Abstract
Growth and development refer to different processes in organizations. Not every growth leads to organizational
development and not every development is demonstrated in company’s growth. This paper seeks to answer a question
about the relationship between company’s growth and its organizational development. Is quantitative increase in size
associated with management transformation, qualitative change and greater excellence in studied companies? The
study was carried out in 150 Polish small, medium and large companies and strategic management practices were its
subject. The study concentrated on establishing whether bigger companies are also more advanced in organizational
development, demonstrated in more integrity, systems approach and adaptability in their strategic management
practice.