Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have posed profound challenges to social enterprises public sector organizations engaged service delivery Slovakia Czech Republic. This study examines resilience strategies employed by these seeks discern any notable divergences between entities. Design/methodology/approach We employ a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews with key personnel across 28 within Slovak Republics, comprising both bodies. Findings Our...

Purpose This paper discusses the role of public leadership and strategic response local governments to external shock caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The authors examine typical Czech with regard how municipalities in Republic responded this extremely negative stimulus. Design/methodology/approach use qualitative research methods for investigation. They have chosen case study method (see Yin, 2009; Stake, 1995; Klonoski, 2013). general is Republic. Mini-cases consist from Znojmo region, Central...

Abstract In many cases the introduction of performance evaluation, management and financing schemes do not produce expected results even create perverse effects. The risks connected with their improper implementation are much higher in developing transition countries, where public sector is over-politicized, policy capacities inadequate resources experience limited or often almost absent. Our study provides basic selected data on use benchmarking administration bodies Czech Republic...

Abstract Background The uptake of green public procurement in the Czech Republic is known to lag behind European standards. We trace this condition back adverse effects a specific type decision-making trade-off faced by officials, namely between stewardship and administrative compliance. means that procurers are aware risks complications attendant on conscientious non-perfunctory implementation procurement. Results overall result ultimately come prioritize contract criterion lowest price...

This paper presents a comparison of time delays in the awarding public sector contracts Czech Republic and United Kingdom. The problem these has not been adequately addressed academic literature. authors analysed factors impacting on each country.

IMPACTThe authors raise questions about using the performance measurement schemes employed by developed countries in less (post-transitional) countries. They explain how public policies these are and management tools should be adjusted order to produce results.ABSTRACT This paper presents an analysis of impact on sector institutions Czech Republic. The findings open a new dimension research. Existing studies have analysed links between use instruments real organizations for conditions found...

The article focuses on risk assessment of individual and systematic corruption at the municipal level in Czech Republic Bulgaria. For this purpose, it uses method Corruption Risk FMEA, which is based classic Fault Mode Effect Analysis used mainly production. model views as an action, application revealed significant differences were detrimental causes these can be seen normative attitude public towards corruption, insufficient involvement general public, also lack range controls. Improving...

The paper deals with the issue of overpricing public procurement in low-performing EU countries. It examines a uniquely large sample 11 Central and Eastern European Hierarchical regression is used to analyze factors that influence contract. Our results indicate institutional have greater impact on than individual decisions by contracting authority. analysis for countries provides interesting also draws attention behavior not typical better established more advanced are particularly important...

The Czech Republic has received the largest number of Ukrainian refugees per capita. An underdeveloped migrant integration policy and limited experience with large numbers hampered Czechs' willingness to help. reception phase relied heavily on crisis teams, volunteers, civil society organizations. Accommodating structural measures became necessary. This article takes a closer look at these changes explains how constitutes an "external shock" that shaped in several key aspects. We also...

Abstract The role of evidence in policy-making is one the most researched topics public policy and administration. However, surprisingly little research has been done on how officials actually use everyday life practice. Moreover, these studies have limited to countries that influenced by evidence-based movement (EBP). Little known about conceptualized utilized other which not so strongly EBP movement. This paper addresses this gap. Using a large-N survey Czech ministerial in-depth...

The article deals with the migration of 500,000 Ukrainian refugees to Czechia after outbreak war in Ukraine. study examines challenges municipalities had deal connection reception refugees. For this, a primary questionnaire survey, statistical analysis obtained data, and documents were conducted. An original historical-processual retrograde approach was used explain genesis development refugees’ reception. A two-dimensional model (matrix) developed find out how dealt main contribution this...

Historical institutionalism is increasingly acknowledged as a promising theoretical platform in the field of nonprofit sector studies. The main goal paper to review major applications historical sector, with particular focus on how this illuminates responses Czech organizations Covid-19 crisis. In addition, contributes conceptual toolbox institutionalism, novel approach retrograde analysis events. Drawing Luhmannian systems theory, events are taken reflect system-building processes occurring...

In accordance to the principle of decentralization, local governments play important role in economy and public administration since 1990 Czech Republic. The country belongs countries with most territorial fragmentation municipalities (with Slovakia, Hungary or Austria). this context, there is relationship between economic performance size a municipality very often discussed thus problem existence economies scale current high municipalities. issue becomes relevant present time after global...

The study analyses expenditures of all municipalities the Czech Republic over period 2003-2013. It aims to examine whether changes in municipal spending get affected by electoral cycle. analysis has proven that are influenced political However, business cycle at level (compared macroeconomic level) its peculiarities. These arise mainly from limited options politicians use economic instruments win votes elections. To receive votes, public investments and projects so apparent they may...

The study examines how selected factors influence the efficiency and effectiveness of municipal waste management expenditure. analysis is based on research concerning municipalities in Czech Republic (year 2014, N=365). Two methods are used: a survey which generated qualitative data about preferences representatives, an econometric model. obtained results compared, they show that complementary to each other. most important price, quality services frequency services. This finding indicates...

Abstract In our policy brief, we would like to focus on two key aspects that have received little attention in the literature and real policy: role of NGOs transition from crisis management mainstream governance an NGO perspective cultural barriers proximate cultures.

Abstract The Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, with their shared political histories, have confronted the compounded challenges of COVID‐19 pandemic Ukraine war. These difficulties spurred emergence public–nonprofit collaboration in all three countries, each taking distinct paths. Our study aims to unravel these divergent trajectories through lens historical institutionalism. Using this lens, we attribute divergence influence broader institutional environment, whose evolution has...

Abstract The article analyses the problems of strategic governance and management Czechoslovak Government, as well Government Czech Republic in years 1989-2016. It seeks causes factors that have caused low levels at level ministries Republic. examines problem from genetic historical perspective, organizational human capacity to exercise governance. study is based on two pieces empirical research within identifies main cause failure central government These include, particular, persistent...

The purpose of this study is to discuss the influence excellence in use performance management and quality improvements tools on Czech municipalities, especially their cost efficiency. Municipalities' analyzed using data envelopment analysis focused inputs. A quasi-experimental design utilized excelling municipalities are compared with two control groups. first represented by that models improvement but have not been awarded a national prize; second which do them. results indicate any...

Abstract Through the institute of public procurement a considerable volume financial resources is allocated. It therefore in interest contracting entities to seek ways how achieve an efficient allocation resources. Some contract-awarding entities, along with some public-administration authorities Czech Republic, believe that use single evaluation criterion (the lowest bid price) results more tender for contract. was found Republic strongly prefer price criterion. Within examined sample, 86.5...