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- Title
CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES FOR SUBSIDIARIES MORE AUTONOMY OR RESTRICTIONS.
- Authors
SOBOTKIEWICZ, Dariusz
- Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the level of decision-making autonomy of subsidiaries of multinational automotive companies located in Poland and to determine whether this level will increase or decrease? Around the main objective formulated in this way, the following specific objectives were established: (1) to recognize the current level of decisionmaking autonomy of subsidiaries; (2) to determine the direction of change (increase/decrease) in the level of decision-making autonomy of subsidiaries. Design/methodology/approach: The survey method and the method of content analysis of source materials were used. The electronic questionnaire was answered by the directors of subsidiaries, who make up the so-called local management. The survey was conducted in the second quarter of 2023 on a sample of 32 subsidiaries. Findings: Subsidiaries show an average level of decision-making autonomy in functional areas (1.85 on a 3-degree scale). Subsidiaries have the highest level of autonomy in the technical and personnel areas and the lowest in the marketing and sales sphere. This indicates the manufacturing nature of the subsidiaries with a strongly developed personnel function. Research limitations/implications: The research was limited to thirty-two automotive subsidiaries. The results presented should serve as a starting point for research on a larger research sample. Practical implications: The results and conclusions presented in the article can be used by headquarters managers, including those in other sectors, when designing the level of autonomy of subsidiaries. Changes in the level of autonomy of subsidiaries should take into account the opinion of subsidiary managers, and therefore not just one but two sides. Originality/value: Demonstrate the existing level of decision-making autonomy of subsidiaries with particular emphasis on functional areas, strategic decisions made, decisions made in key areas of the division. To indicate the directions of changes in autonomy taking into account the Covid 19 pandemic and the contemporary challenges facing organizations.
- Subjects
POLAND; COVID-19 pandemic; AUTONOMY (Psychology); AUTOMOBILE industry; INTERNATIONAL business enterprises
- Publication
Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology. Organization & Management / Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Slaskiej. Seria Organizacji i Zarzadzanie, 2023, Issue 179, p537
- ISSN
1641-3466
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.29119/1641-3466.2023.179.28