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The impact of social capital on the intention of Moroccan university students to engage in social entrepreneurship 社会资本对摩洛哥大学生社会创业意向的影响
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-08-05 DOI: 10.1108/sej-02-2024-0020
Adil Mgueraman, Manal EL Abboubi
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Sociopreneurial behaviour formation: antecedents and conversion. Case of dairy farming industry in Indonesia 社会企业家行为的形成:前因与转化。印度尼西亚奶牛养殖业案例
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Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-08-05 DOI: 10.1108/sej-10-2023-0135
Muhammad Iqbal Arrasyid, Shafie Bin Sidek, Noor Azlin Ismail, Amaliyah Amaliyah
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Fostering social enterprise innovativeness: the interplay of learning, market orientation and stakeholder engagement within a capability framework 培养社会企业的创新能力:能力框架内学习、市场导向和利益相关者参与的相互作用
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-08-01 DOI: 10.1108/sej-11-2023-0147
Chamindika Weerakoon, Adela J. McMurray
{"title":"Fostering social enterprise innovativeness: the interplay of learning, market orientation and stakeholder engagement within a capability framework","authors":"Chamindika Weerakoon, Adela J. McMurray","doi":"10.1108/sej-11-2023-0147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-11-2023-0147","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Drawing on capability theory, this study aims to examine the interplay of learning orientation, market orientation and stakeholder engagement in fostering social enterprise innovativeness.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>A survey of 1,044 Australian social enterprise executives and managers tested hypotheses in a mediated moderation model using structural equation modelling.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Nested model comparisons revealed key insights: market orientation partially mediates the relationship between learning commitment, open-mindedness and innovativeness. High stakeholder engagement hinders learning commitment’s effect on innovativeness while enhancing open-mindedness’ impact. Shared vision negatively affects innovativeness. Control variables highlight gender-based perceptions, with female executives viewing market orientation and innovativeness less favourably than male counterparts. This study underscores the importance of heightened market orientations in hostile business environments.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>Findings prompt further investigation into stakeholder engagement’s negative impact on learning commitment and shared vision’s effect on innovativeness. It is crucial to recognise gender perspectives in strategy and align internal practices with external conditions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study clarifies the interplay between learning orientation, market orientation and stakeholder engagement in fostering innovativeness amid contradictory findings. It advances social enterprise research by introducing a capability-based approach to cultivate innovativeness, challenging dominant customer-focused strategies to enhance organisational performance.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"359 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141867027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Integrated model between Three Pillars of Institutions and Mair Noboa model to determine social entrepreneurial intention 确定社会创业意向的 "三大机构支柱 "与 Mair Noboa 模型之间的综合模型
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-07-30 DOI: 10.1108/sej-10-2023-0124
Mehree Iqbal, Louis Geneste, Paull Weber
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Empowering refugee and local women through social cooperatives: an unfinished success story in Southern Türkiye 通过社会合作社增强难民和当地妇女的能力:南土耳其未竟的成功故事
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-07-25 DOI: 10.1108/sej-03-2024-0035
Derya Gultekin, Nihan Yildirim, Sevcan Ozturk-Kilic
{"title":"Empowering refugee and local women through social cooperatives: an unfinished success story in Southern Türkiye","authors":"Derya Gultekin, Nihan Yildirim, Sevcan Ozturk-Kilic","doi":"10.1108/sej-03-2024-0035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-03-2024-0035","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study aims to understand the social cooperative model's empowerment and social cohesion impacts based on the case of a cooperative with the partnership of local and refugee women in southern Türkiye to give evidence for the potential and challenges of women cooperatives.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The authors conducted surveys and focus group interviews with both members and board members. The authors grounded the findings in dimensions extracted from literature on the impact of cooperatives on their members and the wider community.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The social cooperative economically empowers women through employment and income generation, and skill training while enhancing them socially with increased decision-making power, autonomy, self-esteem and respect. It fosters social cohesion between local and refugee members by building trust and peace, solidarity, knowledge sharing and collective action. However, the cooperative faces challenges in managing sustainable business models, and cooperative membership does not ensure a steady income, social security, economic independence or a fairer division of domestic work.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The challenges and limited outcomes of social cooperatives are primarily due to resource scarcity. Hence, these needs must be considered by policymakers and sponsors of women empowerment programmes so that they can offer response actions to empower social women cooperatives. During the research period, the COVID-19 pandemic posed a significant threat to the survival of the cooperative. Moreover, the restrictions imposed by the pandemic made it impossible to engage Syrian women in focus group discussions. Consequently, the focus group interactions were limited to two Palestinian members, while Syrian members were included in survey interviews.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study is one of the few attempts to examine the social cooperative model’s impact on women’s empowerment and social cohesion in the context of a mixed membership of local and refugee women in Türkiye. Fieldwork evidence on cooperatives that improve gender equality and inclusive growth can contribute to the advocacy of support for women’s cooperatives in the context of refugees.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141770030","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluating the social return on investment of a mental health disorders club: a case study 评估心理健康障碍俱乐部的社会投资回报:案例研究
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-07-10 DOI: 10.1108/sej-10-2023-0122
William Alamoto, Angels Niñerola, Maria-Victòria Sánchez-Rebull
{"title":"Evaluating the social return on investment of a mental health disorders club: a case study","authors":"William Alamoto, Angels Niñerola, Maria-Victòria Sánchez-Rebull","doi":"10.1108/sej-10-2023-0122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-10-2023-0122","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The growth of mental disorders and their costs represents a public health challenge. This study aims to explore how a social club can help mitigate its impact through arts and sports workshops.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Using the social return on investment (SROI) methodology, the impact of the social club is evaluated by identifying stakeholders and quantifying their contributions. In addition, the relationship between patients’ attendance and the reduction of relapses and medication consumption is explored.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The SROI showed a positive return on investment, €12.12 per euro invested. This ratio indicates that the social club generates social value well above its initial costs. On the other hand, two stakeholders were identified as higher impact generators, and it was confirmed that sports activities generate more social and economic impact than art activities – however, the positive effects of art activities last longer over time. The study revealed a positive relationship between social club attendance and relapse reduction. Almost 90% of the participating users reported no relapses or emergency hospitalizations during the past year of attendance. In addition, a substantial decrease in medication dosage was observed. These results suggest that social clubs help stabilize mental health and reduce the burden on health-care systems.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The case study highlights the vital role of social clubs in supporting people facing mental health issues. Policymakers and health-care providers can use this knowledge to invest in more effective and sustainable mental health support activities.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141568261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Power, youth, and temporality: capitalising on the symbolic in resourcing social entrepreneurship 权力、青年和时间性:在为社会创业提供资源时利用象征意义
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-07-09 DOI: 10.1108/sej-08-2023-0097
Kate V. Lewis
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Addressing autistic unemployment through autistic owned and led social enterprise 通过自闭症患者拥有和领导的社会企业解决自闭症患者失业问题
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.1108/sej-01-2024-0011
Sharon Zivkovic
{"title":"Addressing autistic unemployment through autistic owned and led social enterprise","authors":"Sharon Zivkovic","doi":"10.1108/sej-01-2024-0011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-01-2024-0011","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>To address the high level of autistic unemployment it has been recommended that autistic individuals be supported to own and lead social enterprises. This paper aims to discuss what is required to create an enabling environment for autistic social entrepreneurship.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>By referring to the autism, entrepreneurship and complexity theory literature, it is argued in this conceptual article that to create the required enabling environment for autistic social entrepreneurship, business advisors need to adopt a business development approach that aligns with autistic ways of thinking. It is also agrued that a place-based autistic social enterprise support ecosystem based on a landscape of practice approach is required to bring together diverse support individuals and organisations who have different approaches to practice. Examples including personal reflections are used to support these claims.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Challenges and barriers to creating the required enabling environment are identified. Two theories of change, one focused on creating integrated service delivery and one focused on enabling the landscape of practice to transition to a more effective state, are proposed for addressing the identified challenges and barriers.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>To the best of the author’s knowledge, for the first time this article identifies what is required to address the challenges and barriers in creating an enabling environment for autistic social entrepreneurship. Without addressing these challenges and barriers there is a risk that nascent autistic social entrepreneurs will be set up for failure.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141516777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Investor perspective on impact-driven startups – the prioritization of certainty 投资者对影响驱动型初创企业的看法--确定性的优先次序
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-06-25 DOI: 10.1108/sej-02-2024-0028
Christin Eckerle, Ann-Sophie Finner, Orestis Terzidis
{"title":"Investor perspective on impact-driven startups – the prioritization of certainty","authors":"Christin Eckerle, Ann-Sophie Finner, Orestis Terzidis","doi":"10.1108/sej-02-2024-0028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-02-2024-0028","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>In this study, the authors dive into the assessment process of startups by impact investors. In particular, the purpose of this study is to investigate the preferences impact investors place on different social and environmental criteria. The authors build on social learning theory to understand the underlying rationale of the investors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>With this research, the authors simplify the impact category system by conducting a systematic literature review. The authors then validate these criteria with a survey of 69 impact investors in Europe.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results highlight the prioritization of quantifying impact and a discrepancy between essential and desirable impact categories. Due to the clear and significant results changing with the target market and startup stage focus, the authors assume a tendency of homophily of impact investors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>With this empirical study, the authors offer strategic implications for investors and startups as the authors decrease the complexity of impact categories while validating their significance in the impact assessment process.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141496158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Improving the good in good organizations: the potential value of social impact assessment for social enterprises 提高优秀组织的优秀程度:社会影响评估对社会企业的潜在价值
IF 2.1
Social Enterprise Journal Pub Date : 2024-06-20 DOI: 10.1108/sej-02-2024-0026
Memduh Eren Giderler, Frank Vanclay
{"title":"Improving the good in good organizations: the potential value of social impact assessment for social enterprises","authors":"Memduh Eren Giderler, Frank Vanclay","doi":"10.1108/sej-02-2024-0026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/sej-02-2024-0026","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Social enterprises are not generally aware that they might create negative social impacts on local communities. This paper aims to inform social enterprise scholars and practitioners about the potential value of the field of Social Impact Assessment in managing the negative impacts of social enterprises on beneficiaries, local communities and other rightsholders and stakeholders.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This is a conceptual paper.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The authors discuss the key things that could assist social entrepreneurs in assessing their social impacts, negative as well as positive, unintended as well as intended. Social enterprises might: use a human rights-based approach and undertake due diligence; implement a grievance redress mechanism; obtain free, prior and informed consent; consider their ongoing social licence to operate; and implement benefit sharing programs. Doing all this would improve the social outcomes from their activities and contribute to socially sustainable development.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Although social enterprises seek sustainable solutions to social problems and are described as “do good organizations”, there is an assumption (myth) that social enterprises only have positive impacts. This paper argues that social enterprises can also cause negative social impacts, especially where processes to consider potential for harm are absent. Therefore, social enterprises need a way to assess and manage potential negative social impacts and enhance the social outcomes from their activities. The authors argue that learnings from the field of Social Impact Assessment (as codified by the International Association for Impact Assessment) should be brought into the social entrepreneurship discourse.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":46809,"journal":{"name":"Social Enterprise Journal","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141496157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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