| Title |
The interaction between network ties and business modeling: Case studies of sustainability-oriented innovations |
| ID_Doc |
77920 |
| Authors |
Oskam, I; Bossink, B; de Man, AP |
| Title |
The interaction between network ties and business modeling: Case studies of sustainability-oriented innovations |
| Year |
2018 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.12.202 |
| Abstract |
A stream of literature is emerging where network development and business modeling intersect. Various authors emphasize that networks influence business models. This paper extends this stream of literature by studying two cases in which we analyze how business modeling and networking interact over time. We propose the concept 'value shaping' to describe this interaction. Value shaping refers to the mutually constitutive process in which on the one hand networking helps to refine and improve the overall business model and on the other hand an improved business model spurs expansion of the network. We identify five micro-level processes through which value shaping occurs. Value shaping is particularly relevant for sustainability-oriented innovations, to help clarify all the types of financial, social and environmental value to which a business model may contribute. (C) 2018 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Author Keywords |
Sustainable business model; Business modeling; Network ties; Value creation; Sustainability-oriented innovation; Case study |
| 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:000424186600050 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
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