Academy of Management ReviewVol. 38, No. 3 DialogueStudying the Origins of Social Entrepreneurship: Compassion and the Role of Embedded AgencyMatthew G. Grimes, Jeffery S. McMullen, Timothy J. Vogus and Toyah L. MillerMatthew G. GrimesUniversity of Alberta, Jeffery S. McMullenIndiana University, Timothy J. VogusVanderbilt University and Toyah L. MillerIndiana UniversityPublished Online:6 Mar 2013https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2012.0429AboutSectionsView articleView Full TextPDF/EPUB ToolsDownload CitationsAdd to favoritesTrack Citations ShareShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail View articleREFERENCESArend R. J. 2013. A heart-mind-opportunity nexus: Distinguishing social entrepreneurship for entrepreneurs. Academy of Management Review, 38: 313–315.Link , Google ScholarBattilana J. 2006. Agency and institutions: The enabling role of individuals' social position. Organization, 13: 653–676. Google ScholarDacin M. T., Dacin P. A., Tracey P. 2011. 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