The purpose of this bachelor thesis was to investigate the relationship between corporate entrepreneurship (CE) (i.e., innovation, strategic renewal, and corporate venturing) and firm performance (i.e., financial, non-financial, subjective, and objective). For this purpose, a meta-analysis is performed, analyzing prior literature findings regarding the CE-performance relationship of 76 independent samples. The results indicate that innovation, strategic renewal, and corporate venturing each have a significant positive impact on firm performance. Results also suggest that the CE-performance relationship is stronger, when performance is assessed subjectively, as opposed to objectively. In addition to this, a moderator analysis is conducted,
to evaluate whether the relationships vary between the firms’ country of origin. Results show
that innovation, strategic renewal, and corporate venturing have a stronger effect on performance in Asian countries, than in European or American countries. Those findings are discussed and embedded in current literature. Lastly, practical implications and limitations are discussed.
Diese Bachelorarbeit untersucht die Beziehung zwischen Corporate Entrepreneurship (Innovation, Strategic Renewal, Corporate Venturing) und Unternehmensleistung (finanziell, nicht-finanziell, subjektiv, objektiv) mittels einer Meta-Analyse von 76 Studien. Zudem wird analysiert, ob diese Beziehungen je nach Herkunftsland des Unternehmens variieren. Die Ergebnisse dieser Untersuchung werden im Kontext der aktuellen Literatur diskutiert und praktische Implikationen sowie Einschränkungen aufgezeigt.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- ABSTRACT
- INTRODUCTION
- THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
- Innovation and Performance
- Strategic Renewal and Performance
- Corporate Venturing and Performance
- Subjective vs Objective Performance
- The moderating influence of the country of origin
- METHOD
- Literature Search
- Meta-Analysis
- Measurement and Coding Procedure
- Analysis
- RESULTS
- Moderator analysis
- DISCUSSION
- Direct effects of CE on performance
- Moderating Influence
- Implications
- Limitations
- CONCLUSION
- REFERENCE LIST
- APPENDIX
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This bachelor thesis aims to investigate the relationship between corporate entrepreneurship (CE) and firm performance, examining the impact of innovation, strategic renewal, and corporate venturing on financial, non-financial, subjective, and objective performance. The study seeks to answer three key research questions: 1) What is the effect of CE activities on firm performance across empirical studies? 2) Does this effect differ between subjective and objective performance measures? 3) Are there significant differences in the CE-performance relationship between countries?
- The impact of corporate entrepreneurship (CE) on firm performance
- The influence of subjective vs. objective performance measures on the CE-performance relationship
- The moderating effect of the country of origin on the CE-performance association
- The role of innovation, strategic renewal, and corporate venturing in CE
- The significance of CE for sustaining long-term economic success
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Abstract: Provides an overview of the research, outlining the purpose, methodology, findings, and key contributions of the thesis.
- Introduction: Introduces the topic of corporate entrepreneurship (CE) and its importance in firm performance. Highlights the need for a comprehensive analysis of existing research, particularly regarding the impact of CE on subjective and objective performance measures and the moderating influence of the country of origin.
- Theoretical Background: Presents a review of existing literature on CE, discussing its various dimensions, including innovation, strategic renewal, and corporate venturing. Also examines the relationship between CE and firm performance, highlighting the importance of understanding the impact of CE on both financial and non-financial performance.
- Method: Outlines the research methodology employed in the thesis, including the literature search, meta-analysis, measurement and coding procedures, and analysis methods.
- Results: Presents the findings of the meta-analysis, highlighting the impact of CE on firm performance, the differences between subjective and objective performance measures, and the moderating effect of the country of origin.
- Discussion: Discusses the findings of the meta-analysis, providing insights into the direct effects of CE on performance, the moderating influence of the country of origin, and the implications for both theory and practice.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the key concepts of corporate entrepreneurship (CE), innovation, strategic renewal, corporate venturing, financial and non-financial performance, subjective and objective performance, meta-analysis, and the moderating influence of the country of origin. The study aims to contribute to the existing literature on CE by providing a comprehensive overview of the CE-performance relationship, investigating the differences between subjective and objective performance measures, and exploring the moderating impact of geographical context on the relationship between CE and firm performance.
- Quote paper
- Anonym (Author), 2024, Examining the performance effects of corporate entrepreneurship , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1478249
