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  • Formaat: Microfilm, 650 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 178x254x36 mm, kaal: 1444 g, Illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 26-Jul-2009
  • Kirjastus: ISCE Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 0984216405
  • ISBN-13: 9780984216406
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Preface---Social Business: Designing the Possibility Space for Social Action
Ron Schultz
Introduction: Social Businesses 1(1)
The Possibility Space for Social Action 2(2)
Social Businesses in the Community Today 4(2)
Building Community Networks 6(1)
The Social Enterprise Zone Lending4Change Model 7(1)
References 8(3)
1 Editorial: Liberating `Our Better Angels'
Jeffrey Goldstein
James K. Hazy
Joyce Silberstang
Introduction
11(3)
Section Headings and Their
Chapters
14(11)
Part 1 Defining and Redefining Social Entrepreneurship
14(2)
Part 2 A Complexity Paradigm for Social Entrepreneurship
16(2)
Part 3 Economic Impact and Social Value Creation
18(2)
Part 4 Social Networks and Cross-Sector Alliances
20(3)
Part 5 Collective Identity and Social Change
23(2)
Conclusion: A New Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Complexity at Adelphi University
25(6)
Part 1 Defining and Redefining Social Entrepreneurship
2 The Social Entrepreneurship Matrix as a "Tipping Point" for Economic Change
Brenda L. Massetti
Introduction
31(1)
Social Entrepreneurship Defined
32(4)
Social Commerce Defined
34(2)
The Social Entrepreneurship Matrix
36(3)
Conclusion
39(4)
3 Social Entrepreneurship as an Algorithm: Is Social Enterprise Sustainable?
Jeff Trexler
Introduction
43(2)
Defining Social Enterprise
45(5)
The One and the Many Problem
46(1)
Social Enterprise as Algorithm
47(3)
The Social Enterprise Bubble
50(5)
Rhetorical Turbulence
50(2)
Limit Factors
52(3)
Social Enterprise as Transitional Form
55(11)
The Emergence of Civil Society
56(4)
The Emergence of Corporate Identity
60(2)
The Emergence of Social Enterprise
62(4)
Conclusion
66(1)
References
66(5)
4 Social Entrepreneurship and Complexity Models
Said Malki
Introduction
71(1)
Social Entrepreneurship: Definition and Characteristics
72(3)
Analysis of Complexity in Social Enterprises
75(5)
Embedded Social Enterprise
75(1)
Integrated Social Enterprises
76(1)
External Social Enterprises
76(4)
Conclusion
80(1)
References
80(3)
5 Seeking the Robust Core of Social Entrepreneurship Theory
Steven E. Wallis
Importance of Social Entrepreneurship
83(1)
Perspectives
84(5)
Knowledge Management Perspective
85(1)
Complexity Theory Perspective
85(1)
The Structure of Theory
86(1)
Robustness of Theory
87(2)
First Study An Interdisciplinary Set of Theories
89(6)
Sources and Foci of Social Entrepreneurship Theory Before This Volume
89(2)
Core and Belt of Social Entrepreneurship Theory Before This Volume
91(1)
Robustness of the Field of Social Entrepreneurship Theory Before this Volume
92(2)
Opportunities to Increase Robustness of Social Entrepreneurship Theory Before this Volume
94(1)
Second Study Analysis of CT Based SE Theory
95(2)
Sources and Foci in Complexity Theory Analysis
95(1)
Core and Belt in Complexity Theory Analysis
96(1)
Robustness of Field in Complexity Theory Analysis
97(1)
Critical Comparison of Two Fields
97(4)
Sources and Foci in the Combined Analysis
97(1)
Core and Belt in the Combined Analysis
98(1)
Robustness in the Combined Analysis
99(1)
Opportunities to Increase Robustness through the Combined Analysis
99(1)
One Robust Theory---What Must Come Next?
100(1)
Reflections on the Present Process
101(1)
Conclusion
102(2)
References
104(7)
Part 2 A Complexity Paradigm for Social Entrepreneurship
6 Complexity, Systems Thinking, and Social Entrepreneurship: A Future of Possibilities
Jeffrey Goldstein
James K. Hazy
Joyce Silberstang
Introduction: Responding to a World in Need
111(6)
Beyond Inspiration
113(1)
Heroics is Not Enough
114(3)
The Key Role of Social Networks
117(11)
Social Connectivity, Rich Information, and Network Dependent Learning
118(1)
Heterarchy
119(1)
The Perspective of Complex Adaptive Systems
120(1)
Dynamical Systems and Attractors
120(2)
Dynamical Systems and Social Entrepreneurship
122(1)
Stability and Attractors in Dynamical Systems
123(1)
Convergence Toward Attractors
123(1)
Generative Dynamics and Divergence Within Attractors
124(1)
Unifying Organizing Dynamics Across Systems
125(1)
Self-Organization, the Dynamics of Requisite Complexity, and Emergence
126(1)
Emergence and Social Innovation
127(1)
How Social Entrepreneurship Constructs Social Value
128(3)
Social Entrepreneurship and Social Value
129(2)
Conclusion: Theory Informing Practice for a Brighter Future
131(1)
References
132(3)
7 Toward Systemic Societal Entrepreneurship: Opportunities, Theories, and Methods
Sara Nora Ross
Introduction
135(3)
Questions for an Action Agenda
137(1)
A Way Forward
138(3)
To Meet a Three-Fold Demand
138(1)
Systemic Social Complexity: A Case in Point
139(2)
Social Complexity and the Genesis of Informed Social Capital
141(5)
Systems Thinking and Complex Causation
144(2)
Increases in Complexity as the Core of Innovation
146(2)
A Theory of Systemic Social Change
148(1)
The Role of Decision Making in Societal Entrepreneurship
149(3)
Complexity Science-Based Decision-Making Methods
150(2)
Conclusion
152(1)
Afterword
153(1)
References
153(4)
8 How to Construct a Sustainable Meta-System: Applying Stafford Beer's Systems Approach for Organizational Transformation
Elizabeth Vidal Arizabaleta
Introduction: Institutional Analysis
157(8)
Organizational Reconfiguration of UNAD as a Meta-System
159(6)
UNAD as a Meta-System
165(6)
Enabling the Transformation
167(4)
Conclusion
171(1)
References
172(3)
9 A Case Study of Applying SSM in Community Revitalization
Gail P. Faherty
Doncho Petkov
Richard Staron
Eric Martin
Mike France
Introduction
175(1)
Current Practices in Community Development and Alternative Systems Thinking Approaches
176(5)
A Brief Analysis of the Traditional Community Development Literature and of Current Practices in This Area
177(1)
Alternative Approaches to Community Development: Systems Thinking and Complexity Theory
177(1)
Community Development and Systems Thinking
177(1)
Brief Comments on Soft Systems Methodology
178(2)
Some Comparisons Between SSM and Complexity Theory
180(1)
Case Background Summary
181(5)
Methods Applied in the Intervention
182(1)
Data Collection
182(1)
Justification of Methods
182(2)
A Brief Account of the Intervention
184(2)
Conclusions: Importance and Relevance of the Research
186(1)
Acknowledgements
187(1)
References
187(4)
10 The Complexity of Social Entrepreneurship Systems: Social Change by the Collective
David R. Schwandt
Scot Holliday
Gayatri Pandit
Introduction
191(2)
Defining Social Entrepreneurship
193(2)
Complex Adaptive Systems
195(1)
The Argument: Social Entrepreneurship Systems are Complex Adaptive Systems
196(10)
Emergence of Novel Social Solutions
197(2)
Sustaining Social Entrepreneurship Actions
199(3)
System Tensions and Social Entrepreneurship
202(4)
Conclusions
206(1)
References
207(8)
Part 3 Economic Impact and Social Value Creation
11 Social Entrepreneurship, Social Value, and the Environmental "Big Push": Some Remarks
Mariano Torras
Introduction
215(1)
The Problem
216(6)
Shareholder value and its limitations
217(1)
Our Fetish with Quantitative Indicators
218(1)
Belief in the Linear Stages Hypothesis of Economic Development Theory
219(1)
Externalities
220(1)
Delinking of Economic Theory from the Physical World
220(1)
Disregard for Complexity in Economic Analyses
221(1)
The Diagnosis
222(2)
Solutions
224(3)
Change in Relative Scarcity of Factors
224(2)
Social Value and the Triple Bottom Line
226(1)
Conclusion
227(1)
References
228(3)
12 Development Economics and Social Entrepreneurship: A Recursive Social Capital Accumulation Model
Rodrigo Zeidan
Introduction
231(1)
Development Economics: A Historical Primer from the Perspective of a Developing Country
232(3)
Development Economics, Social Capital, Complexity and Network Theory
235(4)
Social Capital and the Lens of the Individual Agent
237(2)
Conclusions
239(1)
References
240(3)
13 Social-Institutional Entrepreneurship at the Grameen Bank
Mohammad Imrul Kayes
Introduction
243(1)
Institutional Entrepreneurship
244(8)
How Specific Villages Used Micro-Financing: Who Did What?
244(1)
What Role Did the Villagers Play?
245(1)
Grameen Credit
245(1)
Who Led the Projects in the Village? What Were the Steps?
246(1)
Mode of Operation
247(1)
A Simultaneous Social Development Agenda
248(1)
Participation of Women
248(1)
Changing Social Relationships and Social Networks in the Villages and between the Villages, the Larger Towns, and Cities
249(1)
The Daily Operations of Grameen Bank
250(1)
Measurable Impact of Grameen Microfinance in Bangladesh
251(1)
Conclusion
252(1)
Acknowledgements
253(1)
References
253(4)
14 Toward a Theory of Social Value Creation: Individual Agency and the Use of Information Within Nested Dynamical Systems
James K. Hazy
Sviatoslav A. Moskalev
Mariano Torras
Introduction
257(2)
Nested Dynamical Systems and Information
259(7)
Stability and Destabilizing Feedback
260(1)
Convergence Toward Attractors
261(1)
Fluctuations and Divergence Within Attractors
262(2)
Information and an Organization's Future Prospects
264(2)
Economic Value Creation As A Model
266(7)
The Nature of a Cash Flow
266(1)
Discounting for Present Versus Future Value
267(1)
Fluctuations Complicate the Models and Calculations
268(1)
Economic Value Creation in Dynamical Systems
269(1)
DCF and Dynamical Systems
270(1)
Bifurcation and Qualitative Change
271(1)
Ordering Forces in the Environment
272(1)
Social Value Creation
273(6)
Social Value as Ensuring Continuing Access to Necessary Resources
273(2)
Assessing Risk in the Delivery of Future Social Value
275(1)
Making a Market for Social Value Risk that is Analogous with Capital Markets
276(1)
A Tentative Proposal: Markets for Trading Social Services
277(2)
Concluding Remarks
279(1)
References
280(5)
Part 4 Social Networks and Cross-Sector Alliances
15 Social Networks and Urban Poverty Reduction: A Critical Assessment of Programs in Brazil and the United States with Recommendations for the Future
Jeffrey Goldstein
Rodrigo M. Zeidan
Introduction: Inattention to Social Network Connectivity as a Common Lack Across a Hemispheric Divide
285(5)
The Two Poverty Reduction Arenas
288(2)
Poverty Reduction Policies and the Neglect of Social Network Connectivity
290(4)
Critique of Urban Poverty Reduction Policies: An Internal Focus which Further Marginalizes the Urban Poor
292(2)
The Case of Favela-Bairro
294(6)
Favelas in Brazil
294(3)
Favela Revitalization
297(3)
Poverty and Workforce Development in the US
300(7)
Federal Legislation and Workforce Development in the United States
302(3)
Medical Pathways: A Workforce Development Program in New York City
305(2)
Towards a New Framework for Urban Poverty Reduction Policies
307(4)
The Dynamics of Social Networks and Poverty Reduction
311(13)
The Complex Dynamics of Social Networks
311(2)
Emergence, Innovation, the Marginal, and "Weak Ties"
313(4)
Types of Social Networks
317(4)
Distributed Intelligence and "Smart" Networks
321(3)
Connecting the Poor and Non-poor through Greater Social Network Connectivity
324(10)
Social Network Clustering and Increasing Marginalization
325(2)
Creating Smaller out of Larger Worlds
327(5)
Constructing Real Social Networking
332(2)
Conclusion: Social Network Dynamics and Strategies to Reduce Urban Poverty
334(3)
References
337(8)
16 Adaptive Responsibilities: Nonlinear Interactions in Cross Sector Social Partnerships
Maria May Seitanidi
Introduction
345(1)
Social Entrepreneurship and Cross Sector Social Partnerships as Complex Adaptive Systems
346(2)
Interactive Multi-Level Change in CSSPs: Learning from Failure
348(2)
Methods
350(2)
Case Selection
350(1)
Data Collection and Analysis
351(1)
The Challenge of Multi-Level Case Analysis
352(1)
Results and analysis
352(5)
Intentional Versus Unintentional Change in Social NPO-BUS Partnerships
352(4)
A Missed Opportunity?
356(1)
Conclusion: Moving from Reactive and Proactive to Adaptive Responsibilities
357(3)
Acknowledgements
360(1)
References
360(5)
17 An Exploratory Study of Cross-Sector Partnerships in Canada Using Complex Systems Thinking
Jessica Mankowski
Introduction
365(1)
Adaptive Cross-sector Partnerships
366(4)
Positive Partnerships
368(1)
Partnership Drivers
368(2)
Partnerships in Canada
370(1)
Methods
370(3)
A Complex Systems View of Partnership Behavior
373(4)
Complex Systems Thinking
374(1)
The Alberta System
375(1)
History of Cross-sector Collaboration
375(1)
Stable Provincial Political Climate
376(1)
Energy-Based Economy
377(1)
Discussion
377(2)
Conclusions and Areas for Further Research
379(1)
Acknowledgements
380(1)
References
380(3)
18 Observing and Learning from Social Entrepreneurship: Transparency, Organizational Structure, and the Role of Leadership
A. Steven Dietz
Constance D. Porter
Introduction
383(1)
Context for this Study
384(1)
Social Entrepreneurship
384(1)
Social Entrepreneurship and Social Change
385(1)
The Participating Organizations
385(4)
American Youthworks
385(2)
Basic Needs Coalition of Central Texas
387(1)
Summary of the Two Cases
388(1)
A Systems Theory Perspective
389(3)
The Mink-Dietz Model
391(1)
Methodology
392(2)
Systemic Intervention Course
392(1)
Case Selection
392(1)
Data Collection and Analysis
393(1)
The Two-Cases Reviewed
394(1)
Case Studies---Data Analysis
394(13)
Case 1 American YouthWorks
394(1)
Relationships
394(2)
Valid Information
396(2)
Context and Shared Understanding
398(2)
Case 2 Basic Needs Coalition
400(1)
Relationships
400(1)
Valid Information
401(1)
Context and Shared Understanding
402(2)
Thematic Issues
404(1)
Need for Internal Collaboration
404(1)
Connection to the Community
405(1)
Leadership
405(1)
Organizational Structure
405(1)
Process Transparency
406(1)
Conclusions and Recommendations
407(1)
Examining Social Entrepreneurial Organizations
407(1)
Operationalization of the Dietz-Mink Model
408(1)
References
408(3)
19 Social Entrepreneurship in the Context of the Romanian Transitional Economy
Anca Borza
Catalina Mitra
Ovidiu Bordean
Introduction
411(1)
Criteria for Identifying Social Entrepreneurship
412(5)
Social Problem
412(1)
Transparency
412(1)
Social mission
413(1)
Skills Required
414(1)
An Innovative Activity
415(1)
Sustainability
415(2)
Research Goals and Methodology
417(1)
The Context of NGOs in Cluj County
418(1)
The Roma and Social Enterprise in Cluj county
419(5)
Discussions and Conclusions
424(1)
References
424(3)
20 Social Entrepreneurship Effects on the Emergence of Cooperation in Networks
Arianna Dal Forno
Ugo Merlone
Introduction
427(2)
The Model
429(2)
Interaction Formalization
430(1)
The Computational Model
431(4)
Communication and Discussion among Agents
431(1)
Individual Diversity in Social Interaction and Social Entrepreneurship
432(1)
Game Interaction
433(1)
Classes of Behavior and Structural Properties of the Sociomatrix
433(1)
The Role of the Initial Sociomatrix
433(1)
Total Mutual Knowledge
433(1)
n-Neighbor Knowledge
434(1)
Previously Observed Sociomatrix
434(1)
Group Selection Behavior
434(1)
Effort Selection Behavior
434(1)
Social Entrepreneurship Behavior
435(1)
Results
435(4)
Conclusions and Further Research
439(3)
References
442(5)
Part 5 Social Change and Collective Identity
21 The Emergence of Collective Identity as a Means for Creating and Sustaining Social Value
James K. Hazy
Joyce Silberstang
Introduction
447(2)
The Complex Challenges of Social Entrepreneurship
449(1)
Collective Identity
450(15)
The Merging of Identities
451(1)
Building a Collective Identity through Micro-Enactments
452(1)
Joining and Leaving Groups and Collectives
452(1)
Recognize/Imitate
452(1)
Ignore / Defect
453(1)
Interactions within Groups and Collectives
453(1)
Initiate
453(1)
Accept
453(1)
Negotiate
454(1)
Question / Synthesize
454(1)
Reject
455(1)
An Emergence Model of Collective Identity
455(1)
Collective Identity as Coarse-Grain Resolution Models for Statistical Prediction
455(3)
Iterated Attempts to Control Environment
458(1)
Intra-Generational Learning, Adaptation and Evolution
458(1)
Intra-Generational Learning
459(1)
Evolutionary Selection
459(1)
Collective Identities: Challenges and Cautions for Social Entrepreneurs
460(1)
The Merging of Collective Identities
461(1)
Tangled Networks and Interaction Paralysis
462(1)
Tangled Networks
462(2)
Interaction Paralysis
464(1)
Conclusion
465(1)
References
466(5)
22 A Spiral of Innovation Framework for Social Entrepreneurship: Social Innovation at the Generational Divide in an Indigenous Context
Paul Tapsell
Christine Woods
Introduction
471(1)
Background
472(3)
Social Innovation in an Indigenous Context
475(2)
Case Study Illustration
477(1)
Theoretical insights
478(3)
Concluding Comments
481(1)
References
482(5)
23 Creative Interaction in Culturally Diverse Groups
Daniela Beck
Li Choy Chong
Introduction: In Need of Creativity
487(2)
Case Description: The SEED Program
489(2)
Cross Cultural Context
489(1)
Occasion for Interaction
490(1)
Data Gathering
490(1)
Documentation and Analysis
491(1)
Literature Review: Value in Diversity
491(1)
Literature Review: Creativity
492(2)
Alternative Lens: Creativity in Emergence
494(6)
Framework for Analyzing the SEED Program
495(1)
Disequilibrium State
496(1)
Amplifying Actions State
497(1)
Recombining and Self-Organizing State
498(1)
Stabilizing Feedback State
499(1)
Result Discussion
500(1)
Conclusion
501(1)
Acknowledgements
502(1)
References
502(5)
24 Evolution of an Organic Champion: Social Entrepreneurship, Complexity Theory and Leadership in Transition---A Croatian Case
Tina Lee Odinsky-Zec
Paul Stubbs
Introduction
507(2)
The Croatian Context
509(2)
Case Study of an Organic Champion: Zeljko Mavrovic
511(4)
Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership
515(2)
A Complex Systems Approach
517(7)
Concluding Reflections: From Static To Dynamic Modelling?
524(1)
References
525(4)
25 Spiritual Resources for Change in Hard Places: A Values-Driven Social Entrepreneurship Theory of Change
David L. Haskell
Janice Hayashi Haskell
Jennifer W. Kwong
Introduction
529(1)
The Theory of Change
530(13)
The Context: Hard Places
531(1)
The People: Indigenous Servant Leaders
532(2)
The Core Values: Stability at the Edge of Chaos
534(1)
The Case for Values
534(2)
Values in a Pluralistic World
536(2)
Values for Promoting Development
538(2)
The Visions: Dreams for the Poor
540(1)
Inspired and Inspiring: Does the Vision Inspire Sacrifice in the Face of Chaos?
540(1)
Good News to the Last and Least: Do the Last and Least in Hard Places Recognize the Vision as Relevant, Good News?
541(1)
The Pursuit of Unity in Diversity: Does the Vision Invite All to Participate and Call All to Change?
542(1)
The Operating Model: Fostering Adaptive Leadership
543(3)
Recognize
544(1)
Accompany
544(1)
Equip
545(1)
Invest
545(1)
Buffer
545(1)
Network
546(1)
Conclusion
546(1)
Appendix: The Case of Coffee and Kids at the Edge of Chaos
547(7)
Recognize
548(2)
Accompany
550(1)
Equip
551(1)
Invest
552(1)
Buffer
553(1)
Network
553(1)
Challenges and Prospects
554(1)
References
554(5)
26 Social Entrepreneurship as a Performance Landscape: The Case of `Front Line'
Mary Lee Rhodes
Gemma Donnelly-Cox
Introduction
559(1)
Definition of Social Entrepreneurship
560(2)
The Case of Front Line: Social Entrepreneurship in Human Rights
562(13)
1998-2001: Setting the context for the formation of Front Line
562(1)
2000-2001: Formation of Front Line
563(1)
2002-2003: Developing Front Line's mission and establishing the `Dublin Platform'
563(1)
Direct assistance
564(1)
Publications
565(1)
Advocacy
565(1)
2004-2007: Governance, Performance and Legitimacy
565(1)
Governance
565(1)
Performance Measurement and Evaluation
566(1)
Legitimacy
566(1)
Front Line and the Human Rights `Performance Landscape'
567(1)
The Argument for the `Performance Landscape' Framework
567(2)
The `Performance Landscape' for Human Rights NGOs
569(2)
Agents in the `System' of Social Entrepreneurship
571(3)
Summary Analysis of the Case as an Example of a Performance Landscape
574(1)
Conclusion
575(2)
Next steps
576(1)
References
577(4)
27 Social Entrepreneurs Engage in Adaptation: Twin Virtues for Leading Complex Adaptive Systems
Nathan Harter
Merwyn L. Strate
Introduction
581(3)
The Aim of a Complex Adaptive System
584(9)
Humility
588(3)
Openness
591(2)
Maturing toward Greater Adaptability
593(2)
Lessons for the social entrepreneur
595(1)
References
595(4)
Index 599