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Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > Entrepreneurship
The Social Enterprise Zoo employs the metaphor of the zoo to gain a
more comprehensive understanding of social enterprise: the
diversity of its forms; the various ways it is organized in
different socio-political environments; how different forms of
enterprise behave, interact, and thrive; and what lessons can be
drawn for the future development and study of organizations that
seek to balance social or environmental impact with economic
success. After setting the stage with a thorough introduction, top
scholars explore the different ways that social enterprises can be
classified, nurtured, and understood. The book not only details the
legal forms utilized in social enterprise and the social
entrepreneurs involved in them, but it also addresses the reasons
for the success or failure of these activities and looks at the
ecologies in which they operate. The ?zookeepers,? such as
governments and the regulatory regimes they establish, are compared
and the important roles they play are examined. The volume
concludes with a look at the future of social enterprise, providing
suggestions for further research and implications for policy and
practice. This innovative and accessible book is recommended for
students, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and managers of
social purpose organizations. Contributors: F.O. Andersson, D.
Brakman-Reiser, C.V. Brewer, F. Calo, J.A. Kerlin, J.D. Lecy, W.
Longhofer, T. Monroe-White, E.A.M. Searing, J.-I. Soh, S. Teasdale,
J.E. Tyler III, D.R. Young, S. Zook
The rapid rise of knowledge-based economies has revolutionized the
perceptions and practices of globalized business. Recent
developments in engineering, electronics, and biotechnology have
expanded the very definition of entrepreneurship in today's
international market, weaving discussions of enhanced connectivity
and communication, environmental sustainability, and government
policy changes into a complex, multidimensional conversation. The
Handbook of Research of Entrepreneurship in the Contemporary
Knowledge-Based Global Economy provides a comprehensive survey of
the most recent developments in the field of entrepreneurship,
highlighting their effects on information technology, business
networking, knowledge production, distribution, and organization.
This timely publication features extensive coverage of the
fast-developing entrepreneurial field, illuminating recent
technological, social, and strategic innovations in language that
is accessible for a worldwide audience of business educators,
researchers, and students. This authoritative text showcases
research-based articles on entrepreneurship for knowledge
economies; academic entrepreneurship; women and entrepreneurship;
entrepreneurship education; organizational learning ability;
innovations in industry, agriculture, and management; and the
evolution of a new, all-inclusive corporate culture.
This detailed study of female entrepreneurship in Asia examines the
high economic growth that is increasingly driven by market-oriented
economic reforms favouring entrepreneurship. There is a higher
awareness by women of their political and socio-economic rights and
recognition by society at large of social legitimacy of women
pursuing business activities in their own right. This book assesses
socio-cultural and economic factors influencing female
entrepreneurship in Asia as well as the process and the tools and
challenges that accompany it.
The advancement and progression of migrant businesses has increased
significantly in the globalized modern society. As such, current
research has emerged regarding the characteristics of transnational
economic activities. Diasporas and Transnational Entrepreneurship
in Global Contexts is an essential reference publication for the
latest material on the nature, process, and outcome of migrant
entrepreneurs' economic activities expanding from their countries
of origin to their countries of residence. Featuring coverage on a
broad range of topics, such as regional growth, industrial
development, and employment generation, this book is ideally
designed for researchers, advanced-level students, practitioners,
managers, and policy-makers seeking current research on how
economic development can be encouraged and nurtured among ethnic
entrepreneurs and businesses.
This pioneering book explores the connections between art and
artistic processes and entrepreneurship. The authors expertly
identify several areas and issues where research on art and
artistic processes can inform and develop the traditional field of
entrepreneurship research. Nine original chapters by an
international group of scholars take a detailed look at the sources
of new art ideas, how they are transformed into tangible objects of
art, make their way through often hostile selection environments,
and ultimately go on to become valued and accepted by the general
public. Making a number of original contributions at the crossroads
of art and entrepreneurship, the book speaks to researchers across
these fields, practicing artists interested in promoting and
gaining acceptance for their work, as well as policymakers
concerned with sustained dynamics of the art arena.
Entrepreneurship researchers interested in new developments in the
field will find this unique book invigorating. It also serves as an
invaluable source of inspiration for academics and practitioners
interested in social and cultural entrepreneurship. Contributors:
D. Barry, M. Bonnafous-Boucher, R. Cuir, P. Frankelius, S.
Haefliger, K. Lindqvist, S. Meisiek, M. Partouche, M. Scherdin, M.
Sondergaard, I. Zander
Innovation is essential to remaining competitive in the tourism
industry, especially for new enterprises. Community-based tourism
is not only innovative but also a responsible tourism initiative
that lessens the negative impacts of economic activity and
increases the positive impacts of the sector. This type of tourism
works with respect for the environment and generates innovations in
products, services, and processes. Moreover, from a social
innovation perspective, it explores businesses, initiatives, and
ideas that can add value to tourism. Entrepreneurs looking to
remain successful need to improve their knowledge of this valuable
industry. Innovation and Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Community
Tourism is a critical reference source that examines the latest
empirical research findings in innovation in the community tourism
network and its contribution to the development of the territory.
The book also investigates the dynamic capacities related to small
tourism entrepreneurs in the coastal space. Highlighting themes
that include female entrepreneurship, marketing, and marine
tourism, this book is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business
owners, tourism and hospitality professionals, academicians,
researchers, and students who are looking to improve their
understanding of community tourism development.
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