The Good Entrepreneur

Mapping the Role of Entrepreneurship in Society

verfasst von: Cristina Santini

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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This book explores the relationship between entrepreneurship and doing good.

As research into entrepreneurship has evolved, so has the business environment and the society in which entrepreneurs work. Now more than ever, entrepreneurs are found to reflect on personal commitment, ethical issues and more recently, the influence they could have on society. In short they have embraced the concept of ‘the good entrepreneur.’

Over time many different strands of ‘good’ entrepreneurship have emerged; from social, green and sustainable entrepreneurship to ecopreneurship and so forth. Indeed some strands of research have merged while others have registered a lack of field research and analysis. In this book the author argues that this excessive fragmentation has created the need for a reflection on the role of niches in entrepreneurship. Providing analysis from multiple perspectives, the author provides an overview of the relationship between entrepreneurship and doing good as well as an exploration of the drivers that promote research in this field and an outline of research dynamics.

Contributing to the current debate around the field of entrepreneurship and its ability to drive responsible and sustainable business practices, this book presents a comprehensive guide for students (graduate, master and PhD), academics and institutions and offers the reader an enhanced understanding of the evolution and research challenges within 'good entrepreneurship.'

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Frontmatter

Chapter 1. The Evolution of Entrepreneurship

Abstract

The research field of entrepreneurship is vast, and it attracts scholars from different disciplines. The chapter provides an overview of the evolution of entrepreneurship, and it highlights the drivers that have contributed to the growth of the domain. In this chapter, we also focus on the debate upon the legitimacy of entrepreneurship. After having analysed the different stages of the life cycle of a research field and having discussed the maturity of the thematic, we introduce the concept of research niche, and we point out future trends and evolution of academic literature on entrepreneurship.

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Chapter 2. Good and Entrepreneurship

Abstract

This chapter explores the concept of good in entrepreneurship. The debate upon the implication of pursuing good purposes while doing business is vast. This work provides an overview of the main problems that emerge from the literature that investigates how entrepreneurs deal with the achievement of good aims. After having introduced the concept of good in entrepreneurship, the chapter depicts the role that personal values, motivations and beliefs have in shaping entrepreneurial commitment to pursue the good. In this work, we also analyse the role that charisma, personal culture and empathy play in entrepreneurial behaviour. The chapter aims to promote a reflection upon the following questions: What does it mean for an entrepreneur doing the good? What is good for a company? Why some entrepreneurs seem to be particularly willing to pursue the good?

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Chapter 3. Social Entrepreneurship

Abstract

This work examines the issue of social entrepreneurship. The chapter aims to explore the determinants of social entrepreneurship and the dynamics of this research field. The versatility of the term has boosted its diffusion and facilitated its employment for describing many different enterprises and entrepreneurs. After having defined social entrepreneurship, the chapter highlights the traits of this type of entrepreneur. A section is dedicated to the role the entrepreneurs have in the facing of global health challenges and natural disasters.

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Chapter 4. Who Are the Good Entrepreneurs?

Abstract

In the research field of entrepreneurship, many niches are emerging. This work focuses on new definitions of entrepreneurs: sustainable entrepreneur; enviropreneur; ecopreneur. The work will illustrate how the changes in corporate culture, economic environment and society have created the space for new types of entrepreneurs. The chapter underlines the role of empowerment, innovation and institutions for the emerging of entrepreneurs who emphasize sustainable, social and green issues when operating. Then, a reflection on how personality and motivations shape entrepreneurship is provided.

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Chapter 5. Research Niches and Trends

Abstract

This chapter describes the process of niche formation in the research field of entrepreneurship. It also provides a critical reflection on the usefulness of bibliometric analysis for understanding trends and future direction of research. We analyse the role of grey literature in the development of niche research field, with particular attention to the categories of ecopreneurs, social, green and environmental entrepreneurs.

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Titel: The Good Entrepreneur
verfasst von: Cristina Santini
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-59332-2
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-59331-5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-59332-2

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. The Evolution of Entrepreneurship

Chapter 2. Good and Entrepreneurship

Chapter 3. Social Entrepreneurship

Chapter 4. Who Are the Good Entrepreneurs?

Chapter 5. Research Niches and Trends

Backmatter

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