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The Role of Employee Competencies in the Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency of Agile Organizations

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  • Maria Kocot

    (Department of Economic Informatics, University of Economics in Katowice, 40-287 Katowice, Poland)

  • Artur Kwasek

    (Department of Economics and Management, University of Technology and Economics in Warsaw, 03-199 Warszawa, Poland)

  • Magdalena Maciaszczyk

    (Department of Economics and Economic Management, Lublin University of Technology, 20-618 Lublin, Poland)

  • Małgorzata Golińska-Pieszyńska

    (Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, Poland)

  • Igor Protasowicki

    (Faculty of Computer Science, Graphics, and Architecture, Vistula University in Warsaw, 02-787 Warszawa, Poland)

  • Krzysztof Kandefer

    (Faculty of Management and Security Sciences, Social Academy of Sciences, 90-113 Lodz, Poland)

  • Janusz Soboń

    (Department of Economics and Finance, Jacob of Paradies University in Gorzow Wielkopolski, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine how the development of employee competencies affects the efficiency of green energy utilization in organizations and how these activities support the sustainable development of enterprises. This research focused on identifying the specific agile competencies that have the greatest impact on energy efficiency and on integrating these competencies with sustainable development goals. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted based on data collected through online surveys among employees of companies using green energy. The research results indicate a significant relationship between the level of agility in employee competencies and the energy efficiency in enterprises. Most companies achieve better results through the application of agile practices. This study’s findings confirm that investments in the development of agile employee competencies and the integration of renewable energy sources can significantly contribute to improving energy efficiency and increasing the competitiveness and innovation of organizations. Moreover, the need for further research on methods for assessing and implementing agile practices in various operational settings, with a focus on sustainability aspects, was emphasized.

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  • Maria Kocot & Artur Kwasek & Magdalena Maciaszczyk & Małgorzata Golińska-Pieszyńska & Igor Protasowicki & Krzysztof Kandefer & Janusz Soboń, 2024. "The Role of Employee Competencies in the Sustainable Development and Energy Efficiency of Agile Organizations," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:22:p:9755-:d:1516951
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