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

Carlo Bagnoli, Maurizio Massaro, Francesca Dal Mas and Matteo Demartini
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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

International Journal of Knowledge and Systems Science (IJKSS), 2018, vol. 9, issue 3, 48-64

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.

Date: 2018
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