How to promote entrepreneurship within established companies? Human Resource Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Theoretical Fundamentals
  • Corporate Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resource Management
• Human Resource Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship
  • Beneficial Employee Characteristics and Behaviors
  • Compatible Human Resource Management Practices
  • Organizational Culture and Leadership as Mediators
• Expert Interviews
  • Method
  • Results
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This Bachelor's thesis investigates the role of human resource management in corporate entrepreneurship. The main objective is to explore the relationship between specific human resource management practices and the success of corporate entrepreneurship initiatives. The research aims to identify key employee characteristics, HRM practices, and organizational factors that contribute to the promotion of corporate entrepreneurship. * Key employee characteristics and behaviors beneficial for corporate entrepreneurship * Compatible human resource management practices that foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship * The role of organizational culture and leadership as mediators in the relationship between HRM practices and corporate entrepreneurship outcomes * Expert insights from interviews with practitioners in the field of corporate entrepreneurship

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides background information on the importance of corporate entrepreneurship and the role of human resource management in fostering innovation. Chapter 2 delves into the theoretical foundations of corporate entrepreneurship and human resource management, outlining key definitions and concepts. Chapter 3 explores the link between HRM practices and corporate entrepreneurship, examining beneficial employee characteristics and behaviors, compatible HRM practices, and the mediating role of organizational culture and leadership. Chapter 4 presents the findings of expert interviews conducted to gain insights from practitioners in the field.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the relationship between human resource management and corporate entrepreneurship, exploring key employee characteristics, compatible HRM practices, organizational culture, and leadership as critical factors in promoting innovation and entrepreneurial activity within organizations.