Tendencies Towards Transformations in the Public Utility Company Polish Postal Service

Abstract

Polish Postal Service – the biggest public utility company, has been undergoing many transformations in recent years. The process of changes began on the day when the organization unit called Polish Postal, Telegraph and Telephone Service was divided into two independent organizations: Polish Postal Service public utility company and Polish Telecommunications PLC. The former one provides many different services: from sending typical letters and parcels, through financial services to commercial activities. The market for postal services is rapidly changing under the influence of its growing liberalization and appearance of competitors. This forces Polish Postal Service to undertake actions securing its participation in the market or making it wider. Under the influence of various other factors connected with the development of the society and progress in science and technology, at the threshold of joining the European Union, Polish Postal Service is facing a serious challenge: working out a strategy that will allow a further development of this company that will be harmonized with the European market.