Social entrepreneurship
Writing
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Social Entrepreneurship
MGT 4194
Midterm Exam – Fall 2019
Name _____________________________________
Please select and answer 8 of the following 10 questions. Everyone must answer questions #11 and #12.
Each answer is worth up to 10 points. Your grade on each question will be based on the quality of your
response,
reference to sources(s) used to support your answer
, and demonstration of your
understanding of the topic. Sources may include articles, TED Talks, lectures, power points, speakers and
your own research. The maximum grade for the exam is 100 points. You are welcome to discuss the
questions with other students in the class. However, the answers must be your work product.
Your completed exam is due by 10:00AM on Monday, March 11
th
. Please submit your answers on
Canvas.
1. Identify and describe the four (4) types of foundations.
2. We have read several articles on the role of business in creating social value and corporate
social responsibility. What is your view on the role of corporations in addressing social and
environmental challenges? Identify at least two sources that support your position.
3. Describe the concept “Bottom of the Pyramid” and its impact on the business community.
4. Dan Pallotta identified five (5) obstacles facing the non-profit sector. Select two and describe
what might be done to overcome these challenges.
5. Describe the spectrum of enterprises outlined in Alter’s typology of social enterprises
6. Describe the critical elements that should be considered in scaling a social enterprise.
7. According to IRS regulations – what percent of a foundation’s endowment must be given away
in grants each year?
8. What is a non-profit organization? What can be done to expand its effectiveness?
9. What is a B Corporation? How is it different from other corporate forms?
10. Describe “Impact Investing” and its role in attracting resources to social enterprises and
organizations that seek to create social value.
11. Identify and describe two innovations that you believe will impact social value creation in the
future. Why do you believe they hold promise?
12. Which role do you believe could be the most effective for you to create social value? (Investor,
social entrepreneur, business leader, donor/philanthropist, consumer, non-profit leader,
volunteer, board member of social enterprise or nonprofit). Why do you feel this way?
