Business model innovation for a digital future a twosided single case study of the drivers, opportunities, and barriers of business model innovation in a digitalization context masters thesis in management and economics of innovation. Gallen, school of management, economics, law, social sciences and international affairs to obtain the title of doctor of philosophy in management submitted by. We transformed a lot of leading innovation management theory into handson, easytouse, actionable innovation tools. Big companies have traditionally struggled to innovate in their business models, even as digital technology has brought businessmodel innovation to the forefront of the corporate agenda. In this thesis we adopted the qualitative research and a case. This thesis studies the business model as a possible integrator of different strategic perspectives on firms. Submitted by bastian halecker from berlin, germany supervised by prof. This is because it can save your business from an extravagant attitude. Below you find a brief summary, an overview of the articles included in the thesis, and the defence presentation. Pdf business model innovation as a new source of competitive. Business model innovation process and approaches to leverage available knowledge 60. Thesis on business management was given to the students is helping to make them professional in this financial management. The higher education business model innovation and financial sustainability key takeaways many observers believe that colleges and universities have pushed their pricing and discounting policies to the limit and must rethink this business model.
Business model innovation a community development financial institution cdfi with an explicit commitment to fulfillment of its mission and willingness to innovate, selfhelps business model is notable in three aspects. Pdf business model innovation for a digital future a two. The two major research concerns have been to understand the origin of social structures and their consequences on innovation. The paper expands upon past definitions of business models. Business and management thesis and dissertation collection. Toward a theory of business model innovation within. Unfortunately most studies on bmi business model innovation have showed. Business model innovation using systems thinking and action case studies paperbased cumulative dissertation of the university of potsdam, to obtain the title dr. The process of business model change is examined, with particular attention to business units in a multibusiness enterprise. Business model innovation is typically an ad hoc process, lacking any framework for exploring opportunities.
Christer karlsson academic director cbs competitiveness platform department of operations management. New perspective and insights on business model innovation using. Gallen, school of management, economics, law, social sciences and international affairs to obtain the title of doctor of philosophy in management submitted by amir bonakdar from germany approved on the application of. Studies on business model design, protection, and anchoring. Business model innovation through collaboration semantic scholar. Thesis for the degree of doctor of philosophy a process view of business model innovation sara fallahi division of entrepreneurship and strategy department of technology management and economics chalmers university of technology gothenburg, sweden 2017. The study begins with concept introduction and discussion, include definition of business model. As to innovation of the business model, this topic has great popularity in the academic fields and researchers differ in their opinions on what is innovation zott et al. Yet, research on how companies in social entrepreneurship organize their business model is still rare. Toward a theory of business model innovation within incumbent firms this paper presents a theory of business model innovation bmi within incumbent firms. Yet big companies can be disruptive, too, if they identify and overcome common but limiting orthodoxies about how to do business.
Teece whenever a business enterprise is established, it either explicitly or implicitly employs a particular business model that describes the design or architecture of the value creation, delivery, and capture mechanisms it employs. The role of business model innovation in the commercialization strategies in smes subject international business type of the degree m. Business models and business model innovation in social. New perspective and insights on business model innovation. Phdthesis an exploration of the business model concepts. As a result, many companies miss out on inexpensive ways to radically. However, we believe the defense industrial base can build a nimble, innovative, sustainable business model structure driving rapid, costeffective applied technology innovation. Business models and business model innovation semantic scholar. The master thesis business model innovation as a source of new competitive a d vantage is written with the aim to obtain master in science degree, in the field of ge n eral management. It is a journey fraught with difficulties, obstacles and obstructions that arise from the interplay of several factors and. It is shown that smes are in a different business model development stage from startups and large firms, having different business model needs. Business model innovation studies on business model design, protection, and anchoring dissertation of the university of st.
Haugland master thesis in strategy and management norwegian school of economics. The aim of this study is to describe the business model innovation bmi process, and the barriers and enablers. Hence, it is evident that internetbased industry provides a fruitful empirical context to investigate and explore the factors related to the business model innovation. Social entrepreneurship experienced a significant rise in the past two decades. The thesis aims to explore business model innovation in companies and the main factors having influence on the decision making process towards business model innovation. Adm time of publication may 2014 number of pages 91 abstract commercialization of products is an essential process for a firm in the course of value delivery. As a result, the research can help organisations to structure their activities better, anticipate key challenges, and build up. The thesis addresses a gap in the literature in regards to the main factors having impact on business model innovation and their interdependence. The business model innovation process at akzonobel asphalt applications has occurred.
Tools persona, user journey map, problem sizing canvas, problem validation script, hmw statement builder. Mw oy bachelors thesis in international business, 85 pages, 3 pages of appendices spring 2012 abstract this thesis copes with finding a niche market in finnish fashion industry and based on the findings, a business idea is generated as well as a business plan is. If you are running a business it is very crucial to manage its finances very meticulously. New sbm phd thesis on business models for sustainability. Business model innovation in the context of sustainable. Masters thesis the influence of lean philosophy on business models and business model innovation in services an investigation of travel agencies student. Innovation scholars have been studying social networks for a long time. This thesis was written as a part of the master of science in economics and business. Critically assessing the strengths and limitations of the business model canvas master thesis business administration author. As a topic in research, business model innovation has emerged over the past few. It also provides direction for practitioners engaged in sustainable business model innovation in similar context as the ones investigated. In additions, the internetbased startup is believed quite suitable for understanding and exploring business model innovation. The business model is defined as a firmspecific, yet open, holistic system of wellcoordinated.
This thesis analyzed the theoretical view of business ethics and sustainable development. Application of systems thinking to business model innovation. The impact of digital technologies on innovations in. Phd research proposal home and news business model. Business models, business strategy and innovation david j. Still, the study of business models has perhaps never been more important than it is today. The aim of the study was to determine the impact of strategic management on the growth of smes. It presents the arguments for viewing the business model as a concept closely related to strategy in general and competitive advantage in particular. Gallen, school of management, economics, law, social sciences and international affairs to obtain the title of doctor of philosophy in management submitted by tobias weiblen from germany approved on the application of. A recent global survey of more than 4,000 senior managers by the economist intelligence unit found that the majority 54% favored new business models over new products and services as.
While there are many publications calling attention for, and proposing ways to describe, business models, little has been done so far to develop business model innovation theory. Apples success resulted from its ability to define a workable business model for downloading musicsomething that had eluded the music industry for years. Business model innovation drivers and outcomes a thesis proposal. A single case study exploring the barriers within this continuous process. Barriers to business model innovation a comparative case.
Cooper and rhodes in 1978, where the conventional ccr model of data. Business models and strategy for sustained competitive. The purpose of this thesis is anatomised into the following research. Business model innovation and factors influencing business. The purpose of this thesis is anatomised into the following research questions. The necessity of a framework assisting managers in the creation and diversification of revenue streams is proposed. Our next generation business model is gaining traction. The theory of disruptive innovation, introduced in these pages in 1995, has proved to be a powerful way of thinking about innovationdriven growth. Mercury systems next generation business model thesis. This dissertation explores how firms create and capture value with business model. However, attempts to systematically draw on the concepts, theories and empirical. Oecd developed a kind of manual aimed at contributing to the standardization of all. Business model analysis of a case company in knowledge.
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