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Intrapreneurial competencies and firms’ growth: The mediating effect of perceived organizational support

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  • Helen Okwor

    (University of Nigeria, Nigeria)

  • Anastasia Ogbo

    (University of Nigeria, Nigeria)

  • Vitalis Ndu

    (University of Nigeria, Nigeria)

  • Chukwuemeka Christian Onwe

    (University of Nigeria, Nigeria)

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this article is to determine the relationship between intrapreneurial competencies (IC) (i.e. opportunity promoter, proactivity, flexibility, business drive, and risk assumption) and organizational growth (OG) and to test the mediating role of perceived organizational support (POS). Research Design & Methods: A simple random sampling technique was used to draw a sample of 408 employees from 34 small manufacturing firms. We analyzed the influence of IC on OG through a parallel mediation involving POS. Findings: The results show that POS mediates the path through which opportunity promoter, proactivity, flexibility, drive, and risk assumption impact OG. Implications & Recommendations: IC fosters OG, particularly with high POS by employees. Thus, employers must identify and strengthen factors that support employees to improve their abilities and enhance OG. Contribution & Value Added: The findings of this study highlight the importance of IC in fostering OG, particularly when employees perceive that they are valued by the organization and that their well-being is of importance to the organization.

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  • Helen Okwor & Anastasia Ogbo & Vitalis Ndu & Chukwuemeka Christian Onwe, 2022. "Intrapreneurial competencies and firms’ growth: The mediating effect of perceived organizational support," International Entrepreneurship Review, Centre for Strategic and International Entrepreneurship at the Cracow University of Economics., vol. 8(2), pages 51-66.
    • Handle: RePEc:krk:ientre:v:8:y:2022:i:2:p:51-66
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    Keywords

    intrapreneurial competencies; perceived organizational support; organizational growth; intrapreneurship; entrepreneurial behaviours;
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    JEL classification:

    • L21 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Business Objectives of the Firm
    • L22 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Firm Organization and Market Structure
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship

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