Corporate Entrepreneurship as a Source of Organizational Resilience during Crises: A Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Propositions
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Corporate Entrepreneurship, Organizational Resilience, Innovation, Strategic Renewal, Dynamic CapabilitiesRésumé
In a world increasingly marked by uncertainty, volatility, and disruption, the ability of organizations to adapt and thrive has become a key determinant of survival and competitiveness. This paper explores the interplay between Corporate Entrepreneurship (CE) and Organizational Resilience (OR), proposing an integrative framework where CE acts as a meta-capability that fosters preventive, adaptive, and regenerative resilience. The study synthesizes existing theoretical perspectives and recent empirical insights to conceptualize how the dimensions of CE (Zahra, 1996) (innovation, corporate venturing, and strategic renewal) jointly strengthen organizational resilience before, during, and after crises. The paper advances a set of theoretical propositions positioning CE as a dynamic mechanism that not only drives growth but also ensures continuity and renewal under adversity. This framework provides a foundation for future empirical validation and managerial applications, emphasizing that entrepreneurial processes are central to building organizations capable of sustained adaptation and evolution.
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