Dagmar Cagáňová

Competency Models Utilization in Industrial Enterprises

The paper focuses on the issues of managerial competencies and the competency model in industrial enterprises. This paper deals with the theory of knowledge processing and its role as a theoretical basis for knowledge development in the area of managerial competencies. Managerial competencies, however, are becoming one of the key building blocks in the success of companies in terms of achieving both their mission and vision in adding value and improving business performance, and especially in the enhancement of the development of their own employees. A managerial competency is more than just knowledge and skills. It involves the ability to meet complex demands, by drawing on and mobilising psychosocial resources in a particular context. While skills and knowledge are part of a managers competency, that can be measured fairly easily, intangible assets like effective communication and teamwork, while essential, are harder to pin down and evaluate. In the following parts of this article the concept of the competency model has been explained. A competency model organizes the competencies needed to perform effectively in a particular work setting.

Smart Housing in Sustainable Development

Reducing the energy consumption is one of the pillars of sustainable development. In European scale is consumed nearly 40 % of power on operation of buildings because we spend 90 % of our time inside the buildings. Reducing energy consumption of buildings can be considered as the basis for innovative solutions for housing construction and rehabilitation of housing stock in the future which also generates significant user experience - ensuring a healthy indoor environment with an optimal design of the building.‬ Paper presents an interesting solution of energy saving rooftop extensions - SOLTAG concept, which is the result of collaboration of experts from several countries including Slovakia.‬

On the Possibilities of Intelligence Implementation in Manufacturing: The Role of Simulation

Over the years, the world of manufacturing has witnessed significant work in the area of Intelligent Manufacturing. Special efforts have been made in the implementation of new technologies, management and control systems, among many others which have all evolved the field. Closely following all this and due to the scope of new projects and the need of turning the existing flexible ideas into more autonomous and intelligent ones, i.e.: Intelligent Manufacturing, the present paper emerges with the main aim of contributing under a this new intelligent denomination to the design and analysis of the material flow in either systems, cells or workstations. For this, besides offering a conceptual basis in some of the key points to be taken into account and some general principles to consider in the design and analysis of the material flow, also some tips on how to define other possible alternative material flow scenarios and a classification of the states a system, cell or workstation are offered as well. All this is done with the intentions of relating it with the use of simulation tools, for which these have been briefly addressed with a special focus on the Witness simulation package. For a better comprehension, the previous elements are supported by a detailed layout, other figures and a few expressions which could help obtaining necessary data. Such data and others will be used in the future, when simulating the scenarios in the search of the best material flow configurations.

Innovative Improvement and Intensification of Business Relationships Supported by Cooperative Networks

Abstract Nowadays, the opportunity for companies to be involved in cluster initiatives and international business associations is a major factor that contributes to the increase of their innovative potential. Companies organized in technological clusters have greater access to mutual business contacts, faster information transfer and deployment of advanced technologies. These companies cooperate more frequently with universities and research - development institutions on innovative projects. An important benefit of cluster associations is that they create a suitable environment for innovation and the transfer of knowledge by means of international cooperation and networking. This supportive environment is not easy to access for different small and mediumsized companies, who are not members of any clusters or networks. Supplier-customer business channels expand by means of transnational networks and exchanges of experience. Knowledge potential is broadened and joint innovative projects are developed. Reflecting the growing importance of clusters as driving forces of economic and regional development, a number of cluster policies and initiatives have emerged in the last few decades, oriented to encourage the establishment of new clusters, to support existing clusters, or to assist the development of transnational cooperation. To achieve the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy, European countries should have an interest in building strong clusters and developing cluster cooperation by sharing specialized research infrastructures and testing facilities and facilitating knowledge transfer for crossborder cooperation. This requires developing a long term joint strategy in order to facilitate the development of open global clusters and innovative small and medium entrepreneurs.

Development of Managerial Creativity

Creativity has been rightfully considered to be one of the main resources of the 21st century. Only the growth of creativity and mobilization of the human innovative potential can secure an access to the reserve that is essential for successful and humane development of economy and society. According to a study by the Institute for Prospective Technology Studies, 70% to 80% of competitiveness and growth of enterprises will be based on new knowledge and skills of employees. This assumption is based on changes in the business environment of the 21st century – the continuing globalization of markets, intensifying competition, improving speed of innovation and the boom of information and communication technologies.

Smart City 360

The rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has provided innovative solutions to reduce traffic accidents caused by fatigue driving. When drivers are in bad mood or tired, their vigilance level decreases, which may prolong the reaction time to emergency situation and lead to serious accidents. With the help of mobile sensing and mood-fatigue detection, drivers’ moodfatigue status can be detected while driving, and then appropriate measures can be taken to eliminate the fatigue or negative mood to increase the level of vigi‐ lance. This paper presents the basic concepts and current solutions of moodfatigue detection and some common solutions like mobile sensing and cloud computing techniques. After that, we introduce some emerging platforms which designed to promote safe driving. Finally, we summarize the major challenges in mood-fatigue detection of drivers, and outline the future research directions.

The Requirements to Develop a Competency Model for the Position of a Team Leader in Industrial Enterprises in Slovakia

In the selection process of a team leader, competency models find their application, which guarantee the occupancy of this position by a person, who is actually able to perform this role. This paper aims to highlight the requirements to develop a competency model for the position of a team leader. The paper presents the results of a questionnaire survey, which was aimed at industrial enterprises in Slovakia. These results confirmed that a competency approach is not a common fact in industrial enterprises and also that industrial enterprises are interested in the development of a competency model for the position of a team leader and its consequential usage in the selection of a team leader. These findings represent a great challenge to improve human resource management in industrial enterprises in Slovakia, but also in developed Danube region as a part of Danube strategy.

Economic Aspects of Land Grabbing in the Connection with Development Projects

The long-term problem in Slovakia is the seizure of agricultural land for the purpose of implementation of development projects. Factors contributing to land grabbing and occupancy of land were and are mainly due to the need for new residential, industrial and commercial sites as well as transport infrastructure. The Slovak Republic is one of the transition countries, which since 1990 has transferred to a market economy. Subsequent positive legislative changes and the development of new economic instruments in Slovakia has increased interest of foreign companies in business development activities. The consequences of uncontrolled construction boom is reflected in seizure of quality agricultural land for the construction of development projects and the subsequent formation of negative externalities.

Multicultural Collaborative Team Working as a Driver for Innovation in the Slovak Automotive Sector

The accelerated trend towards globalisation, facilitated by the expansion of the European Union in the Slovak context has led to a rapid influx of foreign direct investment into the country. In particular, numerous automotive manufacturers have relocated to Slovakia in order to capitalise upon a lower cost base and the advanced infrastructure. Despite achieving lowering manufacturing costs, the overarching requirement for automotive manufacturers remains the need to innovate in order to create enhanced product value. One key driver of innovation in the automotive sector is to foster collaboration with members throughout the complex supply chain thus enhancing innovation at every stage. This process however requires close cooperation both vertically and horizontally and therefore clear practices and processes are necessary to ensure facilitation of inter-organisational and multicultural collaboration. The focus of this paper is to study the impact of multicultural collaboration and to propose a framework for enhanced working practices.

A Proposed Methodology of Resolving Conflits Within Multicultural Teams in Industrial Enterprises

Abstract The main aim of the presented paper is to clarify the need of resolving conflicts within multicultural teams in industrial enterprises, increasing awesome of multiculturalism on Slovakia as necessary part of our life and to suggest the structure of the dissertation thesis. The author base the study on the assumption that extensively developed intercultural relationships lead to mutual understanding between people and consequently to less interpersonal conflicts.The paper is divided in two main chapters. The first one deals with the theoretical bases of given issue, to clarify the concept of multiculturalism. The emphasis is primarily on the issue of conflict resolution within multicultural teams in industrial enterprises. The second one consists of reasoning and continuity of the paper, brief characteristics, goals, hypotheses, theses and benefits valuation.