scholarly journals Understanding Social Entrepreneurship in the African Context

2019 ◽  
pp. 188-206
Author(s):  
Bamidele A. Wale-Oshinowo ◽  
Chijioke Dike Uba ◽  
Mercy M. Adeyeye ◽  
Ayotunle Olumuyiwa Omobowale
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Social Reformer ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
African Context ◽  
Poor Population

Social enterprises are organizations created with the aim of applying entrepreneurial skills and innovations to solving social problems. They are managed by individuals who combine pragmatic and result-oriented methods of a business entrepreneur with the goals of a social reformer. Such enterprises combine resources in innovative ways to create social value in and for the society. However, social enterprises may face challenges that impact their ability to accomplish social goals. For instance, when confronted with the harsh realities of economic recession, teaming poor population, and the need to profit for social intervention, social enterprises existing in hostile economic environment in developing countries may face possibilities of shutdown. This chapter examines the concept of social entrepreneurship in a subsisting economy in Africa. Specifically, it draws from relevant primary and secondary data to explore the nature of social entrepreneurship in the Nigeria context and the potential role that social entrepreneurship can play in addressing social problems.

Coopetition in social entrepreneurship: a strategy for social value devolution

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leandro da Silva Nascimento ◽  
Júlio César da Costa Júnior ◽  
Viviane Santos Salazar ◽  
Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
Cooperation Level ◽  
The Social ◽  
Competition Level

PurposeCoopetition is a well-studied phenomenon in traditional enterprises. However, it lacks deepening in the social sphere, specifically on hybrid organizations (social and commercial goals). This paper analyzes the configuration of coopetition strategies in social enterprises and how these strategies can improve social value devolution.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a multicase study with Brazilian social enterprises and a social incubator. Semistructured interviews with founders of the social enterprises and the president of the incubator were the primary sources of evidence, supported by observations and secondary data.FindingsThe authors identified four main findings: (1) the social incubator induces coopetition among social enterprises; (2) coopetition is necessary to improve market performance; (3) coopetition is a natural strategy resulting from the activity of the social enterprise; (4) the behavior and context of social enterprises generate a new framework for coopetition formation. This framework comprises three stages of value: a social cooperation level to co-creation of value; second, a social competition level to the appropriation of value; and the third coopetition-balanced level to social value devolution.Originality/valueThe authors advance knowledge on coopetition in an exciting, underexplored context, social entrepreneurship. The authors highlight that the coopetition nature and outcome in social enterprises have specificities compared to traditional businesses. The authors also improve the understanding of social value devolution based on simultaneous cooperation and competition among small social enterprises, allowing theoretical and practical implications. Thus, they advance the recurring discussion in coopetition literature beyond the generation and appropriation of value.

The Effects of Digitalization on Social Entrepreneurship and Social Value

2021 ◽  
pp. 102-119
Author(s):  
Hale Cide Demir
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Value ◽  
New Order ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Blockchain Technology

The intense competition and change by globalization and digitalization in the 21st century have made organizations and people face opportunities, threats, and uncertainty. Digitalization allows new and original business models and thus, presenting changes as a service or benefit to the consumer has become more important. A network is the most powerful instrument of social entrepreneurs or other employees to adapt to the new order. A very important tool of the new order is the blockchain technology which allows more secure, efficient, and trustworthy social enterprises. Social entrepreneurship is the process of establishing social enterprises to create social benefits and the relevant social value is general non-financial effects of programs, organizations, and interferences that include the wellbeing of people and communities, social capital, and the environment. This study tries to define and theorize that the results of digitalization can be managed by increasing social entrepreneurship and the resulting social impact and networking have an easing effect on this method.

When Music Changes, so Does the Dance

2021 ◽  
pp. 262-283
Author(s):  
Gözde Morgül ◽  
Mine Afacan Fındıklı
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Critical Value ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
The Social

This chapter examines the role of social enterprises/entrepreneurs from the perspective of the COVID-19 outbreak and discussed the importance of social entrepreneurship. In this context, answers to the following questions are sought: Did social enterprises/entrepreneurs stand out during the COVID-19 era, particularly the social value they created? Do social enterprises/entrepreneurs perform studies especially for groups experiencing social exclusion during the COVID-19 era? The study based on qualitative research reveals that by producing innovative, fast, and effective solutions social initiatives have won the approval of society. The headlines of leading media outlets published between December 2019 and June 2020 and discourses from social actors confirm the rising critical value of social entrepreneurs.

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: INNOVATION, DEVELOPMENT, SOLUTIONS

2021 ◽  
Vol 298 (5 Part 1) ◽  
pp. 195-198
Author(s):  
Kateryna Davydkova ◽  
Valentyna Oberemchuk ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Innovation Development ◽  
Economic Space ◽  
Social Sphere ◽  
The Social ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
New Interpretation ◽  
Modern Sense

The dynamic present in Ukraine forms a new interpretation of the concept of “entrepreneurship”. In the modern sense, entrepreneurship involves identifying, evaluating and using new, as yet unseen opportunities to attract the attention of consumers and maximize profits. In this sense, opportunities are a tool for finding innovation and creating new products or services. According to the Business Dictionary, entrepreneurship means the ability and desire to organize a business, taking into account the potential risks, in order to profit from it. According to Lowry, the concept of “entrepreneur” is defined as a person who seeks to achieve their goals in the economic space, to meet their desires and needs. According to the position of the consulting company McKenzie, entrepreneurs are responsible for improving the lifestyle of consumers, as well as for solving the problems faced by consumers. Most of these problems are social in nature. An enterprise that seeks tools of influence to solve such problems is called social. In our opinion, social entrepreneurship is a field of activity that can have both commercial and non-commercial basis, all efforts of which are aimed not at maximizing profits, but at solving social problems with innovative ideas. The spread of social entrepreneurship is currently fragmented and in its infancy. Entrepreneurs who choose to engage in social enterprises are often called innovators because they try to solve “outdated” social problems with “new” entrepreneurial approaches. Most researchers confirm the view that social entrepreneurship is entrepreneurship with innovation and even social entrepreneurship itself is called innovation in the social sphere. The definitions of social entrepreneurship are considered in the work, its innovative content is determined. Innovative social entrepreneurship in Ukraine is analyzed. The effectiveness of the introduction of social enterprises to solve social problems is substantiated. Examples of functioning social enterprises in Ukraine are given and social enterprises that are currently represented in Ukraine are grouped into three groups. The main stages of implementation of social entrepreneurship are summarized.

SİVİL TOPLUM KURULUŞLARINDA SOSYAL GİRİŞİMCİLİK EKONOMİSİ

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (27) ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
Rıfat KARABAŞ
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Effective Field ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The World

Social problems are constantly increasing in the world and the most effective field of work for solving these problems is social entrepreneurship. Although a new concept of social entrepreneurship in the world and is rapidly gaining popularity in Turkey. However, social enterprises do not have a legal basis in Turkey. Therefore innovative social problems in Turkey and movement areas of social enterprises generating sustainable solutions are provided through non-governmental organizations. In addition, social enterprises create new business models with innovative and sustainable solutions to solve social problems. They also create employment with the business models they create. In this way, they contribute to the social and economic development of the country. Although not literally have no legal status in Turkey, they form networks of social enterprises and social enterprise are also available. However, many opportunities for the support of social initiatives and social enterprises in Turkey are also ideas. However, the field of studies should be expanded and social entrepreneurship should be more widespread. In this context, the number of social enterprises and collaborations to support them should be increased in order to solve the ever-increasing social problems. For these reasons, suggestions were made for the dissemination and strengthening of social entrepreneurship.

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS AN INNOVATIVE TOOL FOR SOLVING SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN LATVIA

2019 ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Zanda Poruka
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Communication Services ◽  
Animal Protection ◽  
The Social ◽  
Innovative Tool ◽  
Handicraft Production ◽  
The Unemployed

Social entrepreneurship in Latvia has been poorly researched, a new and innovative tool for solving various social problems affecting target groups such as the unemployed, people with disabilities, visual and auditory disabilities, young mothers, youth, persons following imprisonment, seniors, persons with moving disorders. Social entrepreneurship aims at providing social services, building inclusive civil society, promoting education, supporting science, environmental protection and preservation, animal protection or cultural diversity provision. Social enterprises work in areas such as crafts and handicraft production, the production of creative industry goods, social services, health services including preventive work, communication services, educational activities provision and counselling, charity shops. . The article aims to study the social entrepreneurship to draw conclusions and provide an on-account. Novelty is to identify typical social entrepreneurship features.

Current challenges and future potentials of social economy in Croatia

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-23
Author(s):  
Zdenko Babić ◽  
Danijel Baturina
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Economy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Institutional Context ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Solidarity Economy ◽  
Central European ◽  
The Social ◽  
Long Time

The social economy sector in Croatia has been neglected for a long time and has not been recognized as a space for sustainable jobs and the development of a more inclusive and cohesive society, as is the case in many Eastern and Central European countries. On the other hand, social entrepreneurship is a relatively new phenomenon established in this century. The aim of this paper is to assess the trends and challenges of social economy development in Croatia as the newest, last EU member state. On the basis of a secondary data analysis, the paper scrutinizes trends in social economy development. Social entrepreneurship is analysed as a part of the social economy that is strengthening, as well as the economic activity of associations that tends to turn into a social economy or a solidarity economy. The paper will also give an overview of the instances of the institutional context of the development of cooperatives and social enterprises, such as the recent legislative and policy changes, as well as the institutional framework with some insights into recommendations how to promote the development of the social economy sector in Croatia. Keywords: social economy; cooperative sector; social enterprises; Croatia.

scholarly journals Contributo do empreendedorismo social para o desenvolvimento de Cabo Verde: um estudo exploratório

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-155
Author(s):  
Susana Bernardino ◽  
J. Freitas Santos ◽  
Maryzette Soares
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Development Education ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Concrete Reality ◽  
Desk Research ◽  
And Training

Social entrepreneurship has been recognized as a valuable tool for promoting sustainable economic development. The aim of the study is to explore the extent to which Portuguese Non-Governmental Organizations for the Development (ONGDP) contribute to the development of Cape Verde (CV). Thus, we indend to identify and assess the projects developed by ONGDP in CV, to understand the difficulties faced and the underlying motivations. To this end a qualitative methodology was used through the collection and analysis of secondary data (desk research) and interviews with the responsible of six ONGDP working in CV. The study concluded that the ONGDP do not focus on one area of activity, but several, such as health, rural development, education and training, among others. We found that ONGPs act in partnership with local organizations, which are crucial for understanding the concrete reality. CV has been benefited from the projects because of te common languege shared. To obtain resources, most ONGDP rely on in-kind contributions and volunteering. The generation of social value was achieved mainly through economic generating activities, seen as the most effective to ensure a sustained social response. The main difficulties arise from the specific characteristics of the territory and its orography which have implications for accessibility and communication.

scholarly journals Demystifying the relationship between new public management and social entrepreneurship: A conceptual framework

Sociologija ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 438-454
Author(s):  
Marija Stankovic
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
20Th Century ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Public Management ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Market Forces ◽  
New Public ◽  
The Relationship

The deficiency of new public management (NPM) has become evident by the end of the 20th century. At the same time, society is turning to new initiatives that seek to address social and environmental problems. One of those initiatives is a social entrepreneurship that uses market forces to create social value. The paper presents the conceptual framework that answers the questions ?Do social enterprises exist because of the NPM flaws??. The comparison between the two phenomena has been made by following Drechsler?s analysis of NPM flaws. The results show a connection between virtues nurtured by social enterprises and shortcomings that diminished NPM.

ON THE ISSUE OF ASSESSING THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 157-161
Author(s):  
MARGARITA NETESOVA ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
The Social ◽  
Quantitative Indicators ◽  
Current Procedure

Purpose of research. The purpose of the study is to develop a legal approach to assessing the social impact of such a phenomenon as social entrepreneurship. In accordance with the current legislation, social entrepreneurship is carried out in order to solve certain acute social problems facing society. There is an urgent need to assess to what extent this activity solves the task, in other words, to determine the level of social impact exerted by the category of social entrepreneurs. Currently, the current regulatory legal acts do not contain criteria for such an assessment. Conclusions. The analysis of certain types of social entrepreneurship and the current procedure for recognizing small and medium-sized businesses as social enterprises allowed us to identify quantitative indicators characterizing the social impact of certain types of social entrepreneurship. In addition, quantitative and qualitative indicators are proposed that can be used to evaluate those social enterprises whose activities cannot be evaluated on the basis of so-called "obvious" quantitative indicators. It is concluded that it is necessary to submit a report on the social impact of a small or medium-sized business entity applying for inclusion in the register of social entrepreneurs.

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