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John L. Thompson
Researcher at University of Huddersfield
Publications - 95
Citations - 3774
John L. Thompson is an academic researcher from University of Huddersfield. The author has contributed to research in topics: Entrepreneurship & Experiential learning. The author has an hindex of 22, co-authored 94 publications receiving 3532 citations. Previous affiliations of John L. Thompson include University of Calgary & IHS Inc..
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Social entrepreneurship – a new look at the people and the potential
TL;DR: In this paper, the crucial role of private sector social entrepreneurship in the context of a state welfare system stretched beyond its means is considered, and a number of key points from relevant research projects, reflecting upon current developments and initiatives are discussed.
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The world of the social entrepreneur
TL;DR: The scope of social entrepreneurship in both business and the voluntary sector has not been mapped effectively as discussed by the authors, and the complexity and many facets of the world of the social entrepreneur and the volunteer sector are discussed.
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The diverse world of social enterprise: a collection of social enterprise stories
John L. Thompson,Bob Doherty +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a number of key issues in defining an organisation as a social enterprise and highlighting the central issue of measuring success and impact are discussed. But, it can be concluded that whilst certain beliefs and principles are routinely evident, social enterprises most certainly cannot be described as one-size-fits-all.
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Entrepreneurs: Talent, Temperament, Technique
Bill Bolton,John L. Thompson +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors define the entrepreneur and identify the entrepreneur's world, how an entrepreneur operates, how the entrepreneur can be helped and supported, and how the entrepreneurs can survive and win.
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The FACETS of the entrepreneur: identifying entrepreneurial potential
TL;DR: In this article, the authors outline a new framework for identifying entrepreneurs and describe the research programme through which the model has been validated. But they focus on six key entrepreneur character themes, or natural and instinctive behaviours.