The role of the social innovation and entrepreneurship development fund in fostering social entrepreneurship in Hong Kong: A study on public policy innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 903-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chee Hon Chan ◽  
Cheryl Hiu‐Kwan Chui ◽  
Kristy Shuk Ting Chan ◽  
Paul Siu Fai Yip
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Policy Innovation ◽  
Development Fund ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Innovation And Entrepreneurship

The role of social innovation policy in social service sector reform: Evidence from Hong Kong

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
CHEE HON CHAN ◽  
CHERYL HIU-KWAN CHUI ◽  
YANTO CHANDRA
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
New Public Management ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Innovation Policy ◽  
Historical Factors ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Service Sector

Abstract This article illustrates how the term “social innovation” is used in the public policy domain in Hong Kong in relation to the new public management (NPM) reform of the social service sector, which originated in the early 2000s. Through document reviews and interviews, the role that social innovation policy has played in instigating changes in the contemporary social service field in the post-NPM era is identified. This includes facilitating emergence of “new” forms of social entrepreneurial activities to fill unmet social needs, empowering new actors in entering the social service sector, and reinforcing the government’s position in the NPM reform. Adopting historical institutionalism as the analytical framework, multiple path-dependent characteristics arising from the historical legacies of the incumbent social service environment – such as the longstanding partnership between the state and non-profits – are highlighted. These historical factors have weakened the efficacy of the policy efforts aimed at enacting institutional change. Overall, this article demonstrates how historical context matters in the emergence and framing of social innovation policy. It contributes to the theorisation of the role of social innovation in social service sector development in East Asia.

scholarly journals CURRENT STATE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TOURISM SECTOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 361-373
Author(s):  
Ivana Marinović Matović ◽  
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Miloš Pavlović ◽  
Đorđe Dabetić ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Economic Framework ◽  
Current State ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Specific Objective ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Republic

The paper evaluates the current state and the rise of social entrepreneurship in the Republic of Serbia, with an emphasis on the tourism sector. The first section of the paper presents the social entrepreneurship concept, as well as a brief analysis of the relevant economic and legal environment for social entrepreneurship development in the Republic of Serbia. The paper identifies the key factors influencing social entrepreneurship development in the tourism sector of the Republic of Serbia. The main specific objective of this paper is an affirmation of social entrepreneurship in the tourism sector, while at the same time presenting the significant role of the legal and economic framework for the development of social entrepreneurship in the tourism sector of the Republic of Serbia.

The role of national projects in the social entrepreneurship development in the Primorsky Krai

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 1670-1694
Author(s):  
Valentina V. ZHOKHOVA
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Primorsky Krai ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Text Content

Subject. As one of their goals, national projects are intended to create conditions for small and medium-sized entrepreneurship (SME) in regions. The State supports those businessmen who are engaged in social entrepreneurship or plan it to help them throughout the development phases. Although national projects are maintained and the SME development strategy is in lace, SME activity goes down across regions. Objectives. I analyze the way national projects are implemented and their resources are used for the regional development of social entrepreneurship. Methods. The study is based on methods of the regular overview of literature, text content analysis and case study. Results. The article presents the overview and the content analysis of scientific papers and statistical data for the Primorsky Krai, and the case study of socially-oriented businesses in the above area within 2018–2020. I analyzed the substance and the significance of a national project, determined the role of such projects for business growth and reviewed governmental aid as part of national projects for the social entrepreneurship development in the region. Conclusions. Having conducted the theoretical study of the substance and content of national projects, analyzed their implementation in the region and the use of their resources, such as possible benefits and preferential conditional for social businessmen, I determined how such projects influence the emergence of socially-oriented business in the Primorsky Krai. The findings can be used in further research into regional social entrepreneurship development programs, which help create the effective environment for business in the region.

scholarly journals Exploring the drivers of tensions in social innovation management in the context of social entrepreneurial teams

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 1344-1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frédéric Dufays
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Innovation Management ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Innovation Implementation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Entrepreneurial Teams ◽  
The Social ◽  
Entrepreneurial Team

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify tensions that are emerging in the invention and implementation of social innovation by social entrepreneurial teams and highlights elements that influence the type of tension encountered. Design/methodology/approach Four cases are selected theoretically, studied individually, and compared to one another to identify tensions and patterns of tensions. Findings The findings reveal the predominant tensions related to goals and identity during social innovation invention and those related to time and knowledge during social innovation implementation. The size of the entrepreneurial team, the nature of the social innovation, and the interest orientation – that is, the overlap between entrepreneurial team members and beneficiaries – are found to play a role in the type of tensions encountered and their content. Research limitations/implications The chosen research approach limits the generalizability of the research results. Replication in other settings and with other types of social innovation is therefore encouraged. Originality/value In contrast to most existing studies, this research focuses on nascent social innovation projects borne by teams. It proposes that social-business tensions are not necessarily predominant in social innovation management. It suggests the importance of interest orientation as an underestimated factor in the study of social entrepreneurship.

The Role of Societal Culture in Social Innovation

2021 ◽  
pp. 86-101
Author(s):  
Gaye Karacay
Keyword(s):  
Social Innovation ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Macro Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Entrepreneurs ◽  
Societal Culture ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Value Creation ◽  
Research Propositions

Being at a development stage, the social innovation literature needs further contributions that would help to comprehensively find out the enablers of social innovation especially within macro level. Since the nature of social innovation is cumulative as well as interactive, the micro level practices of individual social innovation initiatives add up to the general patterns at the macro-level. On account of the fact that shared values among members of a society bring about similar expectations, perceptions, and behavioral patterns, it is essential to explore how various societal cultural attributes contribute to social innovation capacities of countries. This study aims to explore an evidence of the influence of societal culture on social innovation, specifically by shaping the perceptions of social entrepreneurs for social value creation. By discussing the relationship between societal culture and social innovation in a conceptual manner along with developing research propositions, this study offers a new direction for future research.

scholarly journals A New Home for New Immigrants? A Case Study of the Role of Soka Gakkai in the Integration of Japanese and Mainland Chinese Immigrants in Hong Kong

Religions ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 336
Author(s):  
Ka Ng
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Chinese Immigrants ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Mainland Chinese ◽  
The Social ◽  
Soka Gakkai ◽  
Migrant Integration ◽  
Mainland Chinese Immigrants

In the discussion of migrant integration into local settings, most scholars agree on the positive linkages between religion and the construction of ethnic identity. However, beyond church and mosque, there appears to be a gap in the research of the roles played by other religions in the process of migrant integration. This paper attempts to fill this gap by studying the role of a new religion Soka Gakkai (SG) in the integration of Japanese and Mainland Chinese immigrants in Hong Kong. I argue that the social and spiritual support and the ideas of a “big family” and individual empowerment (i.e., empowering oneself to overcome challenges) are important resources for immigrants when starting a new life in Hong Kong. However, the controversial image of SG might also have negative effects on SG members’ effort at integration.

Qasab: Kutch Craftswomen’s Producer Co. Ltd.

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (02) ◽  
pp. 255-277
Author(s):  
Shweta Mittal ◽  
Vishal Gupta ◽  
Manoj Motiani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Entrepreneur ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Traditional Art ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Venture ◽  
The Impact

The ‘Qasab’ case is designed to teach students about the characteristics of social entrepreneurship and the impact it has on the society. It also describes how sustainable development and social innovation are interlinked. ‘Qasab’ was an organization whose main focus was to preserve the traditional art of the Kutch region. The case describes the genesis and the journey of ‘Qasab,’ how it preserved the traditional art forms, and the personality traits of Pankaj Shah (the social entrepreneur who started ‘Qasab’). The case talks about the problems faced by the artisans in the region, which led to the formation of this social venture. Also, it touches upon the HR challenges faced by a social entrepreneur. At the time this case was written, ‘Qasab’ had become a collective enterprise comprising 1,200 rural master craftswomen from 11 ethnic communities spread across 62 villages in the arid interiors of Kutch and has been formally structured and registered as a ‘Producer Company’ owned by traditional craftswomen. ‘Qasab’ included different communities such as — ‘Mutwa’, ‘Sodha Rajput’, ‘Jat-Daneta’, ‘Meghwal’, ‘Sindhi Memon’, ‘DhebariyaRabari’, ‘KacchiRabari’, ‘Ahir’, ‘Halepotra’, ‘Sumra,’‘Hingorja’ and ‘Pathan’ — that had distinct embroidery styles and emphasized maintaining these styles (since the embroideries were an integral part of their cultural identity) — to preserve their unique identities. ‘Qasab’ was known for its outstanding quality of authentic Kutch embroidery, appliqué and patchwork products, its hallmark being traditional motifs reflecting the cultural identity of each community in contemporary designs through items of premium quality. ‘Qasab’ had made artisans stakeholders in the organization and was able to preserve the distinct art of each community. The case is based on the theme of social entrepreneurship and analyzes the process of the emergence of such enterprises, their importance and the factors that lead to their success and sustainability. Students can assess how these organizations are different from other types of organizations. The case should help students to find the parameters that show that social innovation and sustainable development are interlinked. The case can be used to study the business model of social innovation.

scholarly journals Effect of the university on the social entrepreneurial intention of students

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-24
Author(s):  
Carlos Bazan ◽  
Hannah Gaultois ◽  
Arifusalam Shaikh ◽  
Katie Gillespie ◽  
Sean Frederick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
Innovation And Entrepreneurship

PurposeThe study aims to test the applicability of a variant of the model proposed by Hockerts (2017) for assessing the social entrepreneurial intention (SEI) of male and female students. It extends the model by incorporating the university's environment and support system (ESS) as an additional more distal construct. The university's ESS, coupled with the experience with social, cultural and environmental issues can affect SEI by influencing the more proximal precursors of empathy towards others, perceived self-efficacy, perceived community support and social, cultural and environmental responsibility.Design/methodology/approachA structured non-disguised questionnaire was administered to students at a Canadian university. A sample of 485 usable responses was analysed by means of second-order structural equation modelling.FindingsThe results provide confirmation that the proposed model is a multi-group invariant and appropriate for analysing the SEI of male and female students. They also show that the university's ESS helps predict SEI indirectly through the complete mediation of the more proximal antecedents.Research limitations/implicationsThe questionnaire is limited to universities with social innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.Practical implicationsOutcomes of the study can help universities assess the efficacy of their social innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives for instilling a social entrepreneurial mind-set in students. Consequently, universities will be better equipped to raise the perceptions of venture feasibility and desirability, thus increasing students' perceptions of opportunity.Originality/valueThe study advances the social entrepreneurial knowledge of the university's effect on the precursors of SEI.

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