Linking Dynamic Capability and Innovation Strategy to Social Enterprise Performance: A Conceptual Model

Abstract

In this paper, we offer a conceptual model for social enterprise (SE) performance that emphasizes on the roles of dynamic capabilities and innovation strategies. SE is vital as the third sector economy that addresses on the social, economic and environment agenda. Studying the phenomena of social entrepreneurship and explaining the social enterprises' unique behaviors, characteristics, and typologies will advance research for creating sustainable public wealth. The model offers an opportunity for evaluation and validation through variety of research design and settings, and could be of interest to many. Ultimately, it could be used to quantify the contributions of social enterprises as the third sector economy.