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Innovation of small and medium enterprises in times of Covid-19

Steinerowska-Streb Izabella, Głód Grzegorz

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2022

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z. 158

549--562

EN

Purpose: The study explores how the disruption caused by Covid-19 has influenced the innovativeness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Poland. It aims to show the examples of innovative ideas introduced by SMEs in times of pandemic to overcome the obstacles that appeared due to fluctuations in the demand and supply because of Covid-19. Design/methodology/approach: The study draws on a qualitative research design and uses case studies. We chose three small and two medium-sized Polish firms specializing in different business areas for analysis. Findings: The analysed organizations due to Covid-19 introduced innovations mainly focused on IT solutions. All of the firms have begun to offer remote work. Moreover, they implemented a new work organization system and a new customer service system. In all cases, the new solutions will be maintained and developed after the end of the pandemic. Research limitations/implications: The study uses five case studies. Practical implications: The outcomes of the study can motivate entrepreneurs to implement innovations as the case studies may inspire them. Moreover, the successes of presented SMEs may convince entrepreneurs that introducing innovations is not difficult and that the effects of innovative changes are measurable and visible in a short time. Thus, they may be encouraged to take action to overcome obstacles in their surroundings. Originality/value: The study develops the knowledge concerning the innovation process in companies in an uncertain, unstable and unpredictable environment.

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Internationalization of Polish enterprises. A comparative analysis of family and non-family businesses

Steinerowska-Streb Izabella

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2021

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z. 150

255--266

EN

Purpose: The study aimed to determine whether family businesses in Poland are as involved in international activity as non-family businesses. Moreover, the intention was to identify differences in the forms of foreign expansion employed by family and non-family firms. Design/methodology/approach: The objectives were pursued based on primary research conducted in 188 family firms and 223 non-family firms operating on the Polish market. Findings: The analysis of the results indicates that family firms conduct business activity outside the domestic market significantly less frequently than non-family firms. The most common form of internationalization chosen by Polish family firms is export and import. Generally, these firms are not interested in joint ventures with foreign partners. Compared to non-family firms, Polish family firms establish divisions abroad significantly less frequently. However, they engage in non-equity cooperation more often than non-family firms. Practical implications: Knowledge about the involvement of family and non-family firms in international activity and their preferred forms of internationalization can be used by business environment institutions. Originality/value: The study results enrich the knowledge on the activity of Polish family firms on foreign markets as compared to similar activity of non-family businesses.

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Business-university collaboration in education: an example of joint teaching in entrepreneurship and management

Głód Grzegorz, Steinerowska-Streb Izabella

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2021

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z. 153

133-142

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Purpose: This paper aims to increase the knowledge about the cooperation between the universities and companies in education by presenting the forms of business-university collaboration in entrepreneurship education. Moreover, the article aims at formulating guidelines for universities and companies concerning the business-university collaboration in education. Design/methodology/approach: The case study methodology was used to achieve the research aim. Findings: The analysis indicates various forms of cooperation between business and universities in teaching entrepreneurship and management. Moreover, the results of the study show the possible directions of university-business collaboration in the future, both in the scientific and didactic fields. Practical implications: The research results can be used by economic universities that want, together with enterprises, to teach management and entrepreneurship practically. Social implications:. The study's outcome may lead to an increase in the knowledge of future entrepreneurs and the development of students' skills desired by employers. Originality/value: This paper is mainly addressed to universities and companies that want to cooperate in entrepreneurship education. It shows how companies can support university from their environment in teaching students.

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Family involvement and innovation in family enterprises

Kraśnicka Teresa, Steinerowska-Streb Izabella

Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska

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2019

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z. 136

289--303

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The impact of the family in the innovation of family businesses (FB) is a particularly important research issue that is explored in the literature on family entrepreneurship. The results of previous research conducted in the field are, however, ambiguous: some point to the positive impact of the family on innovation, and others see the contrary. The ambiguity of research results regarding the relationship between family involvement in a family business and the level of innovation of these firms justifies interest in investigating this topic. Thus, this paper aims at exploring the influence of the family on the implementation of innovations within family firms. In order to achieve the above research goal, research was carried out on a sample of 295 family businesses in Poland in 2018. Its findings indicate only one area where there are weak relationships between variables describing family involvement in the functioning of the firm and implemented innovations.