scholarly journals SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ITS DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES

10.23856/3401 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-19
Author(s):  
Sabine Andrejeva ◽  
Erika Zubule ◽  
Daina Znotina
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Economic Context ◽  
The Social

Social entrepreneurship promotes not only business development but also social and economic processes in the country. This means investing not only in economic development, but also reducing social problems in parallel. The aim of the study is to assess the role of social entrepreneurship in the social and economic context. The most important novelty of the study may be the assessment of the possibilities of development of social entrepreneurship in Latvia, updating the main aspects of its provision.

The Role of Social Entrepreneurship and Social Economy in Romanian Sustainable Business Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 49-65
Author(s):  
Rodica Gherghina ◽  
Ioana Duca
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
The Social ◽  
Scientific Endeavour

In their scientific endeavour, the authors aim at analysing the concepts of social entrepreneurship and social economy, as well as emphasising the role these concepts play in sustainable business development and in the economic development of society as a whole. At the same time, several aspects of social enterprises are presented and their importance in the Romanian economic environment is emphasised. As these are two relatively new concepts in the social economy in Romania, the authors refer to the specialised literature throughout their research. The authors present several of the opportunities and challenges raised by social economy. The importance of financing is emphasised by means of presenting the organisations' financing sources which are specific to social economy. The conclusions to this research include some of the authors' own viewpoints, with reference to the aspects of social entrepreneurship – social enterprises – social economy and their role in overall economic development.

The Role of Social Entrepreneurship and Social Economy in Romanian Sustainable Business Development

2018 ◽  
pp. 128-144
Author(s):  
Rodica Gherghina ◽  
Ioana Duca
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
The Social ◽  
Scientific Endeavour

In their scientific endeavour, the authors aim at analysing the concepts of social entrepreneurship and social economy, as well as emphasising the role these concepts play in sustainable business development and in the economic development of society as a whole. At the same time, several aspects of social enterprises are presented and their importance in the Romanian economic environment is emphasised. As these are two relatively new concepts in the social economy in Romania, the authors refer to the specialised literature throughout their research. The authors present several of the opportunities and challenges raised by social economy. The importance of financing is emphasised by means of presenting the organisations' financing sources which are specific to social economy. The conclusions to this research include some of the authors' own viewpoints, with reference to the aspects of social entrepreneurship – social enterprises – social economy and their role in overall economic development.

scholarly journals Social Entrepreneurship in Digital Age for Both Quality Pace for Economic Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4S3) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Social Entrepreneur ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sustainable Business Models

In the globalized economy, entrepreneurship is the asset for economic development. Social Entrepreneurship works to bring positive social, economic environmental outcomes for the society. Social entrepreneurs, in the globalised economy thriving to fit into effective and efficient business through solving community based problems. A social entrepreneur has greater impact in achieving sustainable business models and approaches through addressing social and environmental problems. The fast paced growth of new digital technologies provides powerful resources for facing existing social and environmental challenges. The research paper aims to reveal the role of Social entrepreneur benefits and Challenges in developing our Economy. The research is of an empirical nature and primary data are collected using convenient sampling techniques through a structured questionnaire. The study outcome will help the social entrepreneurs to enhance their business worth and for economic development.

scholarly journals Social entrepreneurship as an innovative solution mechanism of social problems of society

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 567-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irina Kostetska ◽  
Ivanna Berezyak
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Institutional Environment ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
The Social ◽  
Innovative Solution ◽  
Innovation Economy ◽  
Indicators Of Success

For each country, regardless of its socio and economic development, one of the main key indicators of success is the social stability of society. That is why the use in practice of such innovation to our society as a social technology social entrepreneurship became actual. The aim of the paper is theoretical and methodological grounding of necessity and feasibility of using social entrepreneurship as a generator of socially oriented economic development and the development of practical recommendations for implementation and development in Ukraine. The methodological basis of the study were theoretical methods of scientific knowledge, the use of which has made it possible to reveal the wider possibilities of social entrepreneurship in solving the social problems. According to the results of the study it can be stated that social entrepreneurship as a social innovation has found its niche and its place in the new information and innovation, innovation economy and continues to gain momentum. In Ukraine, such a business can set a goal of occupational therapy, social rehabilitation, and introduction new mechanisms in order to solve these social problems. Based on a systematic approach to the problems of integration of social enterprises in the economy of Ukraine was founded that for further development of the state should provide favorable conditions, in particular, to establish the legal and tax conditions for the creation of social enterprises, to realize favorable form of systemic interaction between government, business and citizens, to create favorable institutional environment for social enterprises.

Institutions and the Ottoman Past

2018 ◽  
pp. 55-89
Author(s):  
Şevket Pamuk
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Nineteenth Century ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Economic History ◽  
Economic Environment ◽  
Important Distinction ◽  
The Social ◽  
Proximate Causes

This chapter looks at the role of institutions in economic development and the evolution of Ottoman institutions before the nineteenth century. It argues that while institutions are not the only things that matter, it is essential to examine their role in order to understand Turkey's experience with economic growth and human development during the last two centuries. The economics and economic history literature has been making a related and important distinction between the proximate and deeper sources of economic growth. The proximate causes refer to the contributions made by the increases in inputs, land, labor, and capital and the productivity increases. The deeper causes refer to the social, political, and economic environment as well as the historical causes that influence the rate at which inputs and productivity grow.

scholarly journals Intermediaries and social entrepreneurship identity: implications for business model innovation

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maribel Guerrero ◽  
Carlos A. Santamaría-Velasco ◽  
Raj Mahto
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Innovation Ecosystem ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Social Innovations

PurposeThe authors propose a theoretical basis for understanding the role of ecosystem intermediaries in the configuration of social entrepreneurship identities in social purpose organisations (SPOs) and their business model innovations (BMIs).Design/methodology/approachAdopting a retrospective multiple-case study, the authors offer insights into the paths/elements that determine the building of 44 social entrepreneurship identities in the context of an emerging economy (Mexico).FindingsThe study sheds light on the role of intermediaries in the configuration of the entrepreneurial identities of Mexican SPOs and BMIs, as well as several externalities generated during the process of capturing the social and economic value, especially when social innovations are focussed on solving societal, economic and ecological social problems.Research limitations/implicationsThe first limitation is related to the analysis of intermediaries within the social entrepreneurship ecosystem, which needs more conceptual and empirical evidence. The second limitation is that the analysis focussed only on intervened SPOs, as the authors did not control for non-intervened SPOs. Thus, this allows for future in-depth analysis of intermediary efficiency in a focus group (intervened SPOs) and a control group (non-intervened SPOs).Practical implicationsThe study also provides insights for Mexican SPOs on how a social entrepreneurship identity helps to capture the value creation of social innovations within an innovation ecosystem. Indeed, it is strongly aligned with the United Nations' Social Development Goals.Originality/valueThe study enhances the discussion about how intermediaries could encourage social entrepreneurial identity, as well as how intermediary intervention could facilitate the design and implementation of BMIs in the innovation ecosystem.

Strategy for solving social problems as a tool for managing the development of the social assistance system in a county. Theoretical and methodological aspects

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-67
Author(s):  
Marek Klimek
Keyword(s):  
Social Participation ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Assistance ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assistance System ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
The Social ◽  
Methodological Aspects

The obligation to develop a county (powiat) strategy for solving social problems results from the provisions of the Act of March 12, 2004 on social assistance. This article presents the role of this strategy in the process of reducing social problems: unemployment, poverty, homelessness, addictions, problems of the elderly and disabled, orphans, etc. It indicates the role of social participation in the process of developing the strategy and implementing its objectives. The cooperation of local authorities, social assistance units, NGOs and many other institutions remains a basic condition for the effective implementation of the strategy.

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.

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