Sustainability of Social Enterprises from a Practitioner's Perspective

Nik Fazlin Hiryati Nik Jaafar; Mohd Ali Bahari Abdul Kadir; Zurina Ismail

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6958

Authors

Nik Fazlin Hiryati Nik Jaafar Faculty of Business & Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Terengganu, Malaysia
Mohd Ali Bahari Abdul Kadir Institute of Business Excellent, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia
Zurina Ismail Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI28.6958

Keywords:

Sustainability, Accredited Social Enterprises, Determinants, Qualitative

Abstract

Social entrepreneurship is essential for Malaysia's economic growth and sustainable development, as it addresses social and environmental issues. While existing literature often emphasizes financial-related factors affecting sustainability, this study conducted in-depth interviews with four accredited social enterprises to identify equally important key sustainability factors. The findings revealed essential themes: empowerment, steadfast intention, resilience, and strategic thinking. These insights provide a comprehensive understanding of the diverse factors enabling Malaysian social enterprises to maintain their positive impacts beyond merely financial considerations.

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