Entrepreneurial solutions to social problems: philosophy versus management as a guiding paradigm for social enterprise success

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

<a href="https://obd.upol.cz/id_publ/333199825" target="_blank" >https://obd.upol.cz/id_publ/333199825</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JSBED-04-2023-0174" target="_blank" >10.1108/JSBED-04-2023-0174</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Entrepreneurial solutions to social problems: philosophy versus management as a guiding paradigm for social enterprise success

Original language description

Purpose: In societies marked by inequality, organizations use management techniques and business strategies for sustainability, social impact and ethical activities, with stakeholders often promoting education to effectively address these challenges. This paper establishes an original relation between the development of social entrepreneurship and a deep philosophical comprehension of human existence. Going beyond conventional management theories, the authors demonstrate that specific existential ideas and other philosophical underpinnings provide powerful guiding principles, portraying entrepreneurship as a method to address the underlying social and environmental issues driving inequality. Design/methodology/approach: This study is based on an analysis of relevant articles and is supported by qualitative research on social entrepreneurship. The stories of social entrepreneurs represent good practice in applying the values and insights discussed in modern approaches. Findings: Social entrepreneurs are relentlessly seeking innovative pathways to develop their enterprises. Their intrinsic drive for social entrepreneurship and their unwavering commitment to solidarity are undeniably more aligned with philosophical approaches to management than with the confines of traditional positivist foundations. Practical implications: Leveraging philosophical approaches that intricately resonate with the ethical and value-driven compass of social entrepreneurs, as opposed to the constraints of conventional managerial methods, holds immense potential in shaping the training and skill development of these impactful visionaries. Originality/value: The authors&apos; study unveils fresh insights into how social entrepreneurs adeptly navigate interpersonal connections, handle uncertainties and address the paradoxical situations intrinsic to their entrepreneurial efforts to confront social issues.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_imp - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50204 - Business and management

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

ISSN

1462-6004

e-ISSN

1758-7840

Volume of the periodical

31

Issue of the periodical within the volume

1

Country of publishing house

GB - UNITED KINGDOM

Number of pages

24

Pages from-to

31-54

UT code for WoS article

001065405200001

EID of the result in the Scopus database

2-s2.0-85170832842