The theoretical part discusses the factors determining and limiting the development of enterprises in the SME sector. The significance of the relationship between the supervisor and the subordinates and their influence on selected aspects of the company's functioning was also presented.The aim of the research was to get acquainted with the opinion of managers and employees of SME enterprises on the importance of the relationship between their supervisor and subordinates and the influence of the level of relations on various aspects of the company's development.The research results indicate that high quality of relations between superiors and subordinates has a positive impact on the development of the surveyed enterprises.

Ireneusz Zuchowski, Agnieszka Brelik (2017). The Relationship of Managers with Subordinates as a Development Enabler of Enterprise in the SME Sector, European Research Studies Journal Volume XX Issue 4A, 51-65