New Perspectives

2017 ◽  
pp. 269-294
Author(s):  
Albena Antonova
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Digital Communities ◽  
Private Interests ◽  
Private Organizations ◽  
Governmental Institutions ◽  
The Impact

As social and environmental struggles intensify, the raising economic and social role of not for profits will continue to expand globally. Not for profit organizations have the potential to mobilize digitally-enabled communities and to work on various global challenges, overcoming the limitations of governmental institutions, local and short-term perspectives of public administration and private interests of business organizations. The present research aims to reassess the business models and value creation behind NFP operational models, their role for social innovation, the impact of the new technologies and the characteristics of the emerging digital communities. Further, there will be discussed the new perspectives for NFP development as innovative instruments, protecting social interests between government and private organizations, and contributing to solve increasing social problems.

New Perspectives

2019 ◽  
pp. 1651-1676
Author(s):  
Albena Antonova
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Digital Communities ◽  
Private Interests ◽  
Private Organizations ◽  
Governmental Institutions ◽  
The Impact

As social and environmental struggles intensify, the raising economic and social role of not for profits will continue to expand globally. Not for profit organizations have the potential to mobilize digitally-enabled communities and to work on various global challenges, overcoming the limitations of governmental institutions, local and short-term perspectives of public administration and private interests of business organizations. The present research aims to reassess the business models and value creation behind NFP operational models, their role for social innovation, the impact of the new technologies and the characteristics of the emerging digital communities. Further, there will be discussed the new perspectives for NFP development as innovative instruments, protecting social interests between government and private organizations, and contributing to solve increasing social problems.

scholarly journals Assessing the impact of design on the development of digital services

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Santos Garbulho ◽  
André Leme Fleury ◽  
Eduardo Camillo Kasparevicis Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
New Products ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Organizational Strategy ◽  
Emotional Needs ◽  
Digital Services ◽  
Design Activities ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This paper analyzes how design diffusion is changing the organizational logics of established companies. If previously design activities had as its main objective packaging new technologies to create differentials for products and services and to reduce production costs, with the diffusion of digital services currently design activities expand its scope and identify functional and emotional needs from users that are relevant for creating differentiated experiences, that in turn will result in new products and services that incorporate existing and emerging technologies of the firm. This transformation reveals a new organizational strategy, in which design assumes a more relevant position for the creation of innovative business models. However, a point not yet considered in the literature is how companies are restructuring their operations in order to benefit from this transition. This paper analyzes how Brazilian organizations of different sizes and sectors have redefined their management models in order to incorporate design as a catalyst of change. The obtained framework consolidates the main propositions of design while directing of the changes in the organizations in the operational, tactical and strategic levels.

scholarly journals Innovation needs deregulation: the case of taxi and private hire companies

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 651-660
Author(s):  
Christian Nasulea ◽  
Diana Florentina Nasulea ◽  
Stelian Mihai Mic
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Popular Media ◽  
The World ◽  
New Business ◽  
Brave New World ◽  
The Impact ◽  
New Business Models ◽  
The Way

Abstract Every year seems to bring about new technologies that radically change the way we do things. New innovative business models come to life, that change the way the world works so much that a shift of mindset is required if we are to keep up. These days, the largest transport company in the world owns no cars, the largest accommodation provider owns no real estate, the largest retailer by value has no inventory of its own, and the most popular media owner creates no content. But what about the role of regulation in this brave new world? We take a look at the rivals, taxi companies and private hire transport companies (in particular Uber), to assess the need for regulation and the impact of regulation on these two contenders. Our research examines the effects of said regulation on service quality and safety, correlated with consumer opinion data. The impact of non-regulatory incentives on the two seemingly-opposed business models is discussed, thus making the logical case for increased deregulation of both taxis and private hire companies. Opening the way to innovative companies and innovative new business models, allowing them to change the world is our gateway to growth, prosperity and sustainability.

scholarly journals Adoption Of Social Networks In Business: Study Of Users And Potential Users In Oman

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 401 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali H. Al-Badi ◽  
Wafa S. Al-Qayoudhi
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Business World ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Impact

Web 2.0 technologies have become effective tools in recent years, being used by people everywhere for everything. One of the most effective types of Web 2.0 technology is online social networks. Social networks, like Facebook and Twitter, are being used in communication and for building social capital between people. However, they have become important tools in the business world, and business people have realized that social networks are applicable tools in their daily business tasks. There is a belief that social networking and social media are going to transform peoples live styles, change their cultures, revolutionize communication, and reform the existing business models. From this standpoint, this research investigates and attempts to understand the adoption of social networks in business. This research raises three main questions: 1) What is the impact of utilizing social networks in business?, 2) How does business increase opportunities by adopting social networks?, and 3) What are the obstacles that discourage certain organizations from utilizing social networks in their business? The main theoretical objectives of this research are to investigate and explore the opportunities and reasons behind adopting social networks in business, to investigate the impacts of social networks on business and what the consequences are for individual businesses, and to discover the reasons which are preventing certain businesses from adopting social networks. In order to achieve the researchs objectives about 130 questionnaires were distributed to different private organizations in Oman. Some of the initial findings of this exploratory study are that the majority of organizations that participated fall into the services category; 57% of the respondents have face-to-face meetings as well as online/email to communicate with their customers, and 81% of these organizations allow their employees to access/browse the Internet during working hours; 31% of the organizations said that the main gain from utilizing social networking is to encourage and empower employees to discuss ideas, post news, ask questions, and share links; 62% of the organizations agreed that one of the obstacles preventing them from adopting social networking is the lack of quantifiable business benefits. This study is expected to help businesses that are trying to gain competitive advantage by deploying these new technologies and ideas for the enhancement of their operations.

scholarly journals Joseph Beuys’ Rediscovery of Man–Nature Relationship: A Pioneering Experience of Open Social Innovation

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Montagnino
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Development ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Responsible Innovation ◽  
Evolutionary Stage ◽  
Collective Effort ◽  
Joseph Beuys ◽  
Innovation Approach ◽  
Holistic Vision

The emerging paradigm of sustainability represents a challenging field in terms of new technologies, market regulations, and business models. Limits of both linear industrial development and consumerist way of living have been clearly identified since the late 1960s by the first systemic studies on the effect of human activities on Earth. Many contributions from different disciplines have paved the way for an open, participated, and responsible innovation approach, which is presently triggering the transition toward a nonexploitative human development. An anticipation of this conceptual framework can be found in Joseph Beuys’ art, which can still represent a source of inspiration for innovators, entrepreneurs, economists, and community leaders. In his artistic legacy—from the six blackboards of Perugia to the 7000 Oaks of Kassel—Beuys is still asking us to transform our everyday actions, joining the collective effort toward a new evolutionary stage of humanity, founded upon a holistic vision of society and nature.

scholarly journals Digital Education: from hype and disappointment to change

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andras Szűcs
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Policy Fields ◽  
The Right

Powerful and sophisticated ICT is part of everyday life and the world of learning is not an exception. E-learning, open and distance education have been important fields of intellectual excitement and innovative development. The demand for people with new, enhanced skills is growing. Pressure is on all players of the online education community to keep up with new learning, and supply the skills demanded by growing economies.The challenges posed by the new technologies are permanent whilst the role of human, socio-cultural-economic themes are more and more at the cutting edge. Technology is with us everywhere which validates the horizontal-holistic approach for imperative questions of the period. For the transforming education landscape, challenges come increasingly from the structural and policy fields. Social and economic tensions raise the issues of scalability and micro-credentialing. Practitioners are seeking right approaches to provide learning opportunities. Micro, meso and macro aspects open new lenses for considering the problems. Digital credentials and open badges are the new currencies, starting to transform business models in education.The educational framing, from policy level down to the actual learning scenario, allows for various types and variations of of ICT enhanced, collaborative, open, distance education and e-learning. Finding and applying the right mix of information, knowledge and creativity is of primary importance for the educational experience, to bring together the strengths of the past with the challenges of the present and opportunities for the future.The European Union initiatives emphasize solutions to emerging needs, seek to improve competitiveness and professional development; enhance cross-sectoral skills and fuel the engines of social innovation – creativity, entrepreneurship, critical thinking and problem solving.

The dynamics of Silicon Valley: Creative destruction and the evolution of the innovation habitat

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 539-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doug Henton ◽  
Kim Held
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Silicon Valley ◽  
Creative Destruction ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Venture Capitalists ◽  
Institutional Infrastructure ◽  
Boom And Bust ◽  
The Impact

Understanding the dynamics of Silicon Valley requires a deep appreciation of the impact of creative destruction on a resilient innovation habitat: a complex ecosystem of relationships among entrepreneurs, researchers, venture capitalists, service providers, lawyers, accountants and marketing professionals that is constantly shape-shifting. As a modern Proteus, Silicon Valley has initiated and weathered successive boom–bust cycles by constantly adapting its social and institutional infrastructure to new technologies and market forces, and leveraging these foundations in the next wave. Joseph Schumpeter, who is credited with the notion of ‘creative destruction’, saw capitalism as a ‘process of industrial mutation … that incessantly revolutionizes the economic structure from within, incessantly destroying the old one, incessantly creating a new one’ (Schumpeter, 1942: 83). For over half a century, Silicon Valley has been a model for continual creative destruction. Carlota Perez has taken Schumpeter’s theory to the next level by demonstrating how technological revolutions driven by creative destruction result in not only redefined industries but also redefined industrial infrastructures and economic institutions (Perez, 2002). This article provides a framework for analyzing the dynamics of Silicon Valley based on the perspectives of both Schumpeter and Perez, and describes how the region continues to evolve as a social innovation habitat that supports the diversity of changing technologies and converging industry clusters. Whether this can be replicated by other economic regions is discussed, with key lessons learned from the Silicon Valley experience and how they might be applied to other places. We argue that regions must accept creative destruction as a natural process of boom and bust, and adapt and apply technologies during these cycles that are important and vital to the specific region. Each region does not have to strive to be Silicon Valley, but instead should build on its strengths and invest in innovation infrastructure and human capital in order to become its own Silicon Valley.

Evaluating the impact of digital technologies on the performance of an industrial enterprise

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1545-1565
Author(s):  
M.B. Rybakov ◽  
G.V. Kolesnik
Keyword(s):  
Systems Analysis ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Digital Culture ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Digital Competencies ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Comprehensive Indicator

Subject. Considering the use of traditional business models, the digital transformation becomes a cornerstone for industrial enterprises to remain competitive and survive in the market. Therefore, it is important to identify factors making the integration of digital technologies into operations more effective. Objectives. We analyze how digital technologies influence the performance of industrial enterprises. We also identify what improves corporate operations, and choose digital transformation metrics. Methods. The study relies upon methods of the logic and systems analysis, multivariate optimization. Results. The article sorts contemporary challenges to the corporate competitiveness due to the emergence of digital technologies. We discover factors that spur the performance of industrial enterprises in the digital economy. We suggest using a comprehensive metric to gauge the efficiency of digital technologies integrated into the enterprise's operations. Conclusions and Relevance. Digital technologies are not supposed to penetrate every sector. Furthermore, to effectively integrate them, the company should at least have the digital culture and employees who have basic digital competencies. If enterprises have low capabilities for perceiving new technologies, the priority development may turn to be hard for them in those sectors where digital technologies and knowledge are most important. The single indicator is not enough to gauge whether digital technologies have been effectively implemented. The comprehensive indicator seems more promising, since it accounts for indirect effects, rather than direct effects on the performance.

scholarly journals Business Models Amid Changes in Regulation and Environment: The Case of Finland–Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oskari Lähdeaho ◽  
Olli-Pekka Hilmola
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Business Climate ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
The Impact

Changes in regulation are affecting the international business environment. In this study the impact of regulation changes and ways to benefit from those in Finland and Russia are examined. Logistics and manufacturing companies are studied using the case study approach including ten semi-structured interviews (Finland and Russia) and a survey (Southeast Finland), further supported by an additional survey for logistics sector companies (Southeast Finland). The changes in the business environment have created a fragmented market with a growing number of actors. Three business models (blockchain-based, platform-based and innovative subcontracting-based), capitalizing on the growing number of actors, were incepted in the interview phase and evaluated in the survey phase with companies. These models are integrable with the circular economy, a relevant practice according to the studied companies. Blockchain was perceived as a still immature technology. Further study revealed that the companies are not well prepared for environmental demands in logistics, and the overall volumes and business climate between the analyzed countries have not improved. Additionally, those companies do not actively pursue the possibilities of new technologies. The impact of regulatory changes in this region has not been examined closely with a case study approach. This study helps to explain the current trends in an established market.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 on the economic and accounting transformation

2021 ◽  
pp. 14-22
Author(s):  
Микола Петрович Городиський ◽  
Дмитро Миколайович Захаров ◽  
Ігор Віталійович Орлов
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Total Impact ◽  
General Connection ◽  
Qualitative Changes

The coronacrisis accelerated the process of economic digitization. New technologies are changing approaches to the organization of labor, as a result of a process of changing classic business models. The competitive environment in all market sectors is changing. Businesses at all levels are working to integrate technology for creating a sustainable, mobile, and digital business model. Accordingly, to ensure this process, technical support in the form of data hubs, data centers, etc. is required. Strategies of digitalization of different countries are considered. It is determined that the digitization process provides these basic factors for the beginning of qualitative changes: infrastructure upgrades, expansion of databases, widespread mobile devices with a high level of communication capabilities, increasing accessibility and expanding the use of the Internet. As a result, digitalization leads to a general «connection» and the total impact of these processes on all sectors of the economy: industry, transport, finance, health, education, and others. For an objective assessment of performance and business opportunities, it is proposed to include in the management report information on development prospects, key risks, the achievement of declared goals, and strategic plans, taking into account the degree of consequences caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses should review their accounting and reporting policies to provide accurate and up-to-date information on stakeholder performance.

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