Business Models in Social Entrepreneurship
Series
Lehrbuch
ISBN
978-3-8349-2729-3
Type
book section
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Volkmann, Christine K.
Tokarski, Kim Oliver
Ernst, Kati
Abstract
The book chapter provides insights into the distinct features and design principles of business models for social enterprises. Also, the advantages and disadvantages of different scaling strategies are discussed. The book chapter ends with a case study on ChancenWerk, a German-based social enterprise aiming to improve educational opportunities for students from difficult family backgrounds.
The book chapter is part of one of the first student textbooks on Social Entrepreneurship. The compilation offers students a comprehensive overview of the field of social entrepreneurship. Leading European researchers and lecturers such as Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Markus Beckmann, Heather Cameron, Pascal Dey, Andreas Heinecke, Benjamin Huybrechts, Alex Nicholls, Johanna Mair, Susan Müller and Chris Steyaert have contributed to this textbook.
The book chapter is part of one of the first student textbooks on Social Entrepreneurship. The compilation offers students a comprehensive overview of the field of social entrepreneurship. Leading European researchers and lecturers such as Ann-Kristin Achleitner, Markus Beckmann, Heather Cameron, Pascal Dey, Andreas Heinecke, Benjamin Huybrechts, Alex Nicholls, Johanna Mair, Susan Müller and Chris Steyaert have contributed to this textbook.
Language
English
Keywords
business model
social entrepreneurship
social business
HSG Classification
contribution to education
Refereed
No
Book title
Social Entrepreneurship and Social Business : An Introduction and Discussion with Case Studies
Publisher
Gabler Verlag
Publisher place
Wiesbaden
Start page
105
End page
131
Pages
28
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
212147