scholarly journals A Social Mission is Not Enough: Reflecting the Normative Foundations of Social Entrepreneurship

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignas Bruder
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Normative Foundations

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPEMNT CONCEPT

2017 ◽  
Vol 184 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-139
Author(s):  
Wojciech GOLEŃSKI
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Environment Protection ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
The Social ◽  
Third Industrial Revolution ◽  
Practical Dimension

Sustainable development constitutes a paradigm which is to respond to the risks of our times (environmental, social and economic ones). It is based on the necessity to use resources in a way which will not deprive future generations of them. Such a development seeks to improve the quality of life of the community while maintaining social equality, diversity and the wealth of natural resources. It can be perceived as a broader social change which Jeremy Rifkin called “the third industrial revolution”, and whose symptoms can be seen today. Within the scope of this concept, there is the social entrepreneurship that, through the market activities, focuses on the social mission. Such a mission may concern a number of issues, such as social re-integration, fighting exclusion, or environment protection. Taking into account the importance of human resources, the social capital and economic efficiency of these enterprises and simultaneously focusing on environmental efforts, constitute a practical dimension of the sustainable development in local communities. One of the social cooperatives operating in the Opole voivodship is a good example here.

Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Motivation Among People With Intellectual Disability: “Why They Act”

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 499-512
Author(s):  
Kate Caldwell ◽  
Sarah Parker Harris ◽  
Maija Renko
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Pull Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ventures ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
The Social ◽  
People With Disability

Abstract Social entrepreneurship is a growing trend for people with intellectual disability (ID). This trend reflects a shift in contemporary policy towards entrepreneurship and self-employment as a viable employment option for people with disability in general; a strategy which is intended to promote autonomy and reduce dependence on entitlement-based services as well as to reduce employment disparities and stimulate business and job creation. However, it is not well understood what exactly this means for people with ID involved in social entrepreneurial ventures. This research approached the issue by conducting dyadic interviews to explore the motivations of people with ID who are participating and supported in social entrepreneurship—“why they act.” In exploring these motivations, this article investigates push-pull factors, the role of the social mission, and how support influences motivation.

The Advent of Social Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
pp. 1486-1510
Author(s):  
Wassim J. Aloulou
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Research Perspectives ◽  
Social Value Creation ◽  
Inclusive Business

Social entrepreneurship is attracting growing interest of several actors in the society. It is not only seen as response to numerous constraints, but also to a pressing social demand. Thus, it offers a development model in which social mission, social value creation, social responsibility and sustainability are the key words. In this chapter, the author introduces the emerging field of social entrepreneurship and the new social business models and strategies needed to meet differently social needs and ensure a growing social sector in the global economy. The author chooses to study a specific context: the Saudi context; then, presents the context of social entrepreneurship, the existing Saudi ecosystem and selected social entrepreneurial initiatives undertaken by several stakeholders. These initiatives are reviewed and some inclusive business models are discovered. Finally, the author discusses the empirical findings and opens up research perspectives aiming to understand more the phenomenon in such context with political, practical and educational issues.

Business Models for Social Entrepreneurs

2017 ◽  
pp. 536-548
Author(s):  
Alphonce Tavona Shiri
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Social Goals ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Common Elements ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
The Social

Social Entrepreneurs creatively contribute towards the welfare of marginalized members of society by availing affordable products and services. The objective of this chapter is to critically discuss the concept of social entrepreneurship and provide some theoretical lens through which one can understand the activities that are carried out by social entrepreneurs. This chapter describes social entrepreneurs from a bricolage and a social constructionist perspective. While a plethora of definitions of social entrepreneurship exists, this chapter filters a few definitions and elaborates on common elements that increase our understanding of the concept of social entrepreneurship. Various models of social entrepreneurship serve different social goals and these are discussed with aid of examples. Factors that determine the adoption of a model range from the scale of the social mission, characteristics of the clients to the type of intended social beneficiaries of the venture.

Business Models for Social Entrepreneurs

2016 ◽  
pp. 66-78
Author(s):  
Alphonce Tavona Shiri
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Social Goals ◽  
Social Constructionist ◽  
Common Elements ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
The Social

Social Entrepreneurs creatively contribute towards the welfare of marginalized members of society by availing affordable products and services. The objective of this chapter is to critically discuss the concept of social entrepreneurship and provide some theoretical lens through which one can understand the activities that are carried out by social entrepreneurs. This chapter describes social entrepreneurs from a bricolage and a social constructionist perspective. While a plethora of definitions of social entrepreneurship exists, this chapter filters a few definitions and elaborates on common elements that increase our understanding of the concept of social entrepreneurship. Various models of social entrepreneurship serve different social goals and these are discussed with aid of examples. Factors that determine the adoption of a model range from the scale of the social mission, characteristics of the clients to the type of intended social beneficiaries of the venture.

The Social Role of University Entrepreneurship

2013 ◽  
pp. 103-119
Author(s):  
Carmen Paunescu ◽  
Ramona Cantaragiu
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Driving Forces ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
The Social ◽  
High Degree

This chapter discusses the dimensions and characteristics of social entrepreneurship in universities and its role in developing sustainable communities. It argues that by building on social responsibility practices and creating an identity of a society-oriented university, one which is driven by a social mission and humanistic values and a sense of moral commitment to its communities, higher education institutions are more likely to succeed on the global market characterized by an increasing competition and a high degree of internationalization. Therefore, by understanding the driving forces which determine the social entrepreneurial behavior of the academic community, universities will be more successful in driving social transformation and achieving innovation. While the view of social entrepreneurship in university put forward in this chapter is far from complete, the authors see it as an important first step to enhance theoretical understanding of the phenomenon and facilitate future research.

scholarly journals Problems and prospects for the development of social entrepreneurship in Ukraine in the conditions of transformation economy

2021 ◽  
Vol 11/2 (-) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Yurii KOVTUNENKO ◽  
Dmytro KOVTUNENKO ◽  
Nataliia FOMINA
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Historical Aspects ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Price Increases ◽  
Start Up ◽  
State Economy ◽  
Negative Factors ◽  
Broad Approach ◽  
New Jobs

The paper is devoted to the study of prospects, problems and opportunities for the development of social entrepreneurship, which necessitates the study and generalization of the experience of Ukraine and other countries. The paper examines the main approaches to defining the concept of “social entrepreneurship”, in particular a broad approach, combined (commercial and social), innovative and problem-oriented approaches. It is generalized that social entrepreneurship is an activity aimed at solving social problems and meeting the needs of society; a unique opportunity to combine a social mission and a desire to make money, provide some services and sell goods. The historical aspects of the formation of this type of entrepreneurship are considered. The functions aimed at adapting to crisis situations and the conditions necessary for the existence and full functioning of social entrepreneurship are highlighted. The main functions of social entrepreneurship are the creation of new jobs and reduction of social tension. The issues related to the negative factors and problems of development of this type of entrepreneurship are substantiated and covered. It was found that the process of forming a tool for managing social entrepreneurship in the country of transformation economy is quite slow. At the same time, the most acute problem is the lack of start-up investments and the lack of competition for funding, as well as bureaucracy, corruption, rapid price increases and the instability of the state economy. Opportunities and measures have been found that will allow companies to improve and develop in a positive way. These include: state support and the development of accompanying laws and regulations, the mobilization of untouched resources and the attraction of foreign investment.

scholarly journals Individual Psychological Characteristics of Individuals Engaged in Social Entrepreneurship

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-86
Author(s):  
Julia Romanova ◽  
Victoria Lisetska
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Psychological Characteristics ◽  
Moral Obligations ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Social Mission ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control

The results of empirical research devoted to the study of individual psychological characteristics of individuals engaged in social entrepreneurship in Ukraine are considered in this article. Social entrepreneurship is a new area of practice that is developing rapidly but is still insufficiently studied in psychology. Foreign research projects compare social entrepreneurs’ personal traits with the ones of traditional entrepreneurs, members of the general public, employees in the same area of activity, volunteers, etc. There are such personal traits of social entrepreneurs that have a higher level of development (compared to others) as empathy, willingness to take risks and to cooperate and develop social networks, creativity, need for autonomy and independence, optimism, trust in others, belief in positive social changes, ability to cope with obstacles on their way to social mission implementation. Most researchers emphasize the developed sense of social responsibility, moral obligations towards others, self-sacrifice of social entrepreneurs. As a result of the empirical research of individual psychological characteristics of individuals engaged in social and traditional entrepreneurship in Ukraine psychological particularities within each group of entrepreneurs have been determined. A psychological portrait of social entrepreneur has been compiled based on the obtained empirical data: an active, focused on the external world, intent on reflection and introspection, receptive to obtain new knowledge, hardworking, creative, relatively emotionally stable, moderately conformable and ambitious individual, which is characterized by a high level of empathy and an internal locus of control, which can work successfully both as a team member and independently, which can adequately estimate their capabilities and make right decisions in situations of uncertainty and risk. The differences between groups of traditional and social entrepreneurs in such factors as «Openness» according to the Big 5 Personality Traits, «Сreative tendency», «Calculated risk-taking», «Internal locus of control» according to the General measure of Enterprising Tendency (GET) test, as well as according to the Balanced Emotional Empathy Test have been detected. Based on these findings one can conclude that a phenomenon of social entrepreneurship is a dynamic process that meets the urgent needs of society, corresponds to individual motives and is determined by the specifics of professional tasks we solve, and therefore by the type of business activity in general.

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