Western methods: The new technology for Polish business?

Poland is regarded as the country which has made the greatest progress following the economic liberalisation of Eastern Europe. This paper examines the strength of the relationship between the new Western context and the understanding of the methods which Polish enterprises need to address their current difficulties. The study was undertaken by visiting some 50 Polish businesses to analyse their views on progress. The conclusions of the study suggest that there is much scope for continued success in the future, but that this will require an adaptation of Western methods as well as an ability to use them selectively to overcome the constraints of the emerging Polish environment.