.... Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review examines current literature on social enterprises’ value creation to identify themes in how social enterprises pursue social purpose and impact. This is examined through the lens of the motivation, ability and opportunity ( MAO ) model...

...Michal Müller; Veronika Vaseková; Ondřej Kročil Purpose This study explores how social context influences the motivation of social entrepreneurs in Hong Kong and Germany. By examining differences in economic, political and cultural environments, this study aims to extend existing categorizations...

...Parvathy Viswanath; Sadananda Reddy Annapally; Aneesh Kumar Purpose This study aims to develop and validate a multidimensional scale to measure the motivating factors that lead to opportunity recognition in social entrepreneurship among higher education institute (HEI) students. Design...

...Adesuwa Omorede Purpose – This paper aims to explore the reasons behind individuals’ motivational drivers to start social enterprises in Nigeria and their persistence in the entrepreneurial process. By presenting an emergent model, the paper aims to provide more understanding on why certain...

...Kelly Hall; Robin Miller; Ross Millar Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the motivations behind public sector spin outs, focusing on the Right to Request policy, which enabled NHS staff to set up their own social enterprises to deliver healthcare services. Design/methodology...