The Impact of Institutional Entrepreneurship and Innovation Practices on the Performance of Academic and Administrative Staff in Egyptian Universities

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in enhancing the performance of employees in Egyptian universities, by highlighting the importance of adopting an entrepreneurial culture and fostering an environment that encourages creativity within higher education institutions. The study explored the positive impact that entrepreneurship and innovation can have on improving the work environment by motivating employees, recognizing creative behaviors, and encouraging unconventional thinking in problem-solving and institutional performance improvement.
The study relied on the descriptive-analytical approach, which is one of the effective methods for analyzing social and behavioral phenomena. It was used to analyze the relationship between entrepreneurship and innovation practices and the efficiency of employees in university institutions. The study also focused on reviewing the literature related to the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as successful experiences in this field. The study confirmed that the human element is fundamental in achieving innovation and found a positive relationship between adopting entrepreneurial and innovative practices and improving the performance of employees in the case study universities, "Suez University and Suez Canal University."
The results showed that the presence of an environment supportive of innovation contributes to increasing productivity rates and enhances the universities' ability to distinguish themselves and compete. The study recommended that innovation should be an integral part of the overall strategy for both Suez Canal University and Suez University, and should be included in the senior management's agenda to encourage and formally strengthen the culture of innovation within both universities. Additionally, the study emphasized the necessity of providing specialized training programs for faculty members and students in both universities to enhance their innovation and entrepreneurship skills, and to encourage them to propose new ideas to develop education and scientific research.