Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationships and influences of change enablers for social enterprises in organizations undergoing cultural change. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected through a survey of social enterprises in two Pacific Island nations, and...

Purpose: This paper aims to examine the contributions of hybrid organisations to wellbeing in small Pacific island countries. Design/methodology/approach: The concept and different forms of hybrid organisations are examined, and then the operation and contributions to wellbeing of three Fijian...

Drawing on theoretical literature and factual materials published by reputable sources, as well as local knowledge of the authors, the study considers how Fiji’s location, history and social, economic, political and cultural institutions affect social enterprise. Social enterprise is...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how leadership is shaped by a changing cultural context. Design/methodology/approach This is an exploratory study based on semi-structured interviews with leaders of Fijian cooperatives. Findings The political and cultural environment in Fiji has...