implementation - analyze inconsistencies, develop changes with an impact assessment, consult with key stakeholders, develop the necessary legislation, apply project management for its implementation after adoption, and assess its impact during implementation. Among the hard skills for Ukrainian civil servants, knowledge of English and other EU languages is important, and among the soft skills, it is important to have a "customer focus" in their professional activities. The article notes that the public service HR management strategy should be developed on the basis of the public service strategy, taking into account the analysis of the current situation, when formulating the objectives of HR policy and specific measures and recommendations of experts. This process is cyclical and dynamic, since the HRM strategy should be in line with changes in policy, legislation and social requirements. The article determines that European standards of HR management in the public service may differ from Ukrainian standards in terms of the level of professional training and development of personnel, their ethical behavior, transparency and openness of procedures, as well as the system of evaluation and incentives.

Strategi Manajemen Unggul dalam Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Manusia untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Pendidikan

This study analyzes the implementation of Superior Management Strategies in Human Resource Management (HR) to improve educational performance in educational institutions. Through qualitative research methods with a case study approach, this research highlights strategic aspects such as planning, recruitment, training, and teacher performance management. The results show that the implementation of superior management strategies is effective in increasing efficiency, creating a positive work environment, and supporting the achievement of educational goals. The importance of collaboration between faculty, management staff, and external interested parties was also found to be key to the success of this strategy. This research provides practical guidance for educational institutions to integrate superior management strategies as an integral part of efforts to improve educational performance holistically.

Study of Minimum Service Standard Index in Public Transportation: Sample of Trans Pakuan Bogor

Public transportation in Bogor City is one of the issues that is still a concern and needs to be studied. Urban transportation management involves many strategic aspects and issues, such as reducing gas emissions, multimodal integration, and increasing public awareness and convenience to change the habits for using mass transportation. Buy the service program from BPTJ Ministry of Transportation through Trans Pakuan has been operating since November 2021 and during the operational period studies are still needed to achieve and improve service standards. This study uses field survey methods and quantitative analysis of the 8 dimensions of minimum service standards for mass transportation. The result shows that the Public Perception Service Index (Trans-Pakuan) shows "good" conditions in each corridor. However, the Trans Pakuan operation is considered ineffective because the loading factor is dominated by students, not workers. There are still 61.6% distance from bus stops above 1 kilometer with travel time to the bus stop taking more than 10 minutes by 56.9%. Trans-Pakuan BTS users are expected to be shifted to communities with a higher economic level by conducting in-depth studies to find out the expectations of public transport standards desired by middle income to higher income.

Organizational digital transformation: from evolution to future trends

PurposeThis article explores the emergence of organizational digital transformation in the rapidly advancing technological era. It discusses the origins, driving forces, strategies, challenges and broader implications.Design/methodology/approachThe article employs a scoping review methodology that synthesizes knowledge from the existing literature, research, case studies and other relevant sources.FindingsThe findings underscore the pivotal role that organizational digital transformation plays in an era of relentless technological advancement. Leadership, organizational culture and technological enablers are identified as crucial drivers of innovation and competitiveness within organizations. The article also emphasizes ethics as a crucial element of digital transformation, focusing in particular on concerns about data privacy and the morality of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the author talks about anticipated future trends that are anticipated to influence the future of digital transformation, such as the growing influence of artificial intelligence, the trend toward hyper-personalization and the emergence of quantum computing.Research limitations/implicationsThe assessment has failed to provide recommendations for the actual implementation because it has mainly concentrated on conceptual and strategic aspects. Furthermore, it does not clearly define the criteria for choosing real-world examples, which limits the representation of the different industries, size ranges of organizations and outcomes associated with digital transformation.Practical implicationsThe article stresses the significance of paying attention to the forces driving digital transformation while navigating ethical and societal concerns. In addition to highlighting the importance of anticipating future trends for strategic planning in the rapidly changing digital landscape, it emphasizes the advantages as incentives for organizations to invest in digital initiatives.Social implicationsThe investigation demonstrates how technology contributes to progress while posing complex ethical and change management issues. In light of increased connectivity, data analytics and artificial intelligence, it highlights the crucial need for societal adaptability and highlights the crucial role that cooperative human–machine coexistence plays in responsible development and transformative societal evolution.Originality/valueThe article stands out because it examines organizational digital transformation in-depth while considering its historical roots, ethical implications and future prospects. It is a priceless contribution to the field because real-world case studies and a scoping review provide a distinctive viewpoint and a comprehensive view of the effects of digital transformation on organizations and society.

Formation of new narratives in the field of regional economic research

The article studies evolution of main approaches to the study of regional economy. Over the past half a century, the research paradigm in the area of economic sciences has undergone significant changes: the theories of regional economics have changed, significantly evolving, complementing, and mutually reinforcing each other. The original objectives of regional economic research have changed, responding to modern challenges of the world community development and global crisis phenomena. As a result, as shown in the article, in recent years focus of research has shifted significantly towards analyzing strategic aspects and directions of regional development, as a result of which the relevant concepts have become less economics-centric. An important pattern of modernity has also become a new wave of scientific and technological progress, which determined regional innovation systems development and their subsequent digital transformation that also put a significant imprint on the paradigm of regional economy research.

ЗАРУБІЖНИЙ ДОСВІД УПРАВЛІННЯ РОЗВИТКОМ МЕРЕЖЕВИХ ВИРОБНИЧО-ТОРГІВЕЛЬНИХ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ

The study is devoted to the analysis of management strategies of network production and trading enterprises, with an emphasis on their role in the global economy, optimization of supply chains, adaptation to international market conditions. The purpose of the study is to investigate foreign experience in managing the development of network production and trading enterprises. The study used the methods of critical literature analysis, which included a study of scientific publications, journal articles and reports of international organizations to assess the existing theories and practices of managing production and trade networks. The method of case studies of leading international companies that demonstrate different approaches to the management of production and trade networks was also used. As a result of the study, it is found that network production and trading enterprises that integrate production with the distribution and sale of goods play a significant role in the development of national economies. It is found that the key management strategies of these enterprises include cost reduction by locating production in regions with lower wages, adaptation to protectionist policies, integration of new technologies, increasing the sustainability of supply chains, environmental responsibility and individualization of approaches to consumers. It has been found that successful management of these companies requires a deep understanding of the interdependencies between different stages of the value chain and the need to balance strategic and tactical aspects of activity. Prospects for further research in this area include analyzing and studying foreign experience in managing the development of these enterprises, with an emphasis on the ability of companies to be innovative and flexible in response to rapidly changing global trends. The practical significance of the study lies in obtaining tools for developing effective management strategies for networked production and trading enterprises adapted to changing global conditions. It also contributes to the optimization of management processes from production to sales, providing companies with a competitive advantage in the market.

IoT-based smart irrigation management system using real-time data

<p>An adequate water supply is essential for the growth and development of crops. When rainfall is insufficient, irrigation is necessary to meet crop water needs. It is a crucial and strategic aspect of economic and social development. To combat climate change, there is a need to adopt irrigation management techniques that increase and stabilize agricultural production while saving water, using intelligent agricultural water technologies. Internet of things (IoT) based technologies can achieve optimal use of water resources. This article introduces a smart realtime irrigation management system based on the internet of things. It provides optimal management of irrigation decisions using real-time weather and soil moisture data, as well as data from precipitation forecasts. The proposed algorithm is developed in real-time based on the IoT, enabling us to guide irrigation and control the amount of water in agricultural applications. The system uses real-time data analysis of climate, soil, and crop data to provide flexible planning of the irrigation system’s use. A case study from the Fez-Meknes region in Morocco is presented to demonstrate the proposed system’s effectiveness</p>

IAMD (Integrated Air and Missile Defence) Strategic Aspects with SBAD Focus

The main aim of this article is to prove the importance of strategic aspects of Integrated Air and Missile Defence especially with focus on SBAD (Surface Based Air Defence) systems. To achieve the aim, theoretical research methods such as analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization were applied. The results show that the strategic aspects of Integrated Air and Missile Defence should be considered as the crucial elements of the military deterrence for NATO. In addition offensive action must be consider also as a defencise posture. Thus, the formulated thesis undermines the up-to-date understanding of the problem, and therefore may contribute to further discussion on the topic of using means of defensive deterrence for NATO. Once again, this is highly important to have, develop and operate such systems nowadays. IAMD has become one of the most important pillars of the security of NATO countries. Due to the fact that this article is unclassified, it is remaining on generic statements and not dig in into details which are normally more sensitive.

Priorities of social development of the Ural regions: Strategic and investment aspects

Subject. This article discusses the issues of strengthening the common economic space of Russia. Objectives. The article aims to compare strategic planning documents on priority areas of development of the Ural regions and analyze changes in socio-economic and demographic indicators. Methods. For the study, we used the general scientific research methods. Results. The article finds that the current conditions, characterized as turbulent, have not affected the forecasts for the dynamics of the target indicators enshrined in the strategies of socio-economic development of the Ural regions. The article substantiates the expediency of calculating the Capital-to-Labor Ratio indicator when analyzing the investment potential of the region. Relevance. The results of the study can be used to adjust the target indicators enshrined in strategic planning documents.

Rural tourism in Himachal Pradesh in transition: Challenges for regional sustainability

To enhance the functioning of tourism, rural tourism plays a crucial role by involving the local community and creating alternative sources of income and employment in agricultural areas and mountainous (tribal) regions. This study aims to examine the state of rural tourism in Himachal Pradesh, utilizing document analysis, qualitative interviews with various focus groups, and engaging stakeholders in discussions. Recent challenges and trends in rural tourism in Himachal Pradesh were also assessed. Furthermore, the study evaluated the current marketing structure of Himachal Pradesh concerning rural tourism products. The key findings of this research highlight the need to establish a comprehensive framework for rural tourism at both the state and national levels, focusing on general guidelines and strategic aspects of rural tourism. Additionally, it suggests the implementation of integrated provisions in marketing and regional legislation, developed in close collaboration with local stakeholders.

General Aspects of Bank Strategy on the Digital Transformation in North Macedonia

Abstract Change management in banking becomes more complex with a strong accent on the non-financial aspects to preserve sustainable development. The objective of this research paper is to promote powerful market interactions in the evolution of banking business models by exploiting the business model canvas method. The major banking business models in North Macedonia, identified by the method of cluster analysis in this paper were analyzed from the marketing perspective in order to present a generalized canvas of the commercial banking digital transformation aspects and strategy at the country level. The analysis was conceptualized over eight key strategic aspects. The visualization method was chosen to approach the relevance of stakeholders in the banking strategy and the value creation for society. Finally, this study concludes with the existence of substantial digitalization capacity of the banking institutions in North Macedonia, confirming its positive linkage with size, social responsibility, and international aspects.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL: WHICH DIRECTION SHOULD WE GO?

This paper deals with researching the directions in which education and training should move when it comes to financial management and control with a focus on strategic aspects. The paper investigates the role of the financial director within organizations, and how he/she contributes to achieving financial optimization. Emphasis is placed on the importance of effective communication and coordination between educational institutions and professionals. The paper provides insights into how organizations can improve their financial management processes by key aspects of financial literacy.

Management perspectives for ecomuseums effectiveness: a holistic approach to sociocultural development of local areas

Considering their focus on participation and sustainable tourism promotion, ecomuseums can play a crucial role in the sociocultural development of local areas. Through three exploratory case studies of Italian ecomuseums located in the Emilia-Romagna region, this study shows the emergence of three different profiles of ecomuseum development strategies: they relate to the sustainable tourism, the cultural districts, and the holistic approach to sociocultural development. These kinds of strategic profiles not only emerge in opposition to each other but can also overlap and appear jointly within different situations of ecomuseums. The final aim of this work is to reflect on the applicability of management tools to support the implementation of these strategic aspects, especially in the current scenario, in which new perspectives are emerging about the role of communities in interpreting and enhancing their tangible and intangible cultural heritage in relation to sustainable tourism and local development linked to cultural and natural heritage preservation and promotion.

DIGITAL MATURITY OF THE COMPANY AS A COMPONENT OF LEADERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: ASSESSMENT MODELS, PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL WAYS OF ITS INCREASE

The purpose. To identify the problems of digital transformation and digital maturity of the company in terms of three aspects: first, from the point of view of perception of digital transformation by business structures and understanding of the essence of digital maturity, secondly, understanding of management tasks and challenges facing the top -management, thirdly, identification of potential ways to increase the level of digital maturity of the business. The methodology. In the process of research implementation, a diverse arsenal of methods was used, including empirical-theoretical, statistical analysis, methods of synthesis and comparative analysis, as well as the method of logical generalization. Scientific novelty. The conducted study of operational, organizational, behavioral and strategic aspects of this process made it possible to identify potential ways to increase the level of digital maturity of companies and confirmed the need for the formation of a new management paradigm relevant to modern transformational processes experienced by international business. Practical significance. Formed conclusions and recommendations can find practical implementation by the management of companies that have embarked on the path of digitizing their own business.

When, where, and how can land governance overcome path dependency? A trajectory of land governance change

Land governance deals with the intersections of policies, processes, and institutions on access, use, and interest in land and its resources. Path dependence on land governance can lead to unsustainable land control, shaping people’s livelihoods and well-being. Agency in land governance is well explored. The link between actors, their aims, and their agencies for transformative action has been established. However, these concepts have not sufficiently explained why land governance change can happen. Why certain governance is preferred over others is still open for interpretation. To address this gap, we incorporate insights from the social-ecological systems (SES) and socio-technical systems (STS) studies and add timing and strategic structures in analyzing the transformation process in land governance literature to build a trajectory of land governance changes that indicate ways out of the path dependency in land governance. The trajectory has scholarly novelty in adding ‘where’ (leverage points) and ‘when’ (triggers) to the existing strategic aspects of ‘who’ (actors) and ‘how’ (agency), and linking the four to indicate ways out of the path dependency. The agency of change in land governance emerges only when certain triggers destabilize incumbent land governance. Agencies and leverages are interrelated. Failure to gather momentum leads to inefficient utilization of design leverage, dropping key actors into a barrier of change, wasting the open moment, and missing the opportunity for change.

Safe City: A Study of Channels for Public Warnings for Emergency Communication in Finland, Germany, and Greece

Public warning systems are an essential element of safe cities. However, the functionality of neither traditional nor digital emergency warnings is understood well enough from the perspective of citizens. This study examines smart city development from the perspective of safety by exploring citizens’ viewpoints. It investigates people’s perceptions of the ways in which they obtain warnings and information about emergencies involving health risks. Data were collected in the form of focus group interviews and semi-structured interviews in Finland, Germany, and Greece. The results suggest that people place a lot of trust in their social network, receiving text messages, and their ability to use web-based search engines in order to obtain public warnings. The study discusses the challenges identified by citizens in the use of conventional radio and television transmissions and sirens for public warnings. Based on the results, citizens demonstrate informed ignorance about existing mobile emergency applications. Our results imply that it is not sufficient to build emergency communication infrastructure: the development of smart, safe cities requires continuous work and the integration of both hard and soft infrastructure-oriented strategies, i.e., technological infrastructure development including digitalisation and education, advancement of knowledge, and participation of people. Both strategic aspects are essential to enable people to take advantage of novel digital applications in emergency situations.

India and Australia: Strategic Maritime Partners in the Indo-Pacific

In this article the author analyses the strategic, security and maritime aspects of cooperation between India and Australia and describes how this relationship is underpinned by growing economic and people to people ties. It addresses a number of important questions including, what are the strategic drivers in the Australia-India Relationship? What are the areas of convergence in the strategic outlooks of the two countries? What are the areas of divergence in the strategic outlooks of the two countries? Why both countries must cooperate within the Regional Security Architecture. What are our doubts and reservations about each other? What common challenges are Australia and India likely to face in the future? How can we develop the Regional Security Architecture for the Indian Ocean region? What is the Evolving Asian Maritime Landscape in the Eastern Indian Ocean? How do we assess the development of India-Australia Defense and Security Ties? How has Civil Nuclear Cooperation consolidated the Strategic Ties between the two countries? What are the prospects for India-Australia Economic and People to People Ties? How does India look at Australia?

Hiding From Centrality Measures: A Stackelberg Game Perspective

Centrality measures can rank nodes in a social network according to their importance. However, in many cases, a node may want to avoid being highly ranked by such measures, e.g., as is the case with terrorist networks. In this work, we study a confrontation between the seeker—the party analyzing a social network using centrality measures—and the evader—a node attempting to decrease its ranking according to such measures. We analyze the possible outcomes of modifying, i.e., adding or removing, a single edge by the evader, showing that even without complete knowledge about the network, the effects of the modification on the evader's ranking can often be predicted. We study the computational complexity of finding a set of modifications that reduce the evader's centrality ranking in an optimal way, proving that these decision problems are NP-complete. Moreover, we provide a 2-approximation for the degree centrality, and logarithmic approximation boundaries for the closeness and betweenness centralities. Finally, we define and investigate a Stackelberg game between the seeker and the evader, providing a Mixed Integer Linear Programming formulation of finding an equilibrium. Altogether, we provide a thorough analysis of the strategic aspects of hiding from centrality measures in social networks.

가치창출 패러다임 전환을 위한 주요 5개국 인문·기술 융합연구 정책지원 사례 분석

This study examines the evolution of humanities policies in South Korea, the United States, Japan, Taiwan, and China over the past 20 years. Each country has taken different initiatives to develop the humanities in tandem with technology. For example, the United States provides a longitudinal support plan to facilitate an interdisciplinary combination of cutting-edge technologies with the humanities, and Japan combines the digitization of the humanities with government-led projects in the economic and IT sectors. Taiwan has also actively promoted collaboration between technology and the humanities as a means of solving social problems, and China has a state-led humanities revitalization plan to nurture new talent. South Korea, following its “Jeju Humanities Statement (1996)”, has not only implemented various programs to generate new knowledge based on the humanities, but also legalized educational policy support for such actions by enacting a “Humanities Law”.
 Using the triple helix model, we aim to define the actions of its three pillars (i.e., university, government, and industry) and analyze the strategic aspect of the goals and outcomes of each nation's policies. Through word cloud text analysis, 56 keywords were extracted from 34 projects in 5 countries and conceptualized as the following four core strategies: (a) expanding infrastructure, (b) widening research scope, (c) linking to industrialization, and (d) building a digital foundation. Further, this study sheds light on the need to expand humanities research and proposes a new paradigm for interdisciplinary research with the potential to lead social change. In conclusion, our study calls for both the revitalization of existing humanities infrastructures and the cultivation of humanities research integrated with other sectors. We also suggest the need to create an environment in which experts from all fields can actively collaborate, a shift in support mechanisms, and practice-based performance evaluation.

A METHODOLOGY FOR ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION NET SALES REVENUE WITH REGARD TO THE SALES PROFITABILITY AND THE ENTERPRISE’S LEVEL OF BUSINESS RISK

This publication highlights the methodology for analysis of production net sales revenue. It consistently presents an analysis of the deviation of production net sales revenue for the current period versus the previous period. This deviation is subject to the influence of three direct factors: 1) Changes in the natural volume of sold products. 2) Changes in the product range structure of sold products. 3) Changes in the net sales price of products. The impact of these direct factors may be established both in absolute and in relative terms. For this purpose, the author uses different elements of the method of the financial and business analysis: methods of comparison, adjustment of indicators, subsequent substitution, index method, etc. Analysis is made for the dynamics of production net sales revenue for more years in a row, by identifying both their average dynamics and the variation for the whole period of time. To this end, the author has used the dispersion analysis. The object of this article refers to the production net sales revenue with regard to the sales profitability and the enterprise’s level of business risk. The object of study is explained through the methodology for analysis, which is the subject matter of the study presented in the article. The author’s objective is to suggest improved methodology for analysis of production net sales revenue, profitability of sales and level of business risk for the enterprise. The author presents her vision being well aware that the methodology for analysis of production net sales revenue with regard to their effectiveness (sales profitability) and the level of business risk may be successfully used in the business practice for the management of enterprises and their business both in operating and in strategic aspect. In order to achieve the objective of the study, the following research tasks have been defined: 1) To carry out analysis of the dynamics of production net sales revenue for the analysed time period. 2) To analyse the average annual dynamics of production net sales revenue for the analysed period of 4 years. 3) To carry out analysis of the variation of production net sales revenue. 4) To analyse the sales profitability.