Dark Social Enterprise: Corruption or Ethical Failure?

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

11-2017

Abstract

Presented at the 46th annual ARNOVA conference

Abstract: Dark social enterprise as a field of inquiry holds even less theoretical development than the emerging field of dark social entrepreneurship. Examples of dark social enterprises have ranged from drug cartels to terrorist organizations; however, the mechanisms for such classifications as dark and social remain unclear. We propose an approach using ethical frames to examine the dark and social natures of enterprises. We also utilize the ethical frames to challenge the definitions of social enterprise that exist today. We conclude by summarizing implications for research and practice, specifically how to better understand the dark and social motivations of these enterprises.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

46th annual ARNOVA conference

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Source

https://convention2.allacademic.com/one/arnova/arnova17/index.php?cmd=Online+Program+View+Paper&selected_paper_id=1284164&PHPSESSID=q6fh0sbspjralhsapeajkdk6hd

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