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University of San Carlos

Cebu City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the requirement for the Course

Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship (SOEN 1)

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ABELLA, HYACINTH EV

BALILIHAN, NIKO AGUSTIN

BUCTUAN, ALECK RENZEL

CABARLES, MARIA FLOR

CAGAS, MACK KUBRICK

CAUMERAN,DAN JOHN

FALAME, MIKAELA

LIM,VINCENT GABRIEL

LUMACANG,JAMES REY

MANIPIS, HERA YZAVEL

PATALINJUG, JASMIN
1. What SE Operating Model do you want to adopt?
The social enterprise operating model I propose is a hybrid model that combines the Cooperative
Model and the Market Linkage Model.

2. Explain the reasons for adopting the chosen SE Operating Model.

The Cooperative Model is appropriate because it allows for community participation and
ownership of the enterprise, which is essential in addressing poverty in Barangay Pasil. By
involving the community, it provides a sense of ownership, accountability, and empowerment to
members of the community. The Market Linkage Model is appropriate because it helps in linking
the enterprise with larger markets, which will enable the enterprise to generate revenue and
become more sustainable.

3. Describe how the model works in your Social Enterprise.

The cooperative model involves establishing a cooperative of local residents and fisherfolk who
would collectively own and manage the enterprise. The cooperative would produce value-added
seafood products such as dried fish, fish sauce, and seafood snacks, using environmentally
sustainable production practices. The products would be sold through a network of local markets,
restaurants, and hotels, with profits shared among cooperative members based on their
contribution. The cooperative would also provide training and support for members in areas such
as product development, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

The Market Linkage Model involves linking the cooperative with larger markets outside the
Barangay Pasil. This can be done by forming partnerships with wholesalers, distributors, and
retailers. This model will enable the enterprise to generate revenue and become more sustainable.
The cooperative will need to ensure that it adheres to quality standards and has the necessary
certifications to meet the requirements of these markets.

4. Describe how the SE and the community can benefit from the Model.
The social enterprise model proposed would benefit both the SE and the community in several
ways. For the SE, the model would provide a reliable and sustainable revenue stream that would
allow it to grow and scale up over time. By involving the community as stakeholders and
decision-makers, the enterprise would also have a greater sense of ownership and accountability,
leading to greater resilience and long-term viability. The Market Linkage Model would enable
the enterprise to access larger markets, which would generate more revenue, increase profits, and
make the enterprise more sustainable.

For the community, the model would provide job opportunities, income, and skills development,
reducing poverty rates and improving the quality of life. The cooperative model would also
promote social cohesion and community building, addressing the underlying causes of poverty
and promoting community resilience. Finally, the environmentally sustainable production
practices would help to preserve the local ecosystem and ensure its long-term viability,
benefiting both the SE and the community.