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International Journal of E Government & E Business Research

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP: A PATHWAY TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND INCLUSIVE GROWTH

Kavitha D

Kavitha D

PhD scholar, National Institute of Technical Teachers training and Research, Chennai, India

DOI : https://doi.org/10.53882/IJEGEBR.2024.0901008 Page No : 70-82

Published Online : 2024-06-30

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ABSTRACT

Social entrepreneurship has emerged as a transformative force in addressing pressing social issues while creating sustainable economic opportunities. Unlike traditional businesses that primarily focus on profit maximization, social enterprises prioritize social missions, innovating to solve societal challenges. This paper explores the concept of social entrepreneurship, highlighting its unique position between the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. By examining the core components—social mission, innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder engagement—this study provides a framework for understanding how social enterprises contribute to sustainable development and inclusive growth. Key theories, including institutional theory, resource-based view, and the theory of change, are discussed to illustrate the mechanisms driving social impact in social entrepreneurship. Additionally, the paper considers the challenges faced by social entrepreneurs, such as resource constraints, regulatory hurdles, and the need for measurable impact. This conceptual paper concludes with insights into how social entrepreneurship can catalyze positive societal change and provides recommendations for future research, particularly on strategies for scaling social impact and fostering supportive ecosystems.

Key Words: Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth

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Brooks, A. C. (2008). Social Entrepreneurship: A Modern Approach to Social Value Creation. Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Haugh, H. (2005). A research agenda for social entrepreneurship. Social Enterprise Journal, 1(1), 1-12.
Light, P. C. (2011). The search for social entrepreneurship. Strategic Direction, 27(6).
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Martin, R. L., & Osberg, S. (2007). Social entrepreneurship: The case for definition. Stanford Social Innovation Review, 5(2), 28-39.
Noruzi, M. R., Westover, J. H., & Rahimi, G. R. (2010). An exploration of social entrepreneurship in the entrepreneurship era. Asian Social Science, 6(6), 3-10.
Peredo, A. M., & McLean, M. (2006). Social entrepreneurship: A critical review of the concept. Journal of world business, 41(1), 56-65.
Roper, J., & Cheney, G. (2005). The meanings of social entrepreneurship today. Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, 5(3), 95-104.
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Sullivan Mort, G., Weerawardena, J., & Carnegie, K. (2003). Social entrepreneurship: Towards conceptualisation. International journal of nonprofit and voluntary sector marketing, 8(1), 76-88.
Thompson, J., Alvy, G., & Lees, A. (2000). Social entrepreneurship–a new look at the people and the potential. Management decision, 38(5), 328-338.
Weerawardena, J., & Mort, G. S. (2006). Investigating social entrepreneurship: A multidimensional model. Journal of world business, 41(1), 21-35.
Weiss, C. H. (1995). Nothing as practical as good theory: Exploring theory-based evaluation for comprehensive community initiatives for children and families. In J. Connell, A. Kubisch, L. Schorr, & C. Weiss (Eds.), New Approaches to Evaluating Community Initiatives (pp. 65-92). Aspen Institute.
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Kavitha D (2024), “Social Entrepreneurship: A Pathway to Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth”, International Journal of E-Government & E-Business Research, Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2024, pp 70-82, DOI: https://doi.org/10.53882/IJEGEBR.2024.0901008

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REFERENCES

Abu-Saifan, S. (2012). Social entrepreneurship: Definition and boundaries. Technology Innovation Management Review, 2(2), 22-27.
Barney, J. (1991). Firm resources and sustained competitive advantage. Journal of Management, 17(1), 99-120.
Brooks, A. C. (2008). Social Entrepreneurship: A Modern Approach to Social Value Creation. Pearson Prentice Hall.
Dees, J. G. (1998). The Meaning of Social Entrepreneurship.
DiMaggio, P., & Powell, W. (1983). The iron cage revisited: Institutional isomorphism and collective rationality in organizational fields. American Sociological Review, 48(2), 147-160.
DiMaggio, P., & Powell, W. W. (1983). The iron cage revisited: Institutional isomorphism and collective rationality in organizational fields. American Sociological Review, 48(2), 147-160.
Haugh, H. (2005). A research agenda for social entrepreneurship. Social Enterprise Journal, 1(1), 1-12.
Light, P. C. (2011). The search for social entrepreneurship. Strategic Direction, 27(6).
Mair, J., & Martí, I. (2006). Social entrepreneurship research: A source of explanation, prediction, and delight. Journal of World Business, 41(1), 36-44.
Martin, R. L., & Osberg, S. (2007). Social entrepreneurship: The case for definition. Stanford Social Innovation Review, 5(2), 28-39.
Noruzi, M. R., Westover, J. H., & Rahimi, G. R. (2010). An exploration of social entrepreneurship in the entrepreneurship era. Asian Social Science, 6(6), 3-10.
Peredo, A. M., & McLean, M. (2006). Social entrepreneurship: A critical review of the concept. Journal of world business, 41(1), 56-65.
Roper, J., & Cheney, G. (2005). The meanings of social entrepreneurship today. Corporate Governance: The international journal of business in society, 5(3), 95-104.
Saebi, T., Foss, N. J., & Linder, S. (2019). Social entrepreneurship research: Past achievements and future promises. Journal of management, 45(1), 70-95.
Santos, F. M. (2012). A positive theory of social entrepreneurship. Journal of business ethics, 111(3), 335-351.
Short, J. C., Moss, T. W., & Lumpkin, G. T. (2009). Research in social entrepreneurship: Past contributions and future opportunities. Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, 3(2), 161-194.
Sullivan Mort, G., Weerawardena, J., & Carnegie, K. (2003). Social entrepreneurship: Towards conceptualisation. International journal of nonprofit and voluntary sector marketing, 8(1), 76-88.
Thompson, J., Alvy, G., & Lees, A. (2000). Social entrepreneurship–a new look at the people and the potential. Management decision, 38(5), 328-338.
Weerawardena, J., & Mort, G. S. (2006). Investigating social entrepreneurship: A multidimensional model. Journal of world business, 41(1), 21-35.
Weiss, C. H. (1995). Nothing as practical as good theory: Exploring theory-based evaluation for comprehensive community initiatives for children and families. In J. Connell, A. Kubisch, L. Schorr, & C. Weiss (Eds.), New Approaches to Evaluating Community Initiatives (pp. 65-92). Aspen Institute.
Zahra, S. A., Gedajlovic, E., Neubaum, D. O., & Shulman, J. M. (2009). A typology of social entrepreneurs: Motives, search processes, and ethical challenges. Journal of Business Venturing, 24(5), 519-532.

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