Innovation processes in social enterprises: an IC perspective
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Article Title | Innovation processes in social enterprises: an IC perspective |
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ERA Journal ID | 19104 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | |
Author | Kong, Eric |
Journal Title | Journal of Intellectual Capital |
Journal Citation | 11 (2), pp. 158-178 |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2010 |
Place of Publication | Bingley, W Yorks. United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1469-1930 |
1758-7468 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1108/14691931011039660 |
Abstract | Purpose – Social enterprises are not purely commercial and philanthropic. They represent a hybrid form of organizations that involve taking business-like, innovative approaches to deliver public services. Very little research has investigated the role of intellectual capital (IC) in innovation processes in social enterprises. This paper aims to address this. Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses a critical analysis of current literature in relation to the IC concept within the social enterprise context. Findings – The paper argues that the IC concept can be utilized as a strategic management framework that assists social enterprises to harness knowledge for the pursuit of innovative social and commercial activities. Research limitations/implications – The paper contributes to the literature by theoretically arguing that IC can be utilized in innovation processes in social enterprises. It also informs social entrepreneurs that the IC concept is a valid strategic management framework that assists facilitating innovation in social enterprises. An IC conceptual framework is proposed using theoretical arguments from the literature. The framework helps social entrepreneurs to visualize IC and its components in Originality/value – The paper is considered as a starting-point and serves as a milestone in examining the role of IC in innovation processes in social enterprises. |
Keywords | intellectual capital; social environment; innovation; management strategy |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 350199. Accounting, auditing and accountability not elsewhere classified |
350709. Organisation and management theory | |
350711. Organisational planning and management | |
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Byline Affiliations | School of Management and Marketing |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9zv50/innovation-processes-in-social-enterprises-an-ic-perspective
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