Problem‐Solving Strategies for Creativity in Business Model Design: A Configurational Study
Journal of Management Studies, Volume 63, Issue 3, Page 1479-1508, May 2026.Abstract We study how individuals develop mental representations of how a business may create and capture value. Specifically, we analyse how different configurations of problem‐solving strategies lead to creative business models. We observe the design process of 101 experienced business‐model designers in real time, using think‐alouds.
Christian Garaus +2 more
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Experiential Marketing of Clean Drinking Water: Experimental Evidence for Kenya and Rwanda
Review of Development Economics, Volume 30, Issue 2, Page 1163-1181, May 2026.ABSTRACT To date, limited work investigates how consumers in emerging markets make consumption decisions. With the rise in demand for clean drinking water in sub‐Sahara Africa, a field experiment was conducted on non‐consumers of two socially oriented drinking water companies providing low‐cost, re‐usable bottled drinking water in Kenya and Rwanda. The
Rachel Howell +2 more
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Regulatory Challenges to European Electricity Liberalisation [PDF]
The European Commission proposed to reform the Electricity and Gas Directives to improve access to transmission, increase cross-border capacity, and fully open the electricity and gas markets.
Newbery, D.
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Comparative Analysis of Resilience by Supply Network Structure [PDF]
, 2015 This research applies Kim, et al.’s (2015) supply network structure archetypes to case data related to two disruptions in three industries in Brazil. A total of seven supply networks were studied, through in-depth interviews and archival documents.
Bradaschia, Marcelo +4 more
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Regulatory Policies and Reforms in the Power and Downstream Oil Industries [PDF]
This paper looks at the regulatory reforms in the electricity and downstream oil industries, two important inputs to the production process that were heavily regulated by the government.
Aldaba, Rafaelita M.
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Dynamic Co-Existence of Company-Owned and Franchised Outlets Within a Company: A Framework of the Franchisor\u27s Perspective [PDF]
, 2002 Why and how do company-owned and franchised outlets simultaneously exist within the same organization? The purpose of this article is to integrate a variety of theories on this interesting retail phenomenon into a broader theoretical framework based on ...
Sibley, Robert E., Yoo, B.
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Vertical control of a distribution network - an empirical analysis of magazines [PDF]
How does an upstream firm determine the size of its distribution network, and what is the role of vertical restraints? To address these questions we develop and estimate two models of outlet entry, starting from the basic trade-o¤ between market ...
Frank VERBOVEN, Stijn FERRARI
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Why royalties ? Evidence from French distribution networks [PDF]
This empirical note deals with the contractual design of relationships in distribution networks. In the framework of agency theory, I study the royalty rate as an incentive device for the upstream firm in maintaining brand-name value, using recent French
Muriel Fadairo
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« Retail brand equity: a conceptual and differentiated approach » [PDF]
This research focuses on retail branding in France. A qualitative study aims at identifying which are the specific dimensions of brand equity to be adapted to retail brands and which feedback effects of brand extension can occur on the image of retailer ...
Gérard Cliquet, Magali Jara
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Rail Privatisation: The Practice – An Analysis of Seven Case Studies [PDF]
, 1994 After a brief description of the proposals for rail privatisation in Great Britain, this paper contrasts these with the proposals and experience in other countries around the world.
Nash, C.A. +3 more
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