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Developing Innovative Business Models in Social Ventures

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Jokela P., Elo M.

Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation

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2015

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vol. 11

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issue 1

103-118

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Social ventures represent a new type of organization that aim to create sustainable social value, such as promoting the well-being of communities and their existence is based on developing solutions to tackle complex social problems. Developing a suitable business model for a social venture is crucial because the right model with a sustainable value offering in its core can support the venture and direct it toward self-sustainability and competitiveness. Research on social venture business models has been so far limited and particularly innovation in business models needs more inquiry. Through an in-depth case study, we aim to extend the understanding how business models of social ventures can meet these goals and how the business model elements interact with each other. The study findings indicate that opportunity recognition which is followed by innovative resource mobilization and integration can turn into a well-functioning business-model that serves the desired ends, creating social value and help to achieve self-sustainability. Furthermore, establishing the right interconnections between the business model elements was found to support the development of an efficient social venture business model.

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Social entrepreneurs – what makes them different from business undertakers?

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Wasilczuk J. E., Łuński M.

Przedsiębiorstwo we współczesnej gospodarce - teoria i praktyka

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2014

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vol. 3

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issue 10

5-18

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Przedsiębiorcy społeczni bardzo często działają wykorzystując dostępne im bardzo ograniczone zasoby lub praktycznie nie mając zasobów w ogóle. Posiadają motywację, ale poza finansowymi czy technicznymi zasobami potrzebują często również złożonego zestawu kompetencji, szczególnie tych, które wiążą się z przywództwem. Przedsiębiorcy społeczni w wielu aspektach wykazują podobieństwo do przedsiębiorców operujących w otoczeniu biznesowym, jednak istnieją też miedzy nimi pewne różnice. Zarówno podobieństwa, jak i różnice między tymi dwoma grupami przedsiębiorców można odnaleźć w artykułach teoretycznych, natomiast niewielka liczba badań dowodzi ich istnienia. Badanie przeprowadzone w 2014 roku w grupie 76 respondentów zaangażowanych w działalność społeczną i biznesową wykazało, że do pewnego stopnia przedsiębiorcy społeczni oraz przedsiębiorcy zaangażowani w działalność nastawioną na zysk wykazują podobne charakterystyki, choć każdy z tych dwóch typów przedsiębiorców cechuje się także właściwościami unikatowymi dla siebie.

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Social entrepreneurs, very often operate with highly limited resources, not to say with virtually nothing. They possess motivation, but apart from financial or technical resources very often they also need complex set of skills, especially those connected with leadership. Social entrepreneurship is similar to business entrepreneurship in many way, however there are some differences. Both similarities and differences can be find in theoretical papers, however there is a limited number of research which prove them. A research conducted in 2014 among 76 respondents, engaged in business and social activities, proved that to some extent social and business entrepreneurs have some common features, however some of them are unique for each of this entrepreneurship type.

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Assessment of Young People’s Attitudes Towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Machine Learning Techniques Use

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Mroczek T., Kaszuba-Perz A., Czyżewska M.

Horyzonty Polityki

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2022

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vol. 13

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issue 42

187-202

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RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The main purpose of the research is to assess whether the young generation in Poland has the potential to build sustainable companies by evaluating the attitudes of university students towards sustainable entrepreneurship.. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The readiness to create a sustainable enterprise was assessed on the basis of self-assessment of pro-social attitudes, business intentions and knowledge of social and environmental aspects in business with the use of multidimensional analysis based on machine learning methods. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: A significant challenge for policymakers, scientists and entrepreneurs is solving important social and environmental problems through the development of sustainable entrepreneurship. The implementation of this concept requires efforts to educate and shape pro-social attitudes, especially among the young generation. Therefore, the research focuses on identifying and assessing the attitudes and awareness level of pro-social aspects in business and recognition of entrepreneurial intentions among representatives of this generation. RESEARCH RESULTS: The research results show that young people have an intuitive sense of what sustainable business is all about, but the formal knowledge in this area is low. Financial aspects, i.e. the possibility of obtaining significant income from own business, as well as independence and the possibility of being a manager, turned out to be much more motivating for entrepreneurship than the possibility of changing the world for the better, helping local communities or protecting the environment. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The innovative approach to multidimensional data analysis highlighted the lack of knowledge and insufficient level of pro-social attitudes among the young generation, which is a particularly worrying phenomenon in the context of formulated challenges and social and environmental needs.

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Mechanisms Fostering Social Entrepreneurship as Potential Instruments for Economic Development: The Eastern Partnership Perspective

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Plotnieks D.

Baltic Journal of European Studies

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2014

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vol. 4

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issue 2

34-49

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With its plan to assign 600 million euros through the European Neighbourhood Instrument for Eastern Partnership countries, the European Union intended to increase the efficiency of institutions, attenuate social problems, and create an environment that fosters economic growth and human well-being in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. A few scholars have criticized the amount of funding and planned initiatives of the European Neighbourhood Instrument as insufficient and suggested that in order to foster cooperation and support reforms in its Eastern Partnership countries, more action should be taken. In times when European Commission budget is under constraints of consolidation and increase of aid for supporting European Neighbourhood countries is hardly possible, alternative solutions for tempering social problems need to be assessed. Various scientists, philanthropists and entrepreneurs see social entrepreneurship as a tool for solving social problems in a sustainable way where business thinking is being combined with non-profit philosophy. Contrary to government support and intervention for solving social problems, social entrepreneurship is already being used as tool that initially addresses joint needs--solve social problems and create revenue that provides much needed income for sustainable business initiatives. This paper analyzes the concept of social entrepreneurship, examples where social entrepreneurship is solving social problems, and mechanisms that can foster these phenomena. The aim of this paper is to examine different mechanisms of how governments can foster the creation and development of social entrepreneurship. Unique survey data derived from a project examining social entrepreneurship in Europe is used. It is concluded that by adopting mechanisms proven in various developed countries, the Eastern Partnership countries can stimulate social entrepreneurship, thus attenuating social problems and creating environment that fosters economic growth and the wellbeing of people

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Development Conditions of the Entities of Social Economy

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Oliński M.

Olsztyn Economic Journal

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2011

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vol. 6

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issue 2

209-218

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This paper discusses the issues of development conditions of the entities of social economy. The paper aims at drawing attention to the problems of "economisation" of the activities of social economy entities while the aim of the surveys was to identify the development barriers and opportunities faced by non-government organisations from Warmia and Mazury region and determine the attitudes of those organisations to the issues of economic activity and entrepreneurship (those attitudes was measured primarily from the perspective of the market revenues generated in 2009). The survey was conducted by electronic means employing the questionnaire-based survey. The results of studies presented in the paper allow concluding that the non-market financing (public funds) dominates in the majority of NGO's from Warmia and Mazury region, the entities surveyed considered lack of funds for investments and difficulties in obtaining them the major barriers while the inflow of aid funds from the European Union was considered the main development opportunity by those organisations.

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Przedsiębiorczość społeczna w społeczeństwie obywatelskim w Polsce

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Starnawska M.

Studia BAS

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2015

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issue 4(44)

167-203

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This paper introduces the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship in the Polish civil society. It starts with a presentation of key determinants that have driven its development and popularity. In the main section, the complexity of social enterprise and entrepreneurship concepts are introduced, with their key characteristics. Following that, three dominant schools of thought on social enterprise are presented with reference to civil society phenomenon. Before locating social entrepreneurship, some key elements and methodological issues in the area of civil society are analyzed and discussed. Finally, two models of social enterprise are identified and their background briefly presented. The author supplements this analysis with some key statistics on social enterprise models for Poland. They introduce the reader into the state of the art of social enterprises in Poland. Also, valuable data from Global Entrepreneurship Monitor on social entrepreneurship are introduced to give the overall picture of the phenomenon in Central and Eastern European countries. Both analytical approaches are discussed in the light of the three schools of thought on social enterprise.

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Business Models of “New Cooperativism” Organizations as an Instrument of Sustainable Development Stimulation

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Zawiślak P.

Central European Management Journal

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2020

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vol. 28(3)

168-195

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Purpose: The article presents business models developed in organizations of the “new cooperativism” trend, whose application leads to a bottom-up solution of important social problems at the local level and, in a broader perspective, stimulation of sustainable development. Methodology: The adopted methodology uses a qualitative approach. The research was conducted in the form of case studies of four organizations following “new cooperativism,” based on in-depth interviews, observations, and analyses of organizational documents and various types of publicly available materials. Findings: The study showed that “new cooperativism” organizations use in their business models the old practices developed by classical cooperatives, which work well in today’s conditions and have the potential to provide a positive impact on important socioeconomic dysfunctions, which can be fully implemented through modern technologies. Research Limitations: The limitations typical of the case study method entail the uncertainty of results replication, which disallows their broad generalization. However, the obtained results indicate the need to conduct a scientific diagnosis of emerging collaborative grassroots organizations and the importance of their participation in the three-sector economic concept of the state. Originality: The article and its conclusions are based on empirical research of the practical effectiveness of business models used in organizations of the “new cooperativism” trend.

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Catholic Social Teaching as a Source of Enrichment of the Moral Dimension of Social Enterprise Management

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Zadroga A.

Verbum Vitae

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2022

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vol. 40

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issue 4

989-1006

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Social enterprises perceive social and environmental issues as primary objectives of their hybrid socio-economic activities. They believe that financial stability is a prerequisite, not a goal. This approach is similar to Catholic social teaching (CST). The detailed content of the social encyclicals is a valuable means of deeper exploration and enrichment of the moral dimension of social enterprise management. The following article analyses social entrepreneurship from the point of view of the fundamental principles of CST and theological premises. The reference to the management of a social enterprise of the supreme personalistic standard and principles such as the common good, subsidiarity, and solidarity allows the moral dimension of this process to be understood more deeply. The paper was created based on a method appropriate to research focused on moral theology and CST. First, the content of selected literature on the subject (social entrepreneurship) and carefully selected theological-moral sources (especially papal documents and publications by CST researchers) were analysed. Subsequently, the results of the analysis were subjected to inference and conceptual work in relation to the adopted general research objective and specific research tasks: the phenomenon of social enterprises was described; the specific features and limitations of the social enterprise management process were identified; the fundamental principles of Catholic social teaching as normative criteria for social enterprise management were reviewed; the possibility of applying the aforementioned CST principles to social enterprise practice was discussed and presented, and the final conclusions were formulated.

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Professional Ethics of Social Entrepreneurs: The Perspective of Christian Personalist Ethics

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Zadroga A.

Verbum Vitae

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2021

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vol. 39

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issue 2

495-513

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The aim of the article is to indicate and describe the normative assumptions of the professional ethics of social entrepreneurs. The innovative nature of the proposed concept consists in taking into consideration the perspective of Christian personalist ethics. It is a theory of morality which includes considerations for the biblical and theological view of man, emphasizing above all their personal dignity. Referring to the principal axioms of this ethical doctrine allows for a presentation of a proposal of ethical principles and moral virtues – adequate to the mission, tasks, and vocation of social entrepreneurs. The article discusses the following issues: the essence of Christian personalist ethics, the mission and tasks of social entrepreneurs, the motivation and vocation of social entrepreneurs, ethical aspects of leadership in social enterprises, as well as the ethical principles and moral virtues of social entrepreneurs. A methodology characteristic of normative philosophical ethics and moral theology was applied. The results of the analysis of the methodically selected literature on the subject were processed by means of conceptual work, which allowed us to describe the professional ethics of social entrepreneurs from the point of view of Christian personalist ethics. Christian personalist ethics makes a valuable and original contribution to the description of the normative determinants of social entrepreneurship. The analysis of the mission and tasks of social entrepreneurs shows that they create social structures and processes that affirm the dignity of marginalized people and restore their capacity to participate in social and economic life.

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Social Challenges are Opportunities for Sustainable Development: Tracing Impacts of Social Entrepreneurship Through Innovations and Value Creation

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Konda I., Starc J., Rodica B.

Economic Themes

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2015

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vol. 53

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issue 2

211-229

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Today the world faces many social challenges in the economic, social and environmental spheres that needs to be overcome. The public debate has been focused on finding solutions to them and one of these has been addressed as social entrepreneurship. This phenomenon combines the resourcefulness of traditional entrepreneurship with a mission to change society. Observing the positive social impact of entrepreneurs providing basic needs, this paper recognizes their unique role in efficiently contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals. The purpose of this article is to introduce the connection of social innovations and sustainable growth as an important phenomenon in today's real economy. Based on the interviews with the focus group and the cases of good practice, the authors have established the development of social innovation and social entrepreneurship in Slovenia. It is important in numerous fields, especially in employment, social inclusion, demographic changes, health care, education, finance, political structures and social integration. We found that the obstacle in the development of social entrepreneurship is scattered, unrelated or absent support mechanisms that do not offer the right incentives for the creation and the development of social enterprises. Another conclusion is that cooperation with partners from different sectors of the society is an important fundament in their work with social entrepreneurship.

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THE USE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE FIELD OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO BUILD SOCIAL SECURITY OF THE PEOPLE THREATENED BY SOCIAL EXCLUSION. EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE

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Czuba M.

International Journal of New Economics and Social Sciences

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2019

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vol. 9(1)

205-214

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The main problem of this article is the possibility of using social entrepreneurship related to the provision of communal services to strengthen the sense of social security in people threatened by social exclusion. This problem is important because ensuring social security in a direct and indirect way is the task of the state. This task also ap-plies to people who are socially excluded or at risk of this phenomenon. Its implemen-tation may take place with the participation of social economy entities, supported by the state in a financial manner as well as through appropriate legislation in the scope of shaping the conditions for the development of the social economy. The aim of this study is to get to know the scope of social economy enterprises in the municipal services and their impact on people employed in this type of institutions, including the possibility of increasing the sense of social security of this people and confirming or denying that the majority of people working in this type social economy entities are people who are socially excluded or threatened with this phenomenon.

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The Role of Education in the Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development in Poland and Ukraine

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Revko A.

Studia Regionalne i Lokalne

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2023

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issue Special Issue

89-100

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This paper examines the role of educational support in social entrepreneurship development in Poland and Ukraine based on comparative case studies and a computer-assisted web interviewing method. The research investigates cross-country and cross-institutional differences in education concerning social entrepreneurship. The paper considers the different levels of social entrepreneurship education in primary and secondary school, university, and non-formal education. It is established that students at all levels of education should have an entrepreneurial mindset, which is a prerequisite for sustainable development. The key directions for developing education regarding social entrepreneurship in Ukraine are identified.

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Blending Conflicting Logics by Social Entrepreneurs – The Role of Entrepreneurial Mindset

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Żur A., Naumann C.

Problemy Zarządzania

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2018

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issue 1/2018 (73), t.2

240-257

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Social entrepreneurs, regardless the geographical context or legal form of their enterprises blend commercial market logic and social good logic. We argue that the concept entrepreneurial mindset plays a key role in understanding how blending conflicting logics management activities of social entrepreneurs occurs. This paper aims to identify the role of particular entrepreneurial mindset attributes in enabling social entrepreneurs to successfully act simultaneously in social and market contexts. Through pursuing interpretative phenomenological research with seven social entrepreneurs from five different countries, we have identified three different schemes of blending social and commercial logics. Our findings have also identified the intensity of particular EM attributes among the three groups of entrepreneurs. The main contribution of this paper in bringing together two entrepreneurship streams of research to advance our understanding on how social entrepreneurs blend competing institutional logics.

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Przedsiębiorstwa społeczne, niezależnie od położenia geograficznego lub form prawnych, równolegle realizują cele społeczne i rynkowe. Niniejsze opracowanie ma na celu zidentyfikować rolę poszczególnych wymiarów modelu mentalnego przedsiębiorcy w łączeniu dwóch ram i porządków instytucjonalnych; społecznej z rynkową. W toku badań jakościowych opartych na wywiadach fenomenologicznych z siedmioma przedsiębiorcami społecznymi z pięciu krajów zidentyfikowano trzy podstawowe tryby definiujące jak przedsiębiorcy społeczni łączą cele społeczne z komercyjnymi. Wyniki badań prezentują również natężenie poszczególnych wymiarów modelu mentalnego przedsiębiorcy u tych trzech grup. Wartością dodaną opracowania jest połączenie koncepcji modeli mentalnych przedsiębiorcy z dorobkiem badań nad przedsiębiorczością społeczną, po to, aby zidentyfikować wspólne cechy przedsiębiorców społecznych w kontekście konieczności realizacji przez nich celów społecznych i komercyjnych.

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Axionormative Determinants of Social Entrepreneurship in View of the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

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Zadroga A.

The Person and the Challenges. The Journal of Theology, Education, Canon Law and Social Studies Inspired by Pope John Paul II

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2023

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vol. 13

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issue 1

37-49

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The role of Catholic social teaching has been attributed to the promotion of moral values and principles that should be considered when establishing or evaluating a given social, economic, or political system. This also applies to smaller structures, specific institutions, concepts, and practical social solutions, which may include social entrepreneurship. The article aims to confirm the hypothesis that, taking into account the principles of Catholic social teaching in the process of discovering the axionormative determinants of social entrepreneurship allows its deeper understanding and more effective implementation of its praxeological goals. At the beginning of the paper, the author emphasises the common source of all general and specific axionormative criteria of the two analysed disciplines – the dignity of a human person. Further deliberations revolve around other values and principles, such as the value of human work and entrepreneurship, the common good, the universal destination of goods, the preferential option for the poor, solidarity, subsidiarity, and participation.

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Zachowanie poprzez sieciowanie w przedsiębiorczości społecznej w odpowiedzi na trudne otoczenie instytucjonalne – przypadek pięciu spółdzielni socjalnych

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Starnawska M.

Problemy Zarządzania

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2014

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issue 4/2014 (49) t.2

97 - 116

PL

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zobrazowanie procesów zachodzących w przedsiębiorczości społecznej w odpowiedzi na trudne otoczenie instytucjonalne. Opisano w nim zachowania przedsiębiorcze przedstawicieli pięciu spółdzielni socjalnych na podstawie pogłębionych wywiadów i obserwacji 1 . Za pomocą metody ciągłego porównywania wyodrębniono trzy główne kategorie zachowań badanych przedsiębiorców, które zostały wzajemnie ze sobą zestawione. Podjęto również próbę refleksji nad tłem, jakim dla tych zachowań przedsiębiorczych są ramy instytucjonalne zarówno formalne, jak i nieformalne.

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The aim of this paper is to show the entrepreneurial behaviour in social entrepreneurship against the backdrop of challenging institutional environment in Poland. The author provides the description and analysis of entrepreneurial behaviours among five social cooperatives, based on in-depth interviews and observation. Using constant comparative method 3 categories of the behaviour have been compared and juxtaposed. The authors also comment on the role of formal and informal institutional framework for the entrepreneurial behaviour.

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Przedsiębiorczość i społeczna przedsiębiorczość jako przedmiot badań

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Klich J.

Ekonomia Społeczna

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2013

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issue 1

20-33

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Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie społecznej przedsiębiorczości jako przedmiotu badań w ujęciu zaproponowanym przez H.E. Aldricha. Społeczna przedsiębiorczość jest w niniejszym artykule analizowana z perspektywy sześciu kryteriów: sieci kontaktów (social networking), możliwości publikacji (publication opportunities), szkoleń i kształcenia (training and mentoring), fundacji i źródeł fi nansowania (major foundations and funding sources), wzmocnienia tożsamości dyscypliny (reinforcing the identity of social entrepreneurship research) oraz wpływu globalizacji (globalizing forces). W oparciu o analizę literatury przedmiotu formułowana jest teza, że społeczna przedsiębiorczość znajduje się jedynie na początkowym etapie stawania się specjalnością naukową.

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The aim of this paper is to assess the development of social entrepreneurship as an academic fi eld using the criteria defi ned by H.E. Aldrich with respect to entrepreneurship. Consequently, research on social entrepreneurship is appraised based upon: social networking, publication opportunities, training and mentoring, major foundations and funding sources, reinforcing the identity of social entrepreneurship research and globalising forces. It is argued here that social entrepreneurship remains at the very preliminary stage of becoming a separate academic discipline.

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Antecedents of social innovation - conceptual model proposition

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Żur A.

Przedsiębiorstwo we współczesnej gospodarce - teoria i praktyka

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2016

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vol. 3

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issue 18

35-50

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W ostatnich dekadach przedsiębiorczość społeczna rozwinęła się w wielowątkowy i interdyscyplinarny obszar badań naukowych, zakorzeniony w teorii przedsiębiorczości. Biorąc pod uwagę, że innowacje stanowią filar działań przedsiębiorczych, badania poświęcone innowacjom w kontekście społecznym wydają się uzasadnione i pożądane z punktu widzenia rozwoju tego młodego obszaru badawczego jakim jest przedsiębiorczość społeczna. Innowacje społeczne wprowadzają nową wartość w rzeczywistość społeczną, przeobrażają ją poprzez nowe kombinacje zasobów. Niniejsze opracowanie oparte jest na pogłębionej analizie literatury i ma na celu poprzez krytykę i syntezę ustalić dlaczego i jak w danych kontekstach społecznych zachodzi zjawisko innowacji społecznych. Opracowanie identyfikuje składowe innowacji społecznych, niezbędne warunki ich kreacji, wdrażania i rozwoju. Podsumowaniem rozważań jest propozycja modelu badawczego innowacji społecznych w ujęciu procesowym. Efekty niniejszego opracowania mogą posłużyć do formułowania hipotez badawczych w obszarze innowacji społecznych, które byłyby punktem wyjścia do badań empirycznych.

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In the last two decades, social entrepreneurship (SE) theory has become a broad and multifaceted stream of research. Social entrepreneurs approach social problems through novel ways, introducing innovative solutions that couple social capital and market instruments. Taken that innovation is considered by many the backbone of successful entrepreneurial ventures, the study of innovation in SE context is much needed to understand the distinctive features and origins of SE ventures. Social innovation profoundly changes the routines, resource combinations of the social system in which it occurs. Based on extensive literature review, this article aims to establish if, why and how, in given environmental and market contexts, social innovation occur. The study explores the building blocks and dynamics of social innovation in SE context. It starts with conceptualizations of social problems as sources of any social entrepreneurial venture. It then turns to the identification of necessary components of social innovation. The article presents an integrated process-based view of social innovation and its antecedents. The findings will hopefully lead to stretching the existing theory beyond an often-travelled path and allow the formulation of testable hypotheses.

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Business education for the growth of understanding and advancement of social enterprise

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Baltaca B., Liela E.

Przedsiębiorstwo we współczesnej gospodarce - teoria i praktyka

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2014

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vol. 3

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issue 10

19-30

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Celem artykułu jest zbadanie jak studenci kierunku „Zarządzanie firmą” na Łotwie rozumieją zjawisko przedsiębiorczości społecznej. Jako że przedsiębiorstwo społeczne powiązane jest z określoną potrzebą społeczną sposób jej zaspokojenia obejmuje różnorodne podejścia oraz sposoby wykorzystania zasobów. Ważnym jest tutaj uwzględnienie znaczenia tak zwanego „ludzkiego” czy „społecznego” lidera. Układ/metodologia/zastosowane metody: Zastosowano badanie ankietowe przeprowadzone na grupie studentów kierunku „zarządzanie firmą” na Łotwie, które dotyczyło ich percepcji przedsiębiorczości społecznej. W teoretycznej części artykułu opisano przyjęte w literaturze międzynarodowej założenia dotyczące przedsiębiorczości społecznej. Praktyczna strona artykułu pozwala zrozumieć i podjąć działania na rzecz wdrażania i rozpowszechniania przedsiębiorczości społecznej na Łotwie. Rezultaty i odkrycia: Artykuł ukazuje kwestie kluczowe dla promocji przedsiębiorczości społecznej na Łotwie, które wymagają uwagi i działań w różnych obszarach i na różnych poziomach społeczeństwa. Wnioski dla praktyki: Przedsiębiorczość społeczna jest szybko rozwijającym i zmieniającym się polem dla działań biznesu, gdzie zaciera się tradycyjny podział na przedsięwzięcia zorientowane na zysk, rządowe oraz zajmujące się działalnością nie zorientowaną na zysk. W związku z tym niezbędne jest aby studenci kierunków biznesowych zrozumieli możliwości oraz wyzwania, jakie istnieją w tym nowym obszarze. Artykuł może być wykorzystany jako wskazówka dla zaprojektowania programów edukacyjnych związanych z przedsiębiorstwami społecznymi oraz innych kursów i warsztatów. Znaczenie: Artykuł ma znaczenie dla instytucji zajmujących się wyższą edukacją, które wdrażają programy w zakresie zarządzania w biznesie oraz poszukują sposobów rozwoju karier studentów studiów biznesowych, a tym samym chcą pomóc w zmaganiach z najbardziej istotnymi problemami Unii Europejskiej, takimi jak wysoki poziom bezrobocia, ubóstwo, wykluczenie społeczne i starzejące się społeczeństwo, poprzez wprowadzanie zmian na rzecz bardziej sprawiedliwego i zrównoważonego świata.

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Purpose of this article is to explore the understanding of social entrepreneurship among business administration students in Latvia. As each case of social enterprise is based on a specific social need and it encompasses a diversity of approaches and resources for its resolution. In this respect it is important to consider the so-called human or social entrepreneurial leader. Design/methodology/approaches of the article includes a survey of business administration students in Latvia on their perception and attitudes to social entrepreneurship. The theoretical aspect of the article describes the internationally recognised principles of social entrepreneurship while the practical aspect gives insight in key features that characterise understanding and implementation of social entrepreneurship in Latvia. The results and findings: of the article highlight the key issues that need to be addressed on different aspects and levels of the society, including education, to promote social entrepreneurship in Latvia. Practical implications: social entrepreneurship is a rapidly developing and changing business field in which the traditional lines blur between business, government, and nonprofit enterprises, and it is critical that business students understand the opportunities and challenges in this new landscape. The article may be used as guidelines for designing social enterprise education and development courses and workshops. Value: This article provides value for institutions of formal higher education who are implementing business administration programmes and are looking for diversity of approaches to verify career opportunity among business students who want to help tackle some of the European Union’s most pressing issues, such as high unemployment rates, poverty and social exclusion, ageing population thus make a difference towards a more just and sustainable world.

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Bariery rozwoju organizacji pozarządowych

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Oliński M.

Zeszyty Naukowe Ostrołęckiego Towarzystwa Naukowego

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2010

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vol. Zeszyt

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issue XXIV

221-234

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This article presents problems connected with a non-governmental organizations development. These problems were considered through the factors identification, which are responsible for setting back social entrepreneurship. The most important barriers in accordance with the respondents are: lack of financial resources and difficult gain access to these resources, unreasonable bureaucracy and lack of central and local authorities interest. Hopeful element concerns the fact, that despite of many factors responsible for setting back the non-governmental organizations development, most of them (58,7%) want to take activities, which help them to gain commercial revenue.

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W artykule zaprezentowano problematykę rozwoju organizacji pozarządowych, rozpatrywaną przede wszystkim poprzez identyfikację czynników, które hamują rozwój przedsiębiorczości społecznej, a tym samym proces ekonomizowania się trzeciego sektora. Do najważniejszych barier wskazanych przez respondentów należą: brak środków finansowych na inwestycje i trudności z ich pozyskaniem, nadmierna biurokracja administracji publicznej oraz brak zainteresowania władz centralnych i samorządowych rozwojem NGOs. Optymistycznym akcentem jest fakt, że pomimo licznych czynników utrudniających rozwój przebadanych NGOs aż 58,7% z nich planuje podjęcie działań zmierzających do uzyskiwania przychodów ze źródeł komercyjnych.

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Pronouncement of Embedded Agency in the Field of Social Entrepreneurship

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Starnawska M.

Problemy Zarządzania

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2018

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issue 1/2018 (73), t.2

229-239

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The paper provides insights into how social entrepreneurship and the institutional theory framework can be combined. The author situates the social entrepreneurship phenomenon here, and embarks on the traditional structure vs agency debate from social sciences, sociology of organizations in particular. The concept of embedded agency is referred to and employed to explain the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship. In this paper, the author provides key arguments concerning how the institutional theory framework can be useful in the field of social entrepreneurship research and practice. The author also discusses how the embedded agency concept is more pronounced in the social entrepreneurship context.

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Wykorzystując obszerną analizę kluczowych tekstów w obszarze teorii instytucjonalnej oraz obszaru badawczego przedsiębiorczości, w tym przedsiębiorczości społecznej, autorka umiejscawia zjawisko i obszar badawczy przedsiębiorczości społecznej w ramach tejże teorii. Nawiązując do debaty agencja vs struktura, znanej z nauk społecznych, przywołuje ona koncepcję sprawczości zakorzenionej i przenosi ją na grunt badań nad przedsiębiorczością społeczną. W artykule przytoczono argumenty, dlaczego ramy teorii instytucjonalnej są szczególnie użyteczne dla zjawiska i obszaru badawczego przedsiębiorczości społecznej, jak również ukazują, w jaki sposób obszar ten może być bardziej wyjaśniony dzięki perspektywie paradoksu sprawczości zakorzenionej.

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