Considering the growing global phenomenon of social entrepreneurship, this illuminating casebook brings together a range of diverse perspectives on the state of the field in the US. Incorporating noteworthy examples across industries including enterprising non-profits, the automotive industry, banking, and hospitality, these cases provide a thorough exploration of social entrepreneurship, start-ups, and the social business model. Each case includes a case summary, learning outcomes, and a challenge faced in social entrepreneurship. Each gives practical and theoretical guidance to aid in teaching and details the context in which it occurs.

Key Features:

• Includes several faith-based cases to expand on this emerging area of research
• Takes a diverse approach with more accessible case studies and increasingly nuanced analysis
• Permits flexibility in practical applications of case studies allowing instructors to apply their principles as required for their learning purposes
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  Cases on Social Entrepreneurship in the United States is a vital resource for those teaching and studying social entrepreneurship and business and management. Nonprofit leaders and social enterprise practitioners will also benefit from its valuable insight.