Value creation and capture with open source software: a theoretical model for understanding the role of value networks
Loading...
Files
Accepted version
Date
2010-06
Authors
Morgan, Lorraine
Feller, Joseph
Finnegan, Patrick
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2010
Published Version
Abstract
This paper aims at examining how firms create and capture value with open source software (OSS). OSS is seen as an excellent exemplar of both peer production and open innovation. Nevertheless, the use of OSS as a form of open innovation is such a recent phenomenon that many unanswered questions still persist. The very concept of OSS represents phenomena that require firms to rethink their strategy as the shift in focus from ownership to one of openness requires a reconsideration of the processes that generate value creation and capture. In responding to this research gap, this paper begins a theory building process for examining OSS value creation and capture. In particular, various theoretical frameworks employed for value creation and capture are explored. The findings of this analysis reveal the importance of a value network for value creation and capture with OSS and the paper concludes by using theoretical propositions to illustrate relationships.
Description
Keywords
Business model , Open innovation , Open source software , Value capture , Value creation , Value network , Business models , Open innovation , Open source , Software , Industry , Information systems , Innovation , Computer software
Citation
Morgan, L., Feller, J. and Finnegan, P. (2010) 'Value creation and capture with open source software: A theoretcial model for understanding the role of value networks', 18th European Conference on Information Systems, ECIS 2010, Pretoria, South Africa, 07-09 June.
Link to publisher’s version
Copyright
© 2010 the authors.