Abstract
This case presents the hybrid business model of a social venture Gramshree. It provides arich description of an actual decision situation faced by the board of trustees regarding the selection of marketing channel for Gramshree for bringing sustainability to the business. Gramshree aimed at empowering women artisans by ensuring a steady income for them so that they could become catalyst for sustainable economic development and social change. However, with growing competition and difficulties in selling, to generate market demand was a key challenge for Gramshree. This case illustrates the strategies for development and value creation of a hybrid social business model. It also describes the challenges faced by social organizations. The case provides an opportunity to evaluate the current situation and proposes a decision for sustainability of the organization.
Additional Information
| Product Type | Case |
|---|---|
| Reference No. | CIIE0008 |
| Title | Gramshree, Ahmedabad |
| Pages | 16 |
| Published on | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Year of Event | 2016 |
| Authors | Purohit, Sonal; Gupta, Seema; |
| Area | Centre for Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) |
| Discipline | Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Strategic Management |
| Sector | Miscellaneous |
| Learning Objective | To discuss in class social business models. The ways in which features of both social aspect and profit orientation are integrated by them. To make the student understand how effective business strategies can create value for social organisations. To make the student analyse the business model of gramshree, apply the concepts of social entrepreneurship and make specific recommendations for the given situation. |
| Keywords | Entrepreneurship; Sustainability; Social Business Model; Marketing; Strategy |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| Organization | Gramshree |
| Access | For All |
| supervisor | Prof. Vijaya Sherry Chand |
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