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Myslenie strategiczne w malych i srednich organizacjach (Strategic thinking in small and medium organizations)

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  • Aleksandra Wasowska

    (Wydzial Zarzadzania, Uniwersytet Warszawskii)

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The article analyses strategic thinking in small and medium organizations in Poland. Building upon the psychological and managerial literature, we discuss theoretical foundations of strategic thinking. We provide an overview of research on strategy formulation and strategy content in small and medium organizations. We present the results of empirical study focused on strategic planning, cognitive representation of competitors and articulation of goals by Polish companies from SME sector. In conclusion we present theoretical implementations and provide recommendations to managers of Polish SMEs.

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  • Aleksandra Wasowska, 2014. "Myslenie strategiczne w malych i srednich organizacjach (Strategic thinking in small and medium organizations)," Problemy Zarzadzania, University of Warsaw, Faculty of Management, vol. 12(45), pages 156-174.
    • Handle: RePEc:sgm:pzwzuw:v:12:i:45:y:2014:p:156-174
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    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M13 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - New Firms; Startups

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