Abstract:

The broad scope of defining innovation is related to the multitude of scientific disciplines interested in its effects. The category of innovation becomes an object of research not only in economic sciences, but also in social sciences, as it undoubtedly influences the broadly understood social and economic context of the country. The degree of innovativeness of the state and above all of a given enterprise contributes to the achievement of a competitive position on the market and increases production capabilities, as it is based on new, improved solutions and affects the quality of the created product. Hence, the aspect of innovation undertaken in the article, taking into account the parameters characteristic for the Polish financial sector and new guidelines for the regulation of innovation in the European Union.