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Ilyas, Imran M.
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Ilyas, I. M., Kansikas, J. & Fayolle, A. (2024). Rethinking entrepreneurship and management education for engineering students: The appropriateness of design thinking. The International Journal of Management Education, 22(3), Article ID 101029.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Rethinking entrepreneurship and management education for engineering students: The appropriateness of design thinking
2024 (English)In: The International Journal of Management Education, ISSN 1472-8117, E-ISSN 2352-3565, Vol. 22, no 3, article id 101029Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The study argues that the educational needs of engineering students for entrepreneurship and managerial education are specific and evolving over time toward a set of skills and knowledge needed in digital and dynamic world. Existing research largely ignored the distinct and evolving nature of these educational needs and their implications for entrepreneurship and managerial education of engineering students. Using design thinking and teaching model literature, we proposed teaching model framework and derived propositions from conceptual arguments to address these educational needs effectively. The proposed conceptual teaching model framework elaborates on the incorporation of cognitive acts of design in various aspects at ontological, didactical, and contextual levels. The framework views education as a process of co-construction, centered on students, where the role of the teacher is similar to that of a coach. Students work in teams and practice the cognitive acts of design that lead to the development of interpersonal, entrepreneurial, and managerial skills. For this purpose, open-ended questioning, real-life customer problems, design thinking methodology, and lean methodology are proposed as effective content and pedagogies to promote the entrepreneurial behaviors required in the current industrial scenario.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2024
Keywords
Design thinking, Educational needs, Lean methodology, Science and technology entrepreneurship education, Teaching model
National Category
Business Administration Pedagogy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-65843 (URN)10.1016/j.ijme.2024.101029 (DOI)001276099100001 ()2-s2.0-85198952407 (Scopus ID)HOA;intsam;965015 (Local ID)HOA;intsam;965015 (Archive number)HOA;intsam;965015 (OAI)
Available from: 2024-08-13 Created: 2024-08-13 Last updated: 2024-08-13Bibliographically approved
Ilyas, I. M., Kammerlander, N., Turturea, R. & van Essen, M. (2024). When Business Model Innovation Creates Value for Companies: A Meta-Analysis on Institutional Contingencies. Journal of Management Studies, 61(5), 1825-1883
Open this publication in new window or tab >>When Business Model Innovation Creates Value for Companies: A Meta-Analysis on Institutional Contingencies
2024 (English)In: Journal of Management Studies, ISSN 0022-2380, E-ISSN 1467-6486, Vol. 61, no 5, p. 1825-1883Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Using a meta-analysis based on 147 primary studies from 27 countries, we synthesize extant knowledge on the relationship between business model innovation (BMI) and firm performance. Our results show that the positive BMI-firm performance relationship is robust across various conceptualizations of and measures for BMI. Building on prior research suggesting that not all companies benefit equally from engaging in BMI, we set out to study important institutional-level contingencies for the BMI-performance relationship. We build on the institution-based view as theoretical perspective and combine it with insights from the innovation literature to theorize that the magnitude of the positive effect of BMI on firm performance depends on institutional contingencies, specifically national culture and pro-market institutions, because these national institutions affect BMI-driven organizational learning processes. Specifically, we argue and show that the positive relationship between BMI and performance is weaker in countries characterized by high levels of masculinity and individualism, and stronger in countries characterized by high levels of customer orientation, economic freedom, and education. Besides the country-level contingencies, the inclusion of various control variables in our meta-analysis also reveals that, even if located in the same institutional environment, start-up firms benefit more from BMI than mature firms and that there are no observable differences regarding BMI benefits among different industries. Moreover, a nuanced analysis shows that the positive effect on performance is stronger when BMI rely on changes in cognitive schemas compared to BMI that are of more technical nature.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
John Wiley & Sons, 2024
Keywords
business model innovation, firm performance, institutional theory, meta-analysis, national institutions, organizational learning
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-62113 (URN)10.1111/joms.12966 (DOI)001017997800001 ()2-s2.0-85164132276 (Scopus ID)HOA;intsam;895422 (Local ID)HOA;intsam;895422 (Archive number)HOA;intsam;895422 (OAI)
Available from: 2023-08-15 Created: 2023-08-15 Last updated: 2024-08-14Bibliographically approved
Ilyas, I. M. (2022). Creativity– business Model Innovation Relationship and Financial Performance of the Firm. In: Proceedings of The Annual Meeting of The Academy of Management, 2022, Vol. 2022, No. 1: . Paper presented at 82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 5-9 August, Seattle, Washington, USA, 4-10 August 2022, Virtual Platform. Academy of Management
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Creativity– business Model Innovation Relationship and Financial Performance of the Firm
2022 (English)In: Proceedings of The Annual Meeting of The Academy of Management, 2022, Vol. 2022, No. 1, Academy of Management , 2022Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The study analyzes the creativity– business model innovation relationship and its impact on financial performance of the firm in the context of advertising industry where there are limited opportunities for process or product innovation. Using moderated mediation model, it is argued that creativity positively affect the business model innovation. Also, business model innovation improves the firm financial performance. Thus, business model innovation mediates the relationship between creativity and financial performance of the firm. Moreover, business group affiliation moderates the impact of business model innovation on firm performance. The results from panel dataset largely support the proposed model. The study contributes to the literature on creativity and business model innovation.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Academy of Management, 2022
Series
Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, E-ISSN 2151-6561
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60045 (URN)10.5465/AMBPP.2022.13307abstract (DOI)
Conference
82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 5-9 August, Seattle, Washington, USA, 4-10 August 2022, Virtual Platform
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Ilyas, I. M. & Osiyevskyy, O. (2022). Exploring the impact of sustainable value proposition on firm performance. European Management Journal, 40(5), 729-740
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Exploring the impact of sustainable value proposition on firm performance
2022 (English)In: European Management Journal, ISSN 0263-2373, E-ISSN 1873-5681, Vol. 40, no 5, p. 729-740Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Considering the immense potential of sustainable business models in tackling the broader challenge of corporate sustainability, this paper integrates the literature streams on sustainability practices and organizational business models to analyze the performance implications of a firm's sustainable value proposition. Based on the analysis of a large panel dataset across different industries, consistent with the proposed theory, a sustainable value proposition has been found to have a positive impact on a firm's market-based financial performance (namely, Tobin's Q). Yet, this impact turns out to be highly context-dependent. In particular, the findings reveal that a firm's R&D capabilities improve the positive effect of a sustainable value proposition on a firm's financial performance. At the same time, the marketing communication capabilities and sustainable practices regarding employee relations reduce the sustainable value proposition's financial performance effect, arguably due to the costs associated with marketing and the loss in employee interest during the process of adopting the sustainable business model elements.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2022
Keywords
Advertising, Employee relations, Firm performance, R&D, Sustainable business model, Sustainable value proposition
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60041 (URN)10.1016/j.emj.2021.09.009 (DOI)000929044000002 ()2-s2.0-85115986560 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Ilyas, I. M., Kansikas, J. & Fayolle, A. (2022). The Appropriateness of Design Cognition for Entrepreneurship Education of Engineering Students. In: Proceedings of The Annual Meeting of The Academy of Management, 2022, Vol. 2022, No. 1: . Paper presented at 82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 5-9 August, Seattle, Washington, USA, 4-10 August 2022, Virtual Platform. Academy of Management
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The Appropriateness of Design Cognition for Entrepreneurship Education of Engineering Students
2022 (English)In: Proceedings of The Annual Meeting of The Academy of Management, 2022, Vol. 2022, No. 1, Academy of Management , 2022Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The study argues that the needs of engineering students for managerial education are distinct and evolving over time towards entrepreneurial mindset due to new industrial and technological trends. Consequently, managerial education of engineering students is shifting towards Science and technology entrepreneurship education (STEE). Moreover, considering the relevance of design cognition in entrepreneurship and engineering, it is argued that STEE can tackle the challenge more effectively by incorporating design cognition in the education process. Propositions are derived from research literature, and a teaching model approach is proposed that elaborated on the incorporation of cognitive acts of design in various aspects at ontological, didactical, and contextual levels in STEE. The proposed framework views education as a process of co-construction, centered on students where the role of teacher is like a coach. Students work in teams and practice the cognitive acts of design that lead to the development of interpersonal, entrepreneurial, and managerial skills. For this purpose, open-ended questioning, real life case studies, problem and project based learning, and lean methodology are proposed as effective content and pedagogies to promote the entrepreneurial behaviors required in the current industrial scenario.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Academy of Management, 2022
Series
Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, E-ISSN 2151-6561
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60046 (URN)10.5465/AMBPP.2022.14049abstract (DOI)
Conference
82nd Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 5-9 August, Seattle, Washington, USA, 4-10 August 2022, Virtual Platform
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Imran, M. (2020). Adopting a New Business Model and Firm Performance: Evidence from the Advertising Industry. In: Proceedings of The Annual Meeting of The Academy of Management, 2020: . Paper presented at 80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 7-11 August, 2020, Vancouver, Canada. Academy of Management
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Adopting a New Business Model and Firm Performance: Evidence from the Advertising Industry
2020 (English)In: Proceedings of The Annual Meeting of The Academy of Management, 2020, Academy of Management , 2020Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This paper analyzes the role of organizational capabilities in the success of a new business model. In particular, it is argued that when a firm engages in the process of adopting a new business model, existing capabilities are activated and new capabilities are developed that lead to improving company performance. In this regard, the moderating role of managerial and creative capabilities on the assumed positive relationship between a new business model and company performance is analyzed. Furthermore, it is argued that a firm’s business group affiliation can influence its capabilities and hence play a role related to value creation from a new business model. The proposed framework is analyzed using data from the advertising industry. The study contributes to the literature of business models by shedding light on the role of organizational capabilities and business group affiliation.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Academy of Management, 2020
Series
Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, E-ISSN 2151-6561
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60047 (URN)10.5465/AMBPP.2020.13425abstract (DOI)
Conference
80th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, 7-11 August, 2020, Vancouver, Canada
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Imran, M. (2019). Business Model Innovation and Firm Performance: The role of Business Group Affiliation and Capabilities of Top Management Team. In: : . Paper presented at 35th EGOS Colloquium, July 4-6, 2019, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Business Model Innovation and Firm Performance: The role of Business Group Affiliation and Capabilities of Top Management Team
2019 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60049 (URN)
Conference
35th EGOS Colloquium, July 4-6, 2019, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Imran, M. (2019). Business Model Sustainability and Firm Performance: An Organizational Perspective. In: Academy of Management Proceedings, Academy of Management , 2019: . Paper presented at 79th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, August 9-13, 2019, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Academy of Management
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Business Model Sustainability and Firm Performance: An Organizational Perspective
2019 (English)In: Academy of Management Proceedings, Academy of Management , 2019, Academy of Management , 2019Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The study analyzes the business model sustainability and its value creation potential. The process of adopting sustainability in business model is theorized on dynamic capabilities perspective. While analyzing longitudinal data, it is found that business model sustainability creates value for the firm but the impact begin to diminish after certain level. Furthermore, the R&D capabilities of the firm enhance the value creation from the business model sustainability. While the sustainable practices regarding the employee relations reduces this effect mainly due to costs associated with loss in employee interests during the process of adopting sustainability in the business model. The study contributes to the literature in sustainable business models and corporate sustainability.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Academy of Management, 2019
Series
Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, E-ISSN 2151-6561
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60048 (URN)10.5465/AMBPP.2019.17017abstract (DOI)
Conference
79th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, August 9-13, 2019, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Imran, M. & Kammerlander, N. (2018). When business model innovation creates value for companies: A multi-level contingency analysis. In: 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018, Academy of Management, 2018, Vol. 1: . Paper presented at 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018, Chicago, Ill., United States, 10-14 August 2018. Academy of Management
Open this publication in new window or tab >>When business model innovation creates value for companies: A multi-level contingency analysis
2018 (English)In: 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018, Academy of Management, 2018, Vol. 1, Academy of Management , 2018Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Using a multi-level meta-analysis based on 75 primary empirical studies from 16 countries, we synthesize extant knowledge on business model innovation. We take a dynamic capability perspective to theorize, first, that an entrepreneurial orientation as well as a competitively intense environment drive business model innovation in organizations. We continue to argue that the assumed positive relationship between business model innovation and firm performance is contingent on firm size, industry, as well as the institutional environment. The empirical results based on HOMA, MASEM, and MARA analyses largely support our hypotheses. Our study contributes to literature on business model innovation and strategic management.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Academy of Management, 2018
Series
Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings, E-ISSN 2151-6561
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60043 (URN)10.5465/AMBPP.2018.17888abstract (DOI)
Conference
78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018, Chicago, Ill., United States, 10-14 August 2018
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
Imran, M. & Fayolle, A. (2017). Business Model Innovation: A Meta-Analysis and Future Research Direction. In: : . Paper presented at 37th Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC), Norman, Oklahama, USA, 7–10 Jun 2017.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Business Model Innovation: A Meta-Analysis and Future Research Direction
2017 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Refereed)
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-60050 (URN)
Conference
37th Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC), Norman, Oklahama, USA, 7–10 Jun 2017
Available from: 2023-03-31 Created: 2023-03-31 Last updated: 2023-03-31Bibliographically approved
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