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    Considerations For Scaling a Social Enterprise: Key Factors and Elements.


    O'Reilly, Clodagh, Walsh, Lucia and Mottiar, Ziene (2023) Considerations For Scaling a Social Enterprise: Key Factors and Elements. Irish Journal of Management, 42 (1): 3. pp. 16-32. ISSN 1649-248X

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    Abstract

    The number of social enterprises has grown exponentially in recent times. International research regarding how social enterprises scale is starting to emerge and is becoming an area of increased focus. Due to their hybridity, social enterprises experience unique scaling challenges, and research has started to examine these experiences. This theoretical paper reviews existing literature on social enterprise scaling and, based on this, proposes a conceptual model for understanding the interdependent factors and elements social enterprises must navigate when scaling. The proposed conceptual model will provide a base for further empirical research. When validated, it will also provide a practical tool for social enterprises exploring scaling possibilities and inform future enterprise and policy supports in this area.
    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: Social enterprise; Social innovation; Scaling; Social impact; Social enterprise scaling model;
    Academic Unit: Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Business
    Item ID: 20502
    Identification Number: 10.2478/ijm-2023-0008
    Depositing User: IAM School of Business
    Date Deposited: 25 Aug 2025 09:24
    Journal or Publication Title: Irish Journal of Management
    Publisher: Irish Academy of Management
    Refereed: Yes
    URI: https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/20502
    Use Licence: This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here

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