Social entrepreneurship and cultural contextualization: a review
International Journal of Development Issues
ISSN: 1446-8956
Article publication date: 22 June 2021
Issue publication date: 25 August 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to provide insights into the conceptualization of social entrepreneurship and the extent to which culture affects it.
Design/methodology/approach
First, social entrepreneurship is conceptualized and then the research integrates Hofstede’s framework, with some consideration for Inglehart’s and Schwartz’s framework in exploring the effects of cultural values.
Findings
Seminal studies on social entrepreneurship delineated acting entrepreneurially and having a social mission but failed to consider cultural contextualization. After illustrating Hofstede’s, Inglehart’s and Schwartz’s frameworks for cultural dimensions, the research shows that different cultural dimensions can provide a better understanding of social entrepreneurship.
Research limitations/implications
This study has a limited scope as it relies on narrow conceptualizations of social entrepreneurship and culture.
Practical implications
Future national agendas should embrace varying notions of shared obligation across support institutions and enterprises as they attempt to address social problems across differing cultures.
Originality/value
This research contributes to the literature by providing an insightful understanding of the influence of culture on social entrepreneurship through integrating widely used cultural dimensions.
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Acknowledgements
The author acknowledges the peer reviewers. Funding: The author did not receive any funding. Conflict of interest: On behalf of all authors, the corresponding author states that there is no conflict of interest.
Citation
Pounder, P.A. (2021), "Social entrepreneurship and cultural contextualization: a review", International Journal of Development Issues, Vol. 20 No. 3, pp. 344-357. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJDI-02-2021-0029
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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