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초록

The purpose of this study was to examine whether work integration social enterprises (WISEs)- with different legal forms affect their social and financial performances. Utilizing data collected in 2021 by the Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency (n = 1,990), this study conducted analysis of variance (ANOVA) tests and multiple linear regression analyses. The findings reveal that, although all WISEs share the common goal of employing vulnerable individuals, their performance varies based on their legal structure. Specifically, nonprofit WISEs employed more vulnerable individuals than their for-profit and cooperative counterparts, even after adjusting for organizational characteristics. In addition, in terms of financial performance, nonprofit WISEs consistently outperformed for-profit entities across various measures, including government grants, private donations, public market sales, and net income. These outcomes prompt a discussion on the practical and policy implications of these findings.

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