The Disruptors: Social entrepreneurs reinventing business and society by Kerryn

Description: The Disruptors by Kerryn Krige, Gus Silber "Published on behalf of the Gordon Institute of Business Science" -- verso of title page. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Can business change the world? Can the world change business?" For a new breed of social entrepreneurs, striving to build and grow enterprises that fight social ills, foster opportunity, and help to improve society, the answer is not can, it s must. Impassioned by purpose, driven by dreams, emboldened by ideals, social entrepreneurs imagine a better way to a better world. And then they go out of their way to bring it to life. In the process, they shake the dust off old ways of thinking and disrupt the way business has always been done. In this book, brought to you by GIBS, a leading business school based in Johannesburg, South Africa, you ll get to meet "The Disruptors." Through these tales of daring, struggle, triumph and innovation, you ll see the world through the eyes of a diverse range of social entrepreneurs, and learn their secrets for changing the world by changing business. From healthcare to mobile gaming, from education to recycling, from dancing to gardening, these are the game-changers, the difference-makers, the doers of good. Here are their stories." Author Biography Kerryn Krige heads up the Network for Social Entrepreneurs at the Gordon Institute for Business Science in Johannesburg, which focuses on achieving both social and economic change through social enterprise. Krige has worked in the social sector since 2001 with numerous UK charities, and began her career as a journalist for business news channel Summit TV. She holds a Masters in Development Studies. Gus Silber is an award-winning journalist, editor, speechwriter and author, with a special interest in social entrepreneurship. He has penned several books, covering South African sociopolitical satire, innovation in business, entrepreneurship and mobile technology. Details ISBN1928257178 Author Gus Silber Short Title DISRUPTORS Pages 208 Publisher Bookstorm Language English ISBN-10 1928257178 ISBN-13 9781928257172 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Imprint Bookstorm Place of Publication Northcliff Country of Publication South Africa DEWEY 338.04 Illustrations colour illustrations Publication Date 2016-04-15 UK Release Date 2016-04-15 Subtitle Social entrepreneurs reinventing business and society Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100388078;

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