Human Capital in the Model of Logistic Knowledge Management in a Micro-Enterprise

• Published in: International Journal of Contemporary Management 2018, Vol.17 (4), p.179-204
• Main Author: Janczewska, Danuta
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Business Economy / Management; Human capital; Knowledge management; Management tools; R&D; Research & development; Research methodology; Research projects; Small business
• ISSN: 2449-8920; 2449-8939; 2449-8939
• DOI: 10.4467/24498939IJCM.18.042.10028

In the last years micro-enterprises from the SME sector have been the subject of interest and discussion due to their significant share in the total number of enterprises and a significant contribution to the production of national income. This is a phenomenon that occurs both in Poland and in the European Union. There is, however, no research in both the micro enterprise sector and phenomena occurring in individual enterprises over the issues of the possibility of raising competitiveness. regarding the possibility of their development and achieving competitive advantages. Few theoretical studies also touch the issues of knowledge management methods in micro-enterprises, the conditions for the implementation of knowledge and the expected economic effects. Due to the increased complexity and dynamism of the organization’s environment, better use of human capital and improvement of knowledge management methods is becoming more and more important. The development of human capital can be implemented through specific activities, which include extending the tasks of the employee, enriching work and introducing modern technologies, training and broadly understood education. In order for these activities to be effective, the enterprise should define specific conditions related to the implementation of basic development goals, including the role of human capital. Logistic processes of the enterprise and their improvement in terms of human resources can become such an imperative.