Critical Success Factors for Microenterprise Development in Africa: An overview

Moyo, Theresa

doi:10.1177/026537880302000310

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“…Although MEPs have been recognised as a valuable approach to poverty alleviation (Strier, 2010), they have been criticised for their limited success with, at times, standardised operations (Hoque, 2004;Moyo, 2003). Particular criticisms include: (Dart, 2004) Innovative and commercial activity with a social purpose Change agent (Leadbeater, 1997)…”

Section: Non-governmental Organisations As Social Businessesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social enterprise versus social entrepreneurship: An examination of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ in pursuing social change

Luke

Chu

2013

International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurs

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This article critically considers distinctions between, social enterprise and social entrepreneurship from a theoretical perspective. Using case study analysis of 10 non-governmental organisations the paper explores these concepts empirically. Findings on social enterprise reveal a focus on the purpose of social businesses, while findings on social entrepreneurship reveal an emphasis on the processes underlying innovative and entrepreneurial activity for social purposes. Discussion of these findings indicates important developments relevant to informing the growing area of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship research. Implications extend to understanding the need for action to achieve social change, and an acceptance of risk when existing actions fail to achieve their intended outcomes.

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Section: Non-governmental Organisations As Social Businessesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Social enterprise versus social entrepreneurship: An examination of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ in pursuing social change

Luke

Chu

2013

International Small Business Journal: Researching Entrepreneurs

137

101

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A generic balanced scorecard for small and medium manufacturing enterprises in South Africa

Reynolds

Fourie

Erasmus

2019

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Background: Prior research confirmed that the balanced scorecard (BSC) can be used successfully at manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to assist with sustainability. South African SMEs have a low survival rate despite being a significant contributor to the local economy with the manufacturing sector in particular hampered by negative growth.Aim: The objective of this study was to develop a BSC for manufacturing SMEs in South Africa with measurable key performance indicators (KPIs).Setting: We conducted a Delphi study with cost accounting specialists in different industries.Methods: The development of the generic BSC was facilitated with a Delphi survey and analytical hierarchy process (AHP).Results: The research presents a generic yet flexible BSC for manufacturing SMEs. A total number of 12 generic and 104 specific KPIs were identified. The results revealed a greater emphasis on the financial and customer perspectives that may be conducive to SME sustainability and success.Conclusion: A generic BSC that can be adapted to specific organisational and industry requirements has the potential to enhance SME sustainability and success.

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Critical Success Factors for Microenterprise Development in Africa: An overview

Cited by 2 publications

References 4 publications

Social enterprise versus social entrepreneurship: An examination of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ in pursuing social change

Social enterprise versus social entrepreneurship: An examination of the ‘why’ and ‘how’ in pursuing social change

A generic balanced scorecard for small and medium manufacturing enterprises in South Africa

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