Social Entrepreneurship in Non-Profit and Profit Sectors: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives (International Studies in Entrepreneurship, 36)

This volume examines the theoretical and empirical landscape of social entrepreneurship in both non-profit and profit sectors. It extends the traditional view of social entrepreneurship to include the environmental and institutional factors that affect the emergence of social entrepreneurship activities, such as formal laws, regulations, procedures and informal institutions. The editors aim to provide evidence and increased understanding of this growing phenomenon. Social Entrepreneurship is gaining recognition as a key element of economic and social development. It embraces a wide set of situations with a broad scope of activities in for-profit and non-profit organizations interested in social performance and/or in economically profitable performance, with an emphasis on achieving social aim. In the strict sense, social entrepreneurship corresponds to entrepreneurs whose main concern is to achieve social objectives rather than to obtain personal financial profits. However, there is still much to be learned about the dynamics and processes of social entrepreneurship. The current literature in the field has tended to focus on psychological experiences and personal characteristics, or on organizational perspectives such as resources, capabilities and leadership. This book intends to provide theoretical frameworks and empirical studies to this very new and broad field. Specifically, this book provides a collection of contemporary research in the following topics: * How to create opportunity through social innovation * How to detect entrepreneurial opportunity to meet social needs * How to develop social entrepreneurship, while still seeking profits * How to discover opportunities for different forms of social entrepreneurship Featuring contributions from around the world, this book is a valuable source for students, academics, researchers, policy makers, and professionals in the area of social entrepreneurship. Foreword 5 Contents 7 Contributors 9 Chapter 1: Social Entrepreneurship in Non-profit and Profit Activities. Theoretical and Empirical Landscape: An Overview 11 1.1 Introduction 11 1.2 Theoretical Background 12 1.3 The Book Chapters: An Overview 14 1.4 Conclusions 16 References 17 Chapter 2: Social Entrepreneurship and Institutional Factors: A Literature Review 18 2.1 Introduction 18 2.2 Social Entrepreneurship: Current State of the Art 21 2.2.1 Contents of Existing Research on Social Entrepreneurship 21 2.2.2 Methodological Issues on Social Entrepreneurship Research 25 2.3 Social Entrepreneurship and Institutional Economics 27 2.3.1 Public Spending 27 2.3.2 Access to Funding 28 2.3.3 Education 28 2.3.4 Minimum Capital Requirements 29 2.3.5 Self-Perceived Capabilities 29 2.3.6 Entrepreneurial Attitudes 30 2.3.7 Social Orientation 30 2.3.8 Innovativeness 31 2.4 Conclusions 32 References 33 Chapter 3: Cultural Values and Social Entrepreneurship: A Cross-Country Efficiency Analysis 39 3.1 Introduction 40 3.2 Linking Culture to Social Entrepreneurship 41 3.2.1 Social Entrepreneurship vs. Entrepreneurship 41 3.2.2 Culture and Social Entrepreneurship 43 3.3 Methodology 47 3.3.1 Data Analysis 47 3.3.2 Data and Variables 49 3.3.2.1 Outputs 50 3.3.2.2 Inputs 50 3.4 Results 50 3.5 Discussion 54 3.6 Conclusion 56 References 57 Chapter 4: Social Entrepreneurship and Institutional Conditions: An Empirical Analysis in Spain 60 4.1 Introduction 60 4.2 Conceptual Framework 62 4.3 Methodology 64 4.4 Results and Discussion 65 4.5 Conclusions 68 References 69 Chapter 5: Collaborative Networks Between Colombian Universities and Population at Risk of Social Exclusion: The Sergio Arboleda University Experience 72 5.1 Introduction 73 5.2 Theoretical Background 74 5.2.1 Current Role of Higher Education Institutions in the Society 74 5.2.2 Corporate Social Responsibility Through Universities 75 5.3 Methodology 76 5.4 Results 77 5.5 Conclusions and Future Research 78 References 78 Chapter 6: Fundación Espurna: A Case Study on Social Entrepreneurship 80 6.1 Its Beginning and Background 80 6.2 Fundación Espurna’s Activity Units 82 6.3 Social Integration 84 6.4 Fundación Espurna’s Historical Background and Its Acquired Values 85 6.4.1 Customer Service That Goes Beyond Expectations 86 6.4.2 Respect for People and the Effort Culture 86 6.4.3 Synergies Between Centres 87 6.4.4 Flexible Resources That Adapt to User Requirements 88 6.4.5 Genchi Genbutsu 89 6.5 Conclusion 89 References 90 Chapter 7: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in a Revolutionary Educational Model: École, 42 91 7.1 Introduction 91 7.2 The Teaching Approach of École 42 92 7.3 Four Relevant Testimonies About École 42 93 7.4 The École 42 Ideology Framework 94 7.5 Conclusions 97 7.6 Annexes 98 7.6.1 Annex 1: Ecole 42 Building 98 7.6.2 Annex 2: The Classrooms 98 7.6.3 Annex 3: Recreational Area/Jacuzzi 99 7.6.4 Annex 4: Regulation 42 100 7.6.5 Annex 5: Towels on the Rail 101 7.6.6 Annex 6: Students of the Access Tests, in the Spaces to Relax and Sleep 102 7.6.7 Annex 7: Project Tree 102 References 103 Chapter 8: Social Entrepreneurship in the Automotive Industry: A Win-Win Experience 104 8.1 Introduction 104 8.2 Conceptual Framework 105 8.3 Grupo Ilunion (Ilunion Business Group) 106 8.3.1 Win: MLV 107 8.4 Conclusions 108 References 109 Chapter 9: Sponsorship of Sports Events: A Tool to Develop Social Entrepreneurship and the Corporate Social Responsibility 111 9.1 Introduction 111 9.2 Conceptual Framework 113 9.3 Methodology 115 9.4 Results 116 9.5 Discussion 120 9.6 Conclusion 121 References 122 Index 126 Front Matter....Pages i-x Social Entrepreneurship in Non-profit and Profit Activities. Theoretical and Empirical Landscape: An Overview....Pages 1-7 Social Entrepreneurship and Institutional Factors: A Literature Review....Pages 9-29 Cultural Values and Social Entrepreneurship: A Cross-Country Efficiency Analysis....Pages 31-51 Social Entrepreneurship and Institutional Conditions: An Empirical Analysis in Spain....Pages 53-64 Collaborative Networks Between Colombian Universities and Population at Risk of Social Exclusion: The Sergio Arboleda University Experience....Pages 65-72 Fundación Espurna: A Case Study on Social Entrepreneurship....Pages 73-83 Entrepreneurship and Innovation in a Revolutionary Educational Model: École, 42....Pages 85-97 Social Entrepreneurship in the Automotive Industry: A Win-Win Experience....Pages 99-105 Sponsorship of Sports Events: A Tool to Develop Social Entrepreneurship and the Corporate Social Responsibility....Pages 107-121 Back Matter....Pages 123-125