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Emergence of Digital Business Ecosystems: A theoretical framework

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  • Hanaa Farih

    (ENCGS - Ecole Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion de SETTAT)

  • Rachid Wahabi

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This paper seeks to determine what triggers the emergence of Digital Business Ecosystems. To reach this aim, Traditional Business Ecosystems are considered as the initial state from which Digital Business Ecosystems arise. Thus, both of the concepts are defined, stating their characteristics, roles of the actors and stages of formation. Moreover, organizational change theory is adopted in order to explain the cited emergence. Disruptions from the use of ICTs and the digital transformation initiatives prompt the evolution of Digital Business Ecosystems approach and stimulates the adoption of more innovative means of conducting business. Therefore, organizational change theory is suitable to explain the motives behind the potential shift of Business Ecosystems from Traditional to Digital. The inherent triggers can take place within each organization of the ecosystem and thus systems theory is advocated; the emphasis on fixing the appropriate organizational goals that involve innovation is the key to meet change. Transition can also emerge from people's own will and the desire to evolve along with the new digital environment, or out of a conflictual situation where norms and rules evolve to embrace the new possibilities that digital offers. The results of the conceptual literature review confirm that the potential shift towards Digital Business Ecosystems is a reality that could be tackled by encouraging organizational development and fostering co-creation of value in a constantly changing environment. The findings offer a relevant conceptual contribution to bridge a gap in the DBE existing research regarding the origins of this concept and its driving force.

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  • Hanaa Farih & Rachid Wahabi, 2022. "Emergence of Digital Business Ecosystems: A theoretical framework," Post-Print hal-04131690, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-04131690
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7398417
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    Keywords

    Business Ecosystem Digital Business Ecosystem Organizational change theory. JEL Classification: M19 Paper type: Theoretical research; Business Ecosystem; Digital Business Ecosystem; Organizational change theory; Value creation;
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    • M19 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Other

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