Governance in social enterprise is another area the United States can learn from Western
Europe, specifically in its multi-stakeholder approach and democratic management style.
Governing boards in Europe that are made up of multi-stakeholders and operate according
to a democratic management style, build civil society and strengthen democracy. With the
spread of social enterprise in the United States and its contribution to the marketization
and weakening of civil society, a multi-stakeholder approach to governance builds social
capital by bringing together individuals who are oriented to the community. A democratic
management style reinforces democratic practices on all levels.