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Bariery innowacyjności małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw w Polsce
Barriers of innovativeness small and medium sized enterprises in Poland

Author(s): Małgorzata Stawicka
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Wyższej Szkoły Gospodarki Euroregionalnej im. Alcide De Gasperi w Józefowie
Keywords: innovativeness; small and medium sized enterprises; barriers of innovativeness

Summary/Abstract: The article describes the problems and barriers for small and medium-sized companies in Poland, which are on their way, developing innovative businesses. It also describes the factors which affect these situations. It shows the definitionof “innovation” by EU standards. The level of innovation in these companies was evaluated, which made it possible to identify the main reasons for the low, in this context, level of innovation and key factors influencing the development ofinnovation. It was identified that the significant impact on shaping these factors and creating favorable conditions for the development of companies, is dependent on appropriate government policy. Recommendations were formulated for promotinginnovation of Polish SMEs.

  • Issue Year: 33/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 247-260
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish