Abstract:
Abstract: The phenomenon of social entrepreneurship, sometimes denoted social
entrepreneurship, receives increased attention and popularity by policy makers,
opinion leaders, as well as by researchers. The number of papers, special issues of
academic journals, workshops and conferences is constantly augmenting regarding
the concepts, elements, processes, challenges and boundaries of social
entrepreneurship. The main objective of this study is to analyze the concepts,
elements, frameworks and practices of social entrepreneurship. The study was
basically conducted based on a thorough analysis of existing literatures. In order to
achieve the stated review objective, a systematic review of literature was conducted
by using an archival method. The study has found that the concept of social
entrepreneurship is in development phase. Confusion and uncertainty are still
prevailing in the areas of concepts and practices of social entrepreneurship. The
study identified the common concepts, features, elements, and scope and research
gap in the field of social entrepreneurship.
