Exploring the work environment in Greek social enterprises: a first overview

Despina Sdrali, Maria Goussia-Rizou and Vasiliki Sarafi

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 2016, vol. 28, issue 4, 451-467

Abstract: Economic crisis has resulted in rising unemployment and affecting economic prospects for population. Social enterprises are seen as a change maker and a significant means through which labour market integration, social inclusion and economic development can be achieved. Furthermore, it is important for employees to have a work environment that supports, encourages and respects them. This study is considered as a first overview to highlight the features of the work environment of social enterprises in Greece. For this purpose, a survey was conducted by collecting primary data and using a close-ended type questionnaire. The research participants included employees of 57 social enterprises. The study showed that social enterprises are characterised by a welcome and positive work environment which adopts a cooperative approach and is amenable to changes. However, the poor access to funding is considered as the major challenge for social enterprises to become sustainable and grow.

Keywords: social economy; social enterprises; work environment; Greece; economic crisis; labour market integration; social inclusion; economic development; cooperative approaches; cooperation; access to funding; social entrepreneurship. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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