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- Fregidou-Malama, Maria, 1944-, et al.
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Social enterprises in Sweden : Unitis a successful social cooperative?
- 2011
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- This research explores Social Cooperatives focusing on what factors characterize a successful social cooperative. We apply a case for data collection. Semi-structured interviews and direct observation were used to collect qualitative data. A case on Unitis, a Swedish Social Cooperative, developed in 1998 with the main aim to create employment and to empower disable people by setting up a handicraft cooperative owning it together, has been conducted in its real life context. The results indicate that five factors are important for the success of the cooperative. Social well being and members empowerment, networking to identify and exploit business opportunities, financial independence by adapting innovative business ideas, independence from volunteers and trusting on sustainable own human resources and generation of economic wealth using it for the well being of the members. The research contributes to the literature and theoretical development on social enterprises by analysing a Swedish case based on successful factors to sustain social cooperatives. We suggest that networking with stakeholders can contribute to make social cooperatives visible and sustainable. Key Words: Social Enterprises, Unitis, Social Economy, Cooperatives, Sweden.
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- Timlon, Joachim
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Building legitimacy within a Scandinavian MNC : An analysis of the factors that influence sustainable strategic sourcing decisions
- 2011
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Ingår i: Strategic Direction. - : Emerald. - 0258-0543 .- 1758-8588. ; 27:8, s. 22-24
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings – Emerging country markets, such as those of Brazil, Russia, India and China (the BRIC countries), have become increasingly important sourcing destinations for multinational corporations (MNCs). Furthermore, there is an increasing focus among sourcing clients on corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues. This seems to be a consequence of being “globally connected,” which gives rise to political and global risks due to, for instance, child labor, indigenous peoples' rights, forestry, intellectual property, conservation of biodiversity, etc.Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Social implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that can have a broader social impact.Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.
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