Exploring the Interplay between Organizational Culture, Intrapreneurship, and Performance in Young and Mature Startups

Authors

Mahmoud Menyaoui

Lamided Laboratory, Higher Institute of Management, Sousse (Tunisia)

Pr. Lassaad Lakhal

Lamided Laboratory, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, Sousse (Tunisia)

Article Information

DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100174

Subject Category: Social science

Volume/Issue: 9/11 | Page No: 2184-2193

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2025-11-10

Accepted: 2025-11-20

Published: 2025-12-03

Abstract

In a rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape, Tunisian startups must rely on their ability to innovate and adapt quickly. This study examines how organizational culture shapes intrapreneurship and business performance while considering startup age as a moderating factor. By analyzing data from 91 Tunisian startups using structural equation modeling, we demonstrate that organizational culture fosters intrapreneurship and enhances overall performance. However, intrapreneurship does not act as a direct mediator between culture and performance.

Keywords

Organizational Culture, Intrapreneurship, Startup Performance, Startup Age

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