Prospects of social enterprises from a framing perspective
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Article Title | Prospects of social enterprises from a framing perspective |
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ERA Journal ID | 36263 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Ko, Stephen (Author) and Kong, Eric (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences |
Journal Citation | 6 (4), pp. 169-186 |
Number of Pages | 18 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Champaign, IL. United States |
ISSN | 1833-1882 |
Web Address (URL) | http://iji.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.88/prod.1442 |
Abstract | By integrating institutional theory, the threat-rigidity hypothesis and prospect theory, we propose avenues for the future development of social enterprises, and map out how the development of the organizations depends on whether social entrepreneurs perceive environmental shifts as threats or opportunities in relation to the legitimacy of their organizations. We examine the relevant literature and integrate the predictions of the theories to theorize the prospects of social enterprises. Our discussion of these predictions was built on evidence of the recent changes in the institutional environment where social enterprises are operating, which offers a roadmap for academics and social entrepreneurs to move beyond the heated debate on 'business-like' activities in social entrepreneurship through a richer and deeper understanding of the prospects of social enterprises. |
Keywords | social enterprises; prospect theory; threat-rigidity hypothesis; institutional theory |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 500102. Business ethics |
350709. Organisation and management theory | |
440703. Economic development policy | |
Public Notes | Authors retain Copyright. © Common Ground, Stephen Ko, Eric Kong, All Rights Reserved. Readers must ask permission to reproduce, from cg-support@commongroundpublishing.com. |
Byline Affiliations | Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China |
School of Management and Marketing | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q126w/prospects-of-social-enterprises-from-a-framing-perspective
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