Entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship.

Abstract

This article examines the aspects and characteristics of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship from a psychological perspective. The importance of both in contributing new products and services so vital to economic development and growth is discussed. The characteristics of entrepreneurs are discussed in terms of (a) the desirability and possibility of being an entrepreneur; (b) the childhood family environment of the entrepreneur; (c) the education level of the entrepreneur and spouse; (d) personal values, age, work history, and motivation of the entrepreneur; and (e) role models and support systems. The typical corporate versus the intrapreneurial culture is examined with respect to developing a climate for intrapreneurship as well as the characteristics of intrapreneurs. Although intrapreneurship may not be the right environment for every corporate culture, the possibilities that come from establishing it in an organization rather than from achieving results in the more traditional corporate culture are dismissed.

Intrapreneurship or entrepreneurship?

“…Thus if existing …rms provide a 'safe'or forgiving environment within which to try a start-up, by o¤ering high levels of support for employees who lack the con…dence required to undertake independent venturing, then one might expect selection of individuals into NI rather than NE along these lines as well. Although previous research suggests that intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs are rather similar in these respects (Hisrich 1990;Hitt et. al.…”

Focus on opportunities as a mediator of the relationship between business owners' age and venture growth

“…This is surprising, given that an early literature review emphasized the potential importance of age for understanding entrepreneurial motivation and behavior (Hisrich, 1990). In addition, population aging in most Western countries (Cohen, 2003) and some developing countries (e.g., China; Shrestha, 2000) is assumed to have significant effects on entrepreneurial activities over the next decades (Bönte, Falck, & Heblich, 2007;Shane, 1996).…”

Opportunities for Cross-Border Entrepreneurship Development in a Cluster Model Exemplified by the Polish–Czech Border Region

“…Entrepreneurs strive to create value [37] and to improve their own personal well-being, but also that of society [38,39], which is reflected in the wide economic development of the area in which they operate. The development of entrepreneurship can be one of the indications of cross-border cooperation, leading to the improvement of the socio-economic situation of marginalized areas.…”