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2016 | 3/2016 (62), t.2 | 36-48

Article title

Empiryczne badanie zależności pomiędzy zarządzaniem wiedzą, efektywnością funkcjonowania w małych i średnich przedsiębiorstwach – wybrane wyniki wstępne

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Empirical Studies Concerning the Relationship between Knowledge Management and Effective Performance in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Selected Preliminary Results

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EN
The article presents the preliminary results of empirical studies concerning the relationship between knowledge management and effective performance in small and medium enterprises. A total of 120 small- and medium-sized companies from the Lower Silesian Voivodeship [province] underwent study. Quantitative research was carried out. Detailed analysis of topical literature allowed the author to design a research tool for two groups – owners/managers and employees of small- and medium-sized companies. Pilot studies allowed further development of this tool. Relevant quantitative empirical studies have shown that knowledge management in terms of market orientation is a determinant of the growth and development of contemporary small- and medium-sized companies. Both market orientation and knowledge management place knowledge at the center of attention. The implementation by entrepreneurs of knowledge management with respect to market orientation allows them to achieve a competitive advantage and is an effective method of organization development. The presented results expand on previous studies carried out on large entities with respect to market orientation and knowledge management. The results of the studies are important for managers/owners of small and medium enterprises as they provide information and improve understanding of the mutual relationships among market orientation, knowledge management processes, and their impact on effective performance in companies.
PL
W artykule zaprezentowano wstępne wyniki badań empirycznych dotyczących zależności pomiędzy zarządzaniem wiedzą, efektywnością funkcjonowania przedsiębiorstw małych i średnich (MŚP). Badaniami objęte zostało 120 przedsiębiorstw z terenu Dolnego Śląska. Wykorzystano badania ilościowe. Analiza literatury pozwoliła na zbudowanie narzędzia badawczego dla dwóch grup – właścicieli/menedżerów oraz pracowników MSP. Badania pilotażowe pozwoliły dopracować skonstruowane narzędzie badawcze. Właściwe ilościowe badania empiryczne wykazały, że zarządzanie wiedzą w aspekcie orientacji rynkowej jest determinantą rozwoju i wzrostu współczesnych małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw. Zarówno zarządzanie wiedzą, jak i orientacja rynkowa stawiają w centrum uwagi wiedzę. Wdrażanie przez przedsiębiorców zarządzania wiedzą w aspekcie orientacji rynkowej pozwala na ukształtowanie przewagi konkurencyjnej i jest jedną ze skutecznych dróg rozwoju organizacji. Przeprowadzone badania rozszerzają wcześniejsze badania przeprowadzone wśród dużych podmiotów w obszarze orientacji rynkowej i zarządzania wiedzą. Wyniki badań mają znaczenie dla menedżerów/właścicieli MSP poprzez dostarczanie informacji i promowanie zrozumienia wzajemnych powiązań między orientacją rynkową, procesami zarządzania wiedzą oraz ich wpływem na efektywność funkcjonowania przedsiębiorstwa.

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36-48

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published
2016

Contributors

  • KGHM Polska Miedź S.A
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  • Silesian University of Technology Institute of the Economy and Informatics

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Publication order reference

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Biblioteka Nauki
525340

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bwmeta1.element.ojs-doi-10_7172_1644-9584_62_3
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