Entrepreneurial orientation in South African social enterprises
- Teles, Daniella, Schachtebeck, Chris
- Authors: Teles, Daniella , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Entrepreneurial orientation , Social enterprises
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/401728 , uj:33590 , Citation: Teles, D., & Schachtebeck, C. (2019). Entrepreneurial Orientation in South African Social Enterprises. Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, 7(3), 83-97. https://doi.org/10.15678/EBER.2019.070305
- Description: Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate to what extent an Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) exists within social enterprises in South Africa. Research Design & Methods: The study was quantitative in nature and used a descriptive research design, utilising an adapted measuring instrument to measure five dimensions of EO. A simple random sampling approach was followed, with resulting data analysed in SPSS by means of descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and ANOVA. Findings: We found that four dimensions of EO exist within social enterprises to a moderate extent, namely risk-taking, innovation, proactiveness, and autonomy. Findings indicated low levels of competitive aggressiveness. Implications & Recommendations: The article intends to fill the gap in literature that exists regarding EO within social enterprises in South Africa. The study provides insights into the existence of EO in South African social enterprises, allowing for policy and managerial interventions to be made to improve EO levels. Contribution & Value Added: The main contribution of the study provides an indication of the existence of an EO in South African social enterprises, thereby establishing the basis for further research in this under-researched area.
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- Authors: Teles, Daniella , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Entrepreneurial orientation , Social enterprises
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/401728 , uj:33590 , Citation: Teles, D., & Schachtebeck, C. (2019). Entrepreneurial Orientation in South African Social Enterprises. Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review, 7(3), 83-97. https://doi.org/10.15678/EBER.2019.070305
- Description: Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate to what extent an Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) exists within social enterprises in South Africa. Research Design & Methods: The study was quantitative in nature and used a descriptive research design, utilising an adapted measuring instrument to measure five dimensions of EO. A simple random sampling approach was followed, with resulting data analysed in SPSS by means of descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and ANOVA. Findings: We found that four dimensions of EO exist within social enterprises to a moderate extent, namely risk-taking, innovation, proactiveness, and autonomy. Findings indicated low levels of competitive aggressiveness. Implications & Recommendations: The article intends to fill the gap in literature that exists regarding EO within social enterprises in South Africa. The study provides insights into the existence of EO in South African social enterprises, allowing for policy and managerial interventions to be made to improve EO levels. Contribution & Value Added: The main contribution of the study provides an indication of the existence of an EO in South African social enterprises, thereby establishing the basis for further research in this under-researched area.
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Entrepreneurial orientation in South African Social Enterprises
- Authors: Teles, Daniella
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Social entrepreneurship , Nonprofit organizations - Management , Entrepreneurship - Social aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/419987 , uj:35741
- Description: Abstract: Crime, poverty and unemployment are major social issues in South Africa. These challenges, often neglected by for-profit organisations, are predominantly left to social enterprises, which seek to combat the effects of such issues. Many social enterprises, however, struggle to survive in a competitive business environment due to a lack of entrepreneurial behaviour. This study examined the extent of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in social enterprises in South Africa. The study was quantitative in nature while the measuring instrument was an adapted, self-administered questionnaire. The sample consisted of individuals actively involved in social enterprises in South Africa. In order to collect the data, various private and public databases were consulted, notably, Enactus, the UJ Centre for Entrepreneurship, RainbowNation.com, CharitySA.co.za and Code South Africa Data Portal. The statistical analyses of the data included an exploratory factor analysis, descriptive statistics, including the standard deviation, mean and average mean whilst the inferential statistics included t-tests and One-way Analysis of Variance... , M.Com. (Strategic Management)
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- Authors: Teles, Daniella
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Social entrepreneurship , Nonprofit organizations - Management , Entrepreneurship - Social aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/419987 , uj:35741
- Description: Abstract: Crime, poverty and unemployment are major social issues in South Africa. These challenges, often neglected by for-profit organisations, are predominantly left to social enterprises, which seek to combat the effects of such issues. Many social enterprises, however, struggle to survive in a competitive business environment due to a lack of entrepreneurial behaviour. This study examined the extent of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) in social enterprises in South Africa. The study was quantitative in nature while the measuring instrument was an adapted, self-administered questionnaire. The sample consisted of individuals actively involved in social enterprises in South Africa. In order to collect the data, various private and public databases were consulted, notably, Enactus, the UJ Centre for Entrepreneurship, RainbowNation.com, CharitySA.co.za and Code South Africa Data Portal. The statistical analyses of the data included an exploratory factor analysis, descriptive statistics, including the standard deviation, mean and average mean whilst the inferential statistics included t-tests and One-way Analysis of Variance... , M.Com. (Strategic Management)
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The rise of the social enterprise – an entrepreneurial gender perspective
- Teles, Daniella, Schachtebeck, Chris
- Authors: Teles, Daniella , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial orientation , South Africa , Social enterprises
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/402611 , uj:33699 , Citation: Teles, D. & Schachtebeck, C. 2019. The rise of the social enterprise – an entrepreneurial gender perspective.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa’s socio-economic landscape is plagued by persistently high rates of unemployment, poverty, joblessness and sluggish economic growth. These economic conditions have resulted in a reduction in government expenditure, as well as a struggle for survival. The social enterprise sector is absorbing much of this burden by attempting to alleviate social ills. Yet, the failure rates and lack of entrepreneurial spirit in social enterprises is concerning. Additionally, little insight exists whether social enterprises are entrepreneurial, as well as whether gender plays a role in this regard. The purpose of this study is to therefore determine whether gender differences exist in entrepreneurial orientation (EO) of South African social enterprises. This study was quantitative in nature, making use of an adapted measuring instrument based on prominent EO instruments. The study was conducted in social enterprises across South Africa, with 342 responses being received. Data was analysed by means of an exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis (through the Cronbach Alpha coefficient), as well as t-tests. Results indicated that only two dimensions of EO showed statistically significant differences between genders, namely proactiveness and competitive aggressiveness, with the risk-taking, innovativeness and autonomy dimensions showing no differences. The study is of value to social enterprises in South Africa as little research in EO has been conducted in this sector, thereby providing preliminary insights into gender specific differences in EO.
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- Authors: Teles, Daniella , Schachtebeck, Chris
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial orientation , South Africa , Social enterprises
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/402611 , uj:33699 , Citation: Teles, D. & Schachtebeck, C. 2019. The rise of the social enterprise – an entrepreneurial gender perspective.
- Description: Abstract: South Africa’s socio-economic landscape is plagued by persistently high rates of unemployment, poverty, joblessness and sluggish economic growth. These economic conditions have resulted in a reduction in government expenditure, as well as a struggle for survival. The social enterprise sector is absorbing much of this burden by attempting to alleviate social ills. Yet, the failure rates and lack of entrepreneurial spirit in social enterprises is concerning. Additionally, little insight exists whether social enterprises are entrepreneurial, as well as whether gender plays a role in this regard. The purpose of this study is to therefore determine whether gender differences exist in entrepreneurial orientation (EO) of South African social enterprises. This study was quantitative in nature, making use of an adapted measuring instrument based on prominent EO instruments. The study was conducted in social enterprises across South Africa, with 342 responses being received. Data was analysed by means of an exploratory factor analysis, reliability analysis (through the Cronbach Alpha coefficient), as well as t-tests. Results indicated that only two dimensions of EO showed statistically significant differences between genders, namely proactiveness and competitive aggressiveness, with the risk-taking, innovativeness and autonomy dimensions showing no differences. The study is of value to social enterprises in South Africa as little research in EO has been conducted in this sector, thereby providing preliminary insights into gender specific differences in EO.
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