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Find An Example Illustration Or Application Of This Weeks Corporat

Find an example, illustration, or application of this week's corporate entrepreneurship topics from any of the following sources: • The news media (including newspapers, trade publications, magazines, online resources, etc…) • Your own work experience (either past or present), or • An interview with a purchasing/supply chain management professional In the Course Documents section, I've provided instructions on how to access our online Library. Many students tell me that they'll access this site and then do a word search on one of the topics for the week. You may well find other sites that you'd like to share. If so, please be sure to include the URL (web address) so that others can access it too.

Remember, ALL Web citations need "retrieved on" dates! For this assignment, please explain your corporate entrepreneurship example to the class (roughly 250+ words) and tie it very specifically into one or more of the corporate entrepreneurship concepts under discussion this week (Chapter titles: Levels of entrepreneurship in organizations: entrepreneurial intensity; The forms of corporate entrepreneurship). Post your assignment to the Current Application Forum, which you'll reach by clicking on the Discussion Board button.

Paper For Above instruction

In recent years, Company XYZ, a global leader in consumer electronics, exemplifies the application of corporate entrepreneurship through its innovative approach to product development and strategic initiatives. Recognized for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset across its organizational levels, XYZ showcases how entrepreneurial intensity can drive sustained growth and competitive advantage. For instance, the company's dedicated innovation labs operate with a high level of entrepreneurial activity, encouraging employees to develop new ideas and prototypes rapidly, aligning with the concept of entrepreneurial intensity discussed in this week's chapters.

One prominent example is XYZ’s development of the SmartHome series, a line of interconnected home devices that integrate artificial intelligence and IoT technology. The initiative originated from an internal venture that was encouraged and supported by corporate leadership, exemplifying the "corporate venturing" form of entrepreneurship. This initiative was not solely driven by R&D but was an entrepreneurial effort embedded within the company's strategic framework, illustrating a proactive approach to identifying and exploiting new market opportunities.

This case aligns with the concept of entrepreneurial intensity, as XYZ's leadership fosters an environment where risk-taking, innovation, and proactive initiatives are integral to its culture. By promoting corporate entrepreneurship at various levels—top management championing new ventures, middle management facilitating innovation teams, and employees actively contributing to idea generation—XYZ demonstrates a high level of entrepreneurial activity. Furthermore, the company’s willingness to allocate significant resources and tolerate failure in pursuit of innovation highlights its commitment to entrepreneurial strategies.

Additionally, XYZ exemplifies multiple forms of corporate entrepreneurship, including corporate venturing by investing in startups and external collaborations, and strategic renewal through significant organizational changes to adapt to fast-changing markets. These efforts have led to new revenue streams and reaffirmed XYZ's position at the forefront of technological innovation. This example underscores the importance of fostering entrepreneurial behaviors within corporate structures to sustain competitiveness and drive long-term growth.

References

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