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Reflection on responsible social innovation from the optics of higher education

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  • Miguel Ángel Clara Zafra

    (Universidad Veracruzana)

  • Susana Céspedes Gallegos

    (Universidad Veracruzana)

  • José Luis Sánchez Leyva

    (Universidad Veracruzana)

Abstract

Introduction: This reflection article presents an analysis of innovation with a social and responsible focus from the perspective of higher education. Objective: Likewise, it offers a reflection on the emerging concept of Responsible Social Innovation from the perspective of Higher Education, considering an interdisciplinary approach. Methodology: The research was conducted using a phenomenological design, employing qualitative techniques following an analytical and interdisciplinary approach. A reflection was carried out based on a systematic review of the literature, where theoretical foundations were identified to enable the reflection from the standpoint of Higher Education. Results: The findings show that Responsible Social Innovation is an evolving concept grounded in innovation and social responsibility theories. It also highlights how universities act as change agents, driving such innovations through the creation of startups, business models, and processes with a responsible orientation. Conclusions: The theoretical limitations of Responsible Social Innovation complicate the understanding of this approach. Contributions are needed to promote the generation of models and tools in the design of strategies with this perspective. Universities must design policies that promote innovations with this focus in order to address global issues. Introducción: Este artículo de reflexión presenta un análisis en torno a la innovación con un enfoque social y responsable desde la postura de la educación superior. Objetivo: Ofrecer una reflexión sobre el emergente concepto de Innovación Social Responsable desde la óptica de la Educación Superior considerando un enfoque interdisciplinario. Metodología: La investigación se realizó mediante un diseño fenomenológico, empleando técnicas cualitativas siguiendo un enfoque analítico e interdisciplinario. Se llevó a cabo una reflexión partiendo de una revisión sistemática de la literatura, donde se identificaron las bases teóricas que permitieron la reflexión desde la postura de la Educación Superior. Resultados: Los hallazgos demuestran que la Innovación Social Responsable es un concepto en construcción que encuentra fundamento en las teorías de la innovación y la responsabilidad social. Además, se menciona como las universidades son un actor de cambio que impulsa este tipo de innovaciones a través de la creación de emprendimientos, modelos de negocios y procesos con orientación responsable. Conclusiones: Las limitaciones teóricas sobre Innovación Social Responsable complica la comprensión de este enfoque, se requiere de contribuciones que impulsen la generación de modelos y herramientas en el diseño de estrategias con esta perspectiva. Las universidades deben diseñar políticas universitarias que promuevan innovaciones con este enfoque que garantice la atención de las problemáticas globales. Introdução: Este artigo de reflexão apresenta uma análise da inovação com uma abordagem social e responsável a partir da posição do ensino superior. Objetivo: Oferecer uma reflexão sobre o conceito emergente de Inovação Social Responsável na perspectiva do Ensino Superior considerando uma abordagem interdisciplinar. Metodologia: A pesquisa foi realizada através de um desenho fenomenológico, utilizando técnicas qualitativas seguindo uma abordagem analítica e interdisciplinar. Foi realizada uma reflexão a partir de uma revisão sistemática da literatura, onde foram identificadas as bases teóricas que permitiram a reflexão a partir da posição do Ensino Superior. Resultados: Os resultados demonstram que a Inovação Social Responsável é um conceito em construção que encontra fundamento nas teorias de inovação e responsabilidade social. Além disso, menciona-se como as universidades são um ator de mudança que promove este tipo de inovação através da criação de empreendimentos, modelos de negócios e processos com orientação responsável. Conclusões: As limitações teóricas sobre Inovação Social Responsável d

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  • Miguel Ángel Clara Zafra & Susana Céspedes Gallegos & José Luis Sánchez Leyva, 2025. "Reflection on responsible social innovation from the optics of higher education," Revista Tendencias, Universidad de Narino, vol. 26(01), pages 243-274, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:col:000520:021338
    DOI: 10.22267/rtend.252601.272
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    JEL classification:

    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate
    • A29 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Other
    • B59 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Current Heterodox Approaches - - - Other
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D

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