Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Pages: 267-284

Journal: Journal of Business Ethics

Volume number: 149

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 0167-4544

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-016-3044-7

Publisher: Springer

Abstract: 
The objective of this paper is to examine the relationship between business model innovation, corporate sustainability, and the underlying organisational values. Moreover, the paper examines how the three dimensions correlate with corporate financial performance. It is concluded that companies with innovative business models are more likely to address corporate sustainability and that business model innovation and corporate sustainability alike are typically found in organisations rooted in values of flexibility and discretion. Business model innovation and corporate sustainability thus seem to have their origin in the fundamental principles guiding the organisation. In addition, the study also finds a positive relationship between the core organisational values and financial performance. The analysis of the paper is based on survey responses from 492 managers within the Swedish fashion industry.

Harvard Citation style: Pedersen, E., Gwozdz, W. and Hvass, K. (2018) Exploring the Relationship Between Business Model Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, and Organisational Values within the Fashion Industry, Journal of Business Ethics, 149(2), pp. 267-284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-016-3044-7

APA Citation style: Pedersen, E., Gwozdz, W., & Hvass, K. (2018). Exploring the Relationship Between Business Model Innovation, Corporate Sustainability, and Organisational Values within the Fashion Industry. Journal of Business Ethics. 149(2), 267-284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-016-3044-7