System Paradigm and the Theory of the Enterprise

The approach to the theory of the firm (enterprise) based on system paradigm proposed recently by J. Kornai is developed in the paper. The concept of a new system-integrated theory of the enterprise that is taking into account a variety of functions and complexity of internal structure of the enterprise in modern economy is offered. The system of coordinates for classification and analysis of variants of the theory of the firm is formed. On the basis of the developed concept possible ways of increase in efficiency of Russian enterprises are considered.