Entrepreneurial orientation in firms with a social mission - a mixed-methods approach

This study explores entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in Finnish social enterprises in a social context using a mixed-methods approach. As a result, we propose that the generic dimensions of EO apply in a social context with minor refinements but suggest an additional dimension of persistence. The so...

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Autores principales: Pasi Syrjä, Kaisu Puumalainen, Helena Sjögrén, Juha Soininen, Susanne Durst
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Publicado: Taylor & Francis Group 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/9aae1e013f084403802d583b67077f5f
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Sumario:This study explores entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in Finnish social enterprises in a social context using a mixed-methods approach. As a result, we propose that the generic dimensions of EO apply in a social context with minor refinements but suggest an additional dimension of persistence. The social enterprises take substantial financial risks although carefully avoid anything that may jeopardise the firms’ social impact. They exhibit highly innovative behaviour when developing new ways to serve the social purpose as well as when finding new ways to generate income. Furthermore, these enterprises exhibit remarkable persistence in adhering to a course of action despite their experienced difficulties.