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Social entrepreneurship in South Africa Delineating the construct with associated skills

Social entrepreneurship in South Africa Delineating the construct with associated skills Purpose – Various theoretical issues and debates were investigated in order to measure quantitatively social entrepreneurship (SE) activity (SEA), together with the different skills associated with successful SE in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach – This was primarily an exploratory study, using factor analysis and inferential statistical testing, based on a surveyed sample of 287 respondents, undertaken to measure SEA and concomitant SE skills. Empirical findings were interrogated in the context of existing research and comparisons with established SEA rates were made. Findings – The findings were modest, particularly about the number of active and future social entrepreneurs. Moreover the validity and reliability of the instrument used to measure skills was established, offering insights into SEA and the types of skills associated with SE. Research limitations/implications – The study is limited by being in the early stage of theoretical development on the SE construct. The interpretation of the empirical findings, understanding SE and the associated skills, may serve as catalyst for this emerging and important activity in SA. Originality/value – SEA and skills were empirically measured for the first time. This initial South African investigation advances the topic to where it has much relevance. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research Emerald Publishing

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1355-2554
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10.1108/13552550810897696
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Abstract

Purpose – Various theoretical issues and debates were investigated in order to measure quantitatively social entrepreneurship (SE) activity (SEA), together with the different skills associated with successful SE in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach – This was primarily an exploratory study, using factor analysis and inferential statistical testing, based on a surveyed sample of 287 respondents, undertaken to measure SEA and concomitant SE skills. Empirical findings were interrogated in the context of existing research and comparisons with established SEA rates were made. Findings – The findings were modest, particularly about the number of active and future social entrepreneurs. Moreover the validity and reliability of the instrument used to measure skills was established, offering insights into SEA and the types of skills associated with SE. Research limitations/implications – The study is limited by being in the early stage of theoretical development on the SE construct. The interpretation of the empirical findings, understanding SE and the associated skills, may serve as catalyst for this emerging and important activity in SA. Originality/value – SEA and skills were empirically measured for the first time. This initial South African investigation advances the topic to where it has much relevance.

Journal

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research – Emerald Publishing

Published: Aug 1, 2008

Keywords: Entrepreneurialism; Management skills; South Africa

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