Role Of Social Entrepreneurship Research Articles

A Study on the Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Economic Development

A Study on the Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Economic Development

Building on decay: urban regeneration and social entrepreneurship in Italy through culture and the arts

ABSTRACT This paper focuses on urban regeneration practices based on adaptive reuse projects in culture and the arts, where new forms of social entrepreneurship emerge. Through in-depth qualitative research, we develop three case studies in three different urban contexts in Italy: Turin, a large and highly industrialised city in one of the country's north-west regions; Terni, a medium-sized city in central Italy; and Favara, a small town in the province of Agrigento on the island of Sicily. Building on the case studies, we outline a possible taxonomy of urban remains, entrepreneurship, and adaptive reuse models, reflecting on the role of social entrepreneurship and its peculiar governance and business models, the specific features of adaptive reuse and urban regeneration processes, and the relationship between art and urban regeneration. Some closing remarks focus on how social entrepreneurship in the cultural field challenges both scholars and decision-makers.

МІСЦЕ ТА РОЛЬ СОЦІАЛЬНОГО ПІДПРИЄМНИЦТВА У СТАЛОМУ РОЗВИТКОВІ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ЕКОНОМІКИ УКРАЇНИ

The article defines the place and role of social entrepreneurship in the sustainable development of Ukraine, examines the correlation of the goals of such development with the spheres of activity of social enterprises. It is noted that social entrepreneurship is designed to become one of the factors of sustainable development of the state, since the main goal is to improve a person's well-being and quality of life, and the main directions of the mission of this economic phenomenon are social, cultural or environmental changes. It is determined that social entrepreneurship contributes to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, since the priority is not economic efficiency, but the need for sustainable social transformations, the formation of civil society, improving social justice, providing social elevators, improving the well-being of certain groups of the population, their quality of life. At the same time, it uses innovative entrepreneurial approaches, activates self-employment and self-realization of the population. It is proved that social enterprises can become institutions, conductors of sustainable development of the national economy of Ukraine. It is determined that most social entrepreneurs act in a targeted way – causing qualitative changes among a certain group of people or in a certain territory. It is proved that social entrepreneurship is characterized by the investment nature of activity – the principle not to expect a short-term effect or benefit, but to strive to get structural changes in the social sphere, long-term results. It is noted that in relation to large businesses, for the goals of sustainable development, the introduction of Corporate Social Responsibility by the owners and top management of the company will be of great importance, because social entrepreneurship is actually the conductor of ideas for Sustainable Development. Two forms of implementation of the social mission are defined: the social aspect of the activity itself – employment, professional development and education; the social result of the activity, for example, the production of socially significant goods or the creation of new social opportunities. It is stated that social entrepreneurship, smoothing out market failures, is implemented because of protest against business models that permeate all spheres of modern life. Attention is focused on the fact that the spheres of social entrepreneurship meet the challenges set by the Sustainable Development Goals. It is proved that social entrepreneurship can help not only ensure effective economic growth of the state, but also contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, which include, among other things, effective employment, poverty eradication, universal education and Prevention of global warming.

Social Entrepreneurs as Role Models for Innovative Professional Career Developments

Through qualitative analysis, this paper examines the role of social entrepreneurs as an example of innovative and alternative professional career development. We review the dominant literature about social entrepreneurs’ distinct intentions, attitudes, abilities, and behaviors. We also directly connect social entrepreneurs’ biographies and discourses with the actual nature of their social enterprises. We have found some fundamental common factors as critical determinants of the final social entrepreneurial decision and result: (i) motivations such as emotional connection, moral judgment, personal dissatisfaction, purpose achievement and change, and social needs; (ii) personal internal resources such as connection skills, conviction, creativity, efficiency skills, and learning orientation; (iii) facilitating external factors such as financial and social support, higher and social education, relevant past events, and previous professional experience. Putting together all these factors, we develop a theoretical framework that can explain social entrepreneurship as an alternative career option and connect it with a dominant social entrepreneur’s narrative and profile.

Social entrepreneurship, co-production, and post-disaster recovery.

Post-disaster recovery requires co-production; that is, the inputs of citizens are essential for successful community recovery to occur. Citizens contribute to post-disaster recovery by volunteering, taking on consultative and decision-making roles within their communities, and directly participating in post-disaster reconstruction efforts. Without meaning ful contributions from citizens-the intended beneficiaries-unilateral efforts by public officials and authorities will inevitably fail. This study shows that social entrepreneurs can thus play a critical role in spurring post-disaster recovery by facilitating co-production. It focuses on the role of social entrepreneurs after disasters and centres on one rural village, Giranchaur Namuna Basti in the Sindhupalchowk District of Nepal. Specifically, the study uses the case of the Dhurmus Suntali Foundation's Namuna village project in Giranchaur following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on 25 April 2015 to examine the pivotal role that social entrepreneurs assume in promoting voluntary activities, community engagement, and participation in post-disaster recovery efforts.

The role of social entrepreneurs’ cosmopolitan orientation in bridging the gap between prosperity and social deprivation

PurposeIsrael is characterised by economic growth that is accompanied not only by prosperity but also by increasing poverty. This paper aims to conceptualise the role of Israel’s social enterprises in reducing the gap between prosperous and disadvantaged populations.Design/methodology/approachThis qualitative study is based on 23 in-depth interviews. It makes use of a theoretical framework that incorporates two elements: cosmopolitanism and social entrepreneurship. Cosmopolitanism, together with government policies that aim to develop free enterprise and international trade, support entrepreneurship and advance education, accompanies and facilitates prosperity. Whilst prosperity increases inequality, social entrepreneurship develops as a tool to mitigate the side effects of economic growth in the form of the increasing gap between the rich and the poor.FindingsThis paper argues that the principal reason why the gap evolved and is increasing is in the discrepancy between rapidly rising requirements presented by the innovation-focussed economy and the workers’ skills. Based on interviews with social entrepreneurs who are (co)founders or managers of businesses with a social purpose, findings show that the gap between prosperity and social deprivation could be bridged by increasing workers’ capacity to align their skills with employers’ requirements, which is the area to which Israeli social enterprises contribute.Originality/valueThe paper argues that cosmopolitan orientation is one of the contributors to economic growth and innovation, whilst prosperity increases the gap between high- and low-income groups. The paper contributes to the body of knowledge about social entrepreneurs by applying the framework that makes use of cosmopolitanism as an important driver of Israeli social entrepreneurship, which helps to explain the role that social business enterprises play in reducing the gap between prosperous and disadvantaged populations.

Influence of social entrepreneurs on community development in Enugu west senatorial district of Enugu state, Nigeria

Social entrepreneurship is not a new-fangled observable fact in Nigeria. Though the practice has constantly existed, for countless reasons, the concept is gaining reputation in current years. Although the focus has been on business entrepreneurship as a tool for economic development, the light is now on social entrepreneurship, which entails attempting to serious social issues for sustainable community development. Community development efforts have met with diverse challenges that hamper sustainability of the society. The appearance of social entrepreneurship as a cross move towards positive force for transforming communities put forwards the prospects of dealing with the key challenges of lack of support by government, deficiency of financial assistant, changing environment, out of pocket work, domination by wealthy founders and philanthropists, lack of skilled manpower, poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, climate changes, health care challenges, insecurity and other social and economic issues. This paper throws light on who social entrepreneurs are what they do and the role they play in achieving sustainable community development. Using a conceptual framework defined social entrepreneurs, characteristics, principles and role of social entrepreneurs towards community development process. The paper concludes with suggestive principles that could provide an enhanced insight on the role of social entrepreneurs in community development. To enhance their impact, social entrepreneurs should involve beneficiaries trapped within socio-economic problems in the process of community development.

Reality of Democracy in Totality and its Connection with Social Entrepreneurship in Solving Problem of Poverty

Abstract. The fundamental of democracy is the elected government and the rule of majority. Even in the nation of the developed world the population is heavily trapped with absolute poverty. Reality of democracy in totality is to be seen not only from the view point of majority rule and economic growth but from the opportunity available to all. Reality of democracy shall be reflected in social justice and equality. Every segment of the society plays important role in this direction and Social entrepreneurs can be change makers to target the unjust and unsustainable systems Understanding the role of social entrepreneurship is significant in studying reality of democracy in totality. This paper aims to get insight into the understanding of political philosophy, political economy, and theories of entrepreneurship and delves into the achievement of democratic system in preference of citizen. It is focused on critical understanding of the reality of government in totality from the view point of ordinary people seeking salvation from the life complexities like extreme poverty and role of entrepreneurship in this process. Related theories on politics and government and democracy as well as entrepreneurship from text books, journals, conference papers, newspapers, reports and online videos have been reviewed and the discussions are based on the findings of the review. More importantly it has been found that democracy as we provoke today is significantly not proving a means to reach the expected ends from the view point of ordinary people but the fruits have being snatched away by the groups of few elites and groups in their favour. Despite of the challenges posed to democracy, the alternative of democracy is democracy itself where entrepreneurship contributes in collaboration independent for the state mechanism.

Impact of the Optimistic Perspective on the Intention to Create Social Enterprises: A Comparative Study Between Portugal and Spain.

Social entrepreneurship (SE) enables business consolidation, combined with the production of positive impact and improvements in society. Aligned with 2030 Agenda for the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it is important to clarify the role of social entrepreneurs, as they are making visible the impact of their creative ideas in several areas, from civic engagement to the environment, health and learning. The main purpose of this study is to specify a model of social entrepreneurial intention (SEI) and explore it by country, based on the dimensions of the Theory of Planned Behavior and how these are mediated by spirituality and optimism. With a convenience sample of 1476 Portuguese and Spanish students, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used. For a deeply understanding, variables within the model were compared by country using t-rest, and multivariate analysis was done by each one separately. The mean comparison between countries, demonstrated that there are differences only between perceived behavioral control (PBC), Spirituality, Optimism and SEI, with Portuguese students scoring the highest values, in all variables except Optimism. A mediation path was carried out, and Spirituality mediate a significant effect between the three TPB dimensions in Portuguese students, but not in students from Spain. Finally, after discussing the results, theoretical and practical contributions are analyzed, with regard to the field of SE in Portugal and Spain, and alternatives are pointed out for a more social and sustainable entrepreneurial future.

Роль социального предпринимательства в развитии территории

Роль социального предпринимательства в развитии территории

Kewirausahaan Sosial dan Penciptaan Nilai Bersama: Sebuah Kajian terhadap CSR Sido Muncul untuk Program Desa Rempah dan Buah

CSR with a shared value creation approach is characterized by the concept of social entrepreneurship, so as to produce a new business model from the social changes that occur. The purpose s of this study are to determine the process of developing social entrepreneurship in the Spice and Fruit Village CSR Program and to identify the creation of shared values ​​resulting from Sido Muncul CSR program. The research method used is qualitative in which the validity of the data is tested by the triangulation method. Data collection was carried out through interviews and observations with Sido Muncul and fostered residents for the Spice and Fruit Village Program in Bergas Kidul and Diwak Villages. The results of this study indicate that the process of developing social entrepreneurship in CSR programs is carried out through several stages, including identification of social problems, allocation of resources, collaboration and partnerships, adaptation of products and processes, and social innovation. The creation of shared values ​​resulting from the CSR program is organizational performance and social performance. Organizational performance can be seen through management support, employee commitment, company reputation, and organizational finance. Social performance can be seen through the role of social entrepreneurship, harmonious relationships between shareholders and stakeholders, social innovation, and community independence. Organizational performance has a reciprocal relationship with social performance, which can produce sustainable growth. https://doi.org/10.26905/jmdk.v8i2.4240

Social Entrepreneurship as a Tool of Sustainable Development

Purpose: The article deals with the analysis of the perception of social entrepreneurship in Slovakia by social entrepreneurs. The main aim is to identify how social entrepreneurs perceive individual aspects of social entrepreneurship in Slovakia, including the role of social entrepreneurship in sustainable development.Methodology/Approach: The analysis was based on data obtained from a questionnaire survey conducted among social entrepreneurs in Slovakia. The survey was attended by representatives of 35 social enterprises from Slovakia. A seven-point rating of Likert scale used within the questionnaire. The mode, median and interquartile range of answers were used to evaluate the questionnaire.Findings: Social entrepreneurs pointed out that social entrepreneurship is still in development in Slovakia and several obstacles causing this situation. They also agreed that the most important benefit of social entrepreneurship in Slovakia is the effort to solve social problems. The research results show that the priority of social entrepreneurs in Slovakia is not to support sustainable development.Research Limitation/implication: The research was limited by the number of social entrepreneurs who participated in the survey. More than half of social enterprises, registered in Slovakia were not willing to participate in the survey.Originality/Value of paper: The article brings important findings in the field of social entrepreneurship, which are based on the practical experience of social entrepreneurs in Slovakia.

The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Ensuring the Social Security of the State

Purpose: The article considers social entrepreneurship as a tool for ensuring social security - a promising option for solving various problems of modern society (unemployment, including vulnerable groups of the population, social adaptation, personal self-realization, self-sufficiency, etc.). Design/Methodology/Approach: The authors highlight the need to create the necessary prerequisites for expanding the business activity of social entrepreneurship through the implementation of scientifically sound and well-formulated state incentive policy Findings: the results of the analysis of the terminological field of social entrepreneurship are presented. Practical Implications: a clear understanding of the economic boundaries of social entrepreneurship will create an adequate legal framework for its functioning and form criteria for referring to it for the possibility of participating in competitive and grant projects to obtain extra funding. Originality/Value: in the context of social security, the problem of social entrepreneurship has not been previously studied, while it has significant potential in light of the need to improve the quality of life of citizens (especially complicated by the negative consequences of the spread of the coronavirus infection COVID-19), which, of course, is an essential component of social security.

The role of social entrepreneurship for youth purpose development

ABSTRACT Despite the burgeoning research on social entrepreneurship in recent years, there is limited research on youths as a context for theorizing. This article examines the influence of social entrepreneurship on youth development through the positive youth development perspective. It explores how youth participation in social entrepreneurial activities helps develop their sense of purpose in life. Using data from semi-structured interviews with 27 youths and participant observations, this article demonstrated that social entrepreneurship contributes to youth purpose development by facilitating social conscience, prosocial connectedness, capability and personal agency development and how these manifest in different stages of youth purpose commitment.

The Role of Social Entrepreneurship during COVID Pandemic – A Case Study Analysis on Select Social Entrepreneurial Initiatives from India and Hong Kong

The Role of Social Entrepreneurship during COVID Pandemic – A Case Study Analysis on Select Social Entrepreneurial Initiatives from India and Hong Kong

A Social Entrepreneurship Case Study of the “Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Islam Segamat” Orphanage in Malaysia

Most orphanages in Malaysia are run by means of charitable donations. However, the donations and contributions collected are usually not regular or one-off. This has led to orphanages being in a run-down state and ill-equipped. The care given to orphans is important as part and parcel of their human rights to be treated and given a fair chance of living with the rest of the human race. As such, this paper aims to investigate the role of social entrepreneurship in providing care for orphans. Particularly, the paper will focus on an orphanage – “Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Islam Segamat” (PKAYIS) which is located in the state of Johor. PKAYIS has provided shelter for 68 orphans and through charitable donations has been running successfully since 1983. The orphanage has been able to successfully bring up orphans who have succeeded academically and found successful careers in life. Based on the theoretical framework on social entrepreneurship and orphans, observation methods and interviews were carried out to supply relevant information and data for the study. This paper will provide some insights on how social entrepreneurship affects the society and would be beneficial for policy makers interested in adopting social entrepreneurship as a mean of care for orphans.

The role of social entrepreneurship in resolution socio-economic problems of vulnerable population categories

The role of social entrepreneurship in resolution socio-economic problems of vulnerable population categories

The Role of Social Entrepreneurship in Ensuring the Social Security of the State

Purpose: The article considers social entrepreneurship as a tool for ensuring social security - a promising option for solving various problems of modern society (unemployment, including vulnerable groups of the population, social adaptation, personal self-realization, selfsufficiency, etc.). Design/Methodology/Approach: The authors highlight the need to create the necessary prerequisites for expanding the business activity of social entrepreneurship through the implementation of scientifically sound and well-formulated state incentive policy Findings: the results of the analysis of the terminological field of social entrepreneurship are presented. Practical Implications: a clear understanding of the economic boundaries of social entrepreneurship will create an adequate legal framework for its functioning and form criteria for referring to it for the possibility of participating in competitive and grant projects to obtain extra funding. Originality/Value: in the context of social security, the problem of social entrepreneurship has not been previously studied, while it has significant potential in light of the need to improve the quality of life of citizens (especially complicated by the negative consequences of the spread of the coronavirus infection COVID-19), which, of course, is an essential component of social security.

Can social entrepreneurship help attain sustainable development goals: a study of India

This paper attempts to understand, analyse and interpret the role of social entrepreneurs towards sustainable development. The paper significantly contributes to the existing literature by evaluating the government's policy framework with respect to social entrepreneurship from the perspective of sustainable development goals (SDGs). The paper also discusses the origin and evolution of social entrepreneurship in India. The paper uses data from various government, non-government and international agency sources for attaining its research objectives. The paper concludes by recommending the policy inputs in respect of social entrepreneurship for ensuring sustainable development in synchronisation with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Social Entrepreneurial Orientation in Human Service Organizations: A Scoping Review

ABSTRACTCommunity-based human service organizations (“HSOs”) employ a variety of strategies in delivering effective services and supporting vulnerable groups. Research has focused on the role of social entrepreneurship in realizing the potential of HSOs to enact change on a wider scale. However, studies in this field remain fragmented and unsynthesized. Addressing this gap, the following study employs scoping review methodology to systematically assess current knowledge while integrating findings into a model representing organizational factors and characteristics that have been found to lead to social entrepreneurship in community-based HSOs, or “Social Entrepreneurial Orientation”. Coded data from selected articles were developed into a conceptual map that included social innovation (product-based, process-based, and socially transformative social innovations), risk-taking, proactivity (planning and forecasting), and market orientation.