Overview

Social enterprise has become a much discussed term in recent years, often in conjunction with the public sector - the idea that entrepreneurship might somehow step in and save the public purse has taken hold in a number of areas. This book introduces and explains the terminology surrounding social enterprise and brings much-needed rigour to proceedings by demonstrating how this can be measured, evaluated and held accountable. A range of validated evaluation measures, tools and techniques, such as ‘SROI’, the ‘Outcomes Star’ and randomised control trials, are presented in individual research projects, conducted by an exciting and eclectic mix of international authors who are recognised experts in the field of social enterprise. Wrapping up with the ground-breaking use of a General Self-Efficacy scale, a reflective critique of social finance and a challenge to the actual concept of social enterprise, the book discusses the potential disadvantages that can arise from the commodification of social enterprise activities, resulting in a fascinating summary of current thinking surrounding this topic.

Full Product Details

Author:   Simon Denny (University of Northampton, UK) ,  Frederick Seddon (University of Northampton, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9780415626101

ISBN 10:   0415626102
Pages:   264
Publication Date:   15 July 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Overview 1. Evaluating Social Enterprise: An International Perspective Part II: Defining Social Enterprise: A Theoretical Perspective 2. Social Enterprise or Social Entrepreneurship: Which Matters and Why? 3. Social Enterprise Management: How do Social Enterprises Compete 4. It's not You, it's Me!: Breaking up Social Entrepreneurship Identity Part III: Evaluating Social Enterprise: International Research Studies 5.Working for a Social Enterprise: An Exploration of Employee Rewards and Motivations 6. When Social Enterprises do it Better: Efficiency and Efficacy of Work Integration in the Italian Social Cooperatives 7. Fostering Wellbeing of Immigrants and Refugees?: Evaluating the Outcomes of Work Integration Social Enterprise 8. Does Social Enterprise offer any Added Value?: A Comparative Evaluation of the Outcome Benefits of Work-Integration Programmes in the Third and Private Sectors 9. How do we know if Social Enterprise Works?: Tools for Assessing Social Enterprise Performance Part IV: Evaluating Social Enterprise: A Critical Perspective 10. Filling the Capital Gap: Institutionalizing ‘Social’ Finance 11. In Futile Search of Excellence: The 'Muddling through Agenda' of Service-Providing Social Enterprises in Contemporary Europe 12. Social Enterprise through a Critical Appreciative Lens Part V: The Future for Evaluation of Social Enterprise 13. Summarising and Projecting into the Future

Reviews

'A brilliant effort to provide insights into what makes a social enterprise successful and how to evaluate its efficiency and efficacy. A unique book for students, social entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers.' Mariarosa Scarlata, University of Newcastle, UK

Author Information

Simon Denny is Professor of Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise Development Director at the University of Northampton. His research interests are in the areas of social enterprise, entrepreneurship and social inclusion, and effective support for new enterprises. He is joint head of the Centre for Entrepreneurship, Enterprise and Governance (CEEG). Fred Seddon is Social Enterprise Researcher in the School of Social Sciences at Northampton University. Prior to taking up his current post he held research posts at the Open University, UK, and Padua University, Italy. He has published extensively in the fields of Social Enterprise and Music Psychology/Education

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