Navigating Organizational Complexity

Zofia Gródek-Szostak is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics and Business at the Krakow University of Economics. She is an accredited consultant of the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) in the field of innovative consulting services of the National Innovation Network (KSI) and general consulting services of the National Service System (KSU). She is the author of papers on public financing of investments and R&D works and on implementing innovative solutions in enterprises. Additionally, she is a member of the Regional Studies Association (RSA) and The Polish Economic Society (PTE).Henryk Gurgul is professor at AGH University of Krakow, Department of Applications of Mathematics in Economics. His research interests include econometrics, financial econometrics, economic growth, globalization, energy economics, international financial markets and input-output models. Author or coauthor of more than 250 publications. Supervisor of 25 PhDs in Poland and abroad. Visiting professor at universities in Graz and Klagenfurt (Austria), Erlangen-Nuernberg, Greifswald, Ilmenau, Saarbruecken (Germany), Trieste and Siena (Italy), Valencia (Spain), Koper (Slovenia), Joensuu (Finland). Elected member of International Statistical Institute (ISI).Agata Niemczyk is an associate professor in the Department of Tourism at the Krakow University of Economics. She researches, writes, and lectures on consumer behavior, cultural and business tourism, tourism marketing, territorial marketing, silver economy, green entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. She is a member of a number of national and international research teams. She is also a member of the Regional Studies Association (RSA) and The Polish Economic Society (PTE). She is the author and co-author of more than 250 publications.Nina Dubiel is lecturer and head of the Department of Finance and Logistics at the Academy of Applied Sciences in Bielsko-Biała. As a long-time employee of the Fiscal Administration, within the scope of her professional experience and academic research, she is the author of publications on tax risk and management of this type of risk. She is also a member of the Polish Economic Society (PTE).

• 1. Introduction to the World of Swans 2. Theoretical Foundations of Organizational Functioning 3. Complexity and Uncertainty as the New Status Quo 4. Determinants of Organizational Resilience and Adaptability 5. Sustainable Development: The Environment of Green Swans