Innovation in Social Action Organizations in the Province of Córdoba (Spain)

Emprendimiento Solidario e Innovación Social
Antonio Ariza Montes

Universidad Loyola Andalucía, España

Mariano Carbonero Ruz

Universidad Loyola Andalucía, España

María Carmen López Martín

Universidad Loyola Andalucía, España

Pilar Tirado Valencia

Universidad Loyola Andalucía, España

Introduction: Innovation is now a key factor for competitiveness and, although the degree of interest aroused by the third sector is still emerging, it is increasingly common to find success stories of non-profit organizations (npo) that have developed innovative experiences in the social sphere. Methodology: A study was conducted in social action institutions in the province of Córdoba, Spain, consisting of a first phase of quantitative nature, aimed at establishing a diagnosis and a general assessment of the sector through the data obtained from a self-diagnosis questionnaire of social innovation answered by entities that bring together more than 80% of the social action sector in the province. Results: The results of the study lead to the conclusion that there is still a great lack of knowledge about the concept of social innovation. Conclusions: npos need to come a long way in terms of innovation in their processes, use of new information and communication technology, collaborative work and experience exchange.

Keywords: diagnosis, social action organizations, social innovation, sustainability
Published
01/04/2016
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