Leadership and Internal Relational Capital of Enterprises

Drewniak, Rafał; Słupska, Urszula; Posadzińska, Iwona

doi:10.35808/ersj/1766

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“…The organization can create synergistic effects thanks to staff expertise and internal collaboration. Internal relations in modern businesses should be improved, both with employees and among them [4][5][6]. According to social capital theory, when people sustain connections with others and repeatedly act together to achieve shared goals, it leads to lasting benefits for individuals and strengthens the bonds between them [7].…”

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“…Consequently, this promotes improved operational efficiency and builds competitive advantage [7,8]. Building internal networks of dependencies and relationships helps in the execution of formal structures, allows for creative and inventive thinking, encourages knowledge transfer, and promotes corporate circumstances to gain agility and flexibility, which translates into the formation of external relationships, improves efficiency, and allows a company to survive and develop in a changing environment [5].…”

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Building Relations between the Company and Employees: The Moderating Role of Leadership

Słupska

Drewniak

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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The relationships between employees and the actions taken by leaders have become critical. The purpose of this paper is to highlight activities that may improve internal relations in an enterprise, and how managers and employees perceive such actions. The study was conducted between 2018 and 2020 and focused on the importance of relational competencies in creating enterprise value and the importance of leadership. The analysis included 10 large companies operating internationally. Both managers (N = 10) of the surveyed companies and employees (N = 185) participated in the study. It can be stated that it is not uncommon for the studied businesses to take steps to improve their internal relationships. The evaluation of the steps taken to improve internal connections, on the other hand, differs between the groups tested. Cluster analysis revealed that managers’ views of the importance and application of the provided measures in their organizations were similar, whereas employees’ assessments of the researched phenomena were not. Building intra-organizational relations plays an important role in ensuring the sustainable operation of modern enterprises. It is of great importance, especially in the crisis situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the geopolitical uncertainty in the world currently.

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Building Relations between the Company and Employees: The Moderating Role of Leadership

Słupska

Drewniak

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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“…Competency development is a continuous process that allows you to move to a higher level of their mastery (Balcerzyk, 2018). The issues of the complexity of the role of a leader and a manager and their competences are considered by many authors (Czaińska, 2020; Drewniak et al, 2020;Kożusznik, 2005).…”

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The Role of a Leader in Contemporary Organizations

Balcerzyk¹

2021

ERSJ

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Purpose: The main scientific goal of the article is to present the results of research on identifying the roles and characteristics of a leader in relation to his followers. The article presents the theoretical basis of the discussed problem and describes the research results. Design/Methodology/Approach: In order to achieve the main goal of the article, an argumentative literature review was selected, which was the basis for designing the methodological assumptions of the research. The second research method was a survey method. Such targeted research made it possible to get to know the respondents' position on the research problem and compare it with the desk research analysis. This method allowed for drawing conclusions, at the same time constituting the basis for further in-depth empirical research. Findings: The results of the presented research broaden the existing knowledge in terms of expectations regarding the role of a leader in an organization. The most important roles of a leader fit into the creations of a strategist and mentor. Experience is indicated as a key factor positively influencing the performance of the role. The most important features of the leader's behavior are consistency in action and the ability to set priorities, but also courage in taking risks and difficult decisions. In times of change and uncertainty, they seem to be invaluable. Practical Implications: The results indicate the directions of the leader's self-development. This is important as most people tend to prioritize their own interests. Identification of the expected roles, features and behaviors of the leader shows greater emphasis on creating a leader who can confidently and effectively inspire and lead his followers to achieve the organization's goals. Without losing the positive, caring relationship between him and his employees. Originality/value: The key elements of modern leadership focus on relationship management. Leaders inspire and motivate employees to work positively. The article proposes an original set of leadership roles resulting from the study of literature and based on own research. Thus, it fills the research gap. Taking into account the conclusions of the research is a component of the process of educating future leaders, which helps to increase the efficiency and satisfaction of employees in the organization.

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“…The establishment of relational capital is currently seen as an indicator of a company's effectiveness, its capacity to adjust to the fluctuations in the dynamic business environment, and its success in the market (Drewniak, Słupska, and Posadzińska, 2020). Relational capital is not only considered a crucial asset for a company, determining its potential for growth and the construction of a competitive advantage.…”

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“…The effective utilization and endurance of relationships play a pivotal role in the formation of a competitive advantage in the market (Słupska, Drewniak and Karaszewski, 2020). Companies establish diverse relationships, both internally with their employees and externally with various stakeholders, within a complex and dynamic environment (Drewniak, Słupska and Posadzińska, 2020).…”

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Developing the Driver-Employer Relationship in Terms of Internal Public Relations Activities

Wozniakowski,

Piotrowska-Piatek,

Krasa

2023

ERSJ

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Purpose:The article aims to present the principles of internal public relations in relation to the electronic communication tools used by road transport companies from the perspective of their managers and employees -the drivers. Design/Methodology/Approach: The research, conducted by the University of Łodz with Emaus-International's support, employed an online survey via the Webankieta program. Targeting drivers and managers using the Trans.eu transport exchange, the study explored logistics processes in transport companies. A pilot study in March 2022 on Emaus-International employees ensured questionnaire functionality. The main survey, conducted in September 2022, garnered 410 driver and 63 manager responses. Findings: The website is the most prevalent communication tool, extensively used by 80.95% of surveyed companies. However, a noteworthy 16% of smaller companies do not possess or plan to create their websites. Social Media Usage: Facebook is the primary social media platform for transport companies, with 44.44% having profiles. Other platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn have lower adoption rates, ranging from 6% to 14%. The majority of companies do not plan to establish profiles on these platforms. Practical Implications: Basic communication tools are widely adopted, there's room for diversification and improvement, especially in the realm of advanced tools and social media. Understanding the varying impacts of these tools on different aspects of the business is crucial for tailoring communication strategies effectively. Regular evaluation and adaptation to industry changes will ensure the continued effectiveness of communication efforts. Originality/value: The article presents the results of the authors' own research, which relates to the extent to the use of internal public relations tools in the assessment of managers and employees (professional drivers) of road transport companies in Poland.

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Leadership and Internal Relational Capital of Enterprises

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Building Relations between the Company and Employees: The Moderating Role of Leadership

Building Relations between the Company and Employees: The Moderating Role of Leadership

The Role of a Leader in Contemporary Organizations

Developing the Driver-Employer Relationship in Terms of Internal Public Relations Activities

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