Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is actually often in the center of attention. Human rights, labor standards, environmental protection or ethical market rules are becoming very actual issue in business. Large companies create and realize special strategies to implement this ideas. The sector of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is considered as less prepared to realize this goals. The aim of this article is to point out problems with CSR implementing in SMEs. This publication also highlights the possibility of resolving this problems by networking. The CSR strategy created by a leader of a network organization can be realized by partners – small and medium-sized enterprises

Complexity theory is an interesting complement to classic scientific theories. Although this topic is at the center of interest of a large group of researchers, there are only a few publications on this subject that can be found in Polish literature. The aim of this article is to fill this gap partially. Basic assumptions of complexity theory have been discussed. Examples of its applications in social and economic sciences as well as numerous applications in other areas have been analyzed. Particular attention was paid to the possibilities of practical application of elements of this theory in the management of complex business systems. The benefits resulting from the development of complexity theory were also shown

Globalization and regionalization are inherent aspects of the contemporary economy. They bring many benefits, but also many threats, especially for less developed national economies. These phenomena had a significant impact on the strategies of Polish enterprises, starting with the systemic transformation in the early 1990s, which ended the period of the non-market economy. The purpose of this study is to analyse the impact of globalization and regionalization on international strategies of Polish companies. The thesis was confirmed that Polish companies are getting better at coping with the challenges of globalization and regionalization.

Introduction: Both networking and knowledge management can give a company a competitive advantage. But the combination of these two approaches is particularly interesting. Knowledge sharing is crucial in the building industry, because it is changing all the time nowadays. The knowledge of new technologies and environmentally friendly building materials is especially important for companies from the construction industry. Also an average investor, who plans on building a house, has a very low level of knowledge about building materials and  modern building technologies. So it is not surprising, that there are some business networks in building industry, which use knowledge sharing in their strategy. Objectives: The objective of this study is to explore the knowledge sharing in business networks from the building industry. Our research question is: what forms of knowledge sharing take place in the construction industry and what is the scale of this phenomenon. Methods: The case study method was used to analyze one of the largest and fastest growing Polish business networks of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) -  Grupa Polskie Składy Budowlane (PSB). The survey among the owners and managers was carried out, interviews, document studies and observations were used. Results: Both the sharing of date and a large number of educational activities were observed in the studied business network. The vast majority of network members are engaged in these actions. Knowledge sharing in the building industry is implemented not only in relation to network partners and their employees but also in relation to customers. Conclusions: A business network can use knowledge management to achieve its business goals. The educational aspects of this approach are especially interesting. The scale of this phenomenon in the building industry is much bigger than it might seem. The range of these educational actions can go beyond the formal boundaries of the network.

The game theory (GT) is not only a part of mathematics, but also one of the most popular optimization techniques supporting decision making. Its achievements are currently used in many fields. However, this theory has a special place in economics and management. Operating on the market, companies make a number of decisions that resemble a game with moves made by players. It turns out that GT can also be successfully translated into management needs. The aim of the article is to answer the question about the possibilities of using game theory in management. A wide range of applications of this theory has been shown. Limitations related to its use in management were also indicated.