Beyond Physical Proximity: The Moderating Role of Working from Home on Social Networks and Intrapreneurship
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2024-07-02
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Intrapreneurship, the act of entrepreneurship within established organizations, offers a tool for navigating markets and achieving growth. Social networks are well-documented as facilitators of intrapreneurship by fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. However, the recent shift towards working from home (WFH) has introduced new dynamics that may moderate the relationship between social network diversity and intrapreneurial behavior. This study investigates how WFH influences the way employees utilize their social networks to engage in intrapreneurship. We employed a quantitative approach through a cross-sectional survey distributed to 60 employees in the ICT department of a Dutch hospital. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis revealed no significant relationship between network diversity and intrapreneurial behavior. Additionally, WFH did not moderate this relationship. Our findings challenge existing theories and suggest organizational context is crucial. This study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of how social network diversity influences intrapreneurial behavior within organizations. We argue that the influence of WFH on network diversity and intrapreneurship warrants further investigation across different organizational contexts to develop a more comprehensive understanding of its dynamics. Additionally, the findings of this study showed that network diversity is positively related to risk propensity.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen