Summary of scale items
| SN | Factor | Relevant themes analysed from the literature review | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovativeness | Willingness 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) |
| 2 | Risk taking | Willingness 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) |
| 3 | Pro-activeness | Seeing 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) |
| 4 | Social passion | Manifest 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) |
| 5 | Change management | Initiating 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) |
| 6 | Leadership | Motivating 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) |
| 7 | Networking | Ability 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) |
| 8 | Dynamic personality | Integrative 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) |
| SN | Factor | Relevant themes analysed from the literature review | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovativeness | Willingness to break free from established structures or systems | |
| 2 | Risk taking | Willingness to take bold action for social problem solving | |
| 3 | Pro-activeness | Seeing opportunities where others see mere social problems | |
| 4 | Social passion | Manifest strong compassion and commitment to alleviate suffering of others | |
| 5 | Change management | Initiating and stressing the change and taking the necessary steps to implement the change | |
| 6 | Leadership | Motivating and mobilizing others though authentic leadership style | |
| 7 | Networking | Ability to create and maintain a network of contacts with agents who are or will be useful in achieving the goals | Terziovski |
| 8 | Dynamic personality | Integrative thinkers |
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