The global economy is creating profound and substantial changes for business and industries throughout the world. In the agricultural industry this is also true regarding the active consolidation of the food-value chain that is taking place at a rapid rate and on the other hand a strong component of international competitiveness is becoming a reality with multi-national role players positioning them globally. The consumer on the other hand requires a simpler and cheaper supply chain and wants to participate in the deliberations regarding the end product. In order for Senwes to be successfully positioned as an intermediary, it is evident that change is essential and unavoidable. Therefore, Senwes business platform has to be enlarged, scale of volume has to be added and trade mark has to be addressed. The literature review in this study confirmed that corporate entrepreneurship is recognised as a potential viable means of promoting and sustaining competitiveness, and transforming business and industry opportunities for value-creating innovation. The primary objective of this study is twofold: Firstly, to assess the determinants of corporate entrepreneurship and retail in an agri-business in South Africa and secondly to propose an integrated framework to facilitate the process of establishing and maintaining corporate entrepreneurship and retail within the specific agribusiness in South Africa. A comprehendsive literature overview on corporate entrepreneurship was conducted in chapter 2. In the literature review corporate entrepreneurship was defined and the necessity and fostering of corporate entrepreneurship discussed. A framework with determinants for sustainable corporate entrepreneurship was furthermore explained. The chapter was concluded with a discussion on corporate entrepreneurial strategy. A historic overview of the agricultural industry in South Africa was presented. The focus of the discussion was on the agri-business sector in South Africa with a discussion on Senwes Limited. The nature of retail was discussed in chapter 4. An overview of the nature of retail with a definition of retail was explained. The reason for the change in retail, with different types of retailers as well as a strategic model was noted and discussed. A specific focus in the chapter was given to the strategic drivers for retail success with an overview of key retail success factors. The chapter was concluded with a discussion on the future of retailing. Empirical research was conducted after the literature review. The empirical research Specific climate variable. Work discretion and Management support need development to become present. As far as the retail survey is concerned, six variables describing the theoretical dimensions of Store factor, Technology, Service factor, Merchandise/Product, Price and Segmentation/Target market were extracted. As indicated from the results the constructs Store factor, Technology and Service factor are present in the business. Merchandise/Product, Price and Segmentation/Target market need development to become present in the business. Regarding the perceived success survey is concerned three factors, Financial measures, Process measures, People development were extracted. All three factors are present in the business. . Finally, recommendations were proposed by means of an integrated framework that could assist the agri-business to establish and maintain corporate entrepreneurship and retail within the business focused on discussing the results obtained from the corporate entrepreneurial climate and retail questionnaire. Middle management and first line supervisors/staff of Senwes Village, Retail division, were selected as the sample population for this study and a 65% ratingwas achieved. Basic demographic information were dealt with first, after which the perceptions of the respondents with regard to the corporate entrepreneurial orientation and climate constructs, constructs measuring retail and perceived success of the business were discussed. Furthermore, relationships were determined between demographic variables and the constructs measured in the questionnaire. Following the detailed empirical analysis done in chapter 5, conclusions were made in chapter 6. Regarding the entrepreneurial orientation survey, five variables describing theoretical dimensions of Autonomy, Innovativeness, Risk-taking, Pro-activeness and Competitive aggressiveness were extracted. The constructs Innovativeness, Pro-activeness and Competitive aggressiveness are present in Senwes Village, Retail division. Autonomy and Risk-taking are less prevalent in Senwes Village, Retail division due to the lower average mean score that was obtained from the empirical study. In conclusion to the entrepreneurial climate survey, four variables describing theoretical dimensions of Management Support, Work discretion, Rewards/Reinforcement, Specific climate variables were extracted. The construct that is already active within the business is Rewards/Reinforcement. / Thesis (MBA)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.

The global economy is creating profound and substantial changes for business and industries throughout the world. In the agricultural industry this is also true regarding the active consolidation of the food-value chain that is taking place at a rapid rate and on the other hand a strong component of international competitiveness is becoming a reality with multi-national role players positioning them globally. The consumer on the other hand requires a simpler and cheaper supply chain and wants to participate in the deliberations regarding the end product. In order for Senwes to be successfully positioned as an intermediary, it is evident that change is essential and unavoidable. Therefore, Senwes business platform has to be enlarged, scale of volume has to be added and trade mark has to be addressed. The literature review in this study confirmed that corporate entrepreneurship is recognised as a potential viable means of promoting and sustaining competitiveness, and transforming business and industry opportunities for value-creating innovation. The primary objective of this study is twofold: Firstly, to assess the determinants of corporate entrepreneurship and retail in an agri-business in South Africa and secondly to propose an integrated framework to facilitate the process of establishing and maintaining corporate entrepreneurship and retail within the specific agribusiness in South Africa. A comprehendsive literature overview on corporate entrepreneurship was conducted in chapter 2. In the literature review corporate entrepreneurship was defined and the necessity and fostering of corporate entrepreneurship discussed. A framework with determinants for sustainable corporate entrepreneurship was furthermore explained. The chapter was concluded with a discussion on corporate entrepreneurial strategy. A historic overview of the agricultural industry in South Africa was presented. The focus of the discussion was on the agri-business sector in South Africa with a discussion on Senwes Limited. The nature of retail was discussed in chapter 4. An overview of the nature of retail with a definition of retail was explained. The reason for the change in retail, with different types of retailers as well as a strategic model was noted and discussed. A specific focus in the chapter was given to the strategic drivers for retail success with an overview of key retail success factors. The chapter was concluded with a discussion on the future of retailing. Empirical research was conducted after the literature review. The empirical research Specific climate variable. Work discretion and Management support need development to become present. As far as the retail survey is concerned, six variables describing the theoretical dimensions of Store factor, Technology, Service factor, Merchandise/Product, Price and Segmentation/Target market were extracted. As indicated from the results the constructs Store factor, Technology and Service factor are present in the business. Merchandise/Product, Price and Segmentation/Target market need development to become present in the business. Regarding the perceived success survey is concerned three factors, Financial measures, Process measures, People development were extracted. All three factors are present in the business. . Finally, recommendations were proposed by means of an integrated framework that could assist the agri-business to establish and maintain corporate entrepreneurship and retail within the business focused on discussing the results obtained from the corporate entrepreneurial climate and retail questionnaire. Middle management and first line supervisors/staff of Senwes Village, Retail division, were selected as the sample population for this study and a 65% ratingwas achieved. Basic demographic information were dealt with first, after which the perceptions of the respondents with regard to the corporate entrepreneurial orientation and climate constructs, constructs measuring retail and perceived success of the business were discussed. Furthermore, relationships were determined between demographic variables and the constructs measured in the questionnaire. Following the detailed empirical analysis done in chapter 5, conclusions were made in chapter 6. Regarding the entrepreneurial orientation survey, five variables describing theoretical dimensions of Autonomy, Innovativeness, Risk-taking, Pro-activeness and Competitive aggressiveness were extracted. The constructs Innovativeness, Pro-activeness and Competitive aggressiveness are present in Senwes Village, Retail division. Autonomy and Risk-taking are less prevalent in Senwes Village, Retail division due to the lower average mean score that was obtained from the empirical study. In conclusion to the entrepreneurial climate survey, four variables describing theoretical dimensions of Management Support, Work discretion, Rewards/Reinforcement, Specific climate variables were extracted. The construct that is already active within the business is Rewards/Reinforcement. / Thesis (MBA)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013.

The background in which global organisations operate in at present is very competitive. In an ever faster growing global economy the role of the entrepreneur within the large organisation becomes more and more important to ensure the company keeps the competitive edge. The Linde Group is a world class company with a world class management strategy and systems to support the strategy. Part of the The Linde Group management strategy is being a high performing organisation, wanting to give all employees the opportunity to contribute to improvement by sharing their ideas with the company. This study was done at African Oxygen Limited, South Africa, a regional business unit in Africa for The Linde Group. African Oxygen Limited embarked on various programmes to create opportunities for employees to think in an entrepreneurial way. Middle managers at African Oxygen Limited play an important role in the innovation programs implemented at African Oxygen Limited. Against this background, this study seeks to confirm whether African Oxygen Limited, South Africa has a true entrepreneurial climate and whether the middle management level involved with these initiatives share this perception. Corporate entrepreneurship is characterised by people who are innovative, creative, spend time and take risks. To support these entrepreneurial activities, the organisation needs a climate and culture that is beneficial to these activities. An entrepreneurial orientation within an organisation is marked by dimensions such as innovativeness, pro–activeness, risk–taking, competitive aggressiveness and autonomy. The entrepreneurial behaviour among middle level managers is most critical to the effective implementation of corporate entrepreneurship. The primary objective of this study was to assess the entrepreneurial climate in African Oxygen Limited and to make recommendations to foster corporate entrepreneurship within the organisation. The literature review was instrumental to gather secondary data on corporate entrepreneurship and to understand its dynamics. In order to gain primary data, quantitative research was carried out. The study population comprised lower and middle management, who were requested to complete questionnaires. This was followed by statistical analysis. The empirical results indicate no practical significance in respondents' perception based on the gender of the respondents. However, the results do indicate practical significant differences between the relationship between the groups of middle and lower management level with respect to entrepreneurial climate and the perceived organisational success. An evaluation of the corporate entrepreneurial climate in the organisation was performed and the average mean for the study calculated. Seven out of 13 constructs evaluated had a mean above the average mean of x = 3.502, the other six constructs evaluated had a mean ranked lower than the average mean. All of the constructs still had a mean above three out of five. All four of the used variables measuring the perceived organisational success, were reported by respondents to have a mean above three which is the neutral point. The average mean of the perceived success of the organisation was 3.688. It was clear that the constructs for perceived organisational success had a fairly strong presence, but there is still room for improvement. With reference to the entrepreneurial climate within Afrox the conclusion is that it is not optimally entrepreneurial and initiatives put into practice that should encourage entrepreneurial behaviour, are falling short. The study concludes with practical recommendations on assessment of the achievement of objectives and suggestions for future research. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

The focus of this research study was the assessment of intrapreneurship within public Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges that were earmarked by govemment to spearhead the alleviation of skills shortages in South Africa. Managers within four colleges in the Free State province of South Africa were selected as the study. Establishing an intrapreneurial climate within public FET Colleges can play a significant role in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of services rendered, contributing to the long term sustainability of these institutions. Colleges face various challenges including a lack of intrapreneurial spirit and a fragmented approach regarding their visions, missions and strategic thrusts. The primary objective of the study was to assess the level of intrapreneurship within the four public FET Colleges and to make recommendations on how to improve the level of intrapreneurship within these institutions. A number of secondary objectives were set to support the attainment of the primary objective. A comprehensive literature study was conducted, which was followed by an empirical study. By means of self -assessment and supervisor assessment, perceptions of managers were tested in relation to entrepreneurial characteristics. Furthermore, relationships were determined between demographic variables and intrapreneurship constructs. Following upon a detailed analysis of data in chapter 4, it was concluded that managers regarded the current intrapreneurial climate at FET Colleges as being average. Based on the findings of the empirical study and the insight gained during the literature study, recommendations were made on the fostering of intrapreneurship within the colleges. A framework of practical guidelines and an action plan were compiled that could facilitate the process, thereby assisting public FET Colleges in South Africa to fulfill the vision of the National Department of Education of "...a modem and vibrant nationally co-ordinated FET college system that builds a foundation for lifelong learning and is responsive to the needs ofthe 21 st century". / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2009.

The focus of this research study was the assessment of intrapreneurship within public Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges that were earmarked by govemment to spearhead the alleviation of skills shortages in South Africa. Managers within four colleges in the Free State province of South Africa were selected as the study. Establishing an intrapreneurial climate within public FET Colleges can play a significant role in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of services rendered, contributing to the long term sustainability of these institutions. Colleges face various challenges including a lack of intrapreneurial spirit and a fragmented approach regarding their visions, missions and strategic thrusts. The primary objective of the study was to assess the level of intrapreneurship within the four public FET Colleges and to make recommendations on how to improve the level of intrapreneurship within these institutions. A number of secondary objectives were set to support the attainment of the primary objective. A comprehensive literature study was conducted, which was followed by an empirical study. By means of self -assessment and supervisor assessment, perceptions of managers were tested in relation to entrepreneurial characteristics. Furthermore, relationships were determined between demographic variables and intrapreneurship constructs. Following upon a detailed analysis of data in chapter 4, it was concluded that managers regarded the current intrapreneurial climate at FET Colleges as being average. Based on the findings of the empirical study and the insight gained during the literature study, recommendations were made on the fostering of intrapreneurship within the colleges. A framework of practical guidelines and an action plan were compiled that could facilitate the process, thereby assisting public FET Colleges in South Africa to fulfill the vision of the National Department of Education of "...a modem and vibrant nationally co-ordinated FET college system that builds a foundation for lifelong learning and is responsive to the needs ofthe 21 st century". / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2009.

The background in which global organisations operate in at present is very competitive. In an ever faster growing global economy the role of the entrepreneur within the large organisation becomes more and more important to ensure the company keeps the competitive edge. The Linde Group is a world class company with a world class management strategy and systems to support the strategy. Part of the The Linde Group management strategy is being a high performing organisation, wanting to give all employees the opportunity to contribute to improvement by sharing their ideas with the company. This study was done at African Oxygen Limited, South Africa, a regional business unit in Africa for The Linde Group. African Oxygen Limited embarked on various programmes to create opportunities for employees to think in an entrepreneurial way. Middle managers at African Oxygen Limited play an important role in the innovation programs implemented at African Oxygen Limited. Against this background, this study seeks to confirm whether African Oxygen Limited, South Africa has a true entrepreneurial climate and whether the middle management level involved with these initiatives share this perception. Corporate entrepreneurship is characterised by people who are innovative, creative, spend time and take risks. To support these entrepreneurial activities, the organisation needs a climate and culture that is beneficial to these activities. An entrepreneurial orientation within an organisation is marked by dimensions such as innovativeness, pro–activeness, risk–taking, competitive aggressiveness and autonomy. The entrepreneurial behaviour among middle level managers is most critical to the effective implementation of corporate entrepreneurship. The primary objective of this study was to assess the entrepreneurial climate in African Oxygen Limited and to make recommendations to foster corporate entrepreneurship within the organisation. The literature review was instrumental to gather secondary data on corporate entrepreneurship and to understand its dynamics. In order to gain primary data, quantitative research was carried out. The study population comprised lower and middle management, who were requested to complete questionnaires. This was followed by statistical analysis. The empirical results indicate no practical significance in respondents' perception based on the gender of the respondents. However, the results do indicate practical significant differences between the relationship between the groups of middle and lower management level with respect to entrepreneurial climate and the perceived organisational success. An evaluation of the corporate entrepreneurial climate in the organisation was performed and the average mean for the study calculated. Seven out of 13 constructs evaluated had a mean above the average mean of x = 3.502, the other six constructs evaluated had a mean ranked lower than the average mean. All of the constructs still had a mean above three out of five. All four of the used variables measuring the perceived organisational success, were reported by respondents to have a mean above three which is the neutral point. The average mean of the perceived success of the organisation was 3.688. It was clear that the constructs for perceived organisational success had a fairly strong presence, but there is still room for improvement. With reference to the entrepreneurial climate within Afrox the conclusion is that it is not optimally entrepreneurial and initiatives put into practice that should encourage entrepreneurial behaviour, are falling short. The study concludes with practical recommendations on assessment of the achievement of objectives and suggestions for future research. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.

Corporations unceasing exploitation of our planet and its people have resulted in the implementation of several laws, regulations and standardisations. To please their stakeholders, corporations engage in Corporate Social Responsibility, nonetheless, few succeed in operating responsible. Social Intrapreneurship is a relatively new concept, aimed at creating long-lasting social and environmental impact, while aiding the company in its mission. Given that Corporate Social Responsibility has failed to bring sufficient social change, social intrapreneurs can be the new solution to many of the great social problems of today. The aim of this study was to examine what enables employees to engage in social intrapreneurial behaviours. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted with consultants located in Stockholm. 24 interview questions about the respondents’ corporate climate and culture, Corporate Social Responsibility work and possibilities for social innovation, were asked. The empirical findings showed that, to enable employees’ intrapreneurial behaviours, they required encouragement, clear communication, time and a network. These findings were in line with prior studies conducted in the field of intrapreneurship and social intrapreneurship.

A indústria de tecnologia da informação (TI) tem disponibilizado equipamentos e programas de computador cada vez mais acessíveis ao consumidor final, o que permite que funcionários, em busca de melhor desempenho pessoal, apliquem seus próprios recursos, como tablets e contas de e-mails pessoais, para a atividade profissional, impactando na forma como a Governança de TI trata o assunto. A procura por praticidade e oportunidades em um ambiente que favorece a mudanças, características de atividades intraempreendedoras, intervém na tomada de decisão e colabora para o processo de consumerização de TI. Com a disponibilidade de novas tecnologias e a crença vigente na tendência de uma nova moda, cria-se um cenário propício para que essas novidades sejam utilizadas nas organizações, aproveitando-se das facilidades de virtualização, do conhecimento e da adaptabilidade do usuário com a tecnologia. O funcionário espera, com isso, melhorar a sua eficiência e produtividade por meio da variedade de possibilidades e entregar resultados com melhor qualidade de informação. Como os recursos pessoais de informática não fazem parte do portfólio de TI da organização, hipotetiza-se que isso possa afetar negativamente a Governança de TI. O objetivo dessa tese é analisar o uso de recursos pessoais de informática no desempenho individual e na governança de TI a partir das abordagens do intraempreendedorismo e da TI Fashion. Para atingir esse objetivo, foi realizada uma pesquisa com técnicas qualitativas e quantitativas. Identificaram-se os recursos pessoais de informática usados pelos funcionários e os principais elementos relacionados aos constructos selecionados. Desenvolveu-se um instrumento prévio de medição (survey), que foi testado em uma amostra para ajustes. A pesquisa final constou com uma amostra validada de 253 respondentes. Para analisar os dados da pesquisa, foi utilizada a técnica de modelagem de equações estruturais, validando o modelo e testando as hipóteses de pesquisa. Constatou-se que o intraempreendedorismo e a TI Fashion influenciam significativa e positivamente a consumerização de TI e essa, por sua vez, influencia o fator desempenho pessoal. Diferente do proposto como hipótese inicial, a consumerização de TI afeta significativa e positivamente a Governança de TI. Conclui-se que o uso de recursos pessoais de informática para o trabalho é influenciado por ações intraempreendedoras nas organizações, assim como a sedução por inovações tecnológicas disponibilizadas pela indústria de tecnologia da informação, e afetam positivamente o desempenho pessoal. Observa-se que as organizações são flexíveis no uso de recursos pessoais de TI e adaptam-se à introdução, por parte dos funcionários, de inovações tecnológicas pessoais para o trabalho, adequando as políticas de Governança de TI. / The information technology industry has provided equipment and computer programs increasingly affordable to the end user, allowing employees, in search of better personal performance, apply their own resources, such as tablets and e-mail personal accounts, to professional activity, impacting how IT governance works. The search for practicability and opportunities in an environment that fosters change, some of intrapreneurial activities characteristics, acts in decision making and contributes to the process of consumerization of IT. With the availability of new technologies and the current belief in a new fashion trend, a conducive scenario is created to these innovations be used in organizations, taking advantage of the facilities of virtualization, of knowledge and adaptability of the user with the technology. The employee waits thereby improve their efficiency and productivity through the variety of possibilities, delivering results with better information quality. As the personal computer resources are not part of the organization's IT portfolio, we hypothesize that IT consumerization can negatively affect IT Governance. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the use of personal information technology resources on performance and IT governance, from the approaches of intrapreneurship and IT Fashion. To achieve this goal we conducted a survey with qualitative and quantitative techniques. It was identified the personal information technology resources used by employees and key elements related to the selected constructs. It was developed an prior measurement instrument (survey) that was tested in a sample for adjustments. The final survey consisted with a validated sample of 253 respondents. To analyze the survey data, and to validate and test the research hypothesis, it was used structural equation modeling techniques. It was found that intrapreneurship and IT Fashion significantly and positively influences the consumerization of IT and this, in turn, influences the personal performance factor. Unlike the initial hypothesis proposed, the consumerization of IT affects significantly and positively the IT Governance. We conclude that the use of personal computing for work is influenced by intrapreneurial actions and by the technological innovations seduction provided by the information technology industry and positively affect personal performance and IT Governance It is observed that organizations are flexible in use of personal IT and they adapt to the introduction, by employees, of personal technological innovations for work, adjusting policies to IT Governance.

A indústria de tecnologia da informação (TI) tem disponibilizado equipamentos e programas de computador cada vez mais acessíveis ao consumidor final, o que permite que funcionários, em busca de melhor desempenho pessoal, apliquem seus próprios recursos, como tablets e contas de e-mails pessoais, para a atividade profissional, impactando na forma como a Governança de TI trata o assunto. A procura por praticidade e oportunidades em um ambiente que favorece a mudanças, características de atividades intraempreendedoras, intervém na tomada de decisão e colabora para o processo de consumerização de TI. Com a disponibilidade de novas tecnologias e a crença vigente na tendência de uma nova moda, cria-se um cenário propício para que essas novidades sejam utilizadas nas organizações, aproveitando-se das facilidades de virtualização, do conhecimento e da adaptabilidade do usuário com a tecnologia. O funcionário espera, com isso, melhorar a sua eficiência e produtividade por meio da variedade de possibilidades e entregar resultados com melhor qualidade de informação. Como os recursos pessoais de informática não fazem parte do portfólio de TI da organização, hipotetiza-se que isso possa afetar negativamente a Governança de TI. O objetivo dessa tese é analisar o uso de recursos pessoais de informática no desempenho individual e na governança de TI a partir das abordagens do intraempreendedorismo e da TI Fashion. Para atingir esse objetivo, foi realizada uma pesquisa com técnicas qualitativas e quantitativas. Identificaram-se os recursos pessoais de informática usados pelos funcionários e os principais elementos relacionados aos constructos selecionados. Desenvolveu-se um instrumento prévio de medição (survey), que foi testado em uma amostra para ajustes. A pesquisa final constou com uma amostra validada de 253 respondentes. Para analisar os dados da pesquisa, foi utilizada a técnica de modelagem de equações estruturais, validando o modelo e testando as hipóteses de pesquisa. Constatou-se que o intraempreendedorismo e a TI Fashion influenciam significativa e positivamente a consumerização de TI e essa, por sua vez, influencia o fator desempenho pessoal. Diferente do proposto como hipótese inicial, a consumerização de TI afeta significativa e positivamente a Governança de TI. Conclui-se que o uso de recursos pessoais de informática para o trabalho é influenciado por ações intraempreendedoras nas organizações, assim como a sedução por inovações tecnológicas disponibilizadas pela indústria de tecnologia da informação, e afetam positivamente o desempenho pessoal. Observa-se que as organizações são flexíveis no uso de recursos pessoais de TI e adaptam-se à introdução, por parte dos funcionários, de inovações tecnológicas pessoais para o trabalho, adequando as políticas de Governança de TI. / The information technology industry has provided equipment and computer programs increasingly affordable to the end user, allowing employees, in search of better personal performance, apply their own resources, such as tablets and e-mail personal accounts, to professional activity, impacting how IT governance works. The search for practicability and opportunities in an environment that fosters change, some of intrapreneurial activities characteristics, acts in decision making and contributes to the process of consumerization of IT. With the availability of new technologies and the current belief in a new fashion trend, a conducive scenario is created to these innovations be used in organizations, taking advantage of the facilities of virtualization, of knowledge and adaptability of the user with the technology. The employee waits thereby improve their efficiency and productivity through the variety of possibilities, delivering results with better information quality. As the personal computer resources are not part of the organization's IT portfolio, we hypothesize that IT consumerization can negatively affect IT Governance. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the use of personal information technology resources on performance and IT governance, from the approaches of intrapreneurship and IT Fashion. To achieve this goal we conducted a survey with qualitative and quantitative techniques. It was identified the personal information technology resources used by employees and key elements related to the selected constructs. It was developed an prior measurement instrument (survey) that was tested in a sample for adjustments. The final survey consisted with a validated sample of 253 respondents. To analyze the survey data, and to validate and test the research hypothesis, it was used structural equation modeling techniques. It was found that intrapreneurship and IT Fashion significantly and positively influences the consumerization of IT and this, in turn, influences the personal performance factor. Unlike the initial hypothesis proposed, the consumerization of IT affects significantly and positively the IT Governance. We conclude that the use of personal computing for work is influenced by intrapreneurial actions and by the technological innovations seduction provided by the information technology industry and positively affect personal performance and IT Governance It is observed that organizations are flexible in use of personal IT and they adapt to the introduction, by employees, of personal technological innovations for work, adjusting policies to IT Governance.

A indústria de tecnologia da informação (TI) tem disponibilizado equipamentos e programas de computador cada vez mais acessíveis ao consumidor final, o que permite que funcionários, em busca de melhor desempenho pessoal, apliquem seus próprios recursos, como tablets e contas de e-mails pessoais, para a atividade profissional, impactando na forma como a Governança de TI trata o assunto. A procura por praticidade e oportunidades em um ambiente que favorece a mudanças, características de atividades intraempreendedoras, intervém na tomada de decisão e colabora para o processo de consumerização de TI. Com a disponibilidade de novas tecnologias e a crença vigente na tendência de uma nova moda, cria-se um cenário propício para que essas novidades sejam utilizadas nas organizações, aproveitando-se das facilidades de virtualização, do conhecimento e da adaptabilidade do usuário com a tecnologia. O funcionário espera, com isso, melhorar a sua eficiência e produtividade por meio da variedade de possibilidades e entregar resultados com melhor qualidade de informação. Como os recursos pessoais de informática não fazem parte do portfólio de TI da organização, hipotetiza-se que isso possa afetar negativamente a Governança de TI. O objetivo dessa tese é analisar o uso de recursos pessoais de informática no desempenho individual e na governança de TI a partir das abordagens do intraempreendedorismo e da TI Fashion. Para atingir esse objetivo, foi realizada uma pesquisa com técnicas qualitativas e quantitativas. Identificaram-se os recursos pessoais de informática usados pelos funcionários e os principais elementos relacionados aos constructos selecionados. Desenvolveu-se um instrumento prévio de medição (survey), que foi testado em uma amostra para ajustes. A pesquisa final constou com uma amostra validada de 253 respondentes. Para analisar os dados da pesquisa, foi utilizada a técnica de modelagem de equações estruturais, validando o modelo e testando as hipóteses de pesquisa. Constatou-se que o intraempreendedorismo e a TI Fashion influenciam significativa e positivamente a consumerização de TI e essa, por sua vez, influencia o fator desempenho pessoal. Diferente do proposto como hipótese inicial, a consumerização de TI afeta significativa e positivamente a Governança de TI. Conclui-se que o uso de recursos pessoais de informática para o trabalho é influenciado por ações intraempreendedoras nas organizações, assim como a sedução por inovações tecnológicas disponibilizadas pela indústria de tecnologia da informação, e afetam positivamente o desempenho pessoal. Observa-se que as organizações são flexíveis no uso de recursos pessoais de TI e adaptam-se à introdução, por parte dos funcionários, de inovações tecnológicas pessoais para o trabalho, adequando as políticas de Governança de TI. / The information technology industry has provided equipment and computer programs increasingly affordable to the end user, allowing employees, in search of better personal performance, apply their own resources, such as tablets and e-mail personal accounts, to professional activity, impacting how IT governance works. The search for practicability and opportunities in an environment that fosters change, some of intrapreneurial activities characteristics, acts in decision making and contributes to the process of consumerization of IT. With the availability of new technologies and the current belief in a new fashion trend, a conducive scenario is created to these innovations be used in organizations, taking advantage of the facilities of virtualization, of knowledge and adaptability of the user with the technology. The employee waits thereby improve their efficiency and productivity through the variety of possibilities, delivering results with better information quality. As the personal computer resources are not part of the organization's IT portfolio, we hypothesize that IT consumerization can negatively affect IT Governance. The aim of this thesis is to analyze the use of personal information technology resources on performance and IT governance, from the approaches of intrapreneurship and IT Fashion. To achieve this goal we conducted a survey with qualitative and quantitative techniques. It was identified the personal information technology resources used by employees and key elements related to the selected constructs. It was developed an prior measurement instrument (survey) that was tested in a sample for adjustments. The final survey consisted with a validated sample of 253 respondents. To analyze the survey data, and to validate and test the research hypothesis, it was used structural equation modeling techniques. It was found that intrapreneurship and IT Fashion significantly and positively influences the consumerization of IT and this, in turn, influences the personal performance factor. Unlike the initial hypothesis proposed, the consumerization of IT affects significantly and positively the IT Governance. We conclude that the use of personal computing for work is influenced by intrapreneurial actions and by the technological innovations seduction provided by the information technology industry and positively affect personal performance and IT Governance It is observed that organizations are flexible in use of personal IT and they adapt to the introduction, by employees, of personal technological innovations for work, adjusting policies to IT Governance.