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

Amel Attour () and Pierre Barbaroux ()
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Amel Attour: University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis – GREDEG
Pierre Barbaroux: French Air Force Research Centre - Ecole de l’air

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2021, vol. 12, issue 1, No 16, 238-255

Abstract: 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 near-field 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.

Keywords: Business ecosystem; Knowledge management; Innovation; Lifecycle (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/s13132-016-0395-3

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