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Title The role of stakeholder interaction in sustainable business models. A systematic literature review
ID_Doc 34478
Authors Fobbe, L; Hilletofth, P
Title The role of stakeholder interaction in sustainable business models. A systematic literature review
Year 2021
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129510
Abstract Stakeholder interaction is increasingly recognised as an essential component of sustainable business models (SBMs), playing an important role for sustainable value propositions, creation and capture. However, research on the role and potential contribution of stakeholder interaction has been fragmented and not comprehensively examined. In response, a systematic literature review was conducted to provide an understanding on the topic. Forty-seven articles were systematically selected and thematically analysed according to SBM elements. Key findings demonstrate that (i) organisations need to consider five preconditions that can influence the role of stakeholder interaction in SBMs; (ii) stakeholder interaction plays different roles depending on if an organisation develops an SBM or innovates an existing BM towards sustainability; (iii) stakeholder interaction plays a multifaceted and reciprocal role in regard to sustainable value propositions, creation and capture; (iv) while the importance of interacting with a broad range of stakeholders is recognised, it is still often treated as add-on with a focus on customers and suppliers. Research gaps and managerial implications are highlighted that can support both academia and practitioners in updating the current knowledge on the role of stakeholder interaction in SBMs.
Author Keywords Sustainable business model; Sustainable value creation; Stakeholder; Interaction; Business model innovation; Systematic literature review
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED); Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000735847700023
WoS Category Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences
Research Area Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology
PDF https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129510
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