Innovation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a consequence human resources development Cover Image

Rozwój pracowników a innowacyjność i konkurencyjność małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw
Innovation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a consequence human resources development

Author(s): Bogusław Plawgo, Barbara Kożuch
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: training; competences; human resources development; innovation and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Summary/Abstract: The issue of innovation and competitiveness of Polish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should be considered in the context of training and human resources development. Therefore, there is a problem to what extent these two elements of human resources management are utilized in SMEs in shaping their innovation and competitiveness. The main objective of this work is to show the relationship between competences of employees and managers of small and medium-sized enterprises and their levels of innovation and competitiveness. Two basic methods were used for the implementation of this objective: literature review and quantitative research. Research was carried out in two groups of respondents: 1200 ordinary workers and 600 managers of SMEs.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 248
  • Page Range: 304-316
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish