A realistic theory of social entrepreneurship : a life cycle analysis of micro-finance /: a life cycle analysis of micro-finance. ([2020])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Arvind Ashta.
• Authors: Ashta, Arvind
• Contents: Intro; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Praise for A Realistic Theory of Social Entrepreneurship; Contents; About the Author; Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Introduction: The Need for a Dynamic Theory on Social Entrepreneurship; 1.1 The Importance of SE Research; 1.2 The Limitations of SE Research; 1.3 Introducing the Life Cycle Concept; 1.4 Microfinance: A Leading Sector of SE, Underrepresented in SE Theory; References; 2 Social Entrepreneurship Theoretical Work Has Been Static; 2.1 Level of the Social Entrepreneur; 2.2 Level of the Social Enterprise 2.3 An Application of the Static Version of the Realistic Theory of SEReferences; 3 Dynamics of a Life Cycle Theory Based on Developed Country Histories; 3.1 A Brief Review of the Evolution of the Life Cycle Theory; 3.2 Application of the Life Cycle Theory to Historical Financial Innovations; 3.3 Application of the Life Cycle Theory to Ongoing Financial Institutions; References; 4 Evolution of Developing Country Microfinance and Financial Inclusion; 4.1 The Creation of MFIs: The Embryonic Stage; 4.2 The Development and Diffusion of MFIs 4.3 Transformation of MFIs and the Quest for Social Performance4.4 A Shift in Perspective to Financial Inclusion; References; 5 Extending the Realistic Theory to a Dynamic Life Cycle Theory of Social Enterprise; 5.1 The Embryonic Stage; 5.2 Growth or Transformation from NGO to For-Profits; 5.3 Shakeout; 5.4 Maturity; 5.5 Decline; References; 6 Concluding Remarks on Social Entrepreneurship Theory Development, Teaching and Future Research; 6.1 Development of the Realistic Theory of SE; 6.2 Practical Considerations for SE Training and Education; 6.3 Limitations; 6.4 Future Research Directions
• Publisher Details: Cham : Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2020
• Copyright Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 658.4/08; Social entrepreneurship; Microfinance; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030321420; 3030321428
• Related ISBNs: 9783030321413
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 13, 2019).
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