Table II.

Summary of scale items

SNFactorRelevant themes analysed from the literature reviewReference
1InnovativenessWillingness to break free from established structures or systems
Being transformatory by re-inventing organizations, communities and neighbourhoods
Being innovative by creating new products, services or combination thereof for the benefit of the community at large
Possessing a typical mindset manifested by a constant urge to solve social problems and thereby identify opportunities and summing resource to relentlessly pursue that opportunity
Being resourceful by not being limited by resources at hand
Experimenting with new or unusual approaches of problem solving
Breaking the status quo by trying a unique way when learning new things rather than doing it like everyone else does
Hu and Pang (2013), Satar and John (2016, in press), Bornstein (2004), Kao (1995), Weerawardena and Sullivan (2006), Nga and Shamuganathan (2010), Mair and Marti (2006), Korosec and Berman (2006), Austin et al. (2006), Alvord et al. (2004), Sullivan et al. (2003), Zahra et al. (2008), Dees (1998a), Ernst (2018), Tiwari et al. (2017), Zampetakis et al. (2009), Bolton and Lane (2012), Hu and Pang (2013), Jelenc et al. (2015), Koe (2016), Drayton (2002), Sullivan et al., (2003), Roberts and Woods (2005) and Light (2009) 
2Risk takingWillingness to take bold action for social problem solving
Willing to invest a lot of time and/or other resources in the areas of social problem solving, with uncertain returns
Tendency to engage in activities with higher personal risk, when perceived benefits to others are huge
Acting “boldly” in situations where risk is involved
Hu and Pang (2013), Zhao and Siebert (2006), Satar and John (2016, 2019), Miller (2011), Kao (1995), Weerawardena and Sullivan (2006), Barendsen and Gardner (2004), Covin and Slevin (1991), Rauch et al. (2009), Levenburg and Schwarz (2008), Bolton and Lane (2012), Hu and Pang (2013), Jelenc et al. (2015), Koe (2016), Sullivan et al. (2003) and Light (2009) 
3Pro-activenessSeeing opportunities where others see mere social problems
Acting in anticipation of future social problems, needs or changes
Ready to take action rather than wait for someone else to do it
Aim to make the world a better place
Forecasting problems and their solutions ahead
Willingness to work quietly
Hu and Pang (2013), Kao (1995), Weerawardena and Sullivan (2006), Bornstein (2004), Covin and Slevin (1991), Rauch et al. (2009), Zampetakis et al. (2009), Claes et al. (2005), Lumpkin and Dess (2001), Bolton and Lane (2012), Hu and Pang (2013), Jelenc et al. (2015), Koe (2016) and Sullivan et al. (2003) 
4Social passionManifest strong compassion and commitment to alleviate suffering of others
Enthusiastic about and committed to creating positive social value
Ability to generate authentic trust among diverse agents
Consider non-financial factors while taking decisions
Often driven through empathy, spirituality or religion
Sense of strong ethical or moral obligation
Combines ideas, experiences and resources of people from different fields, which would otherwise not naturally come together
Austin et al. (2006), Sharir and Lerner (2006), Christie and Hong (2006), Lumpkin et al. (2013), Bornstein (1998, 2004), Miles et al. (2013), Coombes et al. (2011), Dees (1998a), Martin and Osberg (2007), Adler and Kwon (2002), Dees (1998a), Anderson and Jack (2002), Emerson and Twersky (1996), Satar and John (2016, in press), Sharir and Lerner (2006), Christie and Hong (2006), Satar and John (2016, in press), Nga and Shamuganathan (2010), Kim et al. (2010), Sharir and Lerner (2006), Li et al. (2009), Moshe and Lerner (2007), Andres (2013), Weerawardena and Mort (2006), Sharir and Lerner (2006), Christie and Hong (2006), Thompson et al. (2000), Emerson and Twersky (1996), Barendsen and Gardner (2004), Mair and Marti (2006), Dees (1998a), Drayton (2002), Sullivan et al. (2003), Roberts and Woods (2005), Light (2009) and Bornstein (1998) 
5Change managementInitiating and stressing the change and taking the necessary steps to implement the change
Willingness to push beyond traditional boundaries
Ability to adapt to different contexts, situations and people quickly and appropriately
Dees (1998), Leadbeater (1997), Lewin (1947), Drayton (2002), Miller (2011), Sullivan et al. (2003) and Light (2009) 
6LeadershipMotivating and mobilizing others though authentic leadership style
Ability to lead and develop others
Ability of optimally utilizing the scarce resources
Visionary with drive, ambition and determination to communicate vision
Setting goals, following up these goals and giving integrative feedback
Andres (2013), Mason (2012), Di Domenico et al. (2010), Sharir and Lerner (2006), Leadbeater (1997), Terziovski et al. (1996), Bornstein (2007), Drayton (2002), Johnson (2000), Emerson and Twersky (1996), Catford (1998), Alvord et al. (2004), Austin et al. (2006), Weerawardena and Mort (2006), Satar and John (2016, in press), Miller (2011) and Light (2009) 
7NetworkingAbility to create and maintain a network of contacts with agents who are or will be useful in achieving the goals
Ability to negotiate through leading or controlling a discussion, creating an environment for collaboration
Tendency to initiate and manage a broad set of mutual relationships with managers, staff, volunteers and board members and making lasting commitments to strengthen long term relationships
Terziovski et al. (1996), Emerson and Twersky (1996), Catford (1998), Alvord et al. (2004), Austin et al. (2006), Leadbeater (1997), Satar and John (2016, in press), Thompson et al. (2000), Nga and Shamuganathan (2010), Hu and Pang (2013), Miller (2011) and Light (2009) 
8Dynamic personalityIntegrative thinkers
Emotionally intelligent
Self-efficacy
Self-control: ability to regulate themselves and know their own limitations
Willingness to self-correct with regard to complex and changing circumstances
Extroversion
Neuroticism
Interpersonal communication skills: storytellers: persuasive communication
Agreeableness
Agreeableness (foster social consensus in interpersonal relationships)
Conscientiousness (strong sense of responsibility and need for achievement), openness to experience
Miller (2011), Bornstein (2004), Leadbeater (1997), Miller (2011), Zhao et al. (2011), Mair and Marti (2006), Mair and Noboa (2006), Tiwari et al. (2017), Nga and Shamuganathan (2010), Bornstein (2004), Barendsen and Gardner (2004), Miller (2011), Zhao et al. (2011), Light (2009) and Thompson et al. (2000) 

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