The SWOT-TOWS analysis as a tool of the PDCA cycle in improving the quality of the postal service

Kowalik, Kamila

doi:10.12775/jehs.2020.10.06.032

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“…In accordance with the theoretical assumptions of the chosen research method, the first step is to identify the factors and classify them to the listed dimensions. Then, the researcher assigns a weight to each factor based on his knowledge, and the sum of the weights in each dimension is 1 (Kowalik, 2020;Panteleiev, 2023). The next step is to identify, usually in a tabular form, the links between the individual factors listed in the four presented areas.…”

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The purpose of the article is to present the results of a PEST analysis of the legal, economic, social and technological determinants of hard coal market development in the European Union from 1990 to 2030. Design/methodology/approach: The research process was carried out with the use of four methods: analysis and synthesis (1) critical review of the literature (2), statistical techniques (3) and an industry case study (4). Findings: Detail regulatory (legal), economic, social (socio-cultural) and technology variables affecting the hard coal market have been identified. All the factors examined exhibited a destimulating effect on the development of the market, from the perspective of the entities operating on the hard coal extraction and utilization market in the European Union. The most pronounced negative effect stems from the social factors. The impact of the legal and economic determinants is of similar magnitude, whereas technological changes show the lowest potency in this regard. Research limitations/implications: Dynamic geopolitical changes and high susceptibility to interventionism can significantly affect the deviations of point forecasts in the pest coal industry in the long run. Practical implications: PEST analysis is used to assess the development of economic sectors regardless of the industry life cycle phase. It can also help determine a given industry's life cycle phase and its future migration trends in practice. Originality/value: The originality of this article lies in the employment of the quantification of macroenvironmental areas significantly affecting the industry, using an authorially modified PEST-based analysis.

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“…The first element of this matrix is strengths, representing the internal strengths, advantages and skills that underpin a company's strategy. These are the elements that can be used to efficiently implement strategic plans (Kowalik, 2020b). The next segment of the matrix is weaknesses, encompassing negative determinants that may constitute obstacles to the effective implementation of strategic activities.…”

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The purpose of this paper is to explore the ways in which Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) results can be significantly influenced by ethical management. Design/methodology/approach: There is combined in the paper the research analysis and narrative approach. The social side of ethical management was explored by looking at the history of these companies, focusing on the unethical practices they had to deal with. Findings: As a result of the research performed it became apparent that ethical management is more than just a theory. It affects how businesses interact with staff, comply with legal requirements, safeguard whistleblowers, and evaluate their ethical performance. Research limitations/implications:There are some limitations of the investigation. Deeper research need to be conducted to fully capture the diversity of organizational contexts and industries to understand in what way ethical management can impact their CSR strategy. Practical implications: Implementing these results to the real world means that ethical management is more than a slogan used by businesses. It's about establishing ethically conscious workplaces, encouraging values, and, in the end, influencing how companies interact with society. Originality/value: The personal perspective that was brought to the frequently theoretical field of ethical management sets these investigation apart. The goal was to provide insights that will benefit both academics and individuals navigating the challenges of ethical leadership in the real world by combining research with true stories.

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