Value Creation and Value Capture in Social Enterprises - A Business Model Perspective

Nandakumar M.K. () and Malik Ashish ()
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Nandakumar M.K.: Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
Malik Ashish: University of Newcastle, Australia

No 567, Working papers from Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode

Abstract: Scholars have extended the stream of research on business models (BMs) to the domain of social enterprises (SEs). The nature of the value creation process in SEs is different from the value creation in commercial enterprises (CEs), and hence the BM configuration becomes quite challenging. Some SEs function as not-for-profit organizations and rely entirely on grants and donations. However, some SEs have a completely for-profit model, and others have revenue streams based on profits generated and other channels like grants and donations. The business model configurations of the above three categories of SEs vary due to the significant differences in their revenue streams. A good understanding of the business model configuration of SEs is necessary to critically assess value creation and value capture. In this study, we thoroughly examine the business model configurations of SEs operating in various domains in India and discuss their value creation and value capture. We have done interview-based qualitative research by interviewing the founders/CEOs of 43 SEs located in various parts of India. We have thoroughly analyzed the interview transcripts using the NVivo software package. Our study is one of the few research studies that have examined these crucial aspects relating to SEs, and hence, it substantially contributes to the existing body of knowledge. In addition, social entrepreneurs and the other stakeholders associated with SEs will find our study immensely useful.

Keywords: Value Creation; Value Capture; Social Enterprises (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 03 pages
Date: 2023-03
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