Enterprises' perception and practice of humane entrepreneurship

Purpose As a new concept for humane entrepreneurship (HumEnt) evolves, many research questions arise. At the exploratory stage, authors found it relevant to examine and discuss perception of fundamental assumptions HumEnt activities undertaken in this area by business practice. Design/methodology/approach To thoroughly understand studied phenomenon, combination quantitative qualitative methods was used. An survey obtained from 126 purposefully selected enterprises Poland; then, single case study analysed. Findings The conducted analysis showed differences between among employees that are especially noticeable at different levels management hierarchy. Research limitations/implications multifaceted nature results is limited inability infer international differences, capture trends over time generalise total population enterprises. Practical implications Although surveyed companies recognise importance concept, not tantamount its execution. may be valuable, smaller enterprises, where practice require support applying approach. Originality/value explored both actual state confirmed actions taken individual elements HumEnt. A knowing–doing gap has been demonstrated these planes. Moreover, thanks two-stage study, practices were can successfully implemented also small medium-sized