Compassion, value creation and digital learning orientation in social entrepreneurs

IF 4.1 3区 管理学 Q2 BUSINESS
Mir Shahid Satar
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Abstract

Purpose

Social value creation (SVC) is the primary emphasis for unifying the various issues in contemporary social entrepreneurship (SE) literature and practice since it highlights the fundamental problem of sustainability in SE business. Accordingly, SVC as an outcome of SE represents the primary drive of social entrepreneurs (SEs). However, SEs encounter multi-dimensional challenges as they work to build their SE businesses and create social value. In the current context of digitally transforming entrepreneurship scenario, this study investigates the role of SE compassion and digital learning orientation (DLO) for SVC ability of SEs.

Design/methodology/approach

The study utilized a quantitative survey approach for primary data collection from social entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia. A total of 158 valid replies from social entrepreneurs were obtained for the study. Using SmartPLS (3.0), partial least square structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data.

Findings

The results validated a model of SVC in which the SE compassion and DLO positively impact the SVC ability in SEs. However, the impact of DLO in moderating the SE compassion - SVC relationship in SEs was not proven.

Practical implications

The study established the role of SE compassion in explaining the distinctive SVC ability in SEs. Meanwhile, given the expanding necessity for SEs to leverage digital technologies for SE missions, the study provides implications for nurturing positive outcomes in terms of SE compassion and DLO outcomes among SEs. This organized knowledge can help entrepreneurs, educators and policymakers better incorporate these concerns in SE education, and social enterprises and entrepreneurs’ developmental initiatives.

Originality/value

This work is pioneering in that it conceptualizes and tests a theoretical framework that links SE compassion, DLO, and SVC in SEs. Meanwhile, the study is the first to operationalize the DLO in entrepreneurs. The study thus generates fresh insights about SVC in SE amid the digitally transforming entrepreneurship scenario.

社会企业家的同情心、价值创造和数字化学习导向
目的 社会价值创造(Social Value Creation,SVC)是统一当代社会企业家精神(Social Entrepreneurship,SE)文献和实践中各种问题的首要重点,因为它凸显了社会企业家业务的可持续 性这一根本问题。因此,社会价值创造作为社会创业的成果,是社会创业者(SEs)的主要驱动力。然而,社会企业家在建立社会企业和创造社会价值的过程中遇到了多方面的挑战。在当前数字化转型的创业背景下,本研究探讨了社会企业家的同情心和数字化学习导向(DLO)对社会企业家社会价值创造能力的作用。研究共获得 158 份社会企业家的有效回复。研究结果验证了一个社会创业能力模型,在该模型中,社会创业者的同情心和 DLO 对社会创业者的社会创业能力有积极影响。实践意义该研究确立了社会企业同情心在解释社会企业独特的 SVC 能力中的作用。同时,鉴于社会企业越来越有必要利用数字技术来完成社会企业的使命,本研究为在社会企业中培养积极的社会企业同情心和DLO成果提供了启示。这些有条理的知识可以帮助企业家、教育工作者和政策制定者更好地将这些问题纳入社会企业教育、社会企业和企业家的发展计划中。 原创性/价值这项研究具有开创性,因为它概念化并测试了一个理论框架,将社会企业中的社会企业同情心、DLO 和 SVC 联系起来。同时,这项研究也是首次在企业家中实施 DLO。因此,在数字化转型的创业环境中,本研究为 SE 中的 SVC 提供了新的见解。
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CiteScore
8.20
自引率
8.70%
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126
期刊介绍: ■In-depth studies of major issues ■Operations management ■Financial management ■Motivation ■Entrepreneurship ■Problem solving and proactivity ■Serious management argument ■Strategy and policy issues ■Tactics for turning around company crises Management Decision, considered by many to be the best publication in its field, consistently offers thoughtful and provocative insights into current management practice. As such, its high calibre contributions from leading management philosophers and practitioners make it an invaluable resource in the aggressive and demanding trading climate of the Twenty-First Century.
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