J. Open Innov. Technol. Mark. Complex. 2019, 5(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.3390/joitmc5010007
Targeting Open Market with Strategic Business Innovations: A Case Study of Growth Dynamics in Essential Oil and Aromatherapy Industry
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Institute of International Business Administration, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 111, Taiwan
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Institute of Global Business, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 111, Taiwan
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Department of International Trade, Chinese Culture University, Taipei 111, Taiwan
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Received: 18 June 2018 / Revised: 30 January 2019 / Accepted: 31 January 2019 / Published: 5 February 2019
(This article belongs to the Special Issue The 4th Industrial Revolution from Open Innovation in Manufacturing and Service Industry to Cyber-Physics)
Abstract
Essential oil and aromatherapy industry is increasingly gaining prominence in the global market. Previous studies have been carried out on the benefits of essential oils in healthcare and as part of the healing arts of many cultures, as a proven method of caring for our physical, spiritual and mental health. To enter an open market and promote the awareness of essential oils and aromatherapy, strategic planning capability is important to drive business growth. This paper utilizes a simulation-based strategic decision support system (SSDSS) to conduct a real-world case study with empirical data and examine the effectiveness of SSDSS applications in supporting market development and business growth with service innovations. Through iterative computer simulations and scenario analysis of healthcare promotion and business development for performance improvement, the effects of strategic business innovations could be systematically analyzed to identify different stages of adopters and effective approaches to achieve the established objectives with market value creation. View Full-TextKeywords:
Business Model; Strategy; Decision Support; Entrepreneurship; Business Growth
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