Author:
Ahmetoglu Gorkan,Scarlett Lauren,Codreanu Sonia-Cristina,Chamorro-Premuzic Tomas
Abstract
Purpose
Research examining the influence of organizational factors on entrepreneurial tendencies and performance within organizations is scarce. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of organizational structure and work autonomy on entrepreneurial tendencies, locus of control and performance.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were obtained online using validated self-report questionnaires in a sample of 181 currently employed individuals.
Findings
The results showed organizational structure components to be related to work autonomy and performance, but not to individual-level variables. However, work autonomy related to entrepreneurial tendencies and locus of control, indicating potential indirect effects of organizational structure on individual-level variables via work autonomy. Entrepreneurial tendencies and locus of control were positively related to performance.
Originality/value
Whilst the mediating effect of a number of individual-level traits has been examined in the past, very little research has looked at how organizational factors may influence entrepreneurial tendencies. Fostering entrepreneurial tendencies in employees may facilitate corporate entrepreneurship and performance within organizations.
Subject
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
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