Network Structures in Polish Enterprises – Management Practices Responding to the Macroeconomic Crisis of 2007–2013

The article presents results of case study research on six holdings carrying out business in Poland. The goal of the research was to indentify the influence of the crisis on the network structures created and managed by the holdings. To reach this goal various networks structures of the companies were analysed and their approach to inter‑organizational relations was evaluated. As a result the research gave an insight into interesting inter‑organizational practices used. Typical network structures tied with different strategic goals were identified. Additionally advantages of the network structures in the crisis were presented and a model of crisis influence on network structures was proposed.