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The Social Expat-Preneur: Examining a Growing International Career Model Supporting Global Social Entrepreneurship

The Social Expat-Preneur: Examining a Growing International Career Model Supporting Global Social Entrepreneurship
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Author(s): Charles M. Vance (Loyola Marymount University, USA)and Rebecca Bergin (Loyola Marymount University, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 19
Source title: Creating Business Value and Competitive Advantage With Social Entrepreneurship
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): N. Oyku Iyigun (Istanbul Commerce University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5687-9.ch009

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Abstract

Social entrepreneurship extends beyond home country borders as individuals seek to find meaning and share passion with the world. The globalization of corporations and individuals has resulted in a surge in expatriate social entrepreneurs. These individuals have broken down barriers to pursue a passion and increase social awareness around the globe. This chapter describes an international career model of five different forms of expatriate social entrepreneurs or “social expat-preneurs” within the broader international career construct of self-initiated expatriates—(1) pre-departure, (2) transitioned, (3) retired senior, (4) avocation-driven, and (5) social expat-intrapreneur—with vivid examples of each form. This chapter also outlines benefits to host countries and examines the importance of further research.

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