Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study
| dc.contributor.author | Robertson, Jeandri | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2021-06-23T13:15:43Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2021-06-23T13:15:43Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2020-09-08 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2020-09-25T13:28:19Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | This paper explores how competition works in knowledge ecosystems, using a theory elaboration approach. With little research conducted in this area to date, three strategic streams of thought—resource-advantage theory, dynamic capabilities framework, and adaptive marketing capabilities perspective—are compared as a departing point and a frame of reference regarding the dynamics of competition. The streams of strategic thought all converge around the notion that organizations must constantly renew themselves to adapt and align to a fast-changing marketplace. The characteristics of knowledge ecosystems are conceptualized, whereafter an in-depth case study is presented to empirically assess competition in knowledge ecosystems, focusing on the perspective of a keystone actor. At the ecosystem-level, knowledge ecosystems primarily expose and explore knowledge, indicating that they mostly operate in a pre-competitive state. The time needed and the limited control inherent to knowledge exploration translate into the keystone actor focusing on transient rather than sustainable competitive advantage. Knowledge ecosystems further prove to be central in the coevolution and the growth of other ecosystems through connecting and sharing of the explored knowledge base with other ecosystem actors who, in turn, exploit this knowledge common for commercial purposes and innovation. | |
| dc.identifier | doi: 10.3390/su12187372 | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | Robertson, J. (2020). Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study. <i>Sustainability</i>, 12(18), 7372. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33387 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | Robertson, Jeandri "Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study." <i>Sustainability</i> 12, 18. (2020): 7372. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33387 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Robertson, J. 2020. Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study. <i>Sustainability.</i> 12(18):7372. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33387 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - AU - Robertson, Jeandri AB - This paper explores how competition works in knowledge ecosystems, using a theory elaboration approach. With little research conducted in this area to date, three strategic streams of thought—resource-advantage theory, dynamic capabilities framework, and adaptive marketing capabilities perspective—are compared as a departing point and a frame of reference regarding the dynamics of competition. The streams of strategic thought all converge around the notion that organizations must constantly renew themselves to adapt and align to a fast-changing marketplace. The characteristics of knowledge ecosystems are conceptualized, whereafter an in-depth case study is presented to empirically assess competition in knowledge ecosystems, focusing on the perspective of a keystone actor. At the ecosystem-level, knowledge ecosystems primarily expose and explore knowledge, indicating that they mostly operate in a pre-competitive state. The time needed and the limited control inherent to knowledge exploration translate into the keystone actor focusing on transient rather than sustainable competitive advantage. Knowledge ecosystems further prove to be central in the coevolution and the growth of other ecosystems through connecting and sharing of the explored knowledge base with other ecosystem actors who, in turn, exploit this knowledge common for commercial purposes and innovation. DA - 2020-09-08 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PY - 2020 T1 - Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study TI - Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33387 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33387 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | Robertson J. Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study. Sustainability. 2020;12(18):7372. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/33387. | en_ZA |
| dc.source | Sustainability | |
| dc.source.journalissue | 18 | |
| dc.source.journalvolume | 12 | |
| dc.source.pagination | 7372 | |
| dc.source.uri | https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability | |
| dc.title | Competition in Knowledge Ecosystems: A Theory Elaboration Approach Using a Case Study | |
| dc.type | Journal Article |