征稿期刊

Long Range Planning

期刊级别

SSCI (JCR 2023)

IF 7.4

Q1 (BUSINESS 32/304)

Q1 (DEVELOPMENT STUDIES 3/63)

Q1 (MANAGEMENT 35/407)

征稿主题

Strategizing for Sustainable Business Model Innovation in the Digital Age

细分领域

Strategic integration of digital transformation and sustainability

How can organizations strategically integrate digital technologies with sustainability objectives to create sustainable business models?

What frameworks or theories can guide the alignment of digital transformation initiatives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

How do firms balance the dual demands of technological innovation and sustainability in their long-term strategies?

Sustainable business model innovation (SBMI)

What are the emerging configurations of sustainable business models enabled by digital technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain?

How do firms design and implement SBMI that addresses the triple bottom line of sustainability (economic, social, and environmental value)?

What industry-specific challenges and opportunities exist for scaling SBMI in sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and healthcare?

Dynamic capabilities for SBMI

What dynamic capabilities are necessary for firms to successfully implement and sustain SBMI in the digital age?

How do firms develop sensing, seizing, and transforming capabilities to integrate sustainability into their business models?

In what ways do organizational ambidexterity and leadership styles influence the effectiveness of SBMI?

Stakeholder engagement and ecosystem collaboration

How do firms engage diverse stakeholders in co-creating sustainable value through digital transformation?

What role do cross-sector collaborations (e.g., partnerships between businesses, governments, and NGOs) play in advancing SBMI?

How do ecosystems and networks facilitate or hinder the scaling of SBMI?

Ethical considerations and responsible innovation

What ethical dilemmas arise when deploying digital technologies for sustainability purposes?

How can firms ensure responsible innovation that aligns with societal values and ethical standards?

What governance structures and policies are needed to guide ethical decision-making in SBMI?

Organizational practice, change, and leadership

How does the pursuit of SBMI triggers the emergence of novel organizational practices and processes?

What are the leadership practices, and associated competencies, that drive sustaining strategies that integrate digital transformation and sustainability?

How can firms foster organization practices that support both technological advancements and sustainability objectives?

AI, Business model innovation, and sustainability

What are the theoretical and empirical insights into AI-enabled business model innovation?

How does AI contribute to fostering sustainable and responsible value creation?

What are the interactions between AI technologies and ecosystem dynamics in driving business transformation?

What are the ethical implications of AI in reshaping management practices and business strategies?

How have AI-driven innovations been implemented in manufacturing and other industries, and what lessons can be learned from these case studies?

Social enterprise, digital integration and business models

How can digital technologies be effectively integrated into social venture business models to address societal challenges?

What factors influence the successful adoption of digital tools in social ventures?

How do digital tools reshape the value creation, delivery, and capture mechanisms in socially-driven business models?

How can social ventures strategically balance leveraging digital tools with fostering ongoing stakeholder engagement?

What are the key mechanisms for maintaining stakeholder attention in evolving business models? How do social ventures secure their position within competitive ecosystems through collaborative partnerships?

What are the key processes through which entrepreneurs merge digital technologies with socially-driven initiatives?

How do digital-social ventures adapt and stabilize their business models in response to dynamic societal needs?

What mechanisms enable the alignment of digital innovation with social mission objectives?

Metrics, reporting, and accountability

What metrics and key performance indicators are effective for assessing the impact of SBMI?

How does transparent reporting influence stakeholder trust and corporate reputation in the context of sustainability?

How can firms measure and communicate the long-term value created through SBMI?

Resilience and risk management

How do digital technologies enhance organizational resilience in the face of environmental and societal challenges?

What risk management frameworks are effective in navigating uncertainties associated with sustainable innovation and technological change?

How can firms prepare for and adapt to disruptions caused by environmental crises and rapid technological advancements?

Regional and sectoral perspectives

How do regional differences (e.g., emerging markets vs. developed economies) affect the adoption of SBMI?

What lessons can be learned from sector-specific case studies of successful SBMI initiatives?

How do regulatory environments and cultural factors shape the integration of sustainability and technology across regions?

Future of strategic leadership in the digital age

How is the role of strategic leadership evolving in organizations that prioritize SBMI?

What competencies and mindsets are required for leaders to navigate the intersection of digital transformation and sustainability?

How can leadership development programs address the challenges and opportunities of SBMI in the digital age?

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 31 August 2026