Most literature on social entrepreneurship has tended to occupy itself either with the start-up phases of social entrepreneurship or the replication of successful ventures. In contrast this paper is interested in the transformation of a sector induced by social entrepreneurship. More...

This paper aims to develop and validate measures of four constructs that have often been identified as antecedents of social entrepreneurial behavior: empathy with marginalized people, a feeling of moral obligation to help these, a high level of self-efficacy concerning the ability to effect...

This paper tests the model proposed by Mair and Noboa (2006) who identify four antecedents which they suggest predict social entrepreneurial intentions. The study extends the model by including prior experience with social problems as an additional variable. Findings show that prior experience...

This paper proposes that a cognitive perspective on corporate sustainability and competitiveness might allow new insights on the question of the business case. The paper explores how respondents from 12 firms make sense of their firm's investments in corporate sustainability activities by...

The socially responsible investing (SRI) movement has been following the aim of creating lasting institutional change by infusing the investment sector with new norms and values. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies have emerged in response to the needs of SRI actors for...

This article is interested in people excluded from traditional markets as employees, producers, or consumers. Traditionally they are believed to lack skills required by the market. This article describes the processes through which these perceived liabilities can be overcome by so called hybrid...