Knowledge Management in the Contemporary Enterprises

Stanisław Borkowski

Knowledge is now treated as a strategic resource of the enterprise. Their functioning in conditions of constant changes caused the challenges connected with the need of continuous learning. Managers increasingly recognize the role and importance of this concept in shaping the enterprises competitiveness. This article aims to diagnose the state of knowledge management in Polish enterprises. The article presents the results of empirical research conducted among 608 enterprises operating in Poland in 2009 and a sample of 626 firms in 2011. The authors introduce a comparative analysis of the research.