ISBN:
8132220706
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (2261 KB, 208 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
Parallel Title:
Print version Technology and Innovation for Social Change
DDC:
301
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Tension exists between technologists and social thinkers because of the impact technology and innovation have on social values and norms, which is often viewed as damaging to the cultural fabric of a nation or society. Since the global business environment is the context in which implementation of technology and innovation takes place, it is widely accepted as the major reason for such conflicts. In this backdrop, this edited book integrates independent research from across the globe. It deals with the nature and significance of technology, innovation and social change as well as the relationships between them, and discusses the significance of social entrepreneurship from social innovation and technology perspectives.Research areas covered are related to the development and deployment of technology, innovation and knowledge in social change, capabilities of institutions, models, role of government and corporate social responsibility and community involvement. Multiple aspects of social change are discussed in the context of India, Mexico, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Ethiopia, Nigeria and other African countries. But society does not silently accept technologically enforced changes; sometimes technology is seen as an enemy of inclusive growth and for many, economic development is an anti-thesis of social change. Selected case studies on sector-specific technologies, such as the use of genetically modified seeds in agriculture, which has impacted the market and society, are critically analyzed to develop insights into the adoption of technology and its impact. At the same time it examines policy related issues, without any bias in favor of, or against, a specific technology. Satyajit Majumdaris a Professor at the Center for Social Entrepreneurship in the School of Management and Labour Studies of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (India) and teaches entrepreneurship, growth and technology strategy, corporate social responsibility and service operations management. He has published research papers and case studies in the areas of entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, small business, growth strategy and corporate social responsibility. He also reviews research papers for international journals and evaluates research scholars for awarding doctoral degrees. Prof. Majumdar advises organizations and young entrepreneurs, and mentors entrepreneurs and start-up organizations. He is member of expert panel of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva, Switzerland on 'pro-poor investment' related educational initiatives in higher education of the developing and developed countries, member of Academic Councils, Board of Studies of universities and Editorial Boards of scholarly journals, and member of advisory boards of educational, research and business organizations.Samapti Guhais an Associate Professor at the Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences. She teaches macro economics, social entrepreneurship, microfinance, Marxian economics, development economics and micro economics. She has many research articles in national and international journals and also in books. She received NET-JRF from University Grants Commission to pursue her Doctoral Study. She has obtained a PhD degree in Economics from Jadavpur University, West Bengal. Dr. Guha was Sir Ratan Tata Fellow at the Asia Research Centre in London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK in 2006-07. She has presented research papers in several national and international Conferences. She is mentoring Microfinance Institutions, Social entrepreneurs and Non-Profits. She is in the Editorial Board of many journals. She is one of the advisers to the Regional Government of Siberia, Russia.Nadiya Marakkathis an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, School of Management and Labour Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. Prior to her affiliation at TISS, she was pursuing her doctoral studies in Finance, under the UGC (University Grants Commission) Research Fellowship. Her doctoral research experience was at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India. She was also subsequently the recipient of the ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) and FMSH( Fondation Maison des sciences de l'homme) Research Fellowship for Indo-France Cultural Exchange Programme in the year 2013, for carrying out a cross-country comparison of crowd funding models. Her current teaching and research efforts span across Social Finance Models and Sustainability Challenges for Social Ventures. Apart from this academic interest, she is involved in the incubation and funding initiatives of social ventures.
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword; Abbreviations; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Technology and Innovation for Social Change: An Introduction; Part I: Concepts and Critical Analysis; Chapter 2: Social Innovation: Towards a Conceptualisation; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Social Innovation in Different Streams of Literature; 2.2.1 The Sociological Perspective; 2.2.2 The Creativity Research Perspective; 2.2.3 The Entrepreneurship Perspective; 2.2.4 The Welfare Economics Perspective; 2.2.5 The Practice-Led Perspective: Reports and Other Non-Peer-Reviewed Contributions
Description / Table of Contents:
2.2.6 The Community Psychology Perspective2.2.7 Territorial Development Perspective; 2.3 Uses of the Term; 2.3.1 Social Innovation as Social Change; 2.3.2 Social Innovation as Intangible Innovations; 2.3.3 Social Innovation as Innovations That Aim at Social Value Creation; 2.4 Proposing a Conceptual Model of Social Innovations that Aim at Social Value Creation; 2.4.1 The Dimension of Formalisation; 2.4.2 The Dimension of Change Processes; 2.4.3 The Dimension of Social Outcomes; Conclusion and Future Research; References
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 3: Relevance of Social Enterprises for Micro-entrepreneurial Growth: A Case-Based Discussion on Indian Microfinance Mo...3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Literature Review: Theoretical Underpinning for Microfinance Classification; 3.3 Methodology; 3.4 Case Study I: Semi-formal Microfinance Institution; 3.4.1 Genesis; 3.4.2 Strategy of Selecting Microfinance Customers; 3.4.3 Designing Microfinance Products and Welfare Services; 3.4.4 Delivery Process of Microfinance Products to the Customers
Description / Table of Contents:
3.4.5 Role of Annapurna in Entrepreneurial Growth of the Micro-enterprises: The Crucial Role Played by Non-financial Welfare S...3.4.6 Perceptions of the Member Micro-entrepreneurs; 3.5 Case II: Formal Microfinance Institutions; 3.5.1 Genesis; 3.5.2 Strategies for Selecting Self-Help Groups; 3.5.3 Delivery Models and Product Design for Self-Help Group Members; 3.5.4 Promotional Role of NABARD; 3.5.5 Perception of the Micro-entrepreneurs; 3.6 Discussion and Recommendations; 3.6.1 Model: Supply Driven vs. Demand Driven; 3.6.2 Philosophy and Approach: Minimalist vs. Welfarist
Description / Table of Contents:
3.6.3 Concepts: Financial Depth vs. Financial BreadthConclusions; References; Part II: Institutional Systems; Chapter 4: Development Strategy in the Northern State of Jalisco from the Institutional Perspective; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Regionalization in Jalisco; 4.3 Overview of the Northern Region of Jalisco; 4.4 Importance of Institutions in Development; 4.5 The Relationship of Institutions in the Development of the Northern Region of Jalisco; 4.6 Economic Institutions; 4.7 Political Institutions; 4.8 Social Institutions; Conclusion; References
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 5: Technological Utilization in Africa: How Do Institutions Matter?
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
Permalink
