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Call for Papers - Global Social Venture Research Conference
November 19, 2009 to November 23, 2009
Four Points by Sheraton & Shanghai University, 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

Background
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, and Hockerts, 2009: i) 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. The Global Social Venture Research Conference is a collaboration between Shanghai University, Rutgers Business School’s , The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CUEED) and the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing.

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
Scholarly Presentations. 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.

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 September 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@business.rutgers.edu. [AOM conference attendees can ask for an extension.]

For more information about the Global Social Venture Research Conference please contact dt ogilvie or Jeffrey Robinson at cueed@business.rutgers.edu

We hope you will join us for an exciting conference in Shanghai China.

Mr. Tony Koo Vice Dean and Managing Director Global Management Education Institute Shanghai University Conference Logistics Chairperson

Mr. Hao Jiao Adjunct Director for Research, Global Management Education Institute Shanghai University Conference Logistics Co-Chairperson

Professor Jeffrey A. Robinson Assistant Director, Rutgers University The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Co-Conference Program Chairperson

Professor dt ogilvie Director, Rutgers University The Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Co-Conference Program Chairperson

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