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The Promise Of Social Enterprise
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Author : Mark Sampson
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2022-07-26
The Promise Of Social Enterprise written by Mark Sampson and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-26 with Religion categories.
Is social enterprise yet another example of the expansion of the market into all areas of life and society, in this case the marketization of poverty? Or does it offer genuine hope as part of a solution to some of the challenges facing contemporary society, and as an example of an economy of mutuality? Framing this question theologically, does it offer the potential of "faithful economic practice"? The Promise of Social Enterprise makes the case that how we answer this depends on the language we use to describe--and perform--social enterprise. Arguing for the need to move beyond the narrow and reductionistic logic of mainstream economics, the economic nature of the language of gift and mutuality is explored. Drawing on the theological framework of Pope Benedict XVI and the work of John Barclay on Paul's understanding of the social implications of the Christ-gift, this book considers the contribution that a theology of gift, with its incongruity and mutuality, makes to the theory and practice of social enterprise.
Promise Pitfalls And Potential Of Social Entrepreneurship
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Author : Sheila Cannon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024
Promise Pitfalls And Potential Of Social Entrepreneurship written by Sheila Cannon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024 with Social entrepreneurship categories.
"The idea and practice of social enterprise - using business models to address social issues - has swept the world, taken up with enthusiasm by business leaders, nonprofit practitioners, and public policy makers alike. In this book, the authors argue that social enterprise is surrounded by great promise, and that this high expectation has contributed to its pitfalls, setting social enterprise out as separate and different from other kinds of business, public service provision, and nonprofit organising for social benefit. After exploring the problem of inflated expectations (the pitfalls), the authors 'rescue' the concept of social enterprise from sainthood - overly positive normative judgements - by presenting ways forward. The book sets out how to really unleash the power of social enterprise so that it can actually deliver on its promise to improve how we organise for social purpose. It is organised into three parts: The promise, the pitfalls and possibilities. The promise sets out the different ways of approaching the concept of social enterprise. The pitfall section sets out the problem with the normative assumptions behind each approach. The possibilities section proposes how we can overcome the limitations of what social enterprise has become. Through this framework, the book covers a wide range of approaches to social enterprise illustrated by specific examples. Furthermore, the different areas in which social enterprises operate will be presented: Healthcare, education, social services, youth, environment, rural and community development, and international development. This accessible book will be a valuable resource for a variety business scholars, instructors and upper-level students, but particularly those with an interest in entrepreneurship, business ethics, and CSR"--
The Promise Of Social Enterprise
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Author : Mark Sampson
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2022-07-26
The Promise Of Social Enterprise written by Mark Sampson and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-26 with Religion categories.
Is social enterprise yet another example of the expansion of the market into all areas of life and society, in this case the marketization of poverty? Or does it offer genuine hope as part of a solution to some of the challenges facing contemporary society, and as an example of an economy of mutuality? Framing this question theologically, does it offer the potential of “faithful economic practice”? The Promise of Social Enterprise makes the case that how we answer this depends on the language we use to describe—and perform—social enterprise. Arguing for the need to move beyond the narrow and reductionistic logic of mainstream economics, the economic nature of the language of gift and mutuality is explored. Drawing on the theological framework of Pope Benedict XVI and the work of John Barclay on Paul’s understanding of the social implications of the Christ-gift, this book considers the contribution that a theology of gift, with its incongruity and mutuality, makes to the theory and practice of social enterprise.
The Promise Of Social Marketing
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Author : Chahid Fourali
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-07-15
The Promise Of Social Marketing written by Chahid Fourali and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with Business & Economics categories.
Social marketing is an exciting new field of study that promises much to help alleviate many dilemmas of the human condition. It may be associated with any social project undertaken where human interests (short and long term) override commercial ones. The Promise of Social Marketing examines the potential of this new field to help address effectively local and global issues that most nations are grappling with. It clarifies the history, philosophies, disciplines and techniques associated with best practice and highlights the need to engage with this field to help develop it further, so as to benefit humanity as a whole. There is an ongoing debate about the nature of marketing and whether it is able to fulfill or adapt to both commercial and social objectives. The unifying view is that marketing is a tool that can be used for individual, organizational or social benefits, and the aim of this book is to introduce the reader to an approach that is developing into a promising and rich new science, currently known as Social Marketing. It is a tool that brings hope to improving the world for good. The book guides the reader, step by step, demonstrating how this promising area can be applied to aims as diverse as HIV/AIDS prevention, responsible (global) citizenship, conflict resolution or the promotion of a worthwhile education. It will be of interest to not only those who study marketing, management, business ethics, education and public policy but anybody who’s interest is in improving the human condition.
Social Entrepreneurship
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Author : David Bornstein
language : en
Publisher: What Everyone Needs to Know(r)
Release Date : 2010
Social Entrepreneurship written by David Bornstein and has been published by What Everyone Needs to Know(r) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Business & Economics categories.
In development circles, there is now widespread consensus that social entrepreneurs represent a far better mechanism to respond to needs than we have ever had before--a decentralized and emergent force that remains our best hope for solutions that can keep pace with our problems and create a more peaceful world. David Bornstein's previous book on social entrepreneurship, How to Change the World, was hailed by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times as "a bible in the field" and published in more than twenty countries. Now, Bornstein shifts the focus from the profiles of successful social innovators in that book--and teams with Susan Davis, a founding board member of the Grameen Foundation--to offer the first general overview of social entrepreneurship. In a Q & A format allowing readers to go directly to the information they need, the authors map out social entrepreneurship in its broadest terms as well as in its particulars. Bornstein and Davis explain what social entrepreneurs are, how their organizations function, and what challenges they face. The book will give readers an understanding of what differentiates social entrepreneurship from standard business ventures and how it differs from traditional grant-based non-profit work. Unlike the typical top-down, model-based approach to solving problems employed by the World Bank and other large institutions, social entrepreneurs work through a process of iterative learning -- learning by doing--working with communities to find unique, local solutions to unique, local problems. Most importantly, the book shows readers exactly how they can get involved. Anyone inspired by Barack Obama's call to service and who wants to learn more about the essential features and enormous promise of this new method of social change, Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know(R) is the ideal first place to look. What Everyone Needs to Know(R) is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press.
Understanding Social Enterprise
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Author : Rory Ridley-Duff
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2015-10-31
Understanding Social Enterprise written by Rory Ridley-Duff and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-31 with Business & Economics categories.
The emergence of social enterprises over the past 35 years has been an exciting and significant development in the economy at a local, national and international level. How should we understand the growing popularity of social enterprise and the wider social economy? Are alternative business models even more relevant in an uncertain business climate? Do they provide a robust response to periods of state ′austerity′? How do social enterprises contribute to global initiatives to improve the sustainability and responsibility of the business community? Through discussion of theoretical and practical considerations for the field, and a wealth of learning features, this 2nd edition of Understanding Social Enterprise: Focuses on the distinct pathways that social enterprises follow, critiquing the competencies and practices that contribute to a successful social economy Contains updated coverage on sector issues, including the recent development of the social investment industry Explores how private, voluntary and public sector agencies engage the social economy, and how distinctive new forms have emerged from it Examines the management of social enterprises in different contexts within the social economy Contains updated coverage of international issues informed by global studies of the social economies. Revisions include a new, tripartite structure and two new chapters on ′Marketing and Measuring Social Value′ and ′Social Investment and Crowd Funding′. Visit the companion website for sample curricula, instructors’ manual, PowerPoint slides and extra case studies for lecturers, and access to full-text journal articles for students.
Social Enterprise Law
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Author : Dana Brakman Reiser
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017-09-05
Social Enterprise Law written by Dana Brakman Reiser and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-05 with Law categories.
Social enterprises represent a new kind of venture, dedicated to pursuing profits for owners and benefits for society. Social Enterprise Law provides tools that will allow them to raise the capital they need to flourish. Social Enterprise Law weaves innovation in contract and corporate governance into powerful protections against insiders sacrificing goals such as environmental sustainability in the pursuit of short-term profits. Creating a stable balance between financial returns and public benefits will allow social entrepreneurs to team up with impact investors that share their vision of a double bottom line. Brakman Reiser and Dean show how novel legal technologies can allow social enterprises to access capital markets, including unconventional sources such as crowdfunding. With its straightforward insights into complex areas of the law, the book shows how a social mission can even be shielded from the turbulence of an acquisition or bankruptcy. It also shows why, as the metrics available to measure the impact of social missions on individuals and communities become more sophisticated, such legal innovations will continue to become more robust. By providing a comprehensive survey of the U.S. laws and a bold vision for how legal institutions across the globe could be reformed, this book offers new insights and approaches to help social enterprises raise the capital they need to flourish. It offers a rich guide for students, entrepreneurs, investors, and practitioners.
Social Enterprise
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Author : Janelle A. Kerlin
language : en
Publisher: UPNE
Release Date : 2009
Social Enterprise written by Janelle A. Kerlin and has been published by UPNE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Business & Economics categories.
The first comparative look at how social enterprise is shaped by local conditions worldwide
Scaling The Social Enterprise
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Author : Walske, Jennifer M.
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2021-07-31
Scaling The Social Enterprise written by Walske, Jennifer M. and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-31 with Business & Economics categories.
Scaling the Social Enterprise is an ideal text for courses that focus on social entrepreneurship and social innovation, at either the graduate or undergraduate level. Common themes across high growth social startups discussed in the book include: • building and modifying a management team for growth • creating and maintaining a dynamic stakeholder network • choosing corporate form and funders • moving from idea to pilot, to roll-out, and pivots along the way • the importance of media magic in building a brand • developing and refining one’s value chain • the pivotal role of technology in scaling Featuring high profile, high growth social startups including Fair Trade USA, Revolution Foods, Sanergy, Kiva, d.light, Back to the Roots, and Grameen America, the chapter on funding social startups also profiles social funders such as Bridges Fund Management and Better Ventures, amongst others.
Case Studies In Social Entrepreneurship
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Author : Michael Pirson
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-08
Case Studies In Social Entrepreneurship written by Michael Pirson and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-08 with Business & Economics categories.
This book is an essential resource for the increasing number of facilitators who wish to help students learn about the promise and pitfalls of social enterprise. The oikos-Ashoka case competition for social entrepreneurship was conceived in 2007 as a way to help find great material and case studies in this emerging field. This fourth collection of oikos case studies is based on the winning cases from the 2010 to 2014 annual case competitions. These cases have been highly praised because they provide excellent learning opportunities, tell engaging stories, deal with recent situations, include quotations from key actors, are thought-provoking and controversial, require decision-making and provide clear take-aways. This new volume of social entrepreneurship case studies highlights cases from around the globe authored by teachers from around the globe. The selected cases span many industries and geographic contexts; nevertheless, they are connected by a shared ambition: to highlight the power of entrepreneurship to solve social problems. The cases are clustered in three different sections: Socially oriented Enterprise Cases – Health and Fair trade, Ecologically oriented social enterprises, and Corporate Social Entrepreneurship. Case Studies in Social Entrepreneurship will be an essential purchase for educators and is likely to be a widely used as a course textbook at all levels of management education. Online Teaching Notes to accompany each chapter are available on request with the purchase of the book.