This book discusses different innovative business models adopted by
social enterprises to bring about social change in terms of
creating capabilities among the marginalised section of people.
These models also bring the sustainability of the enterprises to
serve the people continuously. Establishing a theoretical base for
further research in the area of business models in social
entrepreneurship, the book consists of research work from various
disciplines from scholars with experience and insights on social
entrepreneurship, and who discuss one or more aspect(s) of business
model, presenting their work with sound research methodologies. The
book takes a broader view of the concept - a) social entrepreneurs
are driven by social value and justice, b) social entrepreneur may
or may not have a market orientation, c) social entrepreneurs solve
variety of social problems such as poverty, health, illiteracy,
environmental degradation using the principles of business and with
the help of social innovation, and d) social enterprise focus on
bringing social change by creating social impact. Chapters of this
book are divided into three core themes. The first one - Concepts,
Patterns and Values - includes contributions related to sustainable
development, business model and vale creation in the context of
social entrepreneurship, innovation and cross-cultural influence on
business models aspects. The chapter of second theme - Enablers and
Influencers - discuss role of corporate in promoting social
entrepreneurship as a social responsibility, social
entrepreneurship and value creation, BoP market, supply chain,
structural and infrastructural choices, family as a stakeholder of
indigenous enterprise, and women entrepreneurship. The third and
final theme - Innovation - addresses social, open innovation and
business model innovations, IPR, firm performance, collaboration
and alliance, software and biotechnology industries, decision logic
behind social enterprise creation, and strategy and strategic
philanthropy concepts. Containing contributions from academia,
industry professionals, investors, policy-makers, and other
professionals, all from multiple disciplines, the book would
interest the same vast audience.
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