Entrepreneurial orientation in firms with a social mission - a mixed-methods approach [Elektronisk resurs]

• This study explores entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in Finnish social enterprises in a social context using a mixed-methods approach. As a result, we propose that the generic dimensions of EO apply in a social context with minor refinements but suggest an additional dimension of persistence. The social enterprises take substantial financial risks although carefully avoid anything that may jeopardise the firms’ social impact. They exhibit highly innovative behaviour when developing new ways to serve the social purpose as well as when finding new ways to generate income. Furthermore, these enterprises exhibit remarkable persistence in adhering to a course of action despite their experienced difficulties. 

Ämnesord

Social Sciences  (hsv)

Economics and Business  (hsv)

Business Administration  (hsv)

Samhällsvetenskap  (hsv)

Ekonomi och näringsliv  (hsv)

Företagsekonomi  (hsv)

Knowledge and Innovation Management (KIM)  (his)

Knowledge and Innovation Management (KIM)  (his)

Genre

government publication  (marcgt)

Indexterm och SAB-rubrik

Entrepreneurial orientation

social entrepreneurship

mixed-methods approach

social innovation

social enterprise

persistence