Social Enterprise Journal
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Scaling social impact. A framework for collaboration between social enterprises and for-profit enterprises
Leendert de Bell, Linda BakkerThe purpose of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of innovative forms of collaboration between different types of enterprises – aimed at scaling social impact  
Unveiling impact measurement: navigating the evolving landscape in France
Giorgia Trasciani, Francesca PetrellaThis article aims to explore the growing adoption of social impact measurement (SIM) among French Social and Solidarity Economy Organizations (SSEOs) in the context of a global…
Social performance indicators in Brazilian health cooperatives
Dulcídio Gulak, Vilmar Rodrigues Moreira, Alex Antônio FerraresiThis study aims to identify indicators of social performance in health cooperatives, emphasizing the crucial need for cooperatives to systematically monitor their social…
The influence of perceived financial security on social intention entrepreneurs in Tunisia
Mohamed Fitouri, Samia Karoui ZouaouiAlthough a limited number of studies have suggested that financial factors significantly impact social entrepreneurs, the extent to which financial incentives influence the…
Social entrepreneurship and value creation in the cultural sector. An empirical analysis using the multidimensional controlling model
Gesualda Iodice, Francesco BifulcoSocial entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in the contemporary economic and social ecosystem, defining a value proposition that incorporates a plurality of dimensions to be…
Spirituality in social entrepreneurship: an ethical approach to sustainability
Diwakar Singh, Richa AwasthyThis study aims to present a sustainability framework that advances the conceptual understanding of the role of spirituality in the context of social entrepreneurship.
A proposed model to measure the maturity level for social, organizational and technological determinant factors of social entrepreneurships
Miguel Andrés Sarmiento Tito, Paola Fernanda Vintimilla, Paulina Alejandra Echeverría Paredes, Byron Alejandro Quirola Campoverde, Silvia Alexandra Peña GonzalezThe primary aim of this study is to create a comprehensive model quantifying the maturity levels of key determinants crucial for the sustained success of public sector…
The social entrepreneurship value cycle: generation, appropriation, devolution and transformation of sustainable value
Leandro da Silva Nascimento, Diego S. Silva, Adriana Fumi Chim-Miki, Júlio César da Costa Júnior, Viviane Santos SalazarSocial entrepreneurship literature emphasizes the creation of social value for society from three main concepts – generation, appropriation and devolution - that form a value…
Fashionable altruism: the marketing of fashion-based social enterprise
Jon Hewitt, Lukas Parker, Grace McQuilten, Ricarda BigolinThis paper aims to understand how fashion-based social enterprises (FSEs) navigate the marketing communications of fashion products alongside those of their social mission. The…
Innovative approaches to social impact measurement: a focus on the potential of artificial intelligence solutions
Nerea Abad-Itoiz, Marta Solórzano-García, Daniel Hernández-MaríThe existing literature highlights challenges in measuring social impact within social and solidarity economy organisations, particularly regarding the social return on investment…
Analysis of good practices of social impact measurement: the social balance sheet developed by the Spanish network of the social and solidarity economy
Carmen Guzmán, Irene Correa, Lidia ValienteThis study aims to analyse the good practices developed by the Spanish Social and Solidarity Network (one of the leading networks in the country) regarding its social balance…
Comparable yet distinct: a systematic review of social and small and medium-sized enterprises growth trajectories
María Fernanda Figueroa Herrera, María José MurciaThis study aims to expand the concept of business growth by incorporating sustainability demands, particularly in the context of the Anthropocene era. It explores the growth…
Roles of entrepreneurship competence in stimulating young generation to become social entrepreneurs in an emerging country
Evelyn Hendriana, Risa Bhinekawati, Matahari FarransahatStudies on social entrepreneurial intention have been increasing in recent years due to the growing concerns of young people on social and sustainability issues. Although social…
Social entrepreneurship and rural development in post-independence Indonesia
Stella Franciska Imanuella, Aida Idris, Nurliana KamaruddinThis study aims to explore how social entrepreneurship initiatives and rural development address various socio-economic challenges in rural communities following Indonesia’s…
The dark side of impact measurement: complexities and drawbacks
Fernanda Golbspan Lutz, Natalia Aguilar Delgado, Maira PetriniThe purpose of this study is to contribute to the discussion surrounding impact measurement on social enterprises (SEs). The findings provide a more nuanced perspective on…
Social entrepreneurial ecosystems in Euroregions
Herman Theodoor Wevers, Cosmina Lelia Voinea, Petru Lucian CurseuThe purpose of this paper is to extend the knowledge of social entrepreneurial ecosystems and test their effect on social entrepreneurial activity in a cross-border context.
Tensions in work integration social enterprises in The Netherlands: balancing social and commercial goals in a multi-stakeholder context
Linda Drupsteen, Erzsi Meerstra-de HaanSocial enterprises have proven to play a vital role in the transitions towards inclusive labour markets and sustainable economies. Yet, they often struggle to flourish within…
Heart and soul: business model innovation by a work-integration organization
Anita Ranjan Singh, Nitin PangarkarThis paper aimed to study business model innovation by a work-integration social enterprise (WISE). Specifically, the study investigated how the organization developed novel value…
Walking the talk? An exploratory study on the contributions of municipalities to the social entrepreneurship ecosystem in the Netherlands
Seda Muftugil-Yalcin, Michiel Verver, Nina Floor TheeuwesThis paper aims to investigate how municipalities contribute to the ecosystem for social entrepreneurs, focusing on the four largest municipalities in the Netherlands, also known…
The many socials: how a social enterprise uses social media to communicate social capital-based social value. A case study
Qian Wang, Anette Hallin, Stefan Lång, Wilhelm Barner-RasmussenThis study responds to the need in social entrepreneurship research for more empirical studies to clarify the meaning of social value. Specially, it aims to explore the meaning of…
Evaluating the social return on investment of a mental health disorders club: a case study
William Alomoto, Angels Niñerola, Maria-Victòria Sánchez-RebullThe 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…
Beyond formality: a bricolage model to navigate between the conflicting considerations in social impact assessments
Coralie Helleputte, Anaïs PérilleuxSocial enterprises (SEs) are increasingly expected to rely on formal methodologies to assess their social impact. These structured methodologies, which produce objective and…
Improving the good in good organizations: the potential value of social impact assessment for social enterprises
Memduh Eren Giderler, Frank VanclaySocial enterprises are not generally aware that they might create negative social impacts on local communities. This paper aims to inform social enterprise scholars and…
Resale as sustainable social innovation: understanding shifts in consumer decision-making and shopping orientations for high-end secondhand clothing
Jessica Lichy, Daniella Ryding, Edyta Rudawska, Gianpaolo VignaliThe purpose of this study is to draw from sustainable social innovation theory and the Consumer styles inventory (CSI) instrument to examine secondhand clothing consumption habits…
Exploring the role of community-based enterprises in consumers’ voluntary clothing disposition via UK swapping events using theory of social practice
Lucie Počinková, Claudia E. Henninger, Aurelie Le Normand, Marta Blazquez CanoThis paper aims to explore consumers’ voluntary disposition practices through swapping events organised by community-based enterprises. The paper investigates consumers’…
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1750-8614e-ISSN:
1750-8533ISSN-L:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Prof Michael Roy
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