Enriching the Typology of Social Entrepreneurs: The Transnational Dimension

Christine Ascencio (), Mamoun Benmamoun, Jerome Katz and Alex Brinkmeier
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Christine Ascencio: Management/College of Business Administration, University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA
Mamoun Benmamoun: International Business, Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Jerome Katz: Management, Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
Alex Brinkmeier: International Business, Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA

Administrative Sciences, 2024, vol. 14, issue 12, 1-16

Abstract: Previous researchers developed a comprehensive typology for categorizing social entrepreneurship; however, their framework does not fully address some emerging forms. This paper offers a critical addition to their model by introducing the “transnational pragmatist”, a type of social entrepreneur with a grassroots background who creates a community-centric social enterprise in a foreign context. Through insights gained from interviews with social entrepreneurs, this paper identifies and defines the transnational pragmatist as a distinct category that fills a significant gap in Abebe’s framework. Our contribution broadens the typology to better capture smaller for-profit and nonprofit ventures operating transnationally, enhancing the model’s relevance for international social entrepreneurs from humble origins.

Keywords: social enterprise; international social entrepreneurship; transnational entrepreneurship; transnational pragmatist; typology of social entrepreneurs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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