What Are The Key Considerations of Social Enterprises Planning to Scale, and How Do These Considerations Interact to Shape the Scaling Journey?

Authors

Clodagh O'Reilly, Technological University DublinFollow

Document Type

Doctoral Thesis

Disciplines

Business and Management.

Publication Details

Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirement of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) School of Marketing, Technological University Dublin, 2025.

doi:10.21427/c5jr-hb58

Abstract

Social enterprises are organisations that pursue dual social and commercial goals. With increasing social issues facing our global society today, as highlighted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, social enterprises are well-positioned to respond and have a positive impact. Despite the increased recognition of the contribution of social enterprises, research into the phenomenon remains fragmented and underexplored. This study explores how social enterprises scale and what factors and elements are required. Furthermore, the research explores how the factors interconnect, interact and shape the scaling journey.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/c5jr-hb58

Recommended Citation

O'Reilly, Clodagh, "What Are The Key Considerations of Social Enterprises Planning to Scale, and How Do These Considerations Interact to Shape the Scaling Journey?" (2025). Doctoral. 59.
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/busdoc/59

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