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Exploring the work environment in Greek social enterprises: a first overview

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  • Despina Sdrali
  • Maria Goussia-Rizou
  • Vasiliki Sarafi

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Economic crisis has resulted in rising unemployment and affecting economic prospects for population. Social enterprises are seen as a change maker and a significant means through which labour market integration, social inclusion and economic development can be achieved. Furthermore, it is important for employees to have a work environment that supports, encourages and respects them. This study is considered as a first overview to highlight the features of the work environment of social enterprises in Greece. For this purpose, a survey was conducted by collecting primary data and using a close-ended type questionnaire. The research participants included employees of 57 social enterprises. The study showed that social enterprises are characterised by a welcome and positive work environment which adopts a cooperative approach and is amenable to changes. However, the poor access to funding is considered as the major challenge for social enterprises to become sustainable and grow.

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  • Despina Sdrali & Maria Goussia-Rizou & Vasiliki Sarafi, 2016. "Exploring the work environment in Greek social enterprises: a first overview," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 28(4), pages 451-467.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijesbu:v:28:y:2016:i:4:p:451-467
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    1. Carla Del Gesso, 2021. "An Entrepreneurial Identity for Social Enterprise across the Institutional Approaches: From Mission to Accountability toward Sustainable Societal Development," International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 15(1), pages 1-16, July.

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