CFP: Global Social Venture Research Conference (Shanghai, China)

[entrepreneurship-phd at lists.uni-due.de]

Call for Papers -  Global Social Venture Research Conference
"Global Harmony and Local Social Entrepreneurship"
19 - 23 November, 2009
Shanghai, China

Co-Sponsored by the Global Management Education Institute of Shanghai University, The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development of Rutgers University, and The University of International Business and Economics-Beijing

About the Global Social Venture Research Conference
The Global Social Venture Research Conference engages business and organization scholars in a discussion of social entrepreneurship theory and practice.  The aim of this conference is to bring together various international perspectives on social entrepreneurship from scholars and practitioners together for discussion and collaboration. The theme of the conference is "Global Harmony and Local Social Entrepreneurship" which acknowledges the role of social entrepreneurs in creating a "Harmonious Society".  

Following Robinson, Mair, and Hockers (2009), we define social entrepreneurship broadly: 'Social entrepreneurship is recognized as encompassing a wide range of activities: enterprising individuals devoted to making a difference; social purpose business ventures dedicated to adding for-profit motivations to the nonprofit sector; new types of philanthropists supporting venture capital-like 'investment' portfolios; and nonprofit organizations that are reinventing themselves by drawing on lessons learned from the business world.' In the past decade 'social entrepreneurship' has made a popular name for itself on the global scene as a "new phenomenon" that is reshaping the way we think about social value creation. Some of these practices are uniquely new however many have been around for a long time having finally reached critical mass under a widely endorsed label. (Robinson, Mair, & Hockerts, 2009:i) By integrating social goals and social problem solving into the core business model, social entrepreneurs are making social impacts globally.  From our perspective, the business model of social entrepreneurial ventures (or social ventures) simultaneously creates economic and social value.  This has great societal benefits.

Social entrepreneurship has garnered increased attention in the academy because of its multidisciplinary attractiveness as well as its impact on governments, communities, and organizations. However, there is a paucity of research that has untangled the founding process of social ventures, the strategies that are used by social entrepreneurs, and the challenges of managing a social venture in different institutional contexts. This is of particular interest in the Chinese context where social entrepreneurship is an emerging phenomenon to achieve social goals.

We invite scholars across disciplines to join us in Shanghai to present papers and projects related to any of the following areas or related topics: 
(1) Role of social entrepreneurs in the construction process of the harmonious society;
(2) Role of institutions to promote social entrepreneurship
(3) Structure, innovation, and impact of social ventures
(4) Social entrepreneurship in Asia
(5) International comparisons of social entrepreneurship
(6) Creation and management of green or clean technology 
(7) The use of entrepreneurship to address social problem solving

Other Presentations 
Additionally, conference sessions will also take place related to the following topics.
-          - Innovative educational practices for social entrepreneurship
-          - Case studies related to the themes
-          - Working papers related to the topics and themes

Tentative Conference Schedule
Thursday, 19 November
Arrival - Shanghai, China

Welcome Reception 
 
Friday, 20 November
Opening Session with Keynote Address
Plenary Session
Luncheon with Speaker
Conference Paper Sessions and Panel Discussions
Dinner Event
 
Saturday, 21 November
Conference Paper Sessions at Conference Hotel
Conference Workshops & Panel Discussions
Afternoon Cultural Activities
Evening Dinner  & Cultural Activities
 
Sunday, 22 November
Conference Paper Sessions, Workshops & Panel Discussions
Free Time
Closing Dinner Event
 
Monday, 23 November
Optional Activities or Departure
Conference Topics

Submissions
We are accepting two types of submissions for this conference.  Academic paper submissions are full manuscripts that will be presented at the conference. (See paper submission guidelines below.)  Abstracts are also permitted for paper sessions but priority will be given to full manuscripts.
We will have a limited number of workshop presentations.   A 1-page abstract can be submitted for these presentations for consideration the working paper and case study sessions and our panel on innovative educational practices.  Electronic submissions will be accepted until August 15, 2009.  Please indicate if you are making a submission for the academic paper sessions or the workshop presentations.  Send manuscripts or abstracts via email to cueed at business.rutgers.edu.  
 
Paper Submission Guidelines
Paper submissions should follow the AOM Conference guidelines as presented below::
a. The entire paper (title page, abstract, main text, figures, tables, references, etc.) must be in ONE
document using one of the following formats:  Portable Document Format (.PDF) or Microsoft Word 2003 or later (.DOC)
b. The maximum length of the paper is 30 pages (including ALL tables, appendices and references).
c. The format for tables and figures, references, and appendices should follow the Academy of
Management Journal's Style Guide:.
d. Use Times New Roman 12-pitch font, double spaced, 1-inch (2.5 cm) margin all around, and 8 1/5 by 11 page setting..
e. Number all of the pages of the paper.
f. Check that the paper prints correctly (i.e., all imported figures and tables appear), and ensure that the file is virus-free.

For more information about the Global Social Venture Research Conference please contact Jasmine Cordero or Jeffrey Robinson at cueed at business.rutgers.edu.  
 
We hope you will join us for an exciting conference in Shanghai China.