The paper aimed to investigate the influence of organizational culture types on tacit knowledge sharing in medium and large enterprises in Croatia. For research, organizational culture is ...differentiated according to the typology based on the Competing Values Framework. In the theoretical part, the basic concepts and open questions related to the issues of the subject research are systematized and analyzed. The empirical part of the paper presents the results of a survey conducted on 14 medium and large companies in the Croatian economy. A total of 492 knowledge workers were surveyed in these companies. Multiple regression was used to assess the research model. The results of the research showed that organizational culture significantly influences tacit knowledge sharing, where the mentioned influence can be positive or negative, depending on the culture type. More precisely, it was found that clan and adhocracy cultures have a positive, and market culture has a negative impact on tacit knowledge sharing. However, no statistically significant influence of hierarchy culture on tacit knowledge sharing has been proven. The results of this paper have significant theoretical and practical implications.
Cilj rada bio je istražiti povezanost organizacijske kulture i poslovne uspješnosti poduzeća. Za potrebe istraživanja organizacijska kultura je diferencirana prema tipologiji utemeljenoj na Modelu ...suparničkih vrijednosti. Empirijsko istraživanje je provedeno u 21 srednjem i velikom poduzeću ICT sektora hrvatskog gospodarstva. U tim je poduzećima ispitano ukupno 647 ispitanika. Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su da je organizacijska kultura bitna odrednica identiteta i sposobnosti srednjih i velikih poduzeća, pošto se pokazalo kako postoji statistički značajna razlika u poslovnoj uspješnosti poduzeća s obzirom na njihov dominantan tip organizacijske kulture. Dodatno, nađeno je da su poduzeća s dominantnim hijerarhijskim tipom organizacijske kulture statistički značajno manje poslovno uspješna od svih ostalih srednjih i velikih poduzeća istraživanog sektora. Iako se pretpostavljalo da će poduzeća s dominantnim tržišnim tipom organizacijske kulture biti poslovno najuspješnija u svom sektoru, istraživanje je pokazalo da su to poduzeća s dominantnim adhokratskim tipom organizacijske kulture. Implikacije navedenih rezultata ovim su jasne. Poduzeća koja teže biti poslovno uspješnija trebala bi biti eksterno orijentirana i fleksibilna u svojem poslovanju.
U radu se daje pregled literature koja prikazuje rezultate istraživanja o utjecaju pojedinih tipova organizacijske kulture na dijeljenje znanja u poduzećima. Istraživanje je obuhvatilo 17 znanstvenih ...radova iz citatnih baza Web of Science i Scopus, a koji su pružili raznolike dokaze o utjecaju pojedinih tipova kulture na različite dimenzije i vrste dijeljenja znanja. U analizi je naglasak stavljen na tipologiju utemeljenu na Modelu suparničkih vrijednosti, budući da ona predstavlja teorijsku podlogu za proučavanje utjecaja organizacijske kulture na dijeljenje znanja u većini dostupnih studija. Pokazalo se kako klanski tip organizacijske kulture najviše pogoduje dijeljenju znanja u poduzećima, zatim adhokratski tip, dok tržišni tip ima negativan utjecaj. Za hijerarhijski tip kulture rezultati su poprilično nekonzistentni i potrebna su dodatna istraživanja. Implikacije navedenih rezultata za praktičare ovim su jasne. Poduzeća koja žele poticati dijeljenje znanja među svojim zaposlenicima trebala bi njegovati vrijednosti kao što su timski rad, prijateljsko ozračje, međusobno povjerenje i odanost organizaciji, jer su to glavne karakteristike klanskog tipa kulture. U raspravi su, nakon analize rezultata, ponuđene neke smjernice za buduća istraživanja.
The paper presents a review of literature resources that studied the effects of certain types oforganizational culture on the knowledge sharing behaviour in companies. The research included 17scientific papers from Web of Science and Scopus citation databases, that presented various evidenceof impact of certain types of culture on different dimensions and types of knowledge sharing. Emphasisis placed on a typology based on Competing Values Framework, since it provides a theoretical basisfor studying the impact of organizational culture on knowledge sharing in most available studies. Ithas been shown that the clan culture is most conducive to knowledge sharing in companies, followedby the adhocracy type, while the market type has a negative impact. For the hierarchy type, theresults are quite inconsistent and additional research is needed. Implications of results referred forpractitioners are clear. Companies that want to encourage knowledge sharing among their employeesshould nurture values such as teamwork, friendly atmosphere, mutual trust and organizationalcommitment, as these are the main characteristics of a clan type culture. Following the analysis of theresults, directions for future research have been suggested in the discussion section.
The purpose of this study is to examine customers’ perceptions of primary healthcare service quality in public institutions in the city of Šibenik. The research was aimed at investigating whether ...there is difference between customers` expectations and their satisfaction with received medical services. The findings suggest that primary healthcare public institutions need to improve all the dimensions of SERVQUAL service quality from the gap analysis carried out. Furthermore, the research analyzed whether there is difference in the perception of given healthcare service between examinees considering their gender, age, employment status and frequency of using the mentioned services. It was established that demographic variables of age and gender do not generate significant differences in the perception of healthcare service quality while there is significant difference in satisfaction regarding employment status and frequency of services usage. The given results partially differ from the data acquired in other relevant and similar studies. The factor analysis which was conducted did not confirm “a priori” accepted theoretical model of Parasuraman et al. (1988) which claims that the concept of quality has five dimensions. On the contrary, it reached the conclusion that three highly reliable factors were identified regarding the perceived quality of primary healthcare services.
The aim of this study is to understand the basic characteristics of successful women in the creative and cultural industries in the Republic of Croatia. Part of the work is devoted to the description ...of the main features of the concept of “creative and cultural industry,” and part to the differences in the leadership styles of men and women and the entrenched opinions that still prevail in the analysis of performance with respect to gender. The work, among other things, has as its aim, based on a review of the literature and research, to give advice and to increase awareness about the increasing challenges that women are faced with, and in relation to existing preconceptions. Data for the work were obtained by the method of survey on a sample of 29 women in the creative industries of the Republic of Croatia with different characteristics of the business.
Cities today are so important because they represent a global phenomenon of urbanization, which is likely to continue in the next decades. The notion of a smart city has been appearing increasingly ...in political and academic discourse since the end of the first decade of the twenty-first century. The smart city seeks to make the best and most sustainable use of all resources while maintaining a healthy balance of social, environmental and economic consequences. It also makes extensive use of information and communication technologies to enhance the administration, management, and supervision of a wide range of systems and services, with a focus on saving resources, water, land, and other environmental assets. The smart city concept originatedfrom various definitions and it is still emerging. According with the large number of elements and dimensions characterizing a smart city it can be concluded that it is difficult to give the clear definition of the smart city term. All of the elements and dimensions should be carefully measured to assess the performance of a city as a smart city, including smart economy, smart governance, smart mobility, smart living, smart environment and smart people. Smart city positively affects the overall economic, ecological and social spheres of human life, but the agenda's complexity is slowing its development. The mail aim of this paper is to investigate development of smart cities in Croatia based on comparison of four successful cities: Zagreb, Koprivnica, Split and Dubrovnik. Currently, 59.5% of the Croatian population lives in urban areas and it is expected that 62.6% of the population will be living in cities by 2025. A methodology is based on collecting secondary available data and comparing obtained results of different Croatian smart cities. Results show that more than 40 out of a total of 128 cities in Croatia use smart solutions, which means applying new technologies and social concepts that enable better management and living for their residents. Preliminary results also prove that some smart cities in Croatia have above average scores of smart city indicators, but there are many possibilities for further development and that is why this paper will provide strategic recommendations about how to become a successful smart city.
Izbor režima deviznog tečaja Mečev, Dijana
Zbornik radova Međimurskog veleučilišta u Čakovcu,
06/2012, Letnik:
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U radu se analiziraju kriteriji za izbor sustava deviznog tečaja. Devizni režim predstavlja sveukupnost propisa kojima se reguliraju svi odnosi prisutni u deviznim transakcijama uključujući devizni ...tečaj, organizaciju deviznog tržišta i sl. Rad daje sustavan pregled postojećih sustava tečajne politike uz poseban naglasak na analizu deviznih režima prema klasifikaciji Međunarodnog monetarnog fonda, objašnjena je razlika između de facto i de iure klasifikacije, te je dan osvrt na postojeći devizni režim u Republici Hrvatskoj. Kako zemlje u pravilu ne mogu voluntaristički odabrati valutni režim koji će koristiti, a od posebne je važnosti da izabrani sustav bude u službi ostvarenja ciljeva ekonomske politike, analizirani su kriteriji i determinante koje utječu na izbor deviznog režima.
Kao jedna od država kandidatkinja za pristupanje Europskoj uniji, Republika Hrvatska treba usvojiti, implementirati i izvršavati pravnu stečevinu Europske unije. Kako je jedno od pregovaračkih ...poglavlja statistika, i u ovom području je bilo potrebno uskladiti metodologije službene statistike s onima koje koristi Europski statistički sustav (ESS). U tu svrhu izvršena je podjela teritorija naše države na tri NUTS 2 regije koje su iznimno važne s obzirom na strukturu i mogućnost korištenja sredstava iz različitih pred pristupnih fondova EU. Službena statistika Republike Hrvatske do sada je u većoj mjeri usklađena sa zakonskim aktima Unije, no prilagodba nije u potpunosti završena. U radu su prikazana i dva primjera statističkih metodologija koje se provode prema međunarodnim standardima.
The paper analyses the concept of circular economy, which reduces resource extraction and creates value from waste, and its application in tourism. While tourism undeniably plays a substantial role ...in driving socio-economic development, its adverse impact on the environment and consumption of natural resources significantly contributes to environmental degradation and pollution. This impact is primarily attributed to the traditional linear take-make-use-dispose model that still characterises businesses in this sector. For that reason, this sector needs to find new strategies to reduce environmental, social and economic costs. Companies operating in the tourism sector are increasingly facing a number of risks associated with linear operations, such as resource availability risks and numerous environmental, regulatory and market risks. Hence, there are compelling reasons for business to transit and participate in the circular economy. Despite the great importance of applying the principles of the circular economy for the further sustainable development of tourism, this field of research is still in its early stages. Therefore, this paper aims to present a circular economy model in the tourism industry. The paper's main contribution is to offer practical examples of circular solutions in tourism in addition to the contextual comprehension of circular tourism. It has been demonstrated that there is a significant area for advancing circular approaches, which can contribute to increasing consciousness among tourists and within the tourist companies, not relying solely on mere sustainability but incorporating greater awareness, driving the creation of tourism offerings and services aligned with circular economy principles.
The purpose of this study is to examine customers’ perceptions of primary healthcare service quality in public institutions in the city of Šibenik. The research was aimed at investigating whether ...there is difference between customers` expectations and their satisfaction with received medical services. The findings suggest that primary healthcare public institutions need to improve all the dimensions of SERVQUAL service quality from the gap analysis carried out. Furthermore, the research analyzed whether there is difference in the perception of given healthcare service between examinees considering their gender, age, employment status and frequency of using the mentioned services. It was established that demographic variables of age and gender do not generate significant differences in the perception of healthcare service quality while there is significant difference in satisfaction regarding employment status and frequency of services usage. The given results partially differ from the data acquired in other relevant and similar studies. The factor analysis which was conducted did not confirm “a priori” accepted theoretical model of Parasuraman et al. (1988) which claims that the concept of quality has five dimensions. On the contrary, it reached the conclusion that three highly reliable factors were identified regarding the perceived quality of primary healthcare services.
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