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CORE RIGIDITIES AND INCUMBENT INERTIA: A STUDY ON THEIR DYNAMICS AND RELATION TO BUSINESS MODEL CHANGE

Jalba, Valentin LU and Kaur, Charanleen LU (2018) ENTN39 20181
Department of Business Administration
Abstract
This article adds to the understanding of incumbent inertia through the conceptual separation between voluntary inertia and implied inertia, and the analyzed dynamics of each in relation to core rigidities. Consequently, core rigidities are conceptually shown to be separate from incumbent inertia, concepts which are often confused in extant literature. Furthermore, the dynamics between core rigidities and the two types of incumbent inertia have been shown to have a direct influence on the extent of reactive approaches towards change. A model is presented based on a time axis, with voluntary inertia leading to core rigidities, and core rigidities creating constraints under which the firm must operate ­ phenomenon referred to as implied... (More)
This article adds to the understanding of incumbent inertia through the conceptual separation between voluntary inertia and implied inertia, and the analyzed dynamics of each in relation to core rigidities. Consequently, core rigidities are conceptually shown to be separate from incumbent inertia, concepts which are often confused in extant literature. Furthermore, the dynamics between core rigidities and the two types of incumbent inertia have been shown to have a direct influence on the extent of reactive approaches towards change. A model is presented based on a time axis, with voluntary inertia leading to core rigidities, and core rigidities creating constraints under which the firm must operate ­ phenomenon referred to as implied inertia. Additionally, we relate company efficiency, culture, and structure to these dynamics. (Less)
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author
Jalba, Valentin LU and Kaur, Charanleen LU
supervisor
organization
course
ENTN39 20181
year
type
H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
subject
keywords
Business Model, Business Model Change, Reactive Change, Incumbent Inertia, Core Rigidities, Implied Inertia, Voluntary Inertia
language
English
id
8948586
date added to LUP
2018-06-27 14:47:25
date last changed
2018-06-27 14:47:25
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  abstract     = {{This article adds to the understanding of incumbent inertia through the conceptual separation between voluntary inertia and implied inertia, and the analyzed dynamics of each in relation to core rigidities. Consequently, core rigidities are conceptually shown to be separate from incumbent inertia, concepts which are often confused in extant literature. Furthermore, the dynamics between core rigidities and the two types of incumbent inertia have been shown to have a direct influence on the extent of reactive approaches towards change. A model is presented based on a time axis, with voluntary inertia leading to core rigidities, and core rigidities creating constraints under which the firm must operate ­ phenomenon referred to as implied inertia. Additionally, we relate company efficiency, culture, and structure to these dynamics.}},
  author       = {{Jalba, Valentin and Kaur, Charanleen}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{CORE RIGIDITIES AND INCUMBENT INERTIA: A STUDY ON THEIR DYNAMICS AND RELATION TO BUSINESS MODEL CHANGE}},
  year         = {{2018}},
}