Social Enterprise in Estonia: Present Situation and the Perspectives of Future Development, Survey of Estonian Opinion

Gurvitš, Natalja; Nikitina-Kalamäe, Monika; Sidorova, Inna

doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.11.440

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“…[Adapted from: De Leonardia and Mauri, 1992; Leadbeater, 1997;Reiss, 1999;Johnson, 2000;Evers, 2001;Crofts and Gray, 2001;Dart, 2004;Nicholls, 2006;Bull, 2008;Peredo, 2011;Zainon et al, 2014;Gurvitis et al, 2015;Sabella and Eid, 2016].…”

Section: Social Enterprises In Palestinementioning

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“…To allow resolution of the social gaps in the JEC 12,4 society, these innovative organizational models were conceptualized, possessing ability to function on their own, like commercial ventures, while simultaneously providing welfare to the poor and marginalized. The ideology was that the commercial aspect integrated within these organizations was outweighed by their social outputs (Zainon et al, 2014;Gurvitis et al, 2015;Iyengar, 2014;Peredo, 2011;Dart, 2004). These organizations and their entrepreneurs can be described as: I promised them that once their fruits, vegetables and other organic products are harvested, I will come and buy all of their products and I can sell these products to local small-businesses that use these fruits and vegetables to produce final products.…”

Section: Utilitarian Ethicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This paper critically reviews the model of social enterprises in Palestine. It offers the much-needed empirical data to examine the model of social enterprises (Dart, 2004;Gurvitis et al, 2015). Social enterprises in this paper are conceptualized as marketdriven and profit-oriented commercial ventures.…”

Section: Conclusion and Suggestions For Further Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Social enterprises differ from traditional non-profit organizations in terms of strategy, structure and norms and can be described as a "radical innovation in the nonprofit sector" (Dart, 2004, p. 411;Zainon et al, 2014;Iyengar, 2014). These organizations have been described as "innovative approaches for dealing with complex social needs" (Johnson, 2000, p. 1;Gurvitis et al, 2015). Some (Evers, 2001;Nicholls, 2006;Westall and Chalkey 2007 as cited in Bull, 2008, p. 268) "have heralded [social enterprises] as the savior of public and private business failure" and the "answer to worklessness, social isolation and inequality" (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, 2006 as cited in Bull, 2008, p. 268), while others have described social enterprises as a "faddish response to changes in the sociopolitical environment as a rational adaptation that produces valued results" (Abrahamson, 1996 as cited in Dart, 2004, p. 412).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…2. Social enterprises: a literature review Social enterprises undertake business ventures involving a "social cause using normal entrepreneurial strategies" (Gray, Healy and Crofts, 2003, p. 142;Iyengar, 2014;Gurvitis et al, 2015). These enterprises apply commercial and business strategies to community causes (De Leonardia and Mauri, 1992;Crofts and Gray, 2001;Zainon et al, 2014).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Social enterprises in Palestine: a critical analysis

Akella

Eid

2018

JEC

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Purpose This paper aims to critically examine the concept of social enterprises in Palestine. It uses the lens of institutional theory to understand how the political and economic context of the society can influence certain types of entrepreneurial behaviors and be responsible for the emergence of social enterprises. The paper uses a critical perspective to deconstruct social enterprises in Palestine to shed light on reasons for their emergence, motives and agendas. Design/methodology/approach A case study design was used to examine the phenomenon of social enterprises. The case study method is valuable in describing the how and why issues of a phenomenon in the present time frame. Two leading social enterprises operating within the Palestinian region were identified. The two enterprises were contacted for a series of interviews (over a period of few months) with their owners and other active members. Findings The empirical findings suggest that social enterprise model is still in its embryonic stages in Palestine. Their social mission of community development and sustainability is not completely sincere. The social entrepreneurs were willing to compromise social mission for economic surplus. The national structure, political framework, legal environment, social, cultural and the economic conditions of Palestine have served as suitable launching pads for social enterprises with not so authentic mission of serving the society. It has encouraged entrepreneurial philosophy and behavior, which has masked hidden economic and political agendas with exterior goals of social welfare and community development. Research limitations/implications This paper adopts a critical perspective and a qualitative methodology, and this raises the concern if the arguments pertaining to social enterprise raised in this paper can sustain in a developed nation with a stabilized political scenario or whether this alternative ideology is only relevant to underdeveloped countries with unstable, political conditions, such as Palestine. Practical implications This paper provides relevant information for students, critical academics and policymakers. Social implications The paper argues for a more concise definition for the model of social enterprises. It argues for clear legal guidelines which could monitor the formation of social enterprises in Palestine. Originality/value This paper provides an alternative perspective on social enterprises within a constrained and political unstable economy of Palestine.

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Section: Social Enterprises In Palestinementioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Social Non-profit Bioentrepreneurship: Current Status and Future Impact on Global Health

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Koldeweij²,

Santiago³

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For-profit biotechnological and pharmaceutical companies have played an essential role in the research and development (R&D) of innovative medical products and drugs for many decades and embody a trillion-dollar industry. The past decades have been marked by an increase in growth of social non-profit biotechnology companies and organizations led by entrepreneurs committed to solve (global) health issues. In this review, we define the concept of social bioentrepreneurship and consider the potential impact of such ventures on global health. We analyse the current status of non-profit biotechnology and clarify the strategy, motivation, funding, and marketing techniques of these enterprises. We find that these non-profit ventures mainly focus on neglected and rare diseases by using different but also similar funding, marketing, and business strategy approaches to for-profit biotechnology enterprises. We also identify good leadership, multidisciplinary teams, and public awareness as key components to achieve long-term survival and higher success rates. Challenges faced by bioentrepreneurs include the lack of a clearly defined regulatory environment or governmental incentives to support their endeavors. Overall, with this qualitative data review and market analysis we draw a promising picture of social non-profit bioentrepreneurship and underscore its current and future impact on global health issues.

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Social Entrepreneurs as Servant Leaders

Akella

Eid

2022

Research Anthology on Approaches to Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship

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This chapter critically examines the servant leadership style of social entrepreneurs. Qualitative data from social enterprises in Palestine and Lukes third dimension power framework are used to explore the intricate forces of power, manipulation, and domination hidden within the service and follower-oriented model of servant leadership. Insights are provided on how the concept of ‘service', the focal aspect in both social enterprises and servant leadership, could be another facet of soft and insidious power exercised by the social entrepreneurs over their followers. A political model of servant leadership is developed that demonstrates how social entrepreneurs could be imposing power and control over their followers under the guise of social mission, creation of social value, serving and empowering their followers and the community.

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Social Enterprise in Estonia: Present Situation and the Perspectives of Future Development, Survey of Estonian Opinion

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Social enterprises in Palestine: a critical analysis

Social enterprises in Palestine: a critical analysis

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