The act of behaving in an entrepreneurial manner, even though the business may be a medium to large organisation. This approach enables otherwise hidebound and slow-moving companies to be innovative and fast-moving in order to take advantage of opportunities and adapt to rapid change. The rise of the internet, dramatic advances in technology, and massive changes in consumer attitudes have all made it vital that bigger organisations engage in Intrapreneurship if they are to survive into the future.

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