Socio-technical Systems in the Shaping and Development of Digital Business Models

Preface

List of Tables

List of Figures

Socio-technical Systems as a Subject of Research in Management Sciences

Introduction

Socio-technical Systems in the Relevant Literature

Forms of Functioning of Digital Platforms—Taxonomy

Systematic Literature Review—The Description of the Socio-technical Systems Research Landscape in the Context of Designing Digital Business Models/Digital Platforms

Conclusions

Social Business Policy as a Point of Strategic Thinking

Introduction

Social Business Policy—Its Place and Role in Shaping Business Ecosystems

Scalability and Green Scalability for Social Enterprises

Green Scalability of Digitally Assisted Circular Business Models

Scalability of Technical, Economic and Social Systems

Organizational Scaling of Companies for Social Impact

Proposal of Patterns and Their Characteristics which Describe the Green Scalability of Digital Business Models Based on the Assumptions of the Circular Economy Concept

Conclusions

Socio-technical Systems as a Tool for Creating a Platform for Innovative Business Models

Introduction

Determinants of the Construction of Socio-technical Systems in Modern Business

Social Business Ecosystems

Social Aspects of Business Models

Social Community Business Models with a Positive Impact on the Economy

A Network Paradigm and Socio-technical Systems

Social Enterprises in Digital Business Ecosystems

Conclusions

Socio-technical Systems as a Platform Ecosystem

Introduction

A Socio-technical Perspective on the Digital Era

A Business Ecosystem in the Digital Reality

A Technical Ecosystem as a Platform to Build a Network of Connections

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business—The Socio-technical Approach

Safety and Cybersecurity as a Factor in Socio-technical System Stability

Conclusions

Technical Assumptions of Digital Business Models Based on the Assumptions of Socio-technical Systems

Introduction

Socio-technical Models, Algorithms and Engineering Methods as Tools for Shaping Digital Solutions in the Digital Economy

Cybernetics as a Tool for Identifying and Shaping Core Components and Their Role in Controlling Technical Systems Focused on Achieving the Expected Functionalities and Performance Necessary for Servicing Mass Customers

Using a Servitization Concept for Digital Transformation as a Dynamic Process of Social and Economic Changes of Business Models Based on Innovative Solutions

Automation and Robotics in the Processes of Shaping Virtual Digital Business Models

Digital Platforms Based on Algorithms and the Big Data Environment in Light of Technical

Models Based on Innovation and Traditional Approaches—Confrontation

Conclusions

Business Models Chosen as a Result of Using Socio-technical Systems

Introduction

Complex Systems and Modularity of Systems—Complex Products and a Complex Organization

Knowledge Codification and Fusion Strategy for Complex Modularity Systems for Business Platforms

Regenerative Business Models and Socio-technical Systems

Sustainable Digital Business Models and Socio-technical Systems

Circular Business Models and Socio-technical Systems

Progressive Business Models and Socio-technical Systems

Inclusive Business Models and Socio-technical Systems

Conclusions

Assumptions and Results of Research into Socio-technical Systems in the Context of Designing Digital Business Models

Introduction

Theoretical Assumptions of Research into Socio-technical Systems in the Context of

Digital Business Models

Qualitative Research and Case Studies

The Author’s Original Canvas of the Description of the Digital Business Model Based on the

Assumptions of Socio-technical Systems

Development of the Author’s Original Methodology for Designing Digital Business Models—Digital Platforms Based on the Assumptions of the Concept of Socio-technical Systems

Development of a Set of Management and Technical-operational Factors that have the

Greatest Impact on the Effectiveness of Digital Business Models

Discussion of Research Results—Conclusions for Theory, Practice, Future Directions of Research and Limitations of the Research Process, Theoretical Implications, Practical Implications, Future, Potentially Interesting Directions of Research, Limitations of the Research

Strategic Recommendations for the use of Socio-technical Systems in the Shaping and Development of Digital Business Models

Conclusions

Conclusion

Index

Biography

Marek Jabłoński, Associate Professor- specializing in management science, is the University Professor of UWSB MERITO in Poznań and is also President of the Management Board of OTTIMA plus Limited Company. A scientist, entrepreneur, advisor, expert and business Analyst, he has authored many analyses and management, technical and economic expertise and books and articles.  He is the initiator of a scientific and research venture called "Scientific Confraternity of Evidence Research" where he carries out scientific research on the use of the Evidence Based Management concept.