Abstract
There is considerable research on platform market competition. However, there is significantly less research on governance of the preceding stage of platform development prior to market launch. This paper proposes that the avalanche game is an appropriate metaphor for this. A typical platform development process is outlined and the correspondence between it and the game is drawn and elaborated. In order to explore the role of incentives in platform development, the original simulation model of the formal avalanche game is extended using literature on the incentives of platform development processes. The exploration of the extended model behaviour provides insights about how platform governance incentives may influence platform development process.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of IAMOT 2016 - 25th International Association for Management of Technology Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | Technology - Future Thinking |
| Pages | 141-152 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 0981581781, 9780981581781 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | 25th International Association for Management of Technology Conference - Orlando, United States Duration: 15 May 2016 → 19 May 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 25th International Association for Management of Technology Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | IAMOT 2016 |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Orlando |
| Period | 15/05/16 → 19/05/16 |
Keywords
- Decision making
- Governance
- Platforms
- Simulation