A conceptual model for social entrepreneurship directed toward social impact on society

Abstract

Purpose -The emerging literature on social entrepreneurship and its role in economic development and social value creation is riddled with inconsistencies, overlapping definitions, and contradictions. However, the theoretical and practical importance of developing and applying social entrepreneurship to sustain social development and enhance human well-being in rapidly changing environments has catapulted this issue to the forefront of the research agendas of many scholars. In light of advancement, the purpose of this paper is to clarify the concept of social entrepreneurship. Further, a conceptual model is developed encompassing antecedents and consequence of social entrepreneurship in an integrated framework. Design/methodology/approach -The paper draws on the work of others and to this adds personal conclusions from both direct experience and observation. Findings -The central argument is that desirability and feasibility of social entrepreneur in the decision-making process, human capital, and social capital at the individual level will have the positive effects on social entrepreneurship. The author also discusses the moderation effects between the desirability and feasibility of social entrepreneur in the decision-making process on initiating social entrepreneurship activities. Moreover, it is argued that social and institutional environment factors also promote social entrepreneurship activities which push the social improvement. Originality/value -The paper presents a theoretical research model incorporating antecedents and consequence of social entrepreneurship to direct a future research agenda. The paper could be used as the research model by researchers to empirically test antecedents and consequences of social entrepreneurship. Moreover, practitioners can also gain benefits from the conceptual framework and promote social entrepreneurship.

Contribuições do Empreendedorismo Social para o Aumento da Participação das Mulheres no Mercado de Trabalho

“…Costa, V. F. (2018 (Davidsson & Honig, 2003). O conhecimento do empreendedor social inclui o plano para iniciar e realizar as atividades relacionadas ao empreendimento social, abarcando também os conhecimentos para entender seus clientes e suas necessidades, a fim de satisfazê-las com métodos inovadores (Jiao, 2011).…”

“…A vontade e viabilidade do empreendedor social são influenciadas pelos valores pessoais, pela atitude cognitiva e também pelo apoio social (Jiao, 2011). Como afirmam Elkington e Hartigan (2008), os empreendedores sociais mostram uma determinação obstinada que os impulsiona a assumir riscos e identificar soluções práticas para problemas sociais, compartilhando suas ideias e concentrando-se na criação de valor social.…”

“…O empreendedorismo social tem se consagrado como foco das agendas de pesquisa de muitos estudiosos, dada a relevância teórica e prática do seu desenvolvimento e da sua aplicação como forma de sustentar o incremento social e melhorar o bem-estar em ambientes de constantes mudanças (Jiao, 2011). Para Grimes, Mcmullen, Vogus e Miller (2013), o empreendedorismo social compreende os processos de empregar métodos baseados no mercado para resolver problemas sociais, pois possui amplo crescimento e popularidade.…”

Reclaiming the Space of Social Entrepreneurship: A Case from Cosmetology Industry

“…(Field notes, September 27 th 2015) According to Sharir & Lerner (2006), if workers are ready to work willingly and voluntarily on behalf of the company regardless the economic benefits that they can attain, such companies show a characteristic of social entrepreneurial ventures. Social network is one of the most important factors for successful social entrepreneurship (Jiao, 2011).…”

“…(Jiao, 2011) further delineates that all these factors can be included into social capital of social entrepreneur. Therefore, considering the social entrepreneurial characteristics at IAB it is evident that IAB consists with a better social network as a social entrepreneurial venture.…”