Social entrepreneurship – A skills approach
Autor Robert Gunnen Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 mai 2010
Outstanding social entrepreneurs inspire students, transform communities, and ignite innovative approaches to solving social needs. This timely book has been inspired by the increasing interest around social entrepreneurship scholarship and the practice of delivering innovative solutions to social issues. The in-depth theoretical study of stakeholder engagement, financial options, leadership management and organizational challenges is complemented by compelling international case studies of real social enterprise success. The book will be essential reading for students, academics, practitioners and entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge, skills and passion and sustainably pursue their social missions to bring about real social change.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781847422897
ISBN-10: 1847422896
Pagini: 200
Dimensiuni: 172 x 233 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.44 kg
Editura: Bristol University Press
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1847422896
Pagini: 200
Dimensiuni: 172 x 233 x 16 mm
Greutate: 0.44 kg
Editura: Bristol University Press
Locul publicării:United Kingdom
Recenzii
Globally, social entrepreneurship is innovatively addressing social issues.But innovation and efficiency depend on entrepreneurs and institutions having the necessary knowledge and skills. This book's highly experienced contributors will help social enterprise meet that challenge. Roger Spear, Open University
This is a valuable new contribution to the growing literature on social enterprises aimed at undergraduate populations. The collection includes interesting and useful international case studies as well as a strong thematic approach towards social innovation. The inclusion of chapters on the ethics of innovation and on social finance is also particularly welcome. Alex Nicholls, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Said Business School, Oxford
Notă biografică
Robert Gunn, Department of social work, University of York and Christopher Durkin, Social Sciences Department, Northampton University College
Cuprins
List of figures, tables and boxes
Notes on contributors
Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Introduction Robert Gunn and Chris Durkin
Chapter descriptions
Part One: Skills in policy analysis
2. The place of social enterprise in UK contemporary policy
Ian Buchanan
Introduction: history and context
Parameters of third sector activity and social enterprises
The influence of policy on social enterprises
Market influence on the development of social enterprises
The future and sustainability of social enterprises
Conclusion
3. What do we mean by ‘social enterprise’? Defining social entrepreneurship
Gladius Kulothungen
Introduction
The backdrop of capitalism
Why social enterprises?
Situating social enterprises
Defining social enterprises
Broad and narrow definitions
Recognising opportunities
The idea of social innovation
Social enterprises as hybrid organisations
Characteristics of social enterprises
Emergency of social enterprises
Conclusion
Part Two: Skills for social entrepreneurship
4. Identifying need
Richard Bryant
Introduction
Defining need
Identifying community need
Skills for identifying need
Conclusion
5. Stakeholder participation and involvement in social enterprises
Chris Durkin and Robert Gunn
Introduction
Social policy context
Where do social enterprises fit within this changing landscape?
Stakeholder participation and involvement
Power
Conclusion
6. The financing of social enterprise
Wray Irwin
Introduction
Background
The funding gap
Conclusion
7. Financial planning for social enterprises
Andrew Ferguson
Introduction
It is good to plan
Income forecast
Income statement
Cash flow forecast
Managing financial risk
Conclusion
8. The challenges and risks of innovation in social entrepreneurship
Tim Curtis
Introduction
Conceptualising innovation and its ethics
Analysing for innovation: system skills
Implementing innovation: mind-set shifts
Conclusion
9. Leadership and management skills development in social enterprises
Jon Griffith
Introduction
Leadership and management skills: a historical view
Leadership and management in different types of organisations
Distinctive leadership and management tasks in social enterprises
Stages of growth in organisations
How are leadership and management skills developed?
Social enterprises: a special case?
Developing skills for leading and managing social enterprises
Conclusion
Part Three: Sills in practice
10. UK case study
Mandy Young
Introduction
Development of an idea
Birth of the initial project: Corby Wheels
Developing an indoor arena
Marketing the organization
Developing a social enterprise
Local heroes: developing people
Private sector involvement
“Challenge the Alley”
Conclusion: the future
11. US case study
Kimberly Sugden and Anthony Mendes
Historical and contemporary context for social entrepreneurship in the US
The value base for social enterprise formation
Social enterprise case study: The Enterprising Kitchen
Change times and challenges—product development—the switch to soap
Marketing and branding
Remaining mission driven
Creative funding to build resources
Networking to build resources
Conclusion
12. China case study
Marie Tza Kwan So and Carol Chyau
Introduction
Ventures in Development: an introduction
Case study 1: Mei Xiang Yak Cheese
Case study 2: Shokay
Conclusion: envisioning the future
13. India case study
Stan Thekaekara
Introduction
So what works best?
Just Change: a case study
Just Change: the theoretical framework
Operational framework
Conclusion: what the future holds
14. Conclusion
Robert Gunn and Chris Durkin
Skills for policy analysis
Skills for social entrepreneurship
Sills in practice
Appendix: Internet resources
Index
Notes on contributors
Acknowledgements
Preface
1. Introduction Robert Gunn and Chris Durkin
Chapter descriptions
Part One: Skills in policy analysis
2. The place of social enterprise in UK contemporary policy
Ian Buchanan
Introduction: history and context
Parameters of third sector activity and social enterprises
The influence of policy on social enterprises
Market influence on the development of social enterprises
The future and sustainability of social enterprises
Conclusion
3. What do we mean by ‘social enterprise’? Defining social entrepreneurship
Gladius Kulothungen
Introduction
The backdrop of capitalism
Why social enterprises?
Situating social enterprises
Defining social enterprises
Broad and narrow definitions
Recognising opportunities
The idea of social innovation
Social enterprises as hybrid organisations
Characteristics of social enterprises
Emergency of social enterprises
Conclusion
Part Two: Skills for social entrepreneurship
4. Identifying need
Richard Bryant
Introduction
Defining need
Identifying community need
Skills for identifying need
Conclusion
5. Stakeholder participation and involvement in social enterprises
Chris Durkin and Robert Gunn
Introduction
Social policy context
Where do social enterprises fit within this changing landscape?
Stakeholder participation and involvement
Power
Conclusion
6. The financing of social enterprise
Wray Irwin
Introduction
Background
The funding gap
Conclusion
7. Financial planning for social enterprises
Andrew Ferguson
Introduction
It is good to plan
Income forecast
Income statement
Cash flow forecast
Managing financial risk
Conclusion
8. The challenges and risks of innovation in social entrepreneurship
Tim Curtis
Introduction
Conceptualising innovation and its ethics
Analysing for innovation: system skills
Implementing innovation: mind-set shifts
Conclusion
9. Leadership and management skills development in social enterprises
Jon Griffith
Introduction
Leadership and management skills: a historical view
Leadership and management in different types of organisations
Distinctive leadership and management tasks in social enterprises
Stages of growth in organisations
How are leadership and management skills developed?
Social enterprises: a special case?
Developing skills for leading and managing social enterprises
Conclusion
Part Three: Sills in practice
10. UK case study
Mandy Young
Introduction
Development of an idea
Birth of the initial project: Corby Wheels
Developing an indoor arena
Marketing the organization
Developing a social enterprise
Local heroes: developing people
Private sector involvement
“Challenge the Alley”
Conclusion: the future
11. US case study
Kimberly Sugden and Anthony Mendes
Historical and contemporary context for social entrepreneurship in the US
The value base for social enterprise formation
Social enterprise case study: The Enterprising Kitchen
Change times and challenges—product development—the switch to soap
Marketing and branding
Remaining mission driven
Creative funding to build resources
Networking to build resources
Conclusion
12. China case study
Marie Tza Kwan So and Carol Chyau
Introduction
Ventures in Development: an introduction
Case study 1: Mei Xiang Yak Cheese
Case study 2: Shokay
Conclusion: envisioning the future
13. India case study
Stan Thekaekara
Introduction
So what works best?
Just Change: a case study
Just Change: the theoretical framework
Operational framework
Conclusion: what the future holds
14. Conclusion
Robert Gunn and Chris Durkin
Skills for policy analysis
Skills for social entrepreneurship
Sills in practice
Appendix: Internet resources
Index