Navigating the Social Phenomenon

A Strategic Exploration of Social Media Engagement in Social Venture Creation

Authors

  • Hashim Mir University of South Asia, Lahore
  • Sidra Rana Faculty of Management Sciences, Superior College of Science and Commerce, Toba Tek Singh
  • Amber Waqar Faculty of Knowledge Unit of Business, Economics, Accounting and Commerce, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
  • Ahmad Firdause Md Fadzil Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
  • Mahwish Jamil University of South Asia, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58329/criss.v3i1.114

Abstract

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the intricate dynamics of social media engagement in the context of social entrepreneurship. The rising trend of socially conscious entrepreneurship over the years has led to a critical knowledge gap in the understanding of the strategic linkage between social media and the multifaceted elements of social venture creation. This study extracts and synthesizes qualitative insights from the existing literature on social entrepreneurship and social media, employing Gartner’s framework of new venture creation and social cognitive theory as the base pillar to uncover the subtle interplay between social media strategies and the core elements of successful social entrepreneurship. This study aims to unveil actionable insights into the strategic dynamics of social media engagement in social venture creation. The study identifies effective social media strategies tailored to each facet of social entrepreneurship. The research not only uncovers challenges associated with social media but also contributes to the refinement of existing frameworks. By using Gartner's framework, the study positions itself at the forefront of understanding how digital platforms strategically influence the elements of Gartner’s framework in the context of social entrepreneurship. Through this lens, the research aims to offer new perspectives, contributing to informed decision-making in the evolving landscape of digital and social entrepreneurship.

Keywords:

Social Media, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Venture creation

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Published

2024-03-31

How to Cite

Mir, H., Rana, S., Waqar, A., Fadzil, A. F. M., & Jamil, M. (2024). Navigating the Social Phenomenon: A Strategic Exploration of Social Media Engagement in Social Venture Creation. CARC Research in Social Sciences, 3(1), 131–138. https://doi.org/10.58329/criss.v3i1.114

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