Publications

EQUATION: Advancing Gender Equality in Higher Education The Erasmus-funded EQUATION project (EQUality through accreditaTION) is a collaborative initiative spearheaded by CEEMAN, in partnership with IEDC Bled School of Management, Vistula University, Riga Technical University, and WSB University. The project addresses persistent gender equality challenges in higher education, particularly within business schools. EQUATION seeks to dismantle systemic and cultural barriers that hinder the recruitment, retention, and career progression of women, while also integrating gender perspectives into quality assurance and accreditation processes. Project Goals and Deliverables: Develop Tools and Guidelines for implementing Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) to drive institutional and cultural transformation. Support Accreditation Bodies by incorporating gender equality into evaluation frameworks and standards. Deliverables Include: comprehensive reports on gender dynamics in business schools, tailored GEPs, training resources for academic staff and accreditation evaluators, and actionable guidelines for embedding gender equality into quality assurance. The EQUATION project aspires to inspire systemic change across the educational landscape, fostering inclusivity and equity in academic and professional environments.

To understand the candidate pipeline through a study of motivations, information channels, and perceived value of GME, GMAC partnered with Hanover Research to conduct a survey of 10,000 respondents in 21 countries.

The book "Organizational Resilience in Hospitality and Tourism" by Rozkwitalska-Welenc et al. explores resilience strategies in volatile markets, blending organizational and psychological aspects. Targeted at researchers and professionals, it confirms key resilience factors. Available on February 29, 2024.

This White Paper presents findings from a new qualitative research study of Gen Zers from Germany, the United States, India, China, Peru, and Nigeria. Candidates share their attitudes, interests, and dreams alongside their motivations and barriers to pursuing graduate management education.

In January of 2024, KROK Business School (Ukraine, Kyiv) reported for the first time to UN PRME on compliance with the principles of responsible management education in our school in 2021-2022.The Report on Sharing Progress of KROK Business School attracts our attention and responsibility to the United Nations Initiative.

We invite you to read the report on the activities of the Faculty of Management and Economics of the Gdańsk University of Technology for the benefit of our community and sustainable development in the years 2022/23!

The 31st CEEMAN Annual Conference, titled "Leadership for a Sustainable World," took place at Almaty Management University (AlmaU) in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from September 20 to 22, 2023. The proceedings of the conference encapsulate the rich discussions and insights from this prestigious event. Attracting approximately 120 attendees from various nations, the conference emphasized the importance of sustainable leadership in rapidly evolving societies.

The monograph addresses critical aspects of sustainable performance: its measurement, reporting and management. It consists of fifteen chapters written by authors from various countries. The reference to the current regulatory framework, international context, and cross-sectional analyses hopefully makes this work valuable and interesting for broader stakeholders.

Since 2018, the KROK Business School has been a participant in the ERASMUS+ MEDIATS project, the goal of which is to transform society through the development of the institution of mediation. Together with the Universities of Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, KROK Business School acquires the best European practices in the field of mediation and conflict management in order to create a culture of mediation and provide quality education in mediation. One of the results of participation in the project was a new collection of publications "MEDIATION IN PROGRESS", which contains articles of both academic and practice-oriented nature, presenting achievements in the use, teaching and popularization of mediation in the countries participating in the MEDIATS project.

In their new book, Dietmar Sternad (Professor of International Management at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, IMTA alumnus and CEEMAN Teacher of the Year 2021) and Harriet Power (an experienced editor who has worked for leading educational publishers) provide useful advice for writing a thesis or dissertation.

In March, the new monograph was published in Elgar Handbooks in Development series, in which leading scientists from around the world present the state-of-art within the field, drawing a comprehensive picture of the issues raised. The latest publication in this prestigious series, "Research Handbook on Measuring Poverty and Deprivation," is co-authored by an employee of the Wroclaw University of Economics and Business, professor Marek Kośny.

The GMAC Prospective Students Survey explores trends in the candidate pipeline, program preferences and career goals. The Report covers a wide range of topics that impact prospective students’ application and enrollment decisions, providing you with relevant and reliable market intelligence to engage with candidates and build your incoming classes.

We are happy to share with you the first research paper on ChatGPT/AI impact on Management Theory. It has been written by many authors who are editors of CEE-based scientific journals as well as CEEMAN members. The primary purpose of this research paper is to examine how generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT may serve as a new context for management theories and concepts.

University of Applied Sciences Institute launched its Working Paper Series.

The 10th issue of the SBS Journal of Applied Business Research has been published. Submissions for the 11th issue are welcome. The deadline for submissions is May 15, 2023.

The 30th CEEMAN Annual conference took place on 21-23 September 2022 in Bled, Slovenia at the headquarters of CEEMAN and IEDC-Bled School of Management. The event entitled "The Future of Management Education: Understanding the Big Picture" boasted a host of engaging panels, discussions and, among other things, a unique AI performance in which the arts meet the CEEMAN members' vision for the future.

The publishing house of the Lazarski University has published a scientific monograph entitled "Rule of law - contemporary challenges" edited by Aneta Łazarska, Ryszard A. Stefański, Przemysław Szustakiewicz.

A professional scientific journal with an economic and social profile, published continuously since 1956. The journal "Research Papers of Wroclaw University of Economics and Business" is currently a quarterly and all articles are published in open access model, in accordance with the double-blind review process. The aim of this journal is to provide a forum for the publication and dissemination of original research findings on economics, finance, and management.

Brad Googins and Philip Mirvis have just published new book Sustainability to Social Change: Lead Your Company from Managing Risks to Creating Social Value. It makes a case that business needs to move beyond sustainability and “shared value” and take leadership in social change.

Faculty of Business and International relations of Vistula University has published a new book on Self- Management, Entrepreneurial Culture, and Economy 4.0 - A Contemporary approach to organizational theory development.