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Abstract:
This conceptual paper defines and discusses a number of new constructs in the field of entrepreneurship. While following a paper written by Desa and Basu (2013), the paper, citing from several later papers, clarifies resource mobilization, bricolage, optimization and social entrepreneurship. The two resource theories, Resource Dependence Theory and Resource-based View, are brought into an analytical framework that shows the effects of organizational prominence and environmental munificence as antecedent conditions on whether social enterprises would bricolage as opposed to optimizing.
A number of realistic examples from prior literature and a few in the current Botswana environment are highlighted to assist in our conceptualization. The concept of social bricolage is also highlighted through a process, which provides an opportunity to bring several other practical examples. The paper's major purpose is to open vistas into developing entrepreneurship theories that are not part of the current debate in Botswana. It is recommended that local researchers pick up the thread and enrich the discussion through empirical research.
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