Presenting an outline for a new textbook in the field of
Social Enterprise
Authors:
Rory Ridley-Duff, Sheffield Hallam University
Mike Bull, Manchester Metropolitan University
Pam Seanor, Huddersfield University
Foreword : Jon Griffith, University of East London
Correspondence: r.ridley-duff@shu.ac.uk

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•Approach, Audience and Academic Focus
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•Part 1 – Theoretical Perspectives on Social Enterprise
•Part 2 – The Practice of Social Enterprise
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•Can you help?
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• Social Enterprise, Charity and Voluntary Sector Studies (Primary)
"...clear evidence of demand for a theoretically grounded examination of the social enterprise phenomenon in the UK..."
"[In the short term]...to satisfy the needs of a module level textbook (i.e. a core or key text on elective modules)...."
"[In the long term]... to become a key text supporting compulsory elements of courses in management, enterprise and business...“
• Sociology, Politics and Business Studies (Secondary)
"...because of its philosophical grounding and sociological perspective on business, the book will serve as a useful text for courses that examine the role of business in society..."

• Reader / Student Focus
• ‘Private sector’ practitioners / students wondering what social enterprise is, and whether it is a threat / opportunity.
• Voluntary / community sector practitioners / students concerned about the implications of engaging or resisting social enterprise.
• Public sector practitioners / students being asked to develop, support or commission work from social enterprises.
• Anyone self-defining as a social entrepreneur seeking a reflexive understanding of their approach to organisation development.
• Academic Focus
• Lecturers developing modules at Level 5 and above (Year 2 UG).
• Primary target is Levels 6 and 7 (Final Year Electives / Masters Courses).
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Introduction for researchers (preparation for engaging scholarly journals).

• 12 Topics
•Each chapter reviews existing literature (research informed debate wherever possible)
•Grounded in broader philosophical, theoretical and policy debates about business, management and the Third Sector.
•Where appropriate, compares / contrasts with private and voluntary sector research.
• Complimentary Lecture / Seminar Materials
•Lecture slides will be available at a companion web-site
•Module and seminar outlines, plus case study materials
•Materials can be adapted to suit local requirements and CPD events.
•Includes a directory of resources available to the sector.

• Part 1 –Theoretical Perspectives on Social Enterprise
• Third Sector
• New Public Management
• Defining Social Enterprise
• Social Capital
• International Perspectives
• Part 2 – The Practice of Social Enterprise
• Management Debates
• Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship
• Identities and Legalities
• Social Investment
• Strategic Management (Planning)
• Measuring Impacts and Outcomes
• Governance and Human Resources

• Paucity of Research on Some Topics
•Research on marketing practices and outcomes that are specific to social enterprise?
•Research on the effectiveness of business planning in social enterprises?
- The impacts of different business planning methods (if any) and how the presence or absence of formal business planning affects organisation development and staff commitment.
• Can you help?
•Identify journal articles, forthcoming dissertations and / or PhDs (DBAs) that can inform the above subject areas?
•Can you identify web-based resources that will help practitioners?

• Opportunity to Showcase Existing Research
•Looking for case studies to illustrate the management debates:
•Priority given to academic studies.
•Not seeking marketing materials, or materials used to advocate the sector (but we would consider interviewing to obtain primary sources that can be reproduced in the book).
• What to Submit
•Send web-links or PDF format articles / conference papers to: r.ridley-duff@shu.ac.uk
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•We can use ‘works in progress’ if they will be completed and published before
31 st July 2009 (includes conference papers).
• We will need your written permission to reproduce materials in English language editions worldwide (full reference and credit to all authors will be included whenever cited or used in the book).