The purpose of this article is to present the ways in which public organisations utilise Industry 4.0 and IT 4.0 tools to achieve high quality and rapidly meet the needs of citizens. The text addresses the topic of organisational responsiveness in the context of the digitisation of public services, a subject rarely discussed in the field of management. The research methodology employed includes an analysis of bibliographic sources and a secondary analysis of collected academic materials and statistical data. The study defines responsiveness as the speed and accuracy with which stakeholders’ needs are met, placing particular emphasis on the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the role of artificial intelligence and Big Data. The main conclusion of the work is that full responsiveness of a public organisation becomes achievable only in the context of a “networked” World 4.0. It has been demonstrated that modern technologies allow the administrative system to evolve from a reactive to a predictive model. Through the use of neural networks, it becomes possible to anticipate the emergence of specific needs before they are actually signalled by citizens, leading to a high degree of service personalisation and a significant increase in the efficiency of the public sector.
In contemporary defence environments, the ability to structure, secure and operationalise institutional knowledge underpins strategic autonomy and operational continuity. This article addresses a research gap as the knowledge management literature rarely treats technical documentation architectures and intellectual property rights (IPR) regimes as co-determinants of knowledge consolidation and modernisation capacity. The authors employ a normative-analytical and qualitative content analysis of legal acts and standards (e.g. Decision No. 155/MON, Directive 2009/81/EC, NATO standardisation documents – STANAG, AAP-48 and S1000D), supplemented by examples from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, European Union and Polish practice. The findings underscore that effective management of technical documentation and IPR enhances defence capabilities, supports interoperability and strengthens industrial autonomy. The study further calls for the routine integration of ex ante legaleconomic assessments into procurement processes, the harmonisation of IPR regimes among allied states, investments in digital repositories and staff expertise, and – ultimately – the recognition of technical documentation as a strategic asset. Future research should explore artificial intelligence-enabled knowledge management tools, cross-border IPR governance in joint acquisition programmes, and standardised risk-modelling frameworks for defence documentation.
The aim of this article is to analyse the process of delegation as a decision-making act of vital importance under conditions of uncertainty, time pressure and hybrid threats. The study focuses on the link between delegation decisions and a leader’s emotional competence, the use of decision-making models (Recognition-Primed Decision – RPD, OODA loop) and the use of Decision Support Systems (DSS) in crisis environments. The study uses a theoretical analysis method with case study elements and a triangulation of sources, including decision-making models, psychological literature and observations of the practical functioning of teams. The results indicate the occurrence of typical errors in the delegation process in risk situations, such as transferring responsibility without authority, omitting to assess the competence of the person to whom tasks are delegated or lack of transparency in the formulation of expectations. The author’s analysis confirms that delegation under conditions of uncertainty requires consideration of cognitive, emotional and organisational factors. The findings of the study indicate the need for a phased approach to delegation and the creation of resilient decision-making structures in which the leader retains control but shares responsibility in an informed and strategic way. Limitations: qualitative nature of the 2023-2024 material, limited ability to generalise and lack of assessment of long-term effects.
The presented research is a part of the project carried out by the author in the framework of elaborating the new development strategy for the Lubomierz commune and concerns the diagnosis of natural conditions, in particular radon risk, and conclusions for the model of the functional and spatial structure of the commune. The study assesses the potential application of the radon zone map in land-use planning to designate areas for residential, service, and workplace development. The case study is conducted on the Polish commune of Lubomierz, located on the Polish–Czech borderland. The author analysed strategic and planning documents, collected data on radon potential, and conducted field research and observations of residential, service, and workplace development in this commune. The application result of the conducted research is the development of a commune map with areas recommended for housing, service, and workplace development, and areas not recommended for further development. The cognitive result is a method of assessing the suitability of territory for residential, service, and workplace development in terms of radon risk.
This publication is based on accounts from Ukrainian officers associated with the organised psychological support division in one of the brigades trained in Poland as part of the European Union Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine). The article presents structured data relating to the causes of low morale, its impact on the ability to perform tasks, and the psychological support system that was organised in one of the Ukrainian units. Recommendations are put forward for consideration as part of an analysis of Ukrainian experiences. The research described in the article is based on the formulation of objectives in the form of research questions, examined methodologically using theoretical methods: abstraction, classification and monographic analysis.
