BUSINESS MODELS OF ARCHITECTS, A QCA ANALYSIS

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2019-09-10

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In this paper the QCA method was used to research the business models of architects. This field of business had some difficulties in the financial crisis. To see in what way the firms in the architectural field can improve their business model the following research question was constructed: Using the fsQCA method, which strategy used in different configurations in the business models of architectural business firms lead(s) to the best financial performance? The focus was on how diversified or focussed the different blocks of the business models were. Different configurations were found, based on these findings we can conclude that there are multiple different ways to achieve a high operational profit.

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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen