Intrapreneurship, as a mechanism enabling employees to realize entrepreneurial visions within organizational frameworks, is increasingly acknowledged as a pivotal strategy for fostering entrepreneurial orientation and driving innovation and growth in contemporary business landscapes. However, a notable gap persists in the theoretical underpinnings concerning the manifestation of intrapreneurial behavior among employees. This study seeks to address this lacuna by examining the theoretical foundations of intrapreneurship's evolution and its correlation with labor productivity. Employing a literature review, specifically adopting an integrative approach, this research synthesizes existing literature to elucidate the theoretical perspectives on intrapreneurship development and its implications for labor productivity. The research materials encompass empirical studies that have employed relevant theoretical frameworks and extant theoretical inquiries pertaining to intrapreneurship. Synthesizing these materials reveals three overarching themes in theoretical foundations: the evolution of intrapreneurship, the nexus between creativity, innovation, and productivity, and theories surrounding organizational behavior and productivity. Moreover, a synthesis of these theories for practical application in intrapreneurship research was provided. The implications of this study extend to enriching the understanding of intrapreneurship development and its impact on labor productivity. Furthermore, the synthesized theoretical insights offer valuable guidance for future empirical research endeavors, facilitating a deeper exploration of employees' intrapreneurial behavior within organizational contexts.

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