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Purpose: This study explores the concept and antecedents of Intrapreneurship among Thai employees in Bangkok, Thailand. Study design/methodology/approach: The study uses an exploratory sequential mixed methodology. The data were collected from twenty-two in-depth interviews with Thai entrepreneurs and employees, followed by a survey of 648 salaried employees from Bangkok. Findings: The findings from the interviews suggested that a sense of self-belief and ownership, collaboration in a team, the immediate supervisor, certain characteristics of the job and organization, and a culture of innovation in the organization affected intrapreneurship. The quantitative survey findings confirmed that self-efficacy, entrepreneurial orientation, team cohesion, and organizational support were significantly related to intrapreneurship in Thai companies. Additionally, a split data analysis revealed that the factors affecting intrapreneurship were distinct for the male and female cohorts, whereby self-efficacy was significant in the male data, whereas entrepreneurial orientation and team cohesion were significantly related to intrapreneurship in the female data. Practical implications: The study proposes the creation of small teams, introduction of role models and internships, and creation of a platform for exchange of ideas as recommendations to encourage intrapreneurship. The study also notes that these initiatives might affect male and female intrapreneurs distinctly. Originality/value: This is the first notable mixed methods study on intrapreneurship in Thailand. The findings of this study will, therefore, help managers to encourage employees towards intrapreneurial behavior and pave the way for future research on intrapreneurship in Thailand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Entrepreneurs with multiple abilities perform a vital role in enhancing the economic as well as the operational performance of any particular sector. The career success of an entrepreneur and his role is considered as a leading building block of the performance of the sector in almost all nations. However, the main purpose of the paper is to identify the effect of entrepreneurial grit on the career success of being an entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical sector of Thailand. The career success of an entrepreneur which includes career satisfaction perceived financial attainment, and perceived career achievement analyzed in the given study mainly through the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation. The research was cross-sectional and the information was gathered from about 421 entrepreneurs of Thailand pharmaceutical sector through the use of questionnaire technique along with a purposive sampling method. The results of the predicted that entrepreneurial grit has a significant impact on achieving success in an entrepreneurial career. In the study, entrepreneurial orientation was also related to all the aspects of career success to identify its impacts, and results indicate that entrepreneurial orientation plays a significant role in improving the career of an entrepreneur. The verdicts of the research help many on duty entrepreneurs in the pharmaceutical sector of Thailand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research investigates the firm performance predictors of Thai SMEs, examining the relationships among market orientation (MO), entrepreneurial orientation (EO), and firm performance (FP) through a sample of 405 SMEs operating in the service and retail industries. Specifically, we test the mediation effects on the relationships between MO, EO, and FP by marketing capabilities. Results indicate that MO has both direct and indirect impacts on FP, whereas EO has only a significant indirect impact on FP through the mediation of marketing capabilities. EO can predict MO, while marketing capabilities can predict marketing performance through financial outcomes. This study does provide evidence for best practice for SMEs in that MO and EO as constructs may not contribute to superior performance, organizations may require organizational capability resources, such as marketing capabilities, to attain superior business results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and market information capability and their impact on competitive advantage and firm growth. Entrepreneurial orientation is regarded as a strategic dimension and it is assumed that entrepreneurial orientation will determine the extent of market information capability which will eventually affect firm growth. A survey was used as a research instrument and was given to the owner / managers of SMEs enterprises in Thailand. Data was collected from 303 independently owned and operated SMEs manufacturing firms that employ less than 150 employees in Thailand. Results confirmed also that in this study entrepreneurial orientation affected market information capability, competitive advantage and firm growth. However, market information capability is not a mediator of the competitive advantage and firm growth. Thus, contributions and suggestions are also provided for further research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study assesses the effects of entrepreneurial orientation on competitiveness in the context of SMEs in Thailand. Five dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation (autonomy, innovativeness, risk taking, proactiveness, and competitive aggressiveness) were chosen as independent variables. In the results of the study, all dimensions of entrepreneurial orientation have significant positive direct influences on SMEs' competitiveness. These dimensions are important to positively explain and drive superior, unique, and outstanding competitiveness. Giving potential discussion is effectively implemented in the study. Also, theoretical and managerial contributions, and suggestions and directions are provided for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]