Social Enterprises In Asia

Author : Eric Bidet
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429560753
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Enterprise in Asia written by Eric Bidet and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the absence of a widely accepted and common definition of social enterprise (SE), a large research project, the "International Comparative Social Enterprise Models" (ICSEM) Project, was carried out over a five-year period; it involved more than 200 researchers from 55 countries and relied on bottom-up approaches to capture the SE phenomenon. This strategy made it possible to take into account and give legitimacy to locally embedded approaches, thus resulting in an analysis encompassing a wide diversity of social enterprises, while simultaneously allowing for the identification of major SE models to delineate the field on common grounds at the international level. These SE models reveal or confirm an overall trend towards new ways of sharing the responsibility for the common good in today’s economies and societies. We tend to consider as good news the fact that social enterprises actually stem from all parts of the economy. Indeed, societies are facing many complex challenges at all levels, from the local to the global level. The diversity and internal variety of SE models are a sign of a broadly shared willingness to develop appropriate—although sometimes embryonic—responses to these challenges, on the basis of innovative economic/business models driven by a social mission. In spite of their weaknesses, social enterprises may be seen as advocates for and vehicles of the general interest across the whole economy. Of course, the debate about privatisation, deregulation and globalised market competition—all factors that may hinder efforts in the search for the common good–has to be addressed as well. The first of a series of four ICSEM books, Social Enterprise in Asia will serve as a key reference and resource for teachers, researchers, students, experts, policy makers, journalists and other categories of people who want to acquire a broad understanding of the phenomena of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship as they emerge and develop across the world.

Author : Howard Thomas
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000449920
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asia's Social Entrepreneurs written by Howard Thomas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-10-10 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social enterprises of all forms drive inclusive growth by creating social and economic networks, and a stable ecosystem, that enable societies to grow and prosper. This book presents a collection of ten case studies that demonstrate the important role played by social enterprises in driving inclusive growth in Asia’s economies. Unlike the traditional models, such as NGOs and charities, that are donor dependent for funding, a social enterprise is a hybrid business model that includes both social mission and revenue generation goals to ensure sustainability and self-reliance. The ten case studies in the book provide a ringside view of how social enterprises operate and evolve to create, sustain, and scale up their social impact. Readers will gain a practical understanding of how social entrepreneurs struggle to maintain a balance between their two seemingly contradictory goals of creating social value and generating economic returns. The book carries the readers on the journey of each of these ten social enterprises, offering unique and valuable insights into the motivations, tribulations, successes, and even failures of these organisations—critical for continued learning, contribution, and innovation in the domain. The book is appropriate for all readers interested in the role social entrepreneurship plays in stimulating economic growth in Asia, including organisations, government, and universities, as well as individuals.

Author : Webb, Heather C.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799841960
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Innovation Management and Growth in Emerging Economies written by Webb, Heather C. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its economic impact, understanding what shaped emerging economies’ success seems to be a mystery. These complexities are compounded by fast moving technologies, such as the increased usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things (IoT). These new technologies have a social impact, but it is how these impacts are developed and managed by people and companies that is significant. Similarly, it is important to investigate how the uncertainties and intangible factors are dealt with and how businesses can utilize innovative approaches to become adaptive in emerging market economies. Research is needed to determine how actors or businesses interact to shape and define either new institutions, new industries, or new innovation to meet the need of potential customers in emerging economies. Innovation Management and Growth in Emerging Economies explores how innovation from emerging economies is being developed through strategic choices and presents the benefits and the drawbacks, the processes, and the characteristics and management practices of both private and/or public organizations. The chapters identify the trends and approaches to innovation development as well as the strategies of adapting and converting threats and challenges into opportunities. The target audience of this book is composed of practitioners, policy influencers, course instructors, professionals, academicians, students, and researchers in the fields of business, administrative sciences, management, and economics.

Author : Ernest Lim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108838154
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Enterprises in Asia written by Ernest Lim and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-02-28 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances a comprehensive and viable legal form for social enterprises in Asia; invaluable book for scholars, policymakers, regulators and NGOs.

Author : Jersan Hu
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9814612766
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Entrepreneurship In Asia: Social Enterprise, Network And Grassroots Case Studies written by Jersan Hu and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014-11-07 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the importance of entrepreneurship in sustaining the prosperity of society and uses the case studies from Taiwan, Japan as well as China, to provide an insight into Societal Entrepreneuring in Asia, and the construction of an entrepreneurial society. In order to provide a comprehensive and complete picture on entrepreneurship, the authors have also included both case studies of commercial endeavors as well as non-profit making business endeavours. These collective experiences would be invaluable to readers who are seeking to understand the role of entrepreneurship in Asian society.

Author : Samiul Hasan
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1493969153
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Corporate Social Responsibility and the Three Sectors in Asia written by Samiul Hasan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-03-31 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume investigates how much governmental control is needed to reign in corporate and business greed and to make business "socially responsible" in Asia. It also questions whether business entities need to be reigned in by the government itself, or if other social, religious, or economic dynamics shape business entities in Asia. Moreover, it looks at how the Asian third sector influences BSR/CSR activities.

Author : Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9780367584368
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Capital in the Asia Pacific written by Taylor & Francis Group and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This examination of social capital in the Asia Pacific provides the context for recognising the cultural, social and economic opportunities and challenges that can potentially enrich our knowledge and understanding of the region. Contributions are drawn from cases based in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, China and Australia, for relevant appli

Author : Ernest Lim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108952100
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Enterprises in Asia written by Ernest Lim and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social enterprises are regarded as a vital solution to the pressing problem of socio-economic inequality and play a crucial role in the delivery of public goods and services. Ernest Lim argues that social enterprises in four leading Asian jurisdictions – India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia – should have a new legal form. This entails advancing a nuanced and comprehensive framework consisting of five criteria: (1) corporate purpose; (2) directors' duties; (3) decision-making powers; (4) reporting, impact measurement and certification; and (5) distribution of dividends, assets, and tax benefits. This invaluable work demonstrates that the existing legal forms in common law Asia, the UK and the US do not properly address the various conflicts of interest affecting social enterprises. An essential read for those interested in understanding and evaluating the laws and regulations on social enterprises, as well as designing and implementing creative ones to protect and promote these important businesses.

Author : Ruth A. Shapiro
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811071195
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pragmatic Philanthropy written by Ruth A. Shapiro and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-10 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This cutting edge text considers how Asian philanthropists and charitable organizations break with Western philanthropic traditions and examines the key traits and trends that make social investment in Asia unique. Based on 30 case studies of excellent social delivery organizations (SDOs) and social enterprises as well as interviews with ultra-high net-worth individuals throughout Asia, this book examines which characteristics and strategies lead to successful philanthropy and social delivery organizations. Providing evidence based findings on philanthropy, social investment and social delivery organizations in Asia, this book provides invaluable resources for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the sector and what this means for political and economic development in the region.

Author : Sarah Lai-Yin Cheah
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 100030079X
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Innovation written by Sarah Lai-Yin Cheah and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the world of creating new ventures with the single goal of achieving financial profitability, it is well known that nine of ten startups are likely to fail. For new social ventures that have the twin goals of financial profitability and social inclusiveness, the chances of failures are even higher. This book provides insight into the common struggles of social activists and the strategic responses necessary to not only overcome their organizational issues but also address the world’s pressing social challenges. The book not only traces the journey of the social activists in growing their social ventures to flesh out real-life issues but also introduces the latest management thinking on social innovation in daily business decision. This book makes a useful contribution in furthering the concepts of social innovation and entrepreneurship and inspiring more change agents to create and implement effective, scalable and sustainable solutions to address social issues and meet the needs of the disadvantaged groups in the society.