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The Role of Knowledge Processes in a Business Ecosystem's Lifecycle

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  • Amel Attour

    (GREDEG - Groupe de Recherche en Droit, Economie et Gestion - UNS - Université Nice Sophia Antipolis (1965 - 2019) - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - UniCA - Université Côte d'Azur)

  • Pierre Barbaroux

    (CReA - Centre de Recherche de l'École de l'air - Armée de l'air et de l'espace)

Abstract

In this article, we investigate the development of a business ecosystem by focusing on the knowledge processes associated with the various phases of its lifecycle. Specifically, we ask: What knowledge processes are involved in the birth, expansion, leadership, and renewal phases of a business ecosystem, and how are these processes linked together to shape its lifecycle? To address this research question, we build on a case study of a nearfield communication (NFC) platform ecosystem, which is considered to be an innovative network centric organizational form. The findings reveal three knowledge processes: generation, application, and valorization. Together, these knowledge processes enable the performance of a variety of tasks and activities associated with the distinctive phases of a business ecosystem's lifecycle.

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  • Amel Attour & Pierre Barbaroux, 2016. "The Role of Knowledge Processes in a Business Ecosystem's Lifecycle," Post-Print hal-03223699, HAL.
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