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Virtual Companies—Beyond the Hype

In: Nachhaltigkeit und Innovation in internen und externen Unternehmensbeziehungen

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  • Thomas Hess

    (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, LMU Munich School of Management)

  • Simon Engert

    (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, LMU Munich School of Management)

Abstract

Two decades ago, virtual companies were in the spotlight for their innovative form of organizing enabled by novel technologies. But what happened to this tantalizing vision of a self-calibrating constellation of independent actors? By tracing discussions on virtual companies, our review suggests that the hype in the information systems literature has faded. Practical examples of virtual companies are still rare despite technological advancements. Finally, we discuss and compare virtual companies to ecosystems that instead dominate today’s discussions.

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  • Thomas Hess & Simon Engert, 2023. "Virtual Companies—Beyond the Hype," Springer Books, in: Alan Hippe & Jan Wirsam (ed.), Nachhaltigkeit und Innovation in internen und externen Unternehmensbeziehungen, pages 67-82, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-658-41618-8_4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-41618-8_4
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