FACTORS DETERMINING DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES
In the market segment where small and medium-sized enterprises compete,both tangible and intangible factors are significant in terms of strengthening their level of competitiveness. One of the important intangible factors is that of social capital. The herein paper describes the significance of social capital in terms of managing small and medium-sized enterprises. Social capital is of a tangible pragmatic value. It is a factor which streamlines the functioning of the social system of an enterprise. The author presents the results of research on the internal factors determining social capital in small and medium-sized enterprises in the province of Silesia. By way of conclusion, it is written that having the positive attributes of social capital, among others - the ability to cooperate in a network, create ties, loyalty, credibility, solidarity, trust, all require the appropriate level of management in English, max 10 lines
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