Corporate entrepreneurship in University of Tehran: does human resources management matter

Abstract

The present study aims to examine whether human resource management affects the development of corporate entrepreneurship in University of Tehran, or not. This research is applied in term of purpose and descriptive-correlational in terms of quantitative approach. As the topic was strategic in University of Tehran, the statistical population consists of 200 directors and deputies of the university, among whom 132 were randomly selected. Data collection was conducted based on a questionnaire designed by Loshali and Krishnan (2013) regarding human resources management, and Huges and Morgan (2007) regarding corporate entrepreneurship. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by the experts and its reliability was confirmed by composite reliability coefficient and Cronbach's alpha. To analyse the information structural equation modelling (SEM) and Smart PLS software were used. Finally, the results indicated that if more attention is paid to human resources management practices in University of Tehran, corporate entrepreneurship will be improved accordingly.