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Social capital’s role in the development of volunteer-led cooperatives
Richards, Adam; Reed, John - In: Social Enterprise Journal 11 (2015) 1, pp. 4-23
in the north-west of England, a small food cooperative run by volunteers. Social capital comprises the bonds, bridges and … interactions between and within the three main stakeholder groups involved in the cooperative is presented. This model shows how …
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Beyond the commercial versus social entrepreneurship divide
Williams, Colin C.; Nadin, Sara - In: Social Enterprise Journal 7 (2011) 2, pp. 118-129
Purpose – The aim of this paper is to evaluate critically the extensively used social versus commercial entrepreneurship dualism that depicts these as entirely discrete realms possessing distinct and separate logics. Design/methodology/approach – To challenge this dichotomous representation...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015014329
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The Social Enterprise Mark: a critical review of its conceptual dimensions
Ridley‐Duff, Rory; Southcombe, Cliff - In: Social Enterprise Journal 8 (2012) 3, pp. 178-200
. Design/methodology/approach – This exploratory study uses feedback from participants on open access co‐operative and social … worker co‐operative, a trading charity and a self‐employed consultant) in order of likelihood of obtaining the SEM. Findings …, and design new wealth sharing arrangements. Originality/value – The paper suggests there has been a shift away from the co‐operative …
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Researcher subjectivity in social entrepreneurship ethnographies
Houtbeckers, Eeva - In: Social Enterprise Journal 13 (2017) 02, pp. 128-143
/methodology/approach This paper shows what followed from a decision of a researcher to do an ethnography of a co-working cooperative established … despite its failure in the form of a bankruptcy, the co-working cooperative succeeded in enabling “social innovation” in the …
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Social enterprise in China: driving forces, development patterns and legal framework
Yu, Xiaomin - In: Social Enterprise Journal 7 (2011) 1, pp. 9-32
Purpose – This paper seeks to address emerging practices of social enterprises (SEs) in China by exploring the institutional context, organisational features and legislative framework of this new phenomenon. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis is based on data drawn from secondary...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015014324
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Similarities and divergences: comparison of social enterprises in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Chan, Kam‐Tong; Kuan, Yu‐Yuan; Wang, Shu‐Twu - In: Social Enterprise Journal 7 (2011) 1, pp. 33-49
Purpose – On the basis of a survey conducted in 2010,the purpose of this paper is to discuss the latest developments of social enterprises in Hong Kong and Taiwan by analysing the typology and nature of social enterprises in these two regions, their operating context, and their perceived...
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Social enterprise in South Korea: history and diversity
Bidet, Eric; Eum, Hyung‐Sik - In: Social Enterprise Journal 7 (2011) 1, pp. 69-85
Purpose – This paper aims to deal with the history and main features of social enterprises in South Korea, where a specific legal framework was enacted in 2006. Design/methodology/approach – The analysis emphasises an economic sociological approach mixing economic considerations, political...
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Emerging models of social enterprise in Eastern Asia: a cross‐country analysis
Defourny, Jacques; Kim, Shin‐Yang - In: Social Enterprise Journal 7 (2011) 1, pp. 86-111
contexts but is growing significantly. Co‐operative movements also play a significant role in shaping some social enterprise …
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Social enterprise: evaluation of an enterprise skills programme
Denny, Simon; Hazenberg, Richard; Irwin, Wray; Seddon, Fred - In: Social Enterprise Journal 7 (2011) 2, pp. 150-172
Purpose – Evaluation of employment skills programmes (ESP) delivered by work integration social enterprises (WISEs) for the benefit of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is often undertaken by the programme providers. This method of evaluation often lacks objectivity...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015014331
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Rural transport in peripheral rural areas
O'Shaughnessy, Mary; Casey, Enda; Enright, Patrick - In: Social Enterprise Journal 7 (2011) 2, pp. 183-190
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of a rural‐based, social enterprise organising rural transportation to improve access to remote areas. It highlights the very important impacts of such a service for local residents and describes some of the challenges threatening...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015014333