The concept of intrapreneurship : historical perspective and possible application in the forestry sector
The concept of intrapreneurship arose from the study of forestry based on the attitude that forests need to be managed by planned utilization and reforestation. It originates from the beginning of XIXth centure. Intrapreneurship is based on commitment to public goods, nature and disagreement with the concentration of wealth and power. Intrapreneurship also implies creativity and innovations. Given that the forestry sector is considered traditional and mature which can be an obstacle to creativity and innovation, it is justified to analyze the possibility for application of intrapreneurship in the forestry sector. In this paper, a bibliometric analysis was performed as rigorous method for exploring and analyzing large volumes of scientific data. It has been determined that the original historical perspective on which intrapreneurship is based is applicable in forestry sector. Intrapreneurship can be applied within established organizations of any size. It implies State-Owned Forest Enterprises, Public Enterprises and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Adequate intrapreneurial climate is conditioned with mutual correlations and influence of organizational elements like: managerial support, work autonomy, professional training, business environment and rewarding system. The application of the intrapreneurial concept in forestry sector can contribute to the introduction of innovations. Such innovation derived from intrapreneurial orientation in sector of forestry could be different from generally accepted role of innovations. Generally accepted roles of innovation force technological changes as proxy for reduction of workforce, concentration of capital and it is suitable for a highly educated staff. New approach to the innovativeness derived from intrapreneurship in forestry sector encouraging technological development that complements rather than replaces the work skills of the existing workforce.
engleski
2022
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entrepreneurship, creativity, inovativnost, organizational climate