THE CHAOS THEORY IN MANAGING AN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY; EXAMPLE OF PKN ORLEN

In the article, the authors have made an attempt to apply the chaos theory in company management process. Basic conceptual categories in this field as well as changing context of the operations of companies in international aspect has been indicated. Theoretical analyses have been enriched with elements of an analysis of PKN ORLEN, international company. It has been assumed that the chaos is a specific conceptual category and a positive phenomenon, desired and ensuring possibilities of flexible and creative operation for contemporary international companies.