http://hdl.handle.net/10563/1000005 2026-04-30T22:38:13Z http://hdl.handle.net/10563/1012815 Relationships between personal characteristics, job satisfaction and organisational behaviour of work team members and the role of organisational agility maturity Silberg, Slavka; Stehlík, Luděk; Sollár, Tomáš; Silberg, Michal; Matošková, Jana Introduction & Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyse the relationships between professional personal competencies, organisational agility, job satisfaction, and organisational citizenship behaviour in work teams, as these factors can influence organisational performance and competitiveness. Methodology: The cross-sectional study included a sample of 25 teams (N = 135) from various economic sectors in Slovakia. We conducted multilevel correlation and regression analyses, factor analyses, and structural modelling. Results: The multilevel correlation analysis showed positive correlations with job satisfaction for all scales of the Bochum Inventory of Personality (ranging from 0.097 to 0.406), 10 of which were statistically significant. The results indicate that job competencies predict job satisfaction, and that job satisfaction correlates positively with employees' organisational citizenship behaviour. However, the moderating effect of organisational agility on the relationship between job competencies and job satisfaction could not be demonstrated. We found a statistically significant positive relationship between the maturity level of agility and job satisfaction. We discuss possible causes, highlight the limitations, and suggest implications. Conclusion: Appropriate professional skills and a people-centred approach are key to long-term success in a competitive environment and, along with organisational agility, can contribute to employee job satisfaction. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10563/1012814 Environmental transparency: A catalyst for SMEs’ environmental disclosure and financial outcomes Afful, Charles Randy; Dvorský, Ján Environmental transparency enhances corporate competitiveness, as legal constraints and stakeholder demands have increased global interest in ethical business practices. This study examines 302 Ghanaian manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in an emerging market context. This study investigates the impact of environmental disclosure (ED) and corporate reputation on the financial performance (FP) of SMEs. We adopted a quantitative approach through hypothetical testing, using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and the purposive sampling technique. Our findings show that ED and business reputation (BR) influence the financial success of SMEs in emerging markets. Additionally, business strategies positively moderate BR and ED. The results indicate that ED practices can guide managerial policies through regulatory compliance in meeting United Nations Sustainable Development Goals targets and improve environmental transparency and reputation demanded by stakeholders. A strategic policy alignment with the firm’s ED framework influences SMEs’ environmental transparency, competitiveness, and FP, offering both theoretical and practical insights for SMEs. © 2026 International Council for Small Business. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10563/1012816 Migration Models Based on Diffusion and Determinants Gradients: Beyond the Gravity Theory Martyniuk, Petro; Vasa, Laszlo; Mishchuk, Halyna; Silberg, Slavka The article proposes an alternative approach to study migration flows based on gravity models. This approach does not reject gravity theory; on the contrary, it expands it to some extent. The relevant models are suggested to be described using diffusion-convection approaches. The intensity of human flows is proposed to identify on the basis of determinant gradients, and the very structure of the domain for studying these processes can be represented as a graph with nodes in the form of continuous areas of social space. The proposed approach is suitable for different dimensions of mobility studying, i.e. permanent migration decisions, touristic flows, academic mobility, transportation etc. The developed conceptual approach and mathematical formalization allow for understanding the patterns of migration applying fundamental principles of mathematic physics for economic processes. © 2025, Bucharest University of Economic Studies. All rights reserved. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10563/1012825 Social media influencers and green buying behavior in emerging market FMCG sectors: Mediating role of brand equity and moderating effects of age and culture among university students Bludo, George Yaw; Chovancová, Miloslava; Takyi, Kwabena Nsiah Social media influencers (SMIs) have become significant drivers of sustainable consumption, particularly among university students in emerging markets. This research explores university students' SMIs and green buying behavior (GBB) in purchasing decisions. Additionally, we examined the moderate effect of age and culture (CU) in this study. Using a quantitative approach, we sampled 576 university students in Ghana using a purposive approach. The questionnaire was analyzed using SmartPLS-4 software. The study found that exposure to SMIs significantly increased students' GBB and positively predicted purchase decisions (PDs). However, brand equity (BE) did not mediate the relationship between SMI and GBB. Furthermore, age had a moderate, yet insignificant, association with the relationship between SMIs and GBB. Finally, CU negatively moderates the link between GBB and PD. The study suggests that SMIs can promote sustainable consumption most effectively by building trust and aligning with consumers' values, rather than relying solely on traditional BE. Marketers should engage credible, value-driven influencers and tailor messages to the cultural background of the target audience to translate eco-friendly attitudes into green purchases. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z