The Cell has initiated research activities in the area of management of social enterprises, social audits, CSR, social impact assessment and other related areas. Students are encouraged to write research papers in the areas of social development, sustainability of social enterprises, social performance metrics and CSR.
Through its research activities, the Cell enables faculty and talented students to pursue research interests on social issues. The resulting works include conference presentations and research symposia, case studies, and internal publications.
Research Studies Completed
- All India Study on “Identifying Areas of Intervention Required For Strengthening Micro Enterprise Units/Community Based Businesses Supported By Voluntary Service Organizations.” (2005-2006)
- Strategic Review of an NGO working for Anti-Trafficking (2007-08)
- Social Audit of ‘International Resources for Fairer Trade’, Business Support Organization for NGOs in India (2007-08)
Case Studies Developed
- Annapurna Mahila Mandal, VSO Mgmt Series No 1, NMIMS, 2005
- CC Shroff Self Help Center, VSO Mgmt Series, No 2, NMIMS, 2005
- Corporate Social Responsibility of Excel Industries, Excel Publications, New Delhi, 2005
- Careerpreneurs, Lessons from Women Entrepreneurs on Building Careers without Boundaries, Case Monograph, 15, 17 & 20, NMIMS, 2006- 2007
- From Sleepy Hamlet to Model Town, Case study in Social Excellence, NMIMS, 2006
- Bloom in the Desert, Case Study of Agrocel, NMIMS, 2006
- Street to Shelters: Case Study of Mahila Milan, NMIMS 2007
- Lifeline- A Social Initiative led by B-School Students, NMIMS, 2008
- Udgam… Compendium of Case studies in Disaster Management, District Administration Office and UNDP Project Office, Kolhapur, 2009
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