Business modelling - a practice by nascent entrepreneurs?

Inge Hill

Business modelling - a practice by nascent entrepreneurs?

Inge Hill

School of Strategy and Leadership

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Abstract

This article discusses an application of practice theory to business models, explaining business modelling as a practice for successful venture development. Rooted in applications of Bourdieu’s and Giddens’ practice theory concepts and a process-relational approach, the article deconstructs business model development in new venture creation processes. The study develops theoretical underpinning for daily strategising and reconceptualises “business model” to be able to map what entrepreneurs are doing. Drawing on narrative analysis and case studies with three UK service business start-ups the article explores how daily strategising can be seen as re-modelling doing business. The discussion explores business modelling as the alternative dynamic view to a business model. Implications for theory and research are discussed in light of building more sustainable high performance new organisations in uncertain times.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	BAM2019 Proceedings
Publisher	British Academy of Management
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	978-0-9956413-2-7
Publication status	Published - 3 Sep 2019
Event	British Academy of Management Conference 2019 - Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom Duration: 3 Sep 2019 → 5 Sep 2019 https://www.bam.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=3502

Conference

Conference	British Academy of Management Conference 2019
Abbreviated title	BAM Conference 2019
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Birmingham
Period	3/09/19 → 5/09/19
Internet address	https://www.bam.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=3502

Keywords

Business model
practice
strategy as practice
entrepreneurship as practice

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business and International Management
Strategy and Management

1 Book
1 Article

How did you get up and running? Taking a Bourdieuan perspective towards a framework for negotiating strategic fit
Hill, I., 2018, In: Entrepreneurship & Regional Development: An International Journal. 30, 5-6, p. 662-696 35 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Start Up: A practice led guide to new venture creation.
Hill, I., 12 Oct 2015, London: Palgrave Macmillan. 436 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review

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