Open source editing business models; the case of software

Les business models de l’édition open source; Le cas des logiciels

Amel Charleux () and Anne Mione ()
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Amel Charleux: MRM - Montpellier Research in Management - UPVM - Université Paul-Valéry - Montpellier 3 - UPVD - Université de Perpignan Via Domitia - Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier (GSCM) - Montpellier Business School - UM - Université de Montpellier
Anne Mione: MRM - Montpellier Research in Management - UPVM - Université Paul-Valéry - Montpellier 3 - UPVD - Université de Perpignan Via Domitia - Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier (GSCM) - Montpellier Business School - UM - Université de Montpellier, Labex Entreprendre - UM - Université de Montpellier

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Abstract: This research identifies business models (BM) adopted by editors of free and open source software. These models require an original BM approach because the value creation depends on the project attractiveness on contributors whose number, quality and diversity are not controlled. This specificity raises the question of how sharing a value that cannot be anticipated or formally negotiated. We carry out a quantitative analysis of nearly 200 software and perform a taxonomy using the TwoStep Cluster method. Our results reveal four BMs, commitment, exploration, expertise and optimization.

Keywords: open innovation; business model; open source; innovation ouverte (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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Published in Finance Contrôle Stratégie, 2018, Du modèle d'affaires à l'écosystème, NS-1, ⟨10.4000/fcs.2088⟩

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DOI: 10.4000/fcs.2088

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