Toward a theory of community-based enterprise

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The concept of community-based enterprise (CBD) is developed and whether it provides a potential strategy for sustainable local development in poor populations is studied. It is found that this emerging form of entrepreneurship, typically rooted in community culture, natural and social capital is integral and inseparable from economic considerations, transforming the community into an entrepreneur and an enterprise.

Management dynamics, Public affairs, Venture Analysis, Social aspects, Management, Business enterprises, Corporate social responsibility, Company business management, Community development

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Faculty entrepreneurship and economic development: the case of the University of Calgary

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The entrepreneurial ventures of the faculty of the University of Calgary was analyzed to find out their impact on the economic growth of the community. Findings show that these enterprising faculty members were able to launch about 100 new projects which consequently generated not less than 723 new jobs in Alberta. The positive results should encourage more universities to encourage faculty entrepreneurship.

Research, Economic aspects, Universities and colleges, Economic policy, Entrepreneurship, Educators, University of Calgary

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The case of the enigmatic entrepreneur

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The ethical dilemma faced by a university professor in his capacity as private consultant for a glib entrepreneur is presented. The university professor's experience reflects the ethical problems that come with the conflict of interest arising from his relationship with the businessman-alumnus. Possible solutions to the professor's ethical dilemma are also presented.

Case studies, Ethical aspects, Business consultants, Management consultants, Business ethics, Consultants, Consultants (Persons)

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