Capitalism with a (very) human face: Examining the drivers of social entrepreneurship

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The English novelist, physicist and chemist C.P. Snow, who died in 1980, once lamented the gulf that had grown between the arts and sciences. Snow is best remembered now for his phrase “the two cultures” coined for a lecture to illustrate that the world is the poorer for this state of affairs.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2013), "Capitalism with a (very) human face: Examining the drivers of social entrepreneurship", Strategic Direction, Vol. 29 No. 6, pp. 28-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-05-2013-0025