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Understanding social impact assessment through public value theory: A comparative analysis on work integration social enterprises (WISEs) in France and Denmark

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  • Bryan DUFOUR

    (Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, LEST, Aix-en-Provence (France))

  • Francesca PETRELLA

    (Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, LEST, Aix-en-Provence (France))

  • Nadine RICHEZ-BATTESTI

    (Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, LEST, Aix-en-Provence (France))

Abstract

Our research focuses on understanding the use that work integration social enterprises (WISEs) make of performance measurement models such as social impact assessment in their relations with public stakeholders. We carry out a comparative study between France and Denmark which are the two OECD members showing the highest level of social spending. Using public value theory as the pivot point of our analytical framework, we identify seven strategic intents that contribute to explain the use of performance measurement by WISEs. The use of Public Value theory shines a light on the unique set of problems that WISEs face when dealing with their public stakeholder, which is absent from the performance models that are promoted by current policy initiatives or by impact investors.

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  • Bryan DUFOUR & Francesca PETRELLA & Nadine RICHEZ-BATTESTI, 2020. "Understanding social impact assessment through public value theory: A comparative analysis on work integration social enterprises (WISEs) in France and Denmark," CIRIEC Working Papers 2012, CIRIEC - Université de Liège.
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    Keywords

    Social impact assessment; Wise; Public Value theory; public stakeholders;
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    JEL classification:

    • A13 - General Economics and Teaching - - General Economics - - - Relation of Economics to Social Values
    • B55 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Current Heterodox Approaches - - - Social Economics
    • L31 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Nonprofit Institutions; NGOs; Social Entrepreneurship
    • L33 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Comparison of Public and Private Enterprise and Nonprofit Institutions; Privatization; Contracting Out
    • L38 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Public Policy
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility

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