The Third Sector, Social Enterprise and Public Service Delivery

Social enterprises are businesses that create value for clients and reinvest surpluses into the business or community. They are managed by social innovation laboratories and collaborate with governments or other nonprofits. This book discusses the development and flourishing of social enterprises in eight countries, using different theoretical lenses to assess their roles. It appeals to students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the third sector, social economy, public policy, and social enterprise.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Social enterprises are remarkable business models that prioritize social or environmental goals, aiming to generate value for their clients while also reinvesting surpluses into the business or community. These organizations function as dynamic social innovation laboratories, actively collaborating with governments and other nonprofits to serve their communities and clientele effectively.

The book explores the growth and success of social enterprises across eight countries, including China, India, Great Britain, the United States, and the Czech Republic. It delves into the management strategies, government partnerships, and contributions of social enterprises to service delivery and social innovation. Various theoretical frameworks are employed to assess the roles of social enterprises in these countries and their interconnectedness with the nonprofit sector and government bodies.

This comprehensive book is of immense interest to students, researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of third sector, social economy, public policy, and social enterprise. It offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship and serves as a valuable resource for intellectual leaders and practitioners alike. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Public Management Review, further enhancing its authority and relevance.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032616407