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Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations
Mini Dissertation (MPhil (Corporate Strategy))--University of Pretoria, 2024.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/101830 Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations Bogie, Jill ichelp@gibs.co.za Malete, Joy Malope UCTD Sustainability Sustainable Business Model Innovation Boundary Work Stakeholder Relationships Value Creation Mini Dissertation (MPhil (Corporate Strategy))--University of Pretoria, 2024. Business transformation has become an imperative in addressing sustainability challenges. Corporates are essential in the transition towards a more sustainable economic system, and innovations in business models are regarded as having better outcomes towards sustainability. However, one of the key challenges in sustainable business model innovation (SBMI) is multi-stakeholder alignment, and the topic of aligning stakeholder interests remains underexplored in practice. The question of alignment also raises the issue of boundaries. The study aimed to explore the practice of boundary work in the context of SBMI in order to achieve multi-stakeholder alignment. A practical understanding of the boundary work process is essential, as it equips managers with tools to assist them in boundary work when implementing SBMI, thereby supporting and accelerating sustainable development. The study leveraged stakeholder theory to interrogate stakeholder relationships in relation to multi-stakeholder alignment. The study was designed as an exploratory qualitative study. The study focused on large organisations across multiple sectors within South Africa, most of which are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Data was gathered through semi-structured interviews with 15 senior managers and executives involved in sustainability and strategy implementation. The study makes a potential contribution to the literature through the development of a conceptual framework that presents key constructs and themes related to the boundary work process in SBMI. The research outcomes contribute to the growing yet emerging literature on SBMI, focusing particularly on multi-stakeholder alignment. Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MPhil (Corporate Strategy) Unrestricted Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) SDG-08:Decent work and economic growth SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure SDG-16:Peace,justice and strong institutions SDG-17:Partnerships for the goals 2025-04-02T06:47:36Z 2025-04-02T06:47:36Z 2025-05-05 2024-11 Mini Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101830 en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Sustainability Sustainable Business Model Innovation Boundary Work Stakeholder Relationships Value Creation Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations |
| title | Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations |
| title_full | Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations |
| title_short | Exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi-stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations |
| title_sort | exploring the practice of boundary work as an approach to multi stakeholder alignment in sustainable business model innovations |
| topic | UCTD Sustainability Sustainable Business Model Innovation Boundary Work Stakeholder Relationships Value Creation |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/101830 |