Monteiro, Joana CorrêaMartins, Miguel AlvesSalgueiro, ToméFerlez, Ursa2025-02-172025-02-172024-05-292023-12http://hdl.handle.net/10362/179147A significant body of research explores the tensions and trade-offs faced by social enterprises as they balance between social and financial goals. Nevertheless, a gap in understanding their ethical nature remains. Reflecting on the characteristics of moral issues and proposing an ethical decision-making framework, this thesis builds on the current scope of knowledge in addressing performance tensions within the context of social enterprise. In doing so, it encourages development of new practices and theories to advance the pursuits of social mission.engSocial enterprisesTradeoffsEthical decision makingDual objectivesMoral intensitymaster thesis203864832