Antecedents of social entrepreneurship: between public service motivation and the need for achievement

Lehner, Othmar M.; Germak, Andrew J.

doi:10.1504/ijsei.2014.067120

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“…Research on the drivers of social entrepreneurship are theoretically rooted in the traditional entrepreneurship field (Bacq and Alt, 2018; Hockerts, 2017; Lehner and Germak, 2014). With reference to specific theoretical engagement, the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) (Ajzen, 1991) has been widely applied to social entrepreneurial intentions, including inspection of its components perceived behavioural control , attitudes and subjective norms (Kruse et al , 2019; Tiwari et al , 2017).…”

Section: The Theoretical Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

The drivers of social entrepreneurship: agency, context, compassion and opportunism

Stirzaker

Galloway

Muhonen

et al. 2021

IJEBR

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PurposeThe paper refers to the drivers of social entrepreneurship and critically explores the notion that it is prompted by a personal mission to enable some social or ideologically motivated altruism. It refers to Shapero's Entrepreneurial Event Theory and the adaptation of it for social entrepreneurship in Mair and Noboa (2006) and develops these so that both agency and context may be considered.Design/methodology/approachFieldwork comprised a qualitative sample of 12 life-story narratives of social entrepreneurs in Central Scotland. The location was chosen because of its reputation for support of social entrepreneurship, and the qualitative methodology allowed for a depth of inspection and analysis of complex and situational experiences.FindingsFindings include observation of altruism but there are other drivers, including the appeal of the social entrepreneurship business model. Context emerges as a critical feature of social entrepreneurship too, including spurs for altruism and the human, financial and social capitals, skills and experiences of social entrepreneurs.Originality/valueThe paper finds that the social entrepreneurship process involves both agency and context and is complex, and for some, reflects a strategic approach similar to commercial entrepreneurship. The paper also proposes further adaptation to Entrepreneurial Event Theory to capture this complexity of the social entrepreneurship process.

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The drivers of social entrepreneurship: agency, context, compassion and opportunism

Stirzaker

Galloway

Muhonen

et al. 2021

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“…This is because it has been observed that the need for achievement has a high correlation with entrepreneurship engagement. Previous research findings into SE identification have shown that the need for achievement is negatively correlated to the success of social ventures as it was often theorized in commercial entrepreneurship (Lehner & Germak, 2013). Moreover, social entrepreneurs typically prioritize the social or environmental impact of their ventures over personal fame or financial rewards.…”

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Using McClelland’s Theory of Need to Determine the Relationship between the Motivational Factor and Social Entrepreneurship Activity among People with Disabilities

Ramdan,

Mat Ali,

Abdul Kadir

2023

IMBR

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Social entrepreneurship (SE) refers to an activity where a social element is used to create business opportunities. It describes the efforts of certain non-profit organizations or government agencies to improve the social and economic conditions of impoverished communities. This paper proposes a conceptual model to examine the relationship between motivational factors and the engagement of people with disabilities (PWD) in SE activities. Using McClelland's need theory for measuring motivation, examines achievement, affiliation, and power needs. When these needs go unfulfilled, motivation declines, leading to decreased performance and turnover within the organization. This theory holds significant influence in entrepreneurship and has been widely adopted in various research studies. Conducting a quantitative survey among actively engaged PWDs in SE activities under the Social Welfare Department institution will help identify the motivational factors driving PWDs to prioritize social entrepreneurship over other employment options. Recognizing this connection enables government agencies and stakeholders to potentially reshape and create better-suited programs for PWD and guide them toward a renewed path of empowerment.

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“…But on the other hand, it is likely that decision-making in a SET is more time consuming, which might ultimately lead to conflicts, as experienced in the growth path of Teach for America (Dempsey & Sanders, 2010). Yet, even though social entrepreneurs are driven by compassion (Miller, Grimes, McMullen, & Vogus, 2012) and the desire to create social value, they also display a strong need for achievement (Lehner & Germak, 2014), which might conflict with the long time it takes to successfully launch a social venture (Renko, 2013).…”

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Social Entrepreneurial Teams: A Research Agenda

Ben‐Hafaïedh¹,

Dufays²

2021

Social Entrepreneurship

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Antecedents of social entrepreneurship: between public service motivation and the need for achievement

Cited by 11 publications

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The drivers of social entrepreneurship: agency, context, compassion and opportunism

The drivers of social entrepreneurship: agency, context, compassion and opportunism

Using McClelland’s Theory of Need to Determine the Relationship between the Motivational Factor and Social Entrepreneurship Activity among People with Disabilities

Social Entrepreneurial Teams: A Research Agenda

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