SHEstainability: How relationship networks influence the idea generation in opportunity recognition process by female social entrepreneurs

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Anna Spiegler
Keyword(s):  
Idea Generation ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Recognition Process ◽  
Relationship Networks

The mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between moral judgement, empathy and social opportunity recognition in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 349-372
Author(s):  
Boris Urban ◽  
Jabulile Galawe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Moral Judgement ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Scholars researching entrepreneurship argue that the distinct characteristics of social entrepreneurs, together with the particular category of opportunities they pursue, invite us to further understand social entrepreneurship (SE) as a distinct field of investigation. The purpose of this paper is to investigate opportunity recognition behaviour of social entrepreneurs and closely related unique attributes of empathy, moral judgement (MRJ) and self-efficacy, in an emerging market African context. Design/methodology/approach A survey was administered to social entrepreneurs across two of the largest provinces in South Africa, namely Cape Town and Gauteng. Hypotheses were statistically tested using correlational analysis and hierarchical regression with mediation effects. Findings Results reveal that social entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) plays a significant mediating effect in the relationship between MRJ and social opportunity recognition. Moreover, perceived MRJ and social ESE act as important determinants of increased social opportunity recognition. Originality/value This study has brought to attention the relevance of opportunity recognition to social entrepreneurs, while recognising their distinctive features in terms of empathy and MRJ. While self-efficacy and opportunity recognition are relatively well established in the traditional entrepreneurship literature, this study extends the reach of these variables into the SE domain.

scholarly journals A HEURISTIC-INDUCING METHOD FOR GENERATING INITIAL IDEAS FOR OPPORTUNITIES: AN APPLICATION TO THE AUSTRALASIAN DATING MARKET

2010 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 139-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARCO VAN GELDEREN
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Recognition Process ◽  
Research Outcomes ◽  
Social Psychological Research ◽  
New Zealanders

This paper presents a heuristics-inducing method for generating initial ideas for opportunities. It consists of the presentation of snippets of theory and research, selected for their inspirational value and relevance to a particular industry, to business owners in that industry to brainstorm about applications in products and services. In this approach, the researcher bridges the worlds of academia and business, and actively contributes to the opportunity recognition process by selecting, presenting and discussing information. The method is applied to the dating market: searching, matching and/or interacting services, whether internet based or real-life. Participants were ten Australians or New Zealanders dating service owners. The presented information concerns social psychological research outcomes on factors that contribute to attraction and forming bonds, and specific issues relevant to the dating market, e.g., gender imbalances in enrollment. A range of initial ideas for future possibilities in the dating market are presented.

scholarly journals Cognitive frameworks of different types of Social entrepreneurs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahia Alam
Keyword(s):  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Cognitive Frameworks ◽  
Practical Implications

<p> </p> <p>The main purpose of the paper is to elaborate the cognitive frameworks using which social entrepreneurs (i.e., social bricoleurs, social constructionists and social engineers) identify meaningful patterns leading to their identification of divergent opportunities. Individuals develop cognitive frameworks (prototypes) via experiences which enable them to recognize patterns leading to opportunity recognition. This study will propose how different types of social entrepreneurs use their distinctive cognitive frameworks to identify and recognize patterns relevant to their respective goals. Future directions for research and practical implications for entrepreneurs are provided. </p>

Opportunity Recognition Behavior and Readiness of Youth for Social Entrepreneurship

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Zulfiqar ◽  
Muhammad Athar Nadeem ◽  
Muhammad Kaleem Khan ◽  
Muhammad Azfar Anwar ◽  
Muhammad Badar Iqbal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Social Empathy ◽  
And Training

Abstract Social entrepreneurship is a business approach in which entrepreneurs focus on social problems. Social entrepreneurs generate new initiatives, provide social plans and marshal resources with regard to social problems. This study examines the opportunity recognition behavior and readiness of youth for social entrepreneurship as a career choice. The topic is not arranged systematically; hence, this research aims to organize the topic by combining opportunity recognition behavior and willingness of youth toward social entrepreneurship through comprehensive theoretical modeling and empirical testing. The study hypothesized that social capital, social empathy, normative institutional environment, formal education, and training may enhance opportunity recognition behavior, whereas the regulative institutional environment may harm youth opportunity recognition behavior. This study also hypothesized that opportunity recognition behavior can lead to the readiness of youth for social entrepreneurship. Non-probability purposive sampling technique has been used due to selective participation. The data for this research have been collected from Indian, Pakistani, and Chinese youth. A total of 750 questionnaires were distributed among respondents, and 555 were returned for further analysis. The findings conclude that Social Empathy and Education and Training within formal and informal environments hold strong influence while defining individuals’ Social Entrepreneurial Intentions.

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION PROCESS: EXAMINING THE ROLE OF SELF-PERCEIVED ALERTNESS AND SOCIAL NETWORKS.

1999 ◽  
Vol 1999 (1) ◽  
pp. G1-G6 ◽  
Author(s):  
ROBERT P. SINGH ◽  
GERALD E. HILLS ◽  
G.T. LUMPKIN ◽  
RALPH C. HYBELS
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunity ◽  
Recognition Process

The role of social entrepreneurs’ compassion and identity in shaping opportunity recognition

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
pp. 12650
Author(s):  
Ronit Yitshaki ◽  
Fredric Kropp
Keyword(s):  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs

scholarly journals The Role of Compassion in Shaping Social Entrepreneurs’ Prosocial Opportunity Recognition

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronit Yitshaki ◽  
Fredric Kropp ◽  
Benson Honig
Keyword(s):  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs

Opportunity recognition of social entrepreneurs: an application of the creativity model

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier Monllor ◽  
Sharmin Attaran
Keyword(s):  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs
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