LESSON 7 Flashcards
The definition of ___ up to the present day has no clear agreement yet and with much debate but according to some authors and noted business advocates it may be defined simply as way of creating business that emphasizes a greater care for the people and natural resources employed. (Nichols and Thompson 2008)
Social Entrepreneurship
is a cause-driven business whose primary reason is to improve socio-economic objectives in the promotion of public welfare. (Seth Godin, What is a ___)
Social Enterprise
Is a person who pursues novel applications that have the potential to solve community-based problems. These individuals are willing to take on the risk and effort to create positive changes in society through their initiatives. May believe that this practice is a way to connect you to your life’s purpose, help others find theirs, and make a difference in the world (all while eking out a living). (Adam Hayes)
Social Entrepreneur
IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
➤ He/she will be an inspirational source of impact
➤ He/she will respond to customers’ needs
➤To manage Relationships beyond economic purpose
➤ A more responsive business to create economic and social value
➤ A social mission to make the world a better place
The main goal of a ___ is not to earn a profit. Rather, a ___ seeks to implement widespread improvements in society. However, a___must still be financially savvy to succeed in his or her cause.
social entrepreneur
A rule of thumb is a ___or social business is has specific social objectives that serve its primary purpose. ___ seek to maximize profits while maximizing benefits to society and the environment. Their profits are principally used to fund social programs.
social enterprise
The Process of Social Entrepreneurship
- Find an opportunity
- Develop a business concept
- Figure out what success means and how to measure it
- Acquire the right resources
- Launch and grow
- Attain goals
QUALITIES NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENT
Adaptability
Positivity
Resourcefulness
Team Player
Effective and competent
Willingness to learn
Able to adjust in any form of social environment, regardless of culture, race and traditions.
Adaptability
Being optimistic even in dire situations are one of the keys to succeed not just in social-entrepreneurship but in life in general.
Positivity
Most of the time we are left with minimal resources (ie. funds and materials) to create income generating projects, we should be resourceful in maximizing what we have to obtain greater results.
Resourcefulness
A social entrepreneur should be a good __able to fit in with any group and realize his/her role in that organization for level and systematic operations able to go with the flow.
Team Player
Possess the required knowledge and competency to produce prodigious results that are significant in attaining growth and development at the shortest time.
Effective and competent
A social entrepreneur must be open to all sorts of comments, always aspiring to improve his/her craft
Willingness to learn
• Presents greater opportunities to the community
• Gives trainings to improve the quality standards of income generating projects and livelihood
• Provides variety and versatility to already existing programs and income generating projects
• Address specific issues on malfunctioning livelihood programs and policy models.
• Innovation through research
Social entrepreneurship