Organizational Risks, Challenges, and Barriers in Developing Sustainability Start-Ups - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1668498723 ISBN 13: 9781668498729

Publisher: IGI Global, 2025

Synopsis

The survival and growth of social enterprises present a critical challenge, exacerbated by the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The interplay between social entrepreneurship and sustainability remains underexplored, leaving a significant gap in academic research. This gap urgently demands the development of a comprehensive conceptual framework that links social entrepreneurship with various dimensions of sustainability – social, economic, behavioral, and governance. With the threat of global economic downturns looming, the need to address this issue has never been more pressing. Organizational Risks, Challenges, and Barriers in Developing Sustainability Start-Ups emerges as a groundbreaking solution to this pressing issue. This book provides a structured approach to bridge the divide between social entrepreneurship and sustainability, offering a clear path for organizations and researchers to construct more robust social entrepreneurship frameworks. With a dual aim, the book seeks to empower social enterprises to navigate economic fluctuations effectively and to enhance their capacity to attain social, environmental, and economic sustainability. Tailored for researchers, academics, educators, students, institutions, companies, and policymakers, Organizational Risks, Challenges, and Barriers in Developing Sustainability Start-Ups serves as a guide for comprehending the ever-evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship. By delving into the intricate interplay between entrepreneurship and sustainability, this book equips readers with the tools to not only address the immediate challenges faced by social enterprises but also to navigate the complex terrain ahead. It promises to illuminate the path toward a brighter, more sustainable future that not only benefits these enterprises but also brings about positive change for society.

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About the Author

Heather Webb is an Assistant Professor of Business at Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Men's College where she teaches strategy, entrepreneurship, strategic marketing, project management and other international business courses. She received both her PhD in Management and her MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets (IBEM) from the University of Edinburgh, and her BA in History from the University of Washington. Her research focuses on aspects of strategy, culture, innovation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. She has successfully published research on mobile payment systems, sectoral system of innovation, Internet of Things, green marketing, and sustainable innovation.

Edition details

• Publisher: IGI Global
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1668498723
• ISBN 13: 9781668498729
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300
• Editor: Webb, Numairy Al