Research background and purpose The aim of the research was to map and categorise scientific knowledge on motivational tools used in project teams in the post-pandemic period (from 2021 onwards). By structuring the fragmented literature, the author's goal was to organise the dispersed research on post-pandemic project team motivation. Additionally, it identified the industry sectors most represented in the research area. The author uncovered gaps to guide future empirical investigations. Design/methodology/approach A systematic scoping review of the literature was conducted, following the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines and the PRISMA-ScR standards. Through a search of Web of Science and Scopus, 58 peer-reviewed publications from 2021 to 2025 on motivation, project teams, and tools were identified. Using a narrative synthesis, data were organised into a three-dimensional matrix assessing impact level, motivation type, and mode of implementation. Findings Through the analysis of 58 selected publications, the author maps key patterns and trends in post-pandemic motivational tools. This trend from traditional controls to a focus on psychological safety, employee agency, and autonomy is facilitated by modern digital tools such as virtual reality and e-learning. The author identified five gaps: team-level research dominance, insufficiency of hybrid models combining intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, industry sector asymmetries, digitalisation barriers for physical workers, and tension arising from human-AI collaboration. Value added and limitations This study focuses solely on peer-reviewed publications in English from Scopus and Web of Science between 2021 and 2025. The results indicate that digital tools may act as active psychological catalysts instead of just operational interfaces. It also emphasises the need for future studies to assess the long-term motivational tools. The three-dimensional matrix provides a structured conceptual framework. It assists as a descriptive typology to help project management professionals map and understand complex motivational strategies within hybrid and remote work settings. The model offers, for organisational authorities, a conceptual guide to analyse motivational tools alongside team dynamics and technology interfaces. It also offers researchers a foundation for future empirical studies.
Research background and purpose The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption not only in organizations, but also in higher education is accelerating, raising questions about whether students possess the competences required to engage with AI critically and effectively. Although adaptive capacity is frequently assumed to facilitate technology use, limited empirical evidence clarifies whether such capacity translates into AI literacy. Drawing on the conceptualisation of student agility as a multidimensional metacapability comprising proactivity, adaptability, and resilience, this study examines the relationships between key competences, agility, and AI literacy in higher education. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on survey data collected from 224 management and finance students. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were conducted to validate the measurement constructs used in the study. Structural modelling was applied to examine whether competences that foster agility also predict AI literacy. Findings The results indicate that agility and AI literacy follow partially distinct developmental pathways. While teamwork and cognitive competences significantly predict agility, AI literacy is primarily shaped by knowledge–skill competences and human–tool collaboration, while cultural competence does not show a statistically significant effect. Value added and limitations The findings challenge the assumption that generic student agility automatically fosters AI literacy and highlight the need to conceptually differentiate between adaptive capacity and AI-specific competence development in higher education. This study is subject to several limitations. The sample was relatively homogeneous, consisting of students from a single type of higher education institution within one national context, which may limit generalisability. Future research could extend this analysis to diverse institutional profiles and cross-national settings
Research background and purpose The fisheries SME sector in Indonesia, particularly on the island of Java is currently facing critical challenges stemming from limited digital adoption, weak networking capabilities, and inefficient supply chain practices. The current research focuses on understanding the impact of digital marketing innovation, network capabilities, and supply chain management systems on the competitive advantage and performance of SMEs fisheries sector. The aims of this research to analyze the effect of strategic capabilities in SMEs performance Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research design was employed using structured questionnaires distributed to 398 fishery SMEs across the island of Java, Indonesia. The study sample utilized a stratified random sampling method to ensure proportional representation across all provinces and business categories. Data were analyzed using SEM-PLS. Findings The research results that networking capability exerts the strongest influence on competitive advantage (β = 0.42; p < 0.001), followed by supply chain management systems (β = 0.31; p < 0.01), while digital marketing innovation demonstrates a weaker yet significant influence (β = 0.18; p < 0.05). Competitive advantage significantly predicts SMEs performance (β = 0.47; p < 0.001). Furthermore, regarding mediation, the findings confirm that competitive advantage partially mediates all three of these relationships. The model demonstrates substantial explanatory power, with an R² value of 0.61 for competitive advantage and R² = 0.73 for SMEs performance. Value added and limitations This study has several limitations. First, the sample of 398 SMEs may not be representative of the entire fisheries sector in Indonesia. The focus on Java limits the generalizability of the findings to other regions.
Research background and purpose Considering the importance of work engagement, attention was paid to the possibilities of shaping it. Since the need to belong is important for engagement and, at the same time, it is competition that triggers activity, the aim of the article was to examine how competition affects team work engagement. Design/methodology/approach Twelve teams from different industries participated in the survey. Because rivalry can have different reasons as well as take place under different conditions, attention was paid to: (1) the competitive environment in the organisation, (2) the quality of the rivalry and (3) the trait competitiveness of the team members Findings According to the results of the study, the high quality of competing should be considered important for team work engagement. The motive for competing is also significant: the superiority of achievement orientation over egoistic orientation was established. Value added and limitations This study contributes to the limited literature on team work engagement by focusing explicitly on team-level competition and by jointly examining three aspects of competition: employees’ trait competitiveness, the competitive environment created by organizational rules and practices, and the quality of competition in terms of its constructiveness. The findings highlight the importance of high-quality, achievement oriented competition for maintaining a high level of team work engagement in teams operating in different industries. However, the exploratory nature of the research, the purposive sampling of twelve teams of different sizes, and the omission of factors such as formalization, centralization and psychological competitive climate limit the generalizability of the results and indicate directions for further studies.
Research background and purpose Ensuring equal access to public infrastructure is an important element of sustainable social development and inclusive management practices. In the context of sports management, accessibility of sports facilities for persons with disabilities remains a significant social and organizational challenge. Despite growing awareness of inclusion, empirical evidence on the actual availability and adaptation of sports infrastructure in Poland is still fragmented. The purpose of this article is to analyze the accessibility of indoor swimming pool for persons with disabilities in Poland, with particular emphasis on its role in supporting sustainable social development and inclusive policy planning. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on the analysis of secondary data derived from three complementary sources. First, demographic data from Statistics Poland (GUS) concerning the number of persons with disabilities were examined, with attention to differences in identification methods. Second, infrastructural data on the adaptation of indoor swimming pools to the needs of persons with disabilities were analyzed. Third, a bibliometric analysis of scientific publications indexed in the Scopus and Web of Science databases was conducted to identify trends and research interest in accessibility and inclusive sports infrastructure. Descriptive and comparative analytical methods were applied. Findings The results reveal substantial discrepancies in the methods used to identify persons with disabilities, which affects the comparability of statistical data. The analysis indicates a gradual increase in the number of sports facilities adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities, suggesting positive developments in inclusive infrastructure management. Additionally, the bibliometric analysis demonstrates a growing scientific interest in accessibility, inclusion, and sustainable development within sports and public infrastructure research. Value added and limitations The article provides original value by integrating demographic, infrastructural, and bibliometric perspectives into a single analytical framework relevant for management and policy decision-making. The findings have practical implications for planning and managing investments in inclusive sports facilities and contribute to social value by supporting integration and equal opportunities. The main limitation of the study is its reliance on secondary data, which may be affected by differences in data collection methods and availability.
