ecosystem ↔ business model

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related 1.58 — strongly supporting 2 facts

The concepts are related as the study's analytical model uses 'ecosystem' as a core parameter to evaluate a 'business model' [1], while IKEA's specific 'business model' is described as being constrained by its 'ecosystem' goals [2].

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Business Model Innovation: a Framework for Assessing Corporate ... link.springer.com Springer 2 facts

referenceThe study's analytical model evaluates organizational alignment by considering four parameters (embodied sustainability, ecosystem, impact, and innovation), each analyzed through a 'steering' driver (the emerged element) and an 'anchor' benefit (the business-as-usual benefit), with the goal of assessing long-term alignment between the business model and the promoted impact.

claimIKEA's business model ties it to operational constraints, which hinders deeper embodiment of ecosystem and impact goals.