Examining the convergence of dominant themes related to social entrepreneurship, NGOs and globalization–A systematic literature review

Abstract

Social entrepreneurship (SE) is an all-encompassing concept in comparison to a typical non-government organization (NGO). It is a topic that has captured the interest of academics investigating nonprofit, charitable, and nongovernmental organizations. Despite the interest, few studies have examined the overlap and convergence of entrepreneurship and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), in congruence with the new phase of globalization. The study gathered and evaluated 73 peer-reviewed papers using a systematic literature review methodology, mainly from Web of Science but also from Scopus, JSTOR, and Science Direct, and supplemented by a search of existing databases and bibliographies. Based on the findings, 71 percent of studies suggest that organizations must reconsider the concept of social work, which has evolved rapidly, aided by globalization. The concept has changed from the NGO model to a more sustainable one, such as that proposed by SE. However, it is difficult to draw broad generalizations regarding the convergence of context-dependent complex variables such as SE, NGOs, and globalization. The results of the study will significantly contribute to a better understanding of the convergence of SE and NGOs, as well as the recognition that many aspects of NGOs, SE, and post-COVID globalization remain unexamined.

Standardising job descriptions in the humanitarian supply chain: A text mining approach for recruitment process

“…The escalating awareness of social and environmental challenges on a global scale has pushed Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) into pivotal roles. These entities are increasingly recognised as essential in addressing critical issues, necessitating an entrepreneurial mindset to navigate challenges and opportunities [ 9 ]. Moreover, the globalisation of the humanitarian supply chain requires the involvement and active collaboration of many actors and stakeholders of different cultures, leading to the increasing importance of management capabilities [ 10 – 12 ].…”