Corporate governance as a factor in the modernisation of enterprises on the basis of state-owned companies (in the context of system transition)

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to present the mechanisms of corporate governance in state-owned companies in Poland and their significance in the modernization processes of the group of enterprises in question. Corporate governance includes a number of systems, processes and procedures that, in particular, shape and regulate the relationship between management and shareholders, and in a general sense between the enterprise (company) and stakeholders. Despite the growing interest in the study of corporate governance, it is still an area that requires in-depth analysis, both in the field of economics and management. In the 21st century, corporate governance is particularly important in the studied group of companies, due to a variety of factors including the (unfinished) process of system transition, the need to carry out restructuring processes, etc., which affect the opportunities for economic development. Effective corporate governance can also improve the financial performance of companies, but the study of such a relationship requires in-depth analysis. The research is theoretical and empirical in nature. For the study, the authors used a descriptive method with elements of statistical data analysis and legal analysis.