Social entrepreneurship orientation and performance in non-profit organizations

Francisco Adro (), Cristina I. Fernandes (), Pedro M. Veiga () and Sascha Kraus ()
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Francisco Adro: University of Beira Interior
Cristina I. Fernandes: University of Beira Interior
Pedro M. Veiga: School of Education - Polytechnic Institute of Viseu & NECE Research Unit in Business Sciences
Sascha Kraus: Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 2021, vol. 17, issue 4, No 4, 1618 pages

Abstract: Abstract With the downturn in the global socioeconomic panorama, the social entrepreneurship orientation (SEO) and the social performance of non-profit organizations (NPOs) have become subject to growing levels of attention. The objective of this study is to analyze the influence of SEO on the performance of NPOs. To this end, we deployed a quantitative methodology based on the application of a survey of NPOs, which received a total of 135 valid responses. Our results demonstrate a positive effect for the dimensions of social innovation and social proactivity even while reporting no effect for the acceptance of social risks on performance. These results hold important implications across two different levels: in terms of the NPOs and policy-makers.

Keywords: Non-profit organizations; Third sector; Social entrepreneurship orientation; Social innovation; Social performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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