Maria Fedele, Simona D'Amico, Giulia Nevi, Anna Vittoria Formisano
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Abstract
Purpose
The growing interest on ecosystems on both managerial and academic side reflects a vibrant field of study, nevertheless, the subject is very heterogeneous and in particular concerning a particular form of ecosystems: collaborative ecosystems, the purpose of this study is to shed light on these.
Design/methodology/approach
The definition gap existent and the multiplicity of fields and composite studies on collaborative ecosystems have made it necessary to conduct a systematic literature review of the phenomenon, a bibliometric analysis and content analysis.
Findings
The research offers an overview of the phenomenon, three main cluster categories emerged: ecosystem, competition and open innovation; this cluster offers a comprehensive schematization of the research topics.
Research limitations/implications
Limitations of this research are that the investigation has been confined to specific keywords related to collaborative ecosystems that led to a strict selection of papers to be analyzed and in having confined the investigation to publications in the managerial area. Further research will be able to expand the selection of keywords or use more strings and proceed to a comparative analysis of results. Another limitation is the small number of databases assessed (only Scopus and Web of Science) and have confined the analysis to specific clusters that emerged from the quantitative analysis of papers.
Practical implications
By proposing a taxonomy of collaborative ecosystems, the paper highlights what solutions and architectures an ecosystem manager must consider when developing collaborative ecosystems, what factors he or she must pay attention to in order to ensure their development and survival, and what elements determine the development of an ecosystem, in particular, the management of innovation and knowledge and the scarcity of resources in a hyper-competitive environment.
Originality/value
A combination of research methods was used to identify the intellectual structure of collaborative ecosystems. In addition, we propose a taxonomy for collaborative ecosystems, opening the study to new lines of investigation and providing a new research agenda.
目的管理和学术界对生态系统的兴趣与日俱增,反映出这是一个充满活力的研究领域,然而,该主题非常复杂,尤其是关于生态系统的一种特殊形式:协作生态系统,本研究的目的是揭示这些问题。设计/方法/方法协作生态系统存在的定义差距以及领域和综合研究的多样性,使得有必要对这一现象进行系统的文献综述、文献计量分析和内容分析。研究局限性/启示本研究的局限性在于,调查仅限于与协作生态系统相关的特定关键词,这就导致分析论文的选择非常严格,而且调查仅限于管理领域的出版物。进一步的研究将能够扩大关键词的选择范围或使用更多的字符串,并对结果进行比较分析。另一个局限性是评估的数据库数量较少(只有 Scopus 和 Web of Science),而且分析仅限于论文定量分析中出现的特定群组。通过提出协作生态系统分类法,本文强调了生态系统管理者在发展协作生态系统时必须考虑哪些解决方案和架构,必须注意哪些因素才能确保生态系统的发展和生存,以及哪些因素决定了生态系统的发展,特别是创新和知识管理以及超竞争环境中的资源稀缺性。此外,我们还提出了协作生态系统分类法,为研究开辟了新的调查方向,并提供了新的研究议程。
期刊介绍:
The EuroMed Journal of Business (EMJB) is the premier publication facilitating dialogue among researchers from Europe and the Mediterranean. It plays a vital role in generating and disseminating knowledge about various business environments and trends in this region. By offering an up-to-date overview of emerging business practices in specific countries, EMJB serves as a valuable resource for its readers.
As the official journal of the EuroMed Academy of Business, EMJB is committed to reflecting the economic growth seen in the European-Mediterranean region. It aims to be a focused and targeted business journal, highlighting environmental opportunities, threats, and marketplace developments in the area. Through its efforts, EMJB promotes collaboration and open dialogue among diverse research cultures and practices.
EMJB serves as a platform for debating and disseminating research findings, new research areas and techniques, conceptual developments, and practical applications across various business segments. It seeks to provide a forum for discussing new ideas in business, including theory, practice, and the issues that arise within the field.