The purpose of the current article is to analyze behavior of social entrepreneurs and their motivation. In line with this goal article includes analysis of the notion “entrepreneurial behavior”, review of Russian and foreign literature concerning entrepreneurial motivation. Theories of entrepreneurial motivation and factors influencing entrepreneurship are considered. Analysis of the literature issued on social entrepreneurship motivation is conducted. The motives of social entrepreneurs and factors that influence social entrepreneurship are pointed. On the base of the provided analysis unified classification of social entrepreneurs’ motivational factors is developed. This classification can be used as a tool that consolidates different points of views into one integrated approach. Article also suggests possible further research direction.
entrepreneurial behaviour, entrepreneurial motivation, social entrepreneurship, motivation of social entrepreneurs.
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