ARE UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES READY TO BE AN “INTRAPRENEUR”? A NEW PERSPECTIVE OF STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES FOR UNIVERSITIES
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DOI: 10.35666/25662880.2015.1.563
UDC: 338.48[378-057.175:331.101.262](560)
Abstract: There are increasing competencies in higher education in Turkey. The universities are in need of implementing new products and services and to find new―creative and innovative‖ ideas to stay in the race. The purpose of this article is to provide insights to the question of whether there are ―Intrepreneurs‖ at universities who are able and skilful to do things out of the box. This research is the first attempt at exploring the ―Intrepreneurship‖ in higher education in Turkey. Corporate Entrepreneurship Assessment Instrument (CEAI) was chosen as the survey instrument for this study. The results have shown the need for training towards internal factors and approaches to strategic human resources. This study has shown the weakest and strongest parts of university towards intrapreneurship dimensions. The results of this research highlight the importance of understanding an intrapreneurship at universities. Academic intrapreneurhip will be the key to the future of the universities where intrapreneurs educate entrepreneurs for the future.
Key words: Intrapreneurship, University, Human Resources, Innovation