Collaboration Networks for Social Innovation
A Case Study in a Technological Incubator of Popular Cooperatives
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https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss12.2023Keywords:
Social Innovation, Collaboration Networks, Social Incubator, Constitutive ElementsAbstract
Experiences in social innovation point to a collaborative work, in which several types of players connect in a network to seek solutions to the problems inherent in the less favored population. In this sense, the aim of this paper is to identify the constituent elements of collaboration networks for social innovation in the context of social incubators. This study used a qualitative, descriptive research approach and case study method. Data were collected through document analysis and semi-structured interviews. Based on the thematic analysis of the primary data, it was concluded that the constituent elements of collaboration networks for social innovation in social incubators are: partnerships (networks of players and different types of partnerships); collaboration (mutual help, commitment and trust); self-management (shared leadership, joint decision-making and shared processes); empowerment (recognition and construction of identity); resources (financial, material and human); learning (training, lectures and sharing of experiences); and sustainability (economic, social and environmental
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Braun, V., & Clarke V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2), pp. 77-101.
Cajaiba-Santana, G. (2014). Social innovation: Moving the field forward. A conceptual framework. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 82, pp. 42–51.
Castells, M., & Cardoso, G. (2005). A Sociedade em Rede: do conhecimento à ação política; Conferência. Belém (Por): Imprensa Nacional.
Creswell, J.W. (2007). Projeto de Pesquisa: métodos qualitativos, quantitativo e misto. 2. Ed. Porto Alegre: Artmed.
Cunha, J., & Benneworth, P. (2013). Universities’ contributions to social innovation: towards a theoretical framework. University of Twente, School of Management and Governance - IGS, pp. 1–31.
Freire, P.S., & Santos, S.M. (2016). Modelos de Gestão Organizacional para a Sustentabilidade, da participação à colaboração. In: J. R, A. Philippi, C. A. C. Sampaio, & V. Fernandes. Gestão Empresarial e Sustentabilidade. São Paulo, Ed. Manole. pp. 620 - 637.
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Guimarães, G. (2000). Incubadoras tecnológicas de cooperativas populares: contribuição para um modelo alternativo de geração de trabalho e renda. In: Singer, P and AR De Souza. (Org.). A economia solidária no Brasil: a autogestão como resposta ao desemprego. São Paulo: Contexto, pp. 111- 122.
Harrisson, D.N., Chaari, M., & Comeau-Vallée, V. (2012). Intersectoral Allianceand Social Innovation: When Corporations Meet Civil Society. Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, 83(1), pp. 1–24.
Hean, S., Willumsen, E., Ødegård, A., & Bjørkly, S. (2015). Using Social Innovation as a Theoretical Framework to Guide Future Thinking on Facilitating Collaboration between Mental Health and Criminal Justice Services, International Journal of Forensic Mental Health, 14(4), pp. 280-289.
Juliani, D.P., Juliani, J.P., Souza, J.A., & Harger, E.M. (2014). Inovação Social: perspectivas e desafios. Espacios, 35(5). pp.23
Klein, J.L., Fontan, J.M., Harrisson, D., & Lévesque, B. (2012). The Quebec System Of Social Innovation. A Focused Analysis on the Local Development Field. Finisterra, XLVII, 94, pp. 9-28.
Kolleck, N. (2014). Innovations through networks: understanding the role of social relations for educational innovations. Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft, 17(5), pp. 47–64.
Kolk, A., & Lenfant, F. (2015). Cross-sector collaboration, institutional gaps, and fragility: The role of social innovation partnerships in a conflict-affected region. Journal of Public Policy and Marketing, 34(2), pp. 287-303.
Le Ber, M.J., & Branzei, O. (2010). (Re)Forming Strategic Cross-Sector Partnerships: Relational Processes of Social. Innovation Business and Society, 49(1), pp. 140-172.
Malek, A., & Costa, C. (2015). Integrating Communities into Tourism Planning Through Social Innovation. Tourism Planning and Development, 12(3), pp. 281-299.
Mance, E.A. (2002). Redes de Colaboração solidária: aspectos econômicos-filosóficos: complexidade e libertação. Petrópolis. RJ: Vozes.
Manning, S., & Roessler, D. (2014). The Formation of Cross-Sector Development Partnerships: How Bridging Agents Shape Project Agendas and Longer-Term Alliance. Journal of Business Ethics, 123, pp. 527–547.
Marchi, R.C, Prim, L.F., & Andrade, E.T. (2013). Economia Solidária na ITCP/FURB: Reflexões e experiências em busca da inclusão social. Blumenau. SC, Meta.
Maurer, A.M. (2011). As Dimensões de Inovação Social em Empreendimentos Econômicos Solidários do Setor de Artesanto Gaúcho (Dissertação de Mestrado), Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre.
Mcmullen, R.S & Adobor, H. (2011). Bridge leadership: a case study of leadership in a bridging organization. Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 32(7), pp. 715– 735.
Morgan, K., Richardson, R., & Marques, P. (2018). Social innovation in question: The theoretical and practical implications of a contested concept. Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space, 36(3), pp. 496-512.
Mulgan, G. (2006). The Process of Social Innovation. Innovations – technology, governance, globalization, 1(2), spring.
Murray, R., Caulier-Grice, J., & Mulgan, G. (2010). The open book of social innovation. London: The Young Foundation.
Neumeier, S. (2012). Why do Social Innovations in Rural Development Matter and Should They be Considered More Seriously in Rural Development Research? - Proposal for a Stronger Focus on Social Innovations in Rural Development Research. Sociologia Ruralis, 52(1), pp. 48–69.
Nicolopoulou, K., Karataş-Özkan, M., Vas, C., & Nouman, M. (2015). An incubation perspective on social innovation: the London Hub – a social incubator. RD Management.
Nunes, D. (2009). Incubação de Empreendimentos de Economia Solidária: uma aplicação da pedagogia da participação. São Paulo: Annablume.
Păunescu, C. (2014). Current trends in social innovation research: Social capital, corporate social responsibility, impact measurement. Management and Marketing, 9(2), pp. 105‐118.
Pérezgrovas, V., & Cervantes, E. (2002). Evaluación de los benefícios actuales y el potencial para el combate a la pobreza de la participación en redes de comercio justo de café en la Unión Majomut. Colorado State University. Fair Trade Research Group - FTRG. San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 06, pp. 1-26.
Phillips, W., Lee, H., Ghobadian, A. & James, P. (2015). Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship: A Systematic Review. Group and Organization Management, 40(30).
Prim, M.A. (2017). Elementos constitutivos das redes de colaboração para inovação social no contexto de incubadoras sociais (Dissertação de mestrado), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina.
Raišiene, A.G. (2012). Sustainable development of inter-organizational relationships and social innovations. Journal of Security and Sustainability, 2, pp. 65-76.
Saldaña, J. (2009). The coding manual for qualitative researchers. London: Sage.
Salim-Saji, B., & Ellingstad, P. (2016). Social innovation model for business performance and innovation, International Journal of Productivity and Performance Managemen, 65(2).
Sanzo, M.J., LI Álvarez, L. I., Rey, M., & Garcia, N. (2015). Business-nonprofit partnerships: a new form of collaboration in a corporate responsibility and social innovation context. Service Business, pp. 1–26.
Schirmer, H & Cameron (2012). Partnership Steering Wheels: How the Formation Process of a Cross-sector Partnership can influence its Governace Mechanisms. The Journal of corporate Citizenship, Issue 50, pp. 23-45.
Schoen, M.W., Moreland-Russell, S., Prewitt, K., & Carothers, B. (2014). Social network analysis of public health programs to measure partnership. Social Science and Medicine, 123, pp. 90–95.
Schoor, T.V.T., Van Lente, H., Scholtens, H.B., & Peine, A. (2016). Challenging obduracy: How local communities transform the energy system. Energy Reserch and Social Science 13, pp. 94-105.
Selsky, J.W., & Parker, B. (2010). Platforms for Cross-Sector Social Partnerships: Prospective Sensemaking Devices for Social Benefit. Journal of Business Ethics. 94, pp. 21–37.
Spena, T.R., & Chiara, A. (2012). CSR, innovation strategy and supply chain management: toward an integrated perspective. International Journal of Technology Management, 58(1/2), pp. 83-108.
Swilling, M. (2016). Africa’s game changers and the catalysts of social and system innovation. Ecology and Society, 21(1), 37.
Terra, J.C.C., & Gordon, C. (2002). Portais corporativos: a revolução do conhecimento. São Paulo: Negócio Editora.
Toivonen, T. (2016). What is the Social Innovation Community? Conceptualizing an Emergent Collaborative Organization. Journal of Social Entrepreneurship, pp. 49-73.
Trott, P. (2012). Gestão da inovação e desenvolvimento de novos produtos. 4 ed. Porto Alegre: Bookman.
Vos, J., & Wagenaar, H. (2014). The Munchhausen Movement: Improving the Coordination of Social Services through the Creation of a Social Movement. The American Review of Public Administration, 44(4), pp. 409–439.
West, R.E., & Hannafin, M. J, (2011). Learning to design collaboratively: Participation of student designers in a Community of Innovation. Instructional Science. 39, pp. 821–841.
Yin, R.K. (2005). Estudo de caso: planejamento e métodos. [trad.] Daniel Grassi. 3 ed. Porto Alegre: Bookman.
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Prim, M. A., Dandoline, G. A., Silva, S. M. da, & Souza, J. A. de. (2019). Collaboration Networks for Social Innovation: A Case Study in a Technological Incubator of Popular Cooperatives. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 7(12), 147-164. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol7.iss12.2023
