Social entrepreneurship, social entrepreneur and social enterprise: a review of concepts, definitions and development in Malaysia

Abdul Kadir, Mohd Ali Bahari and Mhd. Sarif, Suhaimi (2016) Social entrepreneurship, social entrepreneur and social enterprise: a review of concepts, definitions and development in Malaysia. Journal of Emerging Economies and Islamic Research, 4 (2). pp. 54-70. ISSN 2289-2559

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Abstract

A decade ago the concept of social entrepreneurship was rarely discussed in Malaysia even though the practice of delivering social values to the population has been around for years. Efforts that combined the concept of entrepreneurship and social development were established years before the emergence of the term. Only in recent years the concept of social entrepreneurship is making a significant breakthrough and attaining more interest not only from social entrepreneurs but also academics and policy makers due to globalized economic system that in turn has resulted in the emergence of social entrepreneurship within a complex framework of political, economic and social changes occurring at the global, national and local levels. Nevertheless, the concept and definitions of social entrepreneurship, social entrepreneur and social enterprise need to be comprehended by those who are involved in the sector to further sustain the development of pertinent initiatives. Therefore, this paper reviews current literature pertaining the concepts and definitions of social entrepreneurship, social entrepreneur and social enterprise and recent development of the sector in Malaysia.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3328/50891
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Social enterprise; social entrepreneurship; social entrepreneur
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration > HF5387 Business ethics
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Dr Suhaimi Mhd Sarif
Date Deposited:	21 Jun 2016 15:30
Last Modified:	05 Jun 2017 15:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/50891

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