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Combined Forces for Social Impact

Investigating Partnership Dynamics between Social Ventures and Corporations

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  • © 2014

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Authors:
  1. Heike Schirmer

    1. FB Erziehungswissenschaft u. Psychologie, FU Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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  • Publication in the field of social sciences

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages 1-13
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  2. Introduction

    • Heike Schirmer
    Pages 15-21

  3. Relevant Fundamentals

    • Heike Schirmer
    Pages 23-74

  4. Theoretical Frameworks

    • Heike Schirmer
    Pages 75-98

  5. Research Methodology

    • Heike Schirmer
    Pages 99-118

  6. Description of Case Studies

    • Heike Schirmer
    Pages 119-136

  7. Results of Analysis and Interpretations

    • Heike Schirmer
    Pages 137-200

  8. Conclusion and Outlook

    • Heike Schirmer
    Pages 201-210

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 211-247
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​For social entrepreneurs, who often operate under conditions of resource scarcity, building partnerships offers an effective way to gain complementary capabilities. Heike Schirmer investigates the dynamics of partnerships between social ventures and corporations. Based on four case studies from Germany, the author shows two opposing formation processes. Means-driven partnerships, dominated by elements of effectuation, start with generalized aspirations and evolve over time. Goal-driven partnerships, dominated by elements of causation, start with pre-determined goals and follow a strategic, systematic implementation. The data also reveals that formation processes and governance mechanisms might be interlinked.

Authors and Affiliations

  • FB Erziehungswissenschaft u. Psychologie, FU Berlin, Berlin, Germany

    Heike Schirmer

About the author

Heike Schirmer obtained her PhD from the Freie Universität Berlin focusing on cross-sector partnerships. She works as a consultant at a leading international management consultancy.

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