The fundamental focus of this paper is on theoretical and empirical analysis of selected aspects of functioning of rail traffic in European countries. The principal benefits and drawbacks of rail transport were emphasized. Analysis of rail transport concerned two stages. The first stage was used...

With this article we would like to represent how the existing eco-efficient technologies in construction industry could spread over the society and what are the constraints and difficulties of this process. The study focuses on some examples of buildings based on energy efficiency; above all the...

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a key role in the economic development of a country. This study investigates the importance of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) sector development. It analyses and determines the firm specific characteristics that affect SMEs’ access...

In the given article there were presented some aspects of utilisation of tourist accommodation in Poland. There were characterized the accommodation possibilities by types of tourist establishments providing accommodation services in Poland. The aim of the paper is to identify the trend of...

The stimulation of entrepreneurship and the support to venture creation is widely introduced in governmental policy plans. Despite the good intentions, the failure rate of start-ups remains the same. Research on entrepreneurial exit and the design of effective prevention measures seem to be at a...

The number of people with disabilities is ever increasing. However, even if the majority of them is capable of working in various jobs and positions, most companies are not willing to employ them. Although, since 2012, employers in Hungary with more than 25 employees must pay a fee/fine called...

Corporate identity (CI) is getting an increasingly important factor in business success because the synergic CI can mean higher profit or price and the engagement of customers or employees. Identification helps to build loyalty and competitive edge, and nowadays the trust and reputation often...

Banks have been seriously impacted by the financial crisis. The financial crisis causes an immense discussion about the soundness of the risk culture of the financial institutions. Corresponding to the results of diverse research studies, senior risk management observed a weak risk culture in...

Not only companies but also entire regions are faced with an intensifying international competition. Hence, regions are constantly forced to adapt their social and economic structures to changing conditions. The competitiveness of regions rests largely on networking and cooperation of various...

While other studies only engage on different topics independently, regarding entrepreneurial behavior, we suggest that there are similarities, between these topics, related to an entrepreneurial behavior, that indicates that there are connections that matches an entrepreneurial profile. This...