A typology of social entrepreneurs: Motives, search processes and ethical challenges |
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| Authors: | Shaker A Zahra Eric Gedajlovic Donald O Neubaum Joel M Shulman |
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| Institution: | aDepartment of Strategic Management and Organization and Gary Holmes Entrepreneurship Center, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, 321 19th Avenue South (Suite # 3-428), Minneapolis MN 55455, United States;bSimon Fraser University, Surrey, B.C. Canada V3T OA3;cOregon State University, College of Business, 400E Bexell Hall, Corvallis, OR 97331, United States;dArthur M. Blank Center, Babson College, Babson Park, MA 02457, United States |
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| Abstract: | Social entrepreneurship has been the subject of considerable interest in the literature. This stems from its importance in addressing social problems and enriching communities and societies. In this article, we define social entrepreneurship; discuss its contributions to creating social wealth; offer a typology of entrepreneurs' search processes that lead to the discovery of opportunities for creating social ventures; and articulate the major ethical concerns social entrepreneurs might encounter. We conclude by outlining implications for entrepreneurs and advancing an agenda for future research, especially the ethics of social entrepreneurship. |
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| Keywords: | Social entrepreneurship Social wealth Entrepreneurial search process Typologies Ethics |
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