HYBRIDITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SOCIAL IMPACT: A STUDY OF CREATIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN LATVIA
HYBRIDITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SOCIAL IMPACT: A STUDY OF CREATIVE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN LATVIA

Summary/Abstract: This research enhances understanding of creative and social entrepreneurship by exploring the nature of creative social enterprises (CSE) in Latvia to better understand their hybrid goals, which affect their ability to account for social impact. The research employs a qualitative approach, utilizing one case study and legal document analysis, to examine the CSE from practitioners’ perspectives on navigating enterprises and conducting impact assessment. Findings show that while CSEs offer innovative models for connecting creativity and social value, they encounter challenges in formalizing impact assessment due to limited resources, competing goals, and a hybrid organizational structure. The research enhances understanding of accountability in hybrid organizations and underscores the need for more tailored approaches to impact assessment.

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