The role of leadership in business model innovation: a case of an entrepreneurial firm from India

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between leadership and business model innovation (BMI) in an entrepreneurial firm. From the literature, it was found that the role of a leader in BMI was unexplored. A research framework was created which was the replication of the mod...

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Published inNew England journal of entrepreneurship Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 70 - 88
Main Author Saiyed, Abrar Ali Mohammadusman
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley Emerald 13.11.2019
Emerald Publishing Limited
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Emerald Publishing
Subjects
Business model innovation
Business models
Case studies
Customer services
Distribution channels
Education
Emerging economy
Emerging markets
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship
Innovations
Leadership
Literature reviews
Multimedia
Researchers
Value creation
India
Business model innovation
Leadership
Emerging economy
Entrepreneurship
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Summary:Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between leadership and business model innovation (BMI) in an entrepreneurial firm. From the literature, it was found that the role of a leader in BMI was unexplored. A research framework was created which was the replication of the model created showing the relationship between leadership and innovation. Design/methodology/approach The qualitative single in-depth case study was used to understand the effects of leadership in BMI. The case of an entrepreneurial firm in the graphic and animation education sector from India was chosen to test the research framework. The leader of Xplora Design Skools was observed closely, and he was interviewed multiple times. Findings From the analysis, it was clear that, in this organization, the leader was a trigger for BMI through creating and influencing creativity and innovation in the organization. This case also shows that he was making tangible contribution to the work being done and motivating his employees. These initiatives show his influence on the process or execution of BMI. Originality/value This is the first study explores the role of a leader in BMI in an entrepreneurial firm in emerging economy contexts like India.
ISSN:2574-8904
1550-333X
2574-8904
DOI:10.1108/NEJE-08-2019-0040