Understanding social innovation: A provisional framework

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dc.contributor.authorDawson, P.
dc.contributor.authorDaniel, L.
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractThis article examines what we understand by the concept of social innovation. Historically, the emphasis has been on how to translate innovations in science and technology into commercial applications. Typically, company survival is explained in terms of an 'innovation imperative' in the pursuit of profits and competitive advantage. In contrast, social innovations are triggered by an interest in improving the well-being of people in society. Social rather than economic concerns are the main driver in the development and application of new ideas to solving problems and improving social conditions. We examine the relationship between social, business and technical dimensions and develop a provisional framework for making sense of social innovation.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityPatrick Dawson, Lisa Daniel
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal of Technology Management, 2010; 51(1 Sp Iss):9-21
dc.identifier.doi10.1504/IJTM.2010.033125
dc.identifier.issn0267-5730
dc.identifier.issn1741-5276
dc.identifier.orcidDawson, P. [0000-0002-3175-1275]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/61741
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherInderscience Enterprises Ltd
dc.rightsCopyright © 2010 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd.
dc.source.urihttp://www.metapress.com/content/u2167t34507x95j3/
dc.subjectsocial innovation
dc.subjectsustainability
dc.subjectchange
dc.subjectsocial capital
dc.subjectcorporate social responsibility
dc.subjectCSR
dc.subjectsocial entrepreneurship
dc.subjectSocratic dialogue
dc.subjectsustainable development
dc.titleUnderstanding social innovation: A provisional framework
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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