Management of social enterprises from the perspective of institutional logic: A Comparative Case Analysis of Japanese Employment Transition Support Companies for People with Disabilities

Abstract

This study examines the management of social enterprises from the perspective of institutional logic, focusing on a Japanese labor transition support business for people with disabilities that operates as a joint-stock corporation. We examined the diversity of management approaches to the competing social and economic logics and discussed the relationship between management and organizational performance. As a result, we found how to balance the two logics are closely related to organizational outcomes. In addition, we revealed that there are various companies in this industry, and a state of segregation is occurring.