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The relevance of software business models has tremendously increased in recent years. Markus Schief explores opportunities to improve the management of these models. Based on a conceptual framework of software business model characteristics, he conducts large empirical studies to examine the current state of business models in the software industry. These data then serve as a foundation for statistical analyses of business models´ impact on firm and M&A performance. Finally, the author develops a software business model management tool.

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Characteristics of Software Business Models.- The Impact of Business Models on Firm and M&A Performance.- Software Business Model Management Tools.

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Dr. Markus Schief obtained his doctoral degree under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Peter Buxmann at the Institute of Software Business & Information Management at Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany.

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