- Provides a cutting-edge overview of current research, controversies and debates and likely future trends in social entrepreneurship
- Finely balances theoretical foundations with practical tools and international case studies so that students gain a clear understanding of how theory can be applied in real-world scenarios
- Supported by a range of pedagogical features such as Learning Outcomes, 'Key Research', 'Expert View' and 'Call to Action' boxes
- Written by a leading subject specialist with a wealth of experience designing and leading social enterprises as well as teaching the topic to undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of disciplines
- Online resources: Lecture PowerPoint slides and teaching guide, multiple choice questions and exercises; additional case studies, worksheets, podcasts and videos with social entrepreneurs
Social Entrepreneurship in Practice
Learn How to Create and Manage a Successful Social Enterprise
Learn how to start a social enterprise with this practical, research-informed textbook that includes cutting-edge topics such as social business modelling, sustainability-driven innovation and crowdfunding.
Key features at a glance
EAN: 9781398615113
Edition: 1
Published:
Format: 240x170
336 pages
About the book
How can businesses balance profit with social motives? This accessible resource teaches students how to start a social enterprise and lead change for positive impact.
Social Entrepreneurship in Practice balances theoretical underpinnings with a focus on developing social entrepreneurship skills to create and manage a social entrepreneurial venture. It provides a road map and practical tools for starting a successful social enterprise, including problem identification, opportunity recognition, social financing and building a social business model. It also covers what it takes to become a social entrepreneurial leader and social entrepreneurship's alignment with Sustainable Development Goals.
The book features global examples illustrating how the ideas and techniques discussed within the book can be used to create successful social enterprises. A host of pedagogical features are included to reinforce learning, such as learning outcomes, discussion questions and the 'Expert View', which showcases contributors' experiences and scholarship across industry sectors. Online resources include lecture slides, worksheets, additional case studies, group activities, student exercises, podcasts and videos.
Social Entrepreneurship in Practice is an essential resource for postgraduate and undergraduate students taking modules on social entrepreneurship as part of their degrees.
About the authors
Zeineb Djebali is a Senior Lecturer at the Brett Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Liverpool Management School, where she teaches entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is also an entrepreneur in practice, having founded social enterprises globally following senior roles in not-for-profit and corporate sectors.
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