Understanding social impact assessment through public value theory: a comparative analysis on WISES in France and Danemark

Bryan Dufour (), Francesca Petrella () and Nadine Richez-Battesti ()
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Bryan Dufour: LEST - Laboratoire d'Economie et de Sociologie du Travail - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Francesca Petrella: LEST - Laboratoire d'Economie et de Sociologie du Travail - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Nadine Richez-Battesti: LEST - Laboratoire d'Economie et de Sociologie du Travail - AMU - Aix Marseille Université - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Abstract: Our research focuses on understanding the use that work integration social enterprises (WISEs) make of performance measurement models such as social impact assessment in their relations with public stakeholders. We carry out a comparative study between France and Denmark which are the two OECD members showing the highest level of social spending. Using Public Value Theory as the pivot point of our analytical framework, we identify seven strategic intents that contribute to explain the use of performance measurement by WISEs. The use of Public Value Theory shines a light on the unique set of problems that WISEs face when dealing with their public stakeholder, which is absent from the performance models that are promoted by current policy initiatives or by impact investors.

Keywords: Social impact assessment; Work integration social enterprises; Public Value Theory; public stakeholders (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021-12-15
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Published in Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 2021, pp.1-18

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