TY  - JOUR
AB  - Compares the development and characteristics of three groups of
highly successful British senior executives – self‐made
entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, and a group of intrapreneurs who are
members of the family owning the company for which they work, but not
the company′s founder. One important common factor within the first two
groups (which distinguishes them from the third group) is the overcoming
of adversity in childhood. This seems to set a pattern of behaviour
throughout life which contributes to their success by giving them the
ability to cope with and learn from different situations and setbacks
during their careers. Other factors which discriminate between the
groups are the degree of risk taking, innovation and political style.
All three groups have much in common. They are all good communicators
who work extremely hard and are intrinsically motivated.
VL  - 16
IS  - 7
SN  - 0143-7739
DO  - 10.1108/01437739510100892
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739510100892
AU  - Cox Charles
AU  - Jennings Reg
PY  - 1995
Y1  - 1995/01/01
TI  - The foundations of success: the development and characteristics
of British entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs
T2  - Leadership & Organization Development Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 4
EP  - 9
Y2  - 2024/05/09
ER  -