The attributes of entrepreneurship – entrepreneurial orientation, its construct and dimensions
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DEFINITION OF THE TERM: Entrepreneurial orientation is the operationalisation of the entrepreneurship of companies, which means it is an expression of their attitudes, strategic processes, and decision-making methods.
HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF THE TERM: Companies with entrepreneurial orientation are focused on rapid growth based on anticipating future trends and implementing market innovations.
DISCUSSION OF THE TERM: There are three primary dimensions to entrepreneurial orientation: innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk-taking. To these, two further dimensions have been added: autonomy and competitive aggressiveness. Researchers analyse the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on various aspects of the functioning of companies, including their financial performance, the introduction of new products, and their internationalisation.
SYSTEMATIC REFLECTION WITH CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The ability to implement an entrepreneurial mindset is strongly dependent on the context in which a company operates, which is created by its external environment and its internal organisation, resources, and organisational culture.
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