Business Model Management Research Articles

Scaling expertise via utilisation of an outsourced low-voltage fault management business model

Scaling expertise via utilisation of an outsourced low-voltage fault management business model

Implementation of Communities of Learning: What have we learnt and what has changed?

Many schools in Aotearoa New Zealand have joined Communities of Learning (Kahui Ako), to access funding for professional development and student support. A business model for management of these Communities of Learning has been transcribed over what were already very functional clusters of collaborative schools. This article questions the allocation of roles, the criteria for selection of experts in these roles, and whether the implementation of the CoLs has led to groupthink, and therefore an unintentional retention of the status quo.

Haier's Management Model of Rendanheyi: From Sea to Iceberg

The Internet era embraces disruptive dynamics of both organizational and management models. Management scholars and entrepreneurs worldwide are exploring new management theories and business models such as the management model of Rendanheyi (人单合一in Chinese, translated as ‘Maker-Customer Integration’) that has been evolving for 12 years since it was initiated by Haier in 2005. This model has successfully transformed Haier, and has also drawn much attention from the world with its salient implications for a new management paradigm (Cao, 2014; Fischer, Lago, & Liu, 2013).

Business models in urban farming: A comparative analysis of case studies from Spain, Italy and Germany

Abstract The “Urban Agriculture Europe” EU COST-Action (2012–2016) has shown that the complexity of urban agriculture (UA) is hardly compressible into classic business management models and has proposed new management models, such as the Business Model Canvas (BMC). Business models of UA have to be different from rural ones. In particular, factors such as differentiation and diversification, but also low cost-oriented specialisation, are characteristic and necessary business models for UA to stay profitable in the long term under challenging city conditions. This paper aims to highlight how farm enterprises have to adjust to urban conditions by stepping into appropriate business models aiming to stay competitive and profitable, and how the BMC is useful to analyse their organisation and performance, both economically and socially. The paper offers an inter-regional analysis of UA enterprises located in Spain, Italy, and Germany, which are further subdivided into: local food, leisure, educational, social, therapeutic, agri-environmental, cultural heritage and experimental farms. The analysis demonstrates that UA is differentially adjusted to specific urban conditions and that the BMC is useful for analysing urban farming. Heterogeneous local food farms and the integration of local and organic food production in social farming business models are most frequent in our case studies.

Alternative off school Business Models that Enhance Multiple Intelligences in Kenyan Schools

Promotion of individual development and self-fulfillment amongst students in Kenya is among the national goals of education. To accomplish this goal it is imperative that, development of Multiple Intelligences in schools is put into perspective. To date, relatively little research has investigated the ways students Multiple Intelligences should be enhanced in Kenya. Consequently, this study was devised to examine alternative off school business management models that enhance Multiple Intelligences among secondary students in Kenya. The study was guided by the Multiple Intelligence Theory and Management Competency Framework. The study target population was 150 secondary schools in Elgeyo Marakwet. Data was collected using questionnaire, document analysis and interview. The data was analyzed qualitatively using thematic approach and quantitatively using percentages, means, standard deviation and simple linear regression. Data was presented in tables. The findings indicated that schools management was managing traditional models of enhancing multiple intelligences thus majority of the students’ abilities were not developed. Alternative off school business management models were found to be effective in enhancing multiple intelligences among students though majority of the schools had not adopted them. The study recommends that managing and facilitating entrepreneurship programmes should be promoted to enable students to show case abilities in different intelligences.

Synergy, Tensions, and Smart Power Strategies: How to Effectively Implement a Dual Business Model in Product Management

We examine how product suppliers can effectively implement brand-and-original equipment manufacturing dual business models by investigating the synergy and tensions generated during different phases of implementation, and providing strategies for increasing synergy and reducing tensions. We conduct a longitudinal case study of an electronic supplier's various products. We find that during the seeking phase of a dual business model, synergy is generated by signal effect and tension by inconsistent identity. During the fulfilling phase, synergy comes from organizational learning and resource pooling, and tension from heterogeneity management and resource investment prioritization. During the harvesting phase, synergy originates from balanced long-short term outcomes and tension from market conflict. We also find that during implementation, the suppliers adopted smart power strategies that combined hard and soft power. Hard power deliberately increases synergy and soft power subtly reduces inherent tensions. Hence, the benefits of a dual business model can be realized. We add insight to the business literature on how product suppliers adopt smart power strategies in order to gain returns on engineering efforts during the implementation of dual business models.

Gestión de riesgos en eTOM. Un análisis comparativo con los estándares de riesgo corporativo

Risk management is an essential process in any business management model. This article analyzes this process within the model eTOM, main reference in the telecommunications sector, comparing it with three of the main international standards of risk management, going to do to the literature and the use of schemes harmonization used in similar purposes review. In conclusion, a low alignment is observed between the processes of risk management eTOM and international standards of risk management and must attend norms tighter with the approach developed by the model, its orientation towards control and not towards a methodology specific risk management. In this sense it goes to the ISO / IEC 27002: 2013, primary benchmark for information technology controls and communications, finding a level of alignment only 29%.

Circular business models in energy sector

Circular Economy (CE) is a new approach to sustainable development, which among other promotes sustainable development of new business models of waste streams management in energy sector. In the context of promotion CE solutions (in many strategies and documents of EU and Poland) aimed at efficient use of raw materials and reducing negative impact on the environment, it is necessary for coal based power plant to implement actions in this area. The aim of the article is to evaluate the technological and organizational solutions which make possible the move form linear management model to a circular one and to propose new solutions.

Off the Shelf Fouling Management.

This chapter tells the story of a research thread that identified and modified a pharmaceutical that could be a component of environmentally benign fouling management coatings. First, I present the background context of biofouling and how fouling is managed. The major target of the research is disrupting transduction of a complex process in all macrofouling organisms: metamorphosis. Using a bioassay directed approach we first identified a pharmaceutical candidate. Then, based on structure function studies coupled with laboratory and field bioassays, we simplified the molecule, eliminating halogens and aromatic rings to a pharmacophore that could be readily broken down by bacteria. Next, we did further structure function studies coupled to lab and field bioassays of modifications that enabled delivery of the molecule in a variety of coatings. The outcome is a different way of thinking about managing fouling and concepts in which molecules are designed to perform a function and then degrade. This work is discussed in the context of existing fouling management approaches and business models which use long-lived broad-spectrum biocides which have consequences for human, environmental health, and food security.

Models for Environmental and Business Management in the Oil and Gas Industry

To meet the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Frame Work conventions on climate change, there is need to develop new business and environmental management models to mitigate the impact of the emission of Carbon (IV) Oxide (CO 2 ) into the environment by the Oil and Gas industry taking into consideration the advantage provided by the digitalization of technology. This research presents new models for environmental management and Carbon taxation within the frame work of environmental sustainability. This study focused on the sources of the Hydrocarbon rather than the sink for its analysis and modelling. Every Oil and Gas producing country is viewed as an Isolated Thermodynamic system in space whose emission of CO 2 must be sustainable. An Isolated thermodynamic system is one in which no transfer of mass or energy occurs across its boundary. Hence, Oil and Gas producing countries that benefit from the revenues of Oil and gas production are held directly responsible for the unfavourable impact of CO 2 emission rather than the sink (consumers) in accordance with the “Polluter Pays Principle”. Viewing every country as an Isolated Thermodynamic system ensures that each country strives to live sustainably. The model for computing the CO 2 Ecological Footprint (EF) was developed with MATLAB 7.5.0 Software based on the total Oil and Gas production from the Oil and Gas producing country (Nigeria was used as a case study). Based on the Computed CO 2 EF, model for the size of the forest required for sequestering all the emitted CO 2 was developed for environmental sustainability. Two of the available technologies for CO 2 sequestration (Ocean Fertilization and Ocean Injection of CO 2 ) were used to develop environmental cost models as a basis for taxation. The result of the research shows that by viewing each Oil and Gas producing country as an Isolated Thermodynamic System that will be held accountable for CO 2 emission, the attainment of the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development and the UN conventions on Climate change are easily achieved. Empirical analyses of data obtained with regard to CO 2 released during Oil and Gas production in Nigeria suggests that the CO 2 release by the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry is unsustainable. Digitalization technologies will rely on the new models developed in this research to develop new business tools for national and inter-country trading of CO 2 emissions and management of Forests for CO 2 sequestration.

Overcoming the Shortfall of Resources for the Growth of Malaysian University Start-Up Companies

Increasingly, university spin-off companies are experiencing superior performance however the overwhelming growth is depending on the adequate resources provided by the firm. Many firms failed to sustain in long term due to their resistance to create competitiveness within limited resources. This article explores the coordination of resources in determining the growth of the firm. Analysis from Resource Based View informs the development of the model to overcome the shortfall of the resources. This feasibility study is intent to measure the relationship between transnational social capital, knowledge management capabilities and business model design on the growth of the students ‘start-up companies in Malaysia. Following the validation process, content and face validity, reliability and the data normality were examined based on expert assessment using the IBM Statistic SPSS software version 20.0. The findings drawn from 50 respondents indicate that the scales are reliable and the data for this study indicated evidence of rational normality.

Shared Value Innovation: Linking Competitiveness and Societal Goals in the Context of Digital Transformation

The idea of “creating shared value” has become very popular, but shared value creation has also been criticized. This paper may bridge some of the controversies by highlighting the need for innovation to successfully implement shared value programs. The paper develops the new concept of shared value innovation and discusses its building blocks drawing on different innovation types, such as product innovation, process innovation, service innovation, business model innovation, organization innovation, and management innovation. The paper further develops a process model of implementation steps for shared value innovation in the context of digital transformation. Based on an illustrative case study of mobility services, the concept of shared value innovation and its implementation steps are explained. Moreover, implications for academics and managers are discussed, which offer actionable starting points for creating shared value by linking economic performance and societal progress in firms’ core business activities.

Does Specific CSR Training for Managers Impact Shareholder Value? Implications for Education in Sustainable Development

AbstractThis study aims to analyze whether specific corporate social responsibility +CSR) training in sustainable development can boost the potential impact of CSR on shareholder value (i.e., corporate reputation, brand image, and financial value) for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We also aim to determine the main implications from an educational point of view and in terms of training program and curriculum design related to sustainable development. We carry out a quantitative study using partial least squares (PLS) techniques to analyze a sample of SME owners and managers. Results suggest that specific CSR training matters, making this type of training a valuable resource for business management and for society. Therefore, it is possible to promote business management models in which sustainability and profit can coexist. However, there are still sizeable education/training gaps, especially in the field of SMEs. Our results provide a foundation for solid arguments in defense of more widespread, in‐depth implementation of sustainability education – not only at universities and business schools, but at all levels of education. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment

Assessing the Effects of Climate Change Regulations on the Business Community: A System Dynamic Approach

AbstractBased on the business environmental literature and system dynamics, this paper develops a simulation model for managing the business risks derived from climate change. In particular, the purpose of this paper is to transform the valuable findings from the literature regarding climate change and corporate implications into an effective business management model with a broad applicability, regardless of the size of the business or the sector in which it operates. A methodology consistent with the basic principles of the system dynamic modeling process is developed, and a case study is designed to determine the level of completeness of the simulation model and its ability to address different aspects of business performance. To do so, three different scenarios have been simulated to analyze the reactive, proactive and inactive stance of managers against climate change risks. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment

Business model for forest management

The forestry sector presents itself as an undervalued sector but full of challenges. In most developed countries, it is a highly-internationalized sector, concerned with its sustainability, diversity and increasing complexity, requiring accredited people to respond to the growing competition.In Portugal, the forestry sector is a strongly exporting sector, giving sustenance to many people, especially in rural and poor areas. It is a sector rich in potentialities that have not yet been properly exploited, mainly due to the abandonment of rural areas and the lack of investment in maintenance and conservation.A business model based on the sustainability of resources and efficiency in all activities and processes was studied, with low costs and based on sub-contracting, and it is expected that it is possible to invest in the forestry sector in a profitable and sustainable way.

Towards a Sustainable Business Model for Plastic Shopping Bag Management in Sweden

From an environmental perspective, a separate collection and recycling system for post-consumer discards could contribute to improved environmental protection as well as economic benefits. This paper investigates the environmental potential of a business model proposed in Sweden in order to improve the utilization of plastic shopping bags. The business model aims to reduce the consumption of plastic shopping bags and to collect and recycle discarded bags more effectively. Results from a life cycle assessment show that the proposed system could significantly reduce the carbon, energy and water footprints of the current system, even for very pessimistic scenarios for bag purchase and recovery rates. However, wider implementation of the proposed business model depends on the accessibility of the deposit/collection system, acceptance of such a ‘take-back’ system by retail managers, greater environmental awareness among customers and regulatory mechanisms.

BUSINESS MODELS FOR MANAGEMENT OF SALES CHANNELS IN TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES

The paper presents business models for sales channels management in telecommunications com¬panies; presenting international experience and best practices that are present among worldwide biggest players in telecom business. Based on their experience and detailed research explained in this paper, the authors proposed Val¬ues Based (VB) business models, as future proved model for steering telecom companies in near future. Moreover, based on VB business model we are presenting a detailed explanation of a sales channels motivation system in a telecom-munications company; IT infrastructure alignment and Network infrastructure implementation required for IT Tool that will support the motivation system.

A business model for hotel management in Japan

This is a paper for hotel business people. Through my experience as CEO of Pan Pacific Hotels (1991-2015) and Tokyu Hotels (2005-2008) and as chairman of NPO The F.U.N. (Future Universal Network for Hospitality Professionals: 2008–Present), I intend to propose a business model of hotel management system which shifts from the traditional Japanese system to a system of global standards with Japanese omotenashi-mindset inclusively. Japanese business enterprises made a great contribution to the stability and harmony of Japanese society in the 20th century. However, in the 21st century Japanese enterprises have contributed to instability and disharmony of the Japanese society. The hotel industry has followed the same trend. This is because of the continuance of the management system which only functioned well under the high growth of the Japanese economy in the 20th century. This paper is a step to make Japanese hotel industry create a business model which can apply to hotel management of the world in the 21st century.

Circular Economy Ownership Models: A view from South Africa Industry

The world is neither globally successful in remanufacturing and re-use of products nor recycling of waste materials. This requires a combination of circular economy management systems, business models and novel technologies. There are contrasting views in literature regarding models for a circular economy. The main views are built on extended producer responsibility and on the role of end users. This paper is based on a study of the South African industry's view of circular economy models, drivers and sustainers, with particular focus on composite waste. Cost reduction was found to be the strongest driver and sustainer for recycling of composites. Thus, maximizing opportunities to reduce cost is a key factor in encouraging South African companies to embrace the circular economy. This is important in developing appropriate national models for managing the transition to a circular economy.

Applications Driven Information Systems

Advancements in organizational information systems and developments in business environments have brought important changes to the contemporary management practices and business models. Organizations have evolved beyond their specific and general environments towards business ecosystems. This study investigates the evolutions of organizational information systems and business environments in the contexts of business ecosystem. Based on an evolutionary study of organizational information systems and business ecosystem an ontological model is proposed for adoption of new technologies in the real world designs with particular attention to the application of technology. The authors call for further empirical and conceptual research in understanding and exploring the role of business ecosystems in organizational operations and industrial ecosystems.