Social Entrepreneurship

Question 1

Define a social entrepreneur

Answer 1

An agent of social change who applies entrepreneurial principles and skills to the resolution of community problems and for the improvement of society in general.

Question 2

What is the driving goal of social entrepreneurship?

Answer 2

generate social value and to create long-term changes

Question 3

What are some of the benefits of social entrepreneurship?

Answer 3

Achieve better social outcomes
Sustainability
Creates employment, wealth and economic development
Engages and empowers members of the community

Question 4

How to social enterprises achieve growth?

Answer 4

develop the business in both a commercial and social context

Question 5

How is successful start up of a social enterprise determined?

Answer 5

Whether or not social outcomes have been achieved