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Title Disruptive innovation, business model and sharing economy: the bike-sharing cases in China
ID_Doc 65780
Authors Si, S; Chen, H; Liu, W; Yan, YS
Title Disruptive innovation, business model and sharing economy: the bike-sharing cases in China
Year 2021
Published Management Decision, 59.0, 11
DOI 10.1108/MD-06-2019-0818
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to connect disruptive innovation and sharing economy by exploring the underlying mechanisms of how a disruptive innovation-based business project creates, delivers and captures value in sharing economy through analyzing the case of bike sharing in China. Design/methodology/approach An elaborate case study is used to unfold the process as well as the underlying mechanism and relationships among disruptive innovation, business model, bike-sharing business and value creation in sharing economy. Findings Bike sharing case fits well in disruptive innovation theory. Its low price and great convenience have led to rapid development in China. However, failures to improve their products and services and build an effective business model which can create, deliver and capture value have caused the failure of many bike-sharing companies. Other factors such as strategic decision-making, internal management problems, external conflicts as well as uncivilized consumer behaviors have also inhibited the sustainable development of bike-sharing companies. Originality/value The theoretical contributions of this study include the following: to explore how a disruptive innovation-based business creates, delivers and captures value successfully in sharing economy. This study contributes to both research and practice on disruptive innovation and sharing economy.
Author Keywords Disruptive innovation; Bike sharing; Business model; Sharing economy; China
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
EID WOS:000521048600001
WoS Category Business; Management
Research Area Business & Economics
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