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Defining The Concept Of Business Model: Searching For A Business Model Framework

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  • Carlo Bagnoli

    (Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy)

  • Maurizio Massaro

    (Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy)

  • Francesca Dal Mas

    (Università degli Studi di Udine, Udine, Italy, & Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy)

  • Matteo Demartini

    (Deloitte Officine Innovazione - Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Venice, Italy)

Abstract

Business Model (BM) literature is growing with many contributions from academics and practitioners. Interestingly, despite a large number of studies focused on BM, we found a lack of consistency in the definition of what a BM is. Using content analysis, this study aims to investigate previous studies searching for a shared definition of BM. A relevance assessment allows understanding most common elements that shape BM, allowing us to draw a definition of BM. Four main dimensions are derived to define the BM: the value dimension, the modeling principles dimension, the functional dimension, the strategy dimension. Finally, results show further needs of development.

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  • Carlo Bagnoli & Maurizio Massaro & Francesca Dal Mas & Matteo Demartini, 2018. "Defining The Concept Of Business Model: Searching For A Business Model Framework," International Journal of Knowledge and Systems Science (IJKSS), IGI Global, vol. 9(3), pages 48-64, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jkss00:v:9:y:2018:i:3:p:48-64
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    1. Maurizio Massaro & Francesca Dal Mas & Charbel Jose Chiappetta Jabbour & Carlo Bagnoli, 2020. "Crypto‐economy and new sustainable business models: Reflections and projections using a case study analysis," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 27(5), pages 2150-2160, September.
    2. Maurizio Massaro & Silvana Secinaro & Francesca Dal Mas & Valerio Brescia & Davide Calandra, 2021. "Industry 4.0 and circular economy: An exploratory analysis of academic and practitioners' perspectives," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(2), pages 1213-1231, February.
    3. Essen, Anna & Frishammar, Johan & Cenamor, Javier, 2023. "Entering non-platformized sectors: The Co-evolution of legitimacy debates and platform business models in digital health care," Technovation, Elsevier, vol. 121(C).
    4. Nicoletta Fadda & Gianfranco Pischedda & Ludovico Marin? & katia Corsi, 2021. "Sustainable-oriented management come fattore di resilienza organizzativa. Un caso di studio," MANAGEMENT CONTROL, FrancoAngeli Editore, vol. 2021(2), pages 39-60.
    5. Dal Mas, F. & Massaro, M. & Ndou, V. & Raguseo, E., 2023. "Blockchain technologies for sustainability in the agrifood sector: A literature review of academic research and business perspectives," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 187(C).

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