Do Non-humans Make a Difference? The Actor-Network-Theory and the Social Innovation Paradigm

Degelsegger, Alexander; Kesselring, Alexander

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-32879-4_4

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“…Inherent to the concept of social innovation is the centrality of values as social innovations—according to the definition given above—is oriented to overcoming problems left unsolved before (Mulgan et al, 2007 ; Naegele and Heinze, 2012 ). While some scholars prefer a definition of the concept without including the outcome of social innovation as necessarily good (Degelsegger and Kesselring, 2012 ; Pue et al, 2016 ), others, on the other hand, even go so far to include the criterion of “enhancing society's capacity to act” (Hubert et al, 2010 ) or to bring about change to social relations (Martinelli, 2012 ). However, they all share the discard of the Schumpeterian ideal of (private) market competition since the goal of social innovation is essentially considered a contribution to the common good (including, e.g., social capital) in contrast to technological innovation (e.g., gerontechnologies and smart technologies including automation and service robotics) (Klimczuk, 2015b ).…”

Section: Theory and Practice Of Social Innovation For An Aging Populamentioning

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Senior Entrepreneurship: The Unrevealed Driver for Social Innovation

Stypińska¹,

Franke

Myrczik³

2019

Front. Sociol.

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From a political and economic perspective, senior entrepreneurship seems to be the response to the demographic consequences of the aging workforce in Europe. Several policies and strategies by the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) promote senior entrepreneurship by creating a favorable environment and frameworks. This article examines the role of senior entrepreneurship as a social innovation understood as a response to unmet needs of population aging in the area of economic activity. In this paper draws on qualitative interviews with 6 experts and 4 senior entrepreneurs (as part of a larger research project) in Poland in addition to the analysis of reports and evaluations of incubator projects. Findings highlight the importance of other factors than financial sustainability of senior entrepreneurship: (1) social connectedness as a means against social isolation, (2) personal self-confidence leading to social and psychological empowerment of the entrepreneurs, and (3) skills, knowledge, and experience that are also strengthening their human capital in the job market. Economic sustainability of the businesses established is not the primary goal in these undertakings. The article suggests that due to the three factors before mentioned that the notion of social innovation in senior entrepreneurship might best be understood as improving the well-being and quality of life of the entrepreneurs themselves. Senior entrepreneurship can be an adequate response to the challenges of the aging population. However, due to the low rates of unemployment, the idea of becoming a senior entrepreneur appears a little tempting.

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Section: Theory and Practice Of Social Innovation For An Aging Populamentioning

confidence: 99%

Senior Entrepreneurship: The Unrevealed Driver for Social Innovation

Stypińska¹,

Franke

Myrczik³

2019

Front. Sociol.

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“…The ANT approach is able to successfully identify and explore career options to become a teacher [31]. Another reason that strengthened the opinion above is the opinion [32]. They have proven that the innovation landscape arises as a result of the collaboration between non-human actors and human actors together.…”

Section: Actor-network Theory As An Analytical Framework For Madrasah Entrepreneurship Culturementioning

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Building Entrepreneurship Culture in Madrasah Actor-Network Theory Bruno Latour Perspective

2020

BAERJ

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This paper questions how the strategy of developing entrepreneurship culture in Madrasah? and how to realize the entrepreneurship culture in Madrasah based on the perspective of Bruno Latour's Actor Networks Theory (ANT)? From the results of the literature review, it can be concluded that the strategy for developing entrepreneurship culture in Madrasah can be done with the Fife Ps approach, namely: Plan, Pattern, Position, Perspective, and Ploy. The Actor Networks Theory (ANT) approach can be used by Madrasah principals to maximize The Five Ps Strategy Approach in building madrasah entrepreneurship culture. The ability of Madrasah principals to organize Madrasah in achieving common goals using a behavioral approach based on The Five P Strategy madrasah residents by optimizing risk, innovating to take advantage of opportunities, taking personal responsibility and managing changes in the madrasah environment dynamically, effectively and efficiently into prerequisites for creating a culture of entrepreneurship in Madrasah. The Actor Networks Theory approach was chosen because it offers a new perspective to madrassah in proportionally positioning human and non-human resources.

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“…Workplace innovation represents an approach allocated to organizational change that encourages participative practices and leads to better performance [23,24]. During the past decade, the topic has garnered increased attention and arisen frequently during discussions on innovation [25][26][27].…”

Section: Workplace Innovation In the Hospitality Industrymentioning

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Workplace Innovation and Organizational Performance in the Hospitality Industry

Stoffers

Eringa

Niks³

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Change has become continuous, and innovation is a primary approach for hospitality, i.e., hotel companies, to become or remain economic viable and sustainable. An increasing number of management researchers are paying more attention to workplace rather than technological innovation. This study investigates workplace innovation in the Dutch hotel industry, in three- and four-star hotels in the Netherlands, by comparing them to other industries. Two samples were questioned using the Workplace Innovation survey created by the Dutch Network of Social Innovation (NSI). The first was conducted in the hospitality industry, and these data were compared with data collected in a sample of other industries. Results suggest that greater strategic orientation on workplace innovation and talent development has a positive influence on four factors of organizational performance. Greater internal rates of change, the ability to self-organize, and investment in knowledge also had positive influences on three of the factors—growth in revenue, sustainability, and absenteeism. Results also suggest that the hospitality industry has lower workplace innovation than other industries. However, no recent research has assessed to what degree the hospitality industry fosters workplace innovation, especially in the Netherlands. However, few studies have examined management in the Dutch hotel industry, how workplace innovation is used there, and whether it improves practices.

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Do Non-humans Make a Difference? The Actor-Network-Theory and the Social Innovation Paradigm

Cited by 17 publications

References 2 publications

Senior Entrepreneurship: The Unrevealed Driver for Social Innovation

Senior Entrepreneurship: The Unrevealed Driver for Social Innovation

Building Entrepreneurship Culture in Madrasah Actor-Network Theory Bruno Latour Perspective

Workplace Innovation and Organizational Performance in the Hospitality Industry

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