Using qualitative comparative analysis and system dynamics for theory-driven business model research
指出商业模式实证进展有限可能源于方法不匹配，介绍了定性比较分析和系统动力学两种方法，并讨论了在商业模式研究中的五个应用方向，旨在促进概念与实证研究的协调。
The business model has evolved as an important concept in strategic management. While recent years have seen substantial progress in the business model’s conceptual development, empirical progress remains limited. I argue that this limited progress might be due to a mismatch between the business model’s characteristics and the methods applied to study it. This essay introduces two methods—qualitative comparative analysis and system dynamics simulation—that share key characteristics with the business model concept. The essay introduces these methods and discusses five directions for applying them in business model research. In doing so, I hope to contribute to a stronger harmonization of conceptual and empirical business model research.