The WSB University in Poznan Graduate Research Journal

Financial Consequences of the Implementation of the “Polski Ład” Reform in Urban Communes on the Example of the Krotoszyn Commune

Mateusz Janiak — 2024-05-27

The article focuses on the controversial "Polski Ład" reform and the effects of its introduction from the perspective of local government units, using the example of Krotoszyn. The "Polski Ład" program is one of the largest events regarding public finances in the history of Poland. Changes in the forms of income settlement, especially in the case of personal income tax (PIT), are very radical and will bring long-lasting effects. The article attempts to analyze how the introduced reforms, especially regarding income tax and the tax-free amount, influenced the structure of the budget of the commune and the city of Krotoszyn in 2022, as well as investment plans. Given that there are few studies on the impact of the “Polski Ład” on the state of local finances, the results obtained may be a good starting point for further research.

Civic budget as an indicator of the needs of the inhabitants of the Silesian province in 2019-2021

Adrianna Siostrzonek-Sergiel — 2024-05-27

The aim of the research was to identify the needs of the residents of the Silesian province on the basis of the allocation of civic budgets of individual municipalities in 2019-2021. The authors collected data on civic budgets through public information mechanisms. The data included not only information on the earmarking of budgets, but also quantitative data on the number of projects carried out and the funds allocated for them.

The results of the qualitative research show that residents of the Silesian region are most willing to allocate civic budgets for tasks related to sports, entertainment and culture. These are the needs that the region's residents consider to be either the most important or not satisfied to the expected degree. In second place are needs related to order and security. Further down the list, residents of the Silesian region support road infrastructure projects. In contrast, projects to finance housing needs, as well as local public transportation, are the least popular. A somewhat sad observation was the reluctance of municipalities to allocate participatory budgets for activating seniors.

Zależność pomiędzy inflacją i oprocentowaniem depozytów bankowych a preferencje lokowania oszczędności przez Polaków w latach 2020-2022.

Joanna Witkowska — 2024-12-02

Inflation is the rate of increase in prices over a given period, it is a key economic indicator that directly impacts the daily lives of citizens. The consequence of this process is a decrease in the purchasing power of the national currency. Consequently, savers have less and less money, and placing savings in savings accounts becomes unprofitable because the changes between the rising cost of credit and the interest rates on deposits are disproportionate. This article aims to attempt to explain the relationship between the inflation rate and the value of savings, as well as the preferences for savings forms among Poles in the period 2020–2022.

The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership - a Systematic Review

Marta Adamczyk — 2024-08-19

Aim: The following work aims to identify the relationship between emotional intelligence and transformational leadership. Method: The research method chosen to achieve this goal is a systematic literature review. Eighteen empirical studies were subjected to analysis. The identified works were analyzed to find answers to the research questions. Findings: Through the selected method, it has been demonstrated that the topics of emotional intelligence and transformational leadership are of considerable interest. Furthermore, a significant portion of the results indicates a relationship between these two concepts. Conclusion: Having emotionally intelligent leaders brings many benefits to organizations and businesses. Emotional intelligence in transformational leadership positively influences the success of a project, employee engagement, work efficiency, and intention to remain in a given profession.

Organizational Climate and Employee Well-being — Their Role in Building Organizational Commitment

Izabela Zerbe — 2024-07-04

Purpose: To explore the importance of a sense of well-being and the significance of the relationship between employees' sense of commitment to the organization that employs them and the climate within it, to define organizational areas that require management action to increase employees’ commitment to their current workplace. Material & Methods: A statistical analysis based on a quantitative correlational study was performed for the simultaneous measurement of all three variables under consideration, which are work climate, organizational commitment, and employees' sense of well-being. Results: The statistical analysis of the study confirmed the assumption of a positive perception of the work climate by the employees and how they perceive themself through it, on the increase in their attachment to the organization based on the affective component of organizational commitment, which is characterized by positive emotions. The relationship between work climate and an employee's sense of well-being was also confirmed. Conclusions: The study identified areas of work climate that, if properly managed, can positively affect both employees' commitment to the organization and their sense of well-being, which in turn can positively affect the performance of a given company.

Algorithm for Assessing the Usability of Locating Electric Car Charging Stations

Hubert Igliński — 2024-11-19

Transport, particularly road transport, is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas
emissions and pollutants that negatively impact climate, human health, and the natural environment, alongside the energy and industrial sectors. Despite ongoing controversies, electrification
is a crucial solution for reducing the negative external costs associated with transport. However,
electric vehicles face challenges due to their limited range and long charging times, necessitating
a comprehensive network of charging stations. This network’s inadequate availability significantly
impedes electromobility advancement, and Poland has substantial work to do in this area. This article aims to develop an original algorithm for assessing the location of charging stations to enhance
their usability for electric vehicle users. We have created a tool for evaluating potential and existing
charging station locations based on previous surveys of current and potential users and a review of
existing literature. The main advantage of this tool is its comprehensiveness and ease of use, making
it highly applicable for local authorities to assess planned charging stations within their jurisdictions.