Transition processes and integral cultural space development in Central and Eastern Europe: main problems and priorities

Melnikas, Borisas; Baršauskas, Petras; Kvainauskaitė, Vaida

doi:10.1108/17465260610663890

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“…By focussing on this issue, our research study contributes to the literature by adding to the growing body of works that have investigated key IS issues in CEE (Dexter et al, 1993;Dekleva and Zupancic, 1996). It also increases the emerging literature on topical issues concerning IT and other management issues in CEE (Tibar, 2002;Nissinen, 2002;Alas and Vadi, 2006;Melnikas et al, 2006;Kooskora, 2008).…”

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confidence: 87%

A snapshot of key information systems (IS) issues in Estonian organizations for the 2000s

Ifinedo

Ifinedo²

2011

Baltic Journal of Management

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Purpose-The purpose of this paper is to highlight key information system (IS) issues in Estonian organizations for the mid-2000s. This research is a follow-up to an initial effort in the country in 1993, in which a similar theme was investigated. The primary objective of this present study was to compare and contrast the findings in the previous study with the present effort. Design/methodology/approach-The Delphi method was used. Viewpoints of both information technology (IT) professionals and non-IT professionals (business managers) in the country were sought across two rounds of the Delphi method. Findings-The findings suggest the following: the past decade has produced salient changes in the ranking of key IS issues for Estonia; it appears that there is a convergence of opinions on key IS issues in both the Estonian public and private sectors; and there are significant differences in key IS issues across professional groupings (IT and non-IT). Research limitations/implications-The ranking of issues as opposed to rating issues was used in the data analysis. Ranking items is more challenging to participants and might be a limiting factor. The sample size of this study is small and perhaps a larger sample would yield better insights. Practical implications-Those in charge of IT resources in Estonian organizations, as well as policy makers in the country, may benefit from the information provided herein. Such insights may facilitate better understanding of current key IS issues in the country. Originality/value-This research offers a snapshot of key IS issues in Estonian organizations for the mid-2000s. More importantly, this work complements a prior study on the same topic that was conducted in the country in the 1990s.

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confidence: 87%

A snapshot of key information systems (IS) issues in Estonian organizations for the 2000s

Ifinedo

Ifinedo²

2011

Baltic Journal of Management

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“…The Baltics (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) have experienced considerable political, social and economic changes which, in turn, have significantly impacted their organizations. Separation of the Baltics from the Soviet Union in 1991 brought along a collapse of state-controlled economy, a shift to a western world democracy and free market, transformation of the social fabric, and shift in attitudes and values (e.g., Alas & Sharifi, 2002;Melnikas, Baršaukas, & Kvainauskaité, 2006). Furthermore, joining the European Union in 2004 introduced new institutional systems and later also a Eurozone currency (Alas, Kaarelson, & Rees, 2014).…”

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Organizational Change Skills: An Empirical Cross-National Study

Somerville¹,

Cinite²,

Largacha-Martínez³

2021

OJBM

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This research is premised on the proposition that mastering organizational change skills may help improve success rate of change initiatives. The overall purpose of this empirical, cross-national study was to explore whether perceptions of organizational change skills differ across nations. Using a convenience sample, structured interviews were conducted with 90 managers and executives in three regions: the USA, the Baltics and South America to collect quantitative and qualitative data. Statistical significance of between-group differences in means was obtained with the help of one-way ANOVA, and differences in percentages were established using a chi square test. Most of the change skills were perceived similarly across the three regions, but nevertheless, there were some differences. More communication and managing the change process skills were believed to be present in organizations in the USA, while understanding internal and external environment was more characteristic of the Baltics and South America. Respondents in these two regions also considered interpersonal and social skills to be more important. Respondents' awareness of change skills was quite low without prompting. However, when prompted, all pre-established 11 groups of skills (Somerville & Whelan-Berry, 2009) were rated as important, and the majority of respondents were confident that these skills could be found in their organization. Given the relatively few differences that were found across the three regions, this suggests that cross-border dissemination of organizational change skills is possible, but each geography requires a slight adaptation. The findings also suggest that if those leading/managing change initiatives recognize that there are at least 11 groups of change skills, and cultivate these skills within the organization, this could increase the success rate of change initiatives. Given the paucity of empirical research relating to change skills generally, and cross-national considerations specifically, and the importance of change for organizations globally, this exploratory empirical research makes important contributions.

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“…Although euro has been around for many years, we can still agree that there does not seem to be an equivalent European state that would provide a symbolic sense of belonging (Burgoyne et al , 1999). There have been attempts to propose an integral European cultural space (Melnikas et al , 2006), but these have been rather philosophical. The attitude towards the euro can be explained by pride in one's national currency and this pride may induce an aversion against losing the national currency (Jonas et al , 2002).…”

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Consumer attitudes and behavior related to the adoption of euro before the changeover

Kerem

Danneberg²,

Oper³

et al. 2013

Baltic Journal of Management

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Purpose -The aim of this paper is to enhance the understanding of the consumer attitudes and behaviour towards a new currency, euro, before the process of the changeover. The approach of the current study differs from most past research on the same topic as consumer attitudes are surveyed before the currency changeover, not retrospectively based on consumer recall. The research attempts to achieve the following set of objectives: to identify the general consumer attitudes towards euro and pinpoint sources of tension, resistance and uncertainty before the currency changeover process; to identify the pre-adoption assessment of euro value scales and inflation expectations; and to identify various emotional factors related to the national and European identity in the euro adoption process. Design/methodology/approach -The data analysis of the current research adopts a qualitative methodology. To gather a full insight into the pre-changeover attitudes, opinions, fears and hopes, a total of 29 qualitative interviews were conducted. Findings -The results suggest that consumer attitudes and opinions towards the changeover process are multifaceted and concerns and uncertainties rise from various sources -from rational economic aspects to emotional aspects related to national identity. This research points also to the underestimated role of national pride in the process of transfer from the national currency to euro. Research limitations/implications -The study is one of the first attempts to research consumers before a forthcoming changeover; thus it is exploratory in its nature and has the traditional limitations of an exploratory research. Based on the initial findings, it would be possible to design a quantitative research for the subsequent countries adopting euro. Practical implications -The research identifies the attitudes of consumers before the changeover, outlining their doubts, fears and prejudices. The results can be used by subsequent countries adopting euro while planning their changeover strategies. The efforts of the strategy developers should be directed towards addressing the real challenges people face before the changeover. Originality/value -A distinctive contribution of this study lies in the addressing of the pre-changeover attitudes and opinions before the currency change took place. Although there have been surveys asking respondents to recall their pre-changeover opinions, the accuracy of the respondents' memory over time has decreased, which is why such surveys may not give a valid picture. This paper contributes to the understanding of the pre-adoption phase in a currency changeover process as seen from the point of view of consumers.

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Transition processes and integral cultural space development in Central and Eastern Europe: main problems and priorities

Cited by 9 publications

References 27 publications

A snapshot of key information systems (IS) issues in Estonian organizations for the 2000s

A snapshot of key information systems (IS) issues in Estonian organizations for the 2000s

Organizational Change Skills: An Empirical Cross-National Study

Consumer attitudes and behavior related to the adoption of euro before the changeover

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