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The role of social entrepreneurship in youth development: case of a music school in the City of Tshwane
Author(s)
Esau, Henry Oswald
Date Issued
2021
Type
Thesis
Publisher
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Abstract
The impact of social entrepreneurship (SE) on community development has been the subject
of many studies. This study however, focusses on the role of social entrepreneurship in youth
development in the previously disadvantaged community of Eersterust. In addition, the study
explores the delivery of data that might assist stakeholders to understand the importance of
social entrepreneurship in youth development in a previously disadvantaged community
(PDC).
The aim of the study is to understand how Tshwane School of Music as a social enterprise
affects youth development in Eersterust. The study therefore seeks to deliver information about
the importance of social entrepreneurship in youth development in a previously disadvantaged
community.
The researcher used the qualitative research approach underpinned by the interpretivist
philosophy. The case study was used as research strategy during this inquiry. Semi-structured
interviews were conducted with three respondents who are representative of three tiers of
TSOM’s organisational structure, i.e., TSOM’s executive (CEO), management and
administrative staff. In addition, content analysis was conducted using the organisation’s
website data found on www.tshwaneschoolofmusic.co.za. Thematic data analysis was
performed to distil the data collected during the interviews and content analysis phases.
The study found that TSOM was making a positive contribution to various aspects of youth
development in Tshwane by delivering quality music education programmes, normalising
access to township youth and providing a scalable township social business model. The
researcher also found that for skills transfer to be impactful and meaningful amongst youth, a
futuristic orientation needs to be adopted. Upskilling and re-skilling of staff improves morale
and brings a fresh and modern approach to existing youth work practices. Access to valuable
partnerships is a key aspect of youth development. A social contract between the community
and the social enterprise is the key to the successful delivery of services between SE and
community
The research techniques used were not adequate to measure certain types of social impact of
the social entrepreneur's and therefore additional social impact measuring techniques would
need to be developed and employed in future studies.
The research adds to the body of knowledge in terms of the role of an organisation like
Tshwane School of Music (TSOM) in a township setting such as Eersterust. It highlights the
essential elements that constitute a successful youth development programme in South Africa.
It also provides a scalable blueprint of a social enterprise (SE) that works in a South African
township setting.
of many studies. This study however, focusses on the role of social entrepreneurship in youth
development in the previously disadvantaged community of Eersterust. In addition, the study
explores the delivery of data that might assist stakeholders to understand the importance of
social entrepreneurship in youth development in a previously disadvantaged community
(PDC).
The aim of the study is to understand how Tshwane School of Music as a social enterprise
affects youth development in Eersterust. The study therefore seeks to deliver information about
the importance of social entrepreneurship in youth development in a previously disadvantaged
community.
The researcher used the qualitative research approach underpinned by the interpretivist
philosophy. The case study was used as research strategy during this inquiry. Semi-structured
interviews were conducted with three respondents who are representative of three tiers of
TSOM’s organisational structure, i.e., TSOM’s executive (CEO), management and
administrative staff. In addition, content analysis was conducted using the organisation’s
website data found on www.tshwaneschoolofmusic.co.za. Thematic data analysis was
performed to distil the data collected during the interviews and content analysis phases.
The study found that TSOM was making a positive contribution to various aspects of youth
development in Tshwane by delivering quality music education programmes, normalising
access to township youth and providing a scalable township social business model. The
researcher also found that for skills transfer to be impactful and meaningful amongst youth, a
futuristic orientation needs to be adopted. Upskilling and re-skilling of staff improves morale
and brings a fresh and modern approach to existing youth work practices. Access to valuable
partnerships is a key aspect of youth development. A social contract between the community
and the social enterprise is the key to the successful delivery of services between SE and
community
The research techniques used were not adequate to measure certain types of social impact of
the social entrepreneur's and therefore additional social impact measuring techniques would
need to be developed and employed in future studies.
The research adds to the body of knowledge in terms of the role of an organisation like
Tshwane School of Music (TSOM) in a township setting such as Eersterust. It highlights the
essential elements that constitute a successful youth development programme in South Africa.
It also provides a scalable blueprint of a social enterprise (SE) that works in a South African
township setting.
Additional information
Thesis (MTech (Business Administration))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2021
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