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Positive Leadership and Corporate Entrepreneurship: Theoretical Considerations and Research Propositions

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  • Przemysław Zbierowski

    (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)

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Objective: The objective of the paper is to describe the approaches to positive leadership and propose research directions on its impact on corporate entrepreneurship. There is much debate within positive leadership domain and the question arises if positive style of leadership supports the entrepreneurship within corporations conceptualised as entrepreneurial orientation. Research Design & Methods: The main method employed in the paper is critical literature review. Based on that, some research propositions are formulated. Findings: Four research propositions concern the possible impact of positive leadership on corporate entrepreneurship. It is proposed that authentic leadership, fundamental state of leadership, psychological capital and positive deviance all positively influence corporate entrepreneurship. Implications & Recommendations: The main implications of the paper concern future research in corporate entrepreneurship domain. Moreover, the indirect impact is expected on managerial practice in future research results concerning supporting corporate entrepreneurship by enhancing positive leadership behaviours. Contribution & Value Added: The paper opens new line of research on the crossroads of positive organizational scholarship research and entrepreneurship theory. The main contribution of the paper is to draw attention to the models of leadership that might be critical for entrepreneurship inside organisations.

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  • Przemysław Zbierowski, 2016. "Positive Leadership and Corporate Entrepreneurship: Theoretical Considerations and Research Propositions," Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, Centre for Strategic and International Entrepreneurship at the Cracow University of Economics., vol. 4(3), pages 73-84.
    • Handle: RePEc:krk:eberjl:v:4:y:2016:i:3:p:73-84
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    Keywords

    corporate entrepreneurship; positive organizational scholarship; positive leadership; psychological capital; authentic leadership; fun-damental state of leadership; positive deviance;
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    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship

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