Handbook of Research Methods on Social Entrepreneurship

Handbook of Research Methods on Social Entrepreneurship

Author: R. Seymour

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1781001057

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Defining 'social entrepreneurship' has in the past proved problematic, and debate continues concerning what it does and does not entail and encompass. This unique book frames the debates surrounding the phenomenon and argues that many of the difficulties relating to the study of social entrepreneurship are rooted in methodological issues. Highlighting these issues, the book sets out ideas and implications for researchers using alternative methodologies. Contributors expertly present practical guides for researchers, setting out appropriate strategies and methods that can be adopted to explore and understand social entrepreneurship. Chapters deal with research strategies such as storytelling, action research and the case study, as well as the methods appropriate for understanding discourse, large data sets, and networks. The book also explores some challenges for researchers, and will be of particular interest to early career researchers or researchers first approaching the field.


Handbook of Research on Value Creation for Small and Micro Social Enterprises

Handbook of Research on Value Creation for Small and Micro Social Enterprises

Author: Maher, Chi

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-12-07

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1522562990

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In the corporate world, businesses are focused on increasing their revenues but ignore the cries of social and environmental concerns from nearby communities. At the other end of the spectrum, nonprofits seek to help their local communities but are constantly required to create fundraisers without having adequate time to put those collected donations to use. The world needs an industry to combine civic engagement and public service with wealth and value creation to provide self-sustaining opportunities for public services that are sometimes overlooked or ignored. The Handbook of Research on Value Creation for Small and Micro Social Enterprises defines the concept of social enterprise and provides vital insight into the importance of rebalancing, creating, and promoting economic activities that achieve social fairness, cultural fulfillment, and the protection of the environment. While highlighting topics such as marketing strategies, cross-cultural frameworks, and public policy, this publication focuses on empowering rather than controlling sustainable solutions for various communities and consumers. This book is ideally designed for researchers, policymakers, academicians who teach and/or research small and micro social enterprises, and advanced-level students furthering their research exposure to pertinent topics in this field.


Social Entrepreneurship and Research Methods

Social Entrepreneurship and Research Methods

Author: Jeremy Short

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2014-07-21

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 1784411418

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Social Entrepreneurship and Research Methods focuses on research gaps in the growing field of social entrepreneurship and highlights a number of methodological approaches involving novel data sources and quantitative and qualitative techniques to build knowledge concerning the determinants of social enterprise success.


Handbook of Research on Social Entrepreneurship and Solidarity Economics

Handbook of Research on Social Entrepreneurship and Solidarity Economics

Author: Saiz-Álvarez, José Manuel

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-05-19

Total Pages: 635

ISBN-13: 1522500987

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Education programs in social entrepreneurship helps to create and fill jobs devoted to developing the local economy, which has become a dual transfer strategy by which a virtuous circle occurs between a retrofitted educational system based on social entrepreneurship, and vocational students who are highly entrepreneurial. The Handbook of Research on Social Entrepreneurship and Solidarity Economics focuses on practical experience and theoretical models for popularizing the concept of social entrepreneurship as a critical element of economic growth. Emphasizing the ways in which social entrepreneurship benefits developing regions, small and medium enterprises, and low-income communities, this handbook of research is a pivotal reference source for professionals, academics, and graduate-level students in the fields of economics, business administration, sociology, education, politics, and international relations.


Handbook of Research Methods for Organisational Culture

Handbook of Research Methods for Organisational Culture

Author: Newton, Cameron

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2022-02-04

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1788976266

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This innovative Handbook explores the complexity of cultural, conceptual and definitional issues surrounding research into organisational culture, outlining the varied frameworks and theories that underpin the field.


Theory and Empirical Research in Social Entrepreneurship

Theory and Empirical Research in Social Entrepreneurship

Author: Phillip H. Phan

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1782546839

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Scholars and policy makers have long recognized entrepreneurship as a powerful engine of economic growth. There is clear evidence, however, that when it comes to social entrepreneurship, policy attention has not been matched by growth in scholarly rese


Institutionalization of Entrepreneurship Research

Institutionalization of Entrepreneurship Research

Author: Alain Fayolle

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-10-23

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1351270745

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The institutionalization of entrepreneurship is undeniably a good thing for the members of the research community, as it implies the legitimization of particular research topics and research practices; the emergence of norms for developing and publishing this research; and the creation of structures that provide employment opportunities and a conducive environment for pursuing research. However, we can also question if this institutionalization is such a good thing when it comes to producing critical, innovative, contextualized, and complex research or when considered from the point of view of non-academic entrepreneurship stakeholders and society in general. The objective of this book is to challenge the main research streams, theories, methods, epistemologies, assumptions and beliefs dominating the field of entrepreneurship. In order to achieve this objective, this book comprises six conceptual and empirical contributions, each one unorthodox, controversial, inspiring and challenging. This book was originally published as a special issue of Entrepreneurship and Regional Development.


Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Social Dynamics in a Globalized World

Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Social Dynamics in a Globalized World

Author: Carvalho, Luísa Cagica

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-11-30

Total Pages: 626

ISBN-13: 1522535268

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Globalization demands the construction of new business methods to enable companies to remain highly competitive. Due to this demand, cultural differences are now being implemented into policies and procedures as companies expand and seek to collaborate with international entrepreneurs. The Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Social Dynamics in a Globalized World is a pivotal reference source for emergent aspects of internationalization and regional development in an entrepreneurial context. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as digital entrepreneurship, sustainability, and financial performance, this publication is an ideal resource for academics, public and private institutions, developers, professors, researchers, and post-graduate students seeking current research on globalized entrepreneurship.


Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-04-01

Total Pages: 1800

ISBN-13: 1522581839

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Businesses are looking for methods to incorporate social entrepreneurship in order to generate a positive return to society. Social enterprises have the ability to improve societies through altruistic work to create sustainable work environments for future entrepreneurs and their communities. Social Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications is a useful scholarly resource that examines the broad topic of social entrepreneurship by looking at relevant theoretical frameworks and fundamental terms. It also addresses the challenges and solutions social entrepreneurs face as they address their corporate social responsibility in an effort to redefine the goals of today’s enterprises and enhance the potential for growth and change in every community. Highlighting a range of topics such as the social economy, corporate social responsibility, and competitive advantage, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for business professionals, entrepreneurs, start-up companies, academics, and graduate-level students in the fields of economics, business administration, sociology, education, politics, and international relations.