SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL MARKET IN POLAND - FOLLOWING THE GLOBAL TREND IN THE ESG DIMENSION

Justyna KŁOBUKOWSKA

Economic Challenges of Modern Transformations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (92-93) 2017,  Publication date: 23 May 2017

Abstract The aim of the article is to analyze the financial market in Poland as a socially responsible financial market. Conducted research shown that the functioning of the RESPECT Index in the Polish capital market motivates the companies to pursue activities in the field of CSR and its reporting. Implemented [...] Read more.

FUTURE OF HUMAN LABOR IN THE TIME OF AUTOMATION

Kamil SZYMAŃSKI

Innovation – creation, effects, evaluations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (92-93) 2017,  Publication date: 22 May 2017

Abstract Article aims to reflect on the debate on "receiving" work by developing technique, through the development of automation and robotics development. In this article I’d like to analyze what is labor and it the relation with the man, and why is work so valuable to him, that the possibility of receiving [...] Read more.

BEYOND THE MAINSTREAM REFLECTIONS OVER THE FUTURE OF WORK: THE CASE OF “BULLSHIT JOBS”

Maciej KRYSZCZUK

Innovation – creation, effects, evaluations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (92-93) 2017,  Publication date: 22 May 2017

Abstract This article is a critical evaluation of the concept of "bullshit jobs," proposed by David Graeber as an explanation for the failure of John M. Keynes's famous prediction that working time will be reduced as a result of technological progress. David Graeber is a well-known activist and popular anthropologist [...] Read more.

APPLICATION OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN THE CASE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY. MAJOR ISSUES AND THEORETICAL APPROACHES

Tomasz STĘPIEŃ

Innovation – creation, effects, evaluations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (92-93) 2017,  Publication date: 22 May 2017

Abstract Nanotechnologies belong to the major objectives of the contemporary conceptions of technology such as the theory of technoscience, the conception of technology assessment or the concept of converging technologies with nanotechnology recognized as the base and condition of the technological convergence [...] Read more.

STARTUPS AS A TOOL IN THE PROCESS OF E-CULTURE CREATION. CASE STUDY OF MADRID STARTUPS: NODDUS, KOLOBEE AND PANGEA

Jacek MIKUCKI

Innovation – creation, effects, evaluations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (92-93) 2017,  Publication date: 22 May 2017

Abstract Typical of modern times is the uncontrolled development of technology that influences in many areas of human life. One of the most interesting phenomena of the progressive process of digitalization is the creation of digital culture. Article begins attempt to define e-culture. The next step is to understand [...] Read more.

DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMING (CHANGING) THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE ABILITY OF POLISH INDUSTRY TO UPTAKE INNOVATION. PAST EXPERIENCE, GUIDELINES FOR THE FUTURE.

Sławomir KAMOSIŃSKI

Innovation – creation, effects, evaluations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (92-93) 2017,  Publication date: 22 May 2017

Abstract Basing on the empirical examples, the paper presents the ability of Polish industry to uptake innovations, including their specific form- namely disruptive technologies that transform and amend the development. They constituted a direct cause for declaring bankruptcy by several Polish enterprises during [...] Read more.

PROGRAMMES OF INTELLIGENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE EU - TECHNICAL AND SEMANTIC ASPECTS

Heinrich BADURA

Innovation – creation, effects, evaluations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 1-2 (92-93) 2017,  Publication date: 22 May 2017

Abstract The dominating role of technology within the development processes of the European Union concerning it’s framework programmes and especially science and research is clearly evident. The terminology which is applied in this context attributes to the relevant programmes and their editors (in this case [...] Read more.

ACTIVE AGING AS AN ELEMENT OF MODERN APPROACH TO THE PROCESS OF PREPARATION TO RETIREMENT

Monika ADAMCZYK

Socio-Political Transformations

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (90-91) 2016,  Publication date: 20 November 2016

Abstract Alongside with the development of social activity of older people, the process of increasing the educational activity of this group should follow. This type of activity makes it possible to not only to broaden knowledge and acquire new skills and competencies, but also to update the skills or knowledge [...] Read more.

THE IDEOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE AFTER 2004

Olga BRUSYLOVSKA

Socio-Political Transformations

Publication language: English

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (90-91) 2016,  Publication date: 20 November 2016

Abstract The article explains the role of nationalism and liberalism in the modern ideological transformation of the post-communist countries in the South-Eastern Europe. The author emphasizes that the processes of globalization and European integration didn’t prevent a strengthening of the nationalist parties [...] Read more.

“IT’S LIKE A WALK IN THE PARK” - ON WHY ARE WALKING SIMULATORS SO CONTROVERSIAL

Paweł GRABARCZYK

Man and Nature – Changing Relations

Publication language: Polish

Journal article

Transformations No. 3-4 (90-91) 2016,  Publication date: 20 November 2016

Abstract The paper is devoted to controversies in computer games studies connected with game classification and characteristics. Controversies on walking simulators are discussed in depth; also historical roots of these games and their ergodicity. Read more.