Table Of ContentSocial Entrepreneurship
Social entrepreneurship differs from traditional forms of entrepreneurship in that
the primary goal of the social venture is to address social problems and needs
that are as yet unmet. The driving force of such ventures is social value creation.
This new textbook aims to provide a comprehensive, cutting-edge resource for
students, introducing them to the unique concerns and challenges that face social
ventures through a comparison with the principles of traditional
entrepreneurship. The book consists of fourteen chapters covering all aspects of
venture creation and management—from writing a business plan, to financing,
people management, marketing, and social impact measurement.
Social Entrepreneurship uses real-life examples and sources to expose
students to contemporary developments in the field, encouraging them to think
critically about the issues faced by social ventures across the globe, and
experiential exercises and assignments are included to provide students with
hands-on experience in creating and managing their own social ventures. Also
containing review and application questions, illustrative cases, definitions of key
terms, and a comprehesive companion website, Social Entrepreneurship is the
essential guide to this rapidly emerging field.
Visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/beugre to find:
For Instructors
• PowerPoint slides
• Instructor’s manual
• Multiple-choice questions
For Students
• Extra illustrative cases
• Web links
• Links to video
Constant Beugré is Professor of Management at Delaware State University,
USA, where he teaches classes in organizational behavior, leadership, and
entrepreneurship. He has published five books and more than 70 refereed journal
articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings.
Finally a true textbook for my social entrepreneurship class! This text
provides comprehensive coverage of this emerging discipline along with
supplements needed to provide students with the knowledge and skills
needed to become social entrepreneurs. In addition to a comprehensive text
covering needed content, other valued aspects of the text are the international
focus of the book, the cases, and the thought questions provided.
Charles A. Rarick, Purdue University Northwest, USA
This book is a much welcome entry into the family of social enterprise
books. It addresses critical gaps in the provision of social enterprise teaching
and will be a valuable tool in the hands of an ever increasing number of
students of social entrepreneurship. The book and the accompanying website
are innovative in nature and broaden the scope for increased social
entrepreneurial activity. Its structure is unique; blending the philosophy of
deep and constructive learning by taking the student on a captivating journey
that informs, questions and provokes critical reflection. Students will find
this book to be a relevant resource in the creation of social value.
Charles Oham, Senior Lecturer, University of Greenwich, UK
An excellent introduction to key concepts, illuminated by relevant and
inspiring real world examples, Social Entrepreneurship is an invaluable
resource for experienced and aspiring social entrepreneurs alike. This book
will support anyone interested in studying or addressing societal challenges
through the means of a social venture, and the perils of losing sight of the
complexities and pitfalls involved in attempting to do so.
Michael Roy, Glasgow Caledonian University, UK
Social Entrepreneurship
Managing the Creation of Social Value
Constant Beugré
First published 2017
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Beugrâe, Constant D., author.
Title: Social entrepreneurship: managing the creation of social value / by
Constant Beugre.
Description: Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge, 2017.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016006272 | ISBN 9780415817370 (pbk.) | ISBN
9780415817363 (hardback) | ISBN 9780203442609 (ebk)
Subjects: LCSH: Social entrepreneurship.
Classification: LCC HD60 .B478 2017 | DDC 658.4/08—dc23
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016006272
ISBN: 978-0-415-81736-3 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-0-415-81737-0 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-0-203-44260-9 (ebk)
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This book is dedicated to my lovely twins, Jane-Victoria and Constant Jr. They
very much make my life meaningful.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1 The Nature of Social Entrepreneurship
2 Social Entrepreneurs: Mindset, Characteristics, and Competencies
3 Social Entrepreneurial Motivations
4 The External Environment of Social Ventures
5 Discovering Opportunities for Social Ventures
6 Developing a Social Venture Sustainability Model
7 Feasibility Analysis for Social Ventures
8 Planning for Social Ventures
9 Marketing Challenges for Social Ventures
10 Managing the Financial Side of Social Ventures
11 Organization and Management of Social Ventures
12 Social Venture Effectiveness
13 Scaling Social Ventures
14 Measuring the Impact of Social Ventures
Glossary
Index
