Browsing by Author "Rydzewski, Rafał"

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Segmenting SMEs in Central Europe’s coal mining region based on green finance awareness
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2025) Klimková, Kristýna; Rydzewski, Rafał
The European Commission estimates that at least €1 trillion in sustainable investments will be needed over the next decade. Central and Eastern Europe countries face unique challenges to secure financing for their green transition due to their economic and political background. Among all of the players in the global economy, SMEs significantly impact the environment but face barriers in the adoption of green practices and sustainable investments. Despite the potential benefits of green investments, SMEs often lack awareness and resources to engage in sustainable initiatives effectively. The aim of the research is to investigate the awareness of SMEs of green financing tools. Our focus is set on the identification of similarities and differences between companies and the creation of segments based on different levels of knowledge of green financing and their overall financial situation. The research used a survey-based approach, focusing on SMEs in the Silesian Voivodeship (Poland), a region with a strong industrial heritage and undergoing green transformation. The data was collected from 200 Polish SMEs in the Silesian region and analysed by factor and cluster analysis. Responses were analysed to identify attitudes, levels of awareness, and readiness for green financing. The segmentation reveals distinct profiles regarding financial health and engagement with green finance. It is possible to create two segments of passive idealists and informed realists. Both acknowledged that green investments are more financially demanding. However, the informed realists displayed higher levels of engagement with green financing, including seeking and receiving expert advice and understanding application processes. Limitations include the regional focus and a reliance on subjective self-assessment by firms.
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The potential of artificial intelligence adoption for managerial decision making: A rapid literature review
(Wydawnictwa AGH, 2025) Rydzewski, Rafał
The article aims to investigate how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support managers in making decisions. The methodology employed for this purpose involves a rapid literature review process. It is done in two stages that involve the graphic analysis of keywords, the systematic manner for rapid literature review and a directed search through online scientific article databases in pursuit of answers to the research questions. As a scientific basis for article selection, Scopus and Web of Science were chosen. The study indicates that AI supports decision-making processes by providing managers with more informed insights and predictions because of high data analysis capabilities. However, there is a lack of clear indication regarding the potential future applications of AI for decision-making purposes other than a supportive role. The study highlights the importance of AI in managerial decision-making processes. It particularly enhances analytical capabilities which led to the improvement of decision outcomes. It also stressed out the need for further research on future applications of AI in managerial decision-making contexts. The main concerns tackled challenges related to its adoption, such as reliability, accountability and ethical considerations. This article contributes to the literature by conducting a rapid literature review of the current state of research of AI applications for managerial decision-making. It highlights gaps in research on the future of AI for decision-making and emphasizes the need for additional research in this area.