معرفی
Dr. Raymond D. Dart is an Associate Professor at Trent University's School of Business, with a unique interdisciplinary background in biology, philosophy, anthropology, and environmental studies from his undergraduate training. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour from York University's Schulich School of Business, an M.E.S. from York University, and a B.Sc. from Trent University.
- Ph.D. in Organizational Behaviour, Schulich School of Business, York University
- M.E.S. in Environmental Studies, York University
- B.Sc. in Biology/Philosophy/Anthropology/Environmental Studies, Trent University
His scholarly work critically examines the intersection of social enterprise and nonprofit organizations with business practices, focusing on digital startups in social enterprise, sector legitimacy, and organizational effectiveness. With over 15 years of publication history, his research spans social entrepreneurship, environmental nonprofit effectiveness, and the paradoxes of business-like approaches in social sectors.
Key article trends include:
- Conceptual challenges in defining social enterprise
- Commercialization dynamics in nonprofit organizations
- Effectiveness metrics for environmental NGOs
- Critical analysis of social innovation legitimacy
- Strategic blind spots in nonprofit management
- Interdisciplinary approaches to community development
At Trent University, he teaches market research, qualitative methods, and nonprofit sector management courses.
