<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The problem of threats and benefits, as well as challenges and opportunities for the SME sector in the era of intensified globalization processes in the contemporary world is a vital issue and an area for scientific research. This publication characterizes the results of this sector enterprises activity in Poland in the years 2004-2007 and shows opportunities for their operation on the international arena through presenting. among others, their share in export sales and cooperation with overseas companies. The paper also presents relevant conclusions related to the development of enterprises in Poland, with special consideration given to the SME sector.</p></abstract>

The problem of threats and benefits, as well as challenges and opportunities for the SME sector in the era of intensified globalization processes in the contemporary world is a vital issue and an area for scientific research. This publication characterizes the results of this sector enterprises activity in Poland in the years 2004-2007 and shows opportunities for their operation on the international arena through presenting. among others, their share in export sales and cooperation with overseas companies. The paper also presents relevant conclusions related to the development of enterprises in Poland, with special consideration given to the SME sector.

Challanges Facing Polish SMES in the Face of Globalization Processes

Department of Economics and Enterprise Organization, Faculty of Management, Cracow University of Economics, Rakowicka 27, 31-510 Kraków

Folia Oeconomica Stetinensia

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The problem of threats and benefits, as well as challenges and opportunities for the SME sector in the era of intensified globalization processes in the...

Challanges Facing Polish SMES in the Face of Globalization Processes

Published Online: Dec 21, 2011

Page range: 52 - 71

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10031-010-0004-8

Keywords
globalization processes, small and medium enterprises, international activity, cooperation in business

This content is open access.

Challanges Facing Polish SMES in the Face of Globalization Processes

Published Online: Dec 21, 2011

Page range: 52 - 71

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10031-010-0004-8

Keywordsglobalization processes, small and medium enterprises, international activity, cooperation in business

This content is open access.

Keywords
globalization processes, small and medium enterprises, international activity, cooperation in business