An introduction of ethics into the theory of entrepreneurial passion is indeed inevitable because of its unique contribution to knowledge, motivation, and behavior. The lack of a specific ethical behavior framework handicapped various possible contributions made by social entrepreneurship to the society or economy. To be meaningful for practitioners, business ethics must be grounded in the reality of experience. This might be of help for social entrepreneurship practitioners to extend its impact to the fullest. Ethical behavior presents a positive predictor of entrepreneurial actions and innovation. Moreover, values and ethics can have positive effects on entrepreneurial passion. In fact, entrepreneurial attributes and qualities of young entrepreneurs can be promoted by ethics. Furthermore, the importance of the ethical factor in the development of social entrepreneurs’ intentions can be better conceived by studying its effect as a function of the projects created by the sector of activity.
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