Abstract
Understanding of intrapreneurship as a phenomenon is somewhat fragmented and inconsistent especially in the case of engineers or engineering firms. This paper seeks to assess the relevant intellectual territory of intrapreneurship or corporate entrepreneurship (CE) by taking a systematic review of relevant research to collect insights into research linking intrapreneurship with engineering firms. The purpose of the systematic review is to identify key concepts in intrapreneurial research with regard to engineers or engineering firms as deliberated by researchers in literature. This systematic literature review (SLR) found that the academic interest of researchers on intrapreneurship has increased over the last decade with a diverse focus. Based on the findings of the review, this study has suggested various areas for future research on the conceptual framework of intrapreneurship, relationship of intrapreneurship with corporate performance, and intrapreneurship for engineers.
Highlights
Entrepreneurial actions can emerge at the individual or organisation level (Farrukh, Ying, & Mansori, 2016)
Intrapreneurship known as corporate venturing or corporate entrepreneurship (CE) is defined as a phenomenon in which single or a group of employees instigate innovation or create new firms within the organisation (Sharma & Chrisman, 2007)
The review articles explaining intrapreneurship dimensions and concepts related to engineers and engineering firms have been gathered under the focal areas
Summary
Entrepreneurial actions can emerge at the individual or organisation level (Farrukh, Ying, & Mansori, 2016). Entrepreneurial start-ups occur, while at an organisation level, intrapreneurial mechanism evolves. Both entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial developments are essential for the economy (Shane & Venkataraman, 2000). Intrapreneurship known as corporate venturing or CE is defined as a phenomenon in which single or a group of employees instigate innovation or create new firms within the organisation (Sharma & Chrisman, 2007). Intrapreneurship is authorising employees to use resources of the organisation to innovate changes within organisation and create a new business (Ağca, Topal, & Kaya, 2012). The transformation of activities, and up-gradation of strategy are the organisational functions of intrapreneurship or CE (Stopford & Baden-Fuller, 1994). Differing roles of engineering firms from other corporations have effects on the intrapreneurial capacities of employees
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