Self‑Engaging Organisation in Polish Reality

Abstract

The concept of self‑engaging organisation should be the basis of a contemporary personnel function. Its assumptions determine the human capital management of an organisation which is based on a positive organisational culture and atmosphere. The concept requires the application of a specific system and tools. Employee empowerment and relevant interpersonal relationships within the organisation are essential requirements for its implementation. The purpose of empirical research was to assess these conditions in Polish companies, considering the diversity of human capital, i.e. age, education level, seniority and professional rank. The analysis was based on the results of a survey conducted on a sample of 1.002 executive employees participating in the implementation of separate manufacturing processes. The results of the research indicate numerous limitations to the broad applicability of the concept of a self‑engaging organisation in Polish reality. It is situationally determined by the diversity of human capital, especially in terms of age and employment form. The assumptions of a self‑engaging organisation, however, are the necessary objective in the perspective of increasing innovation of Polish companies, i.e. the need to unleash creativity and continuous staff development. Thus, they set the direction of changes in the psychological contract and human capital management tools.