Paper Type
Complete
Paper Number
2134
Description
Driven by blockchain technology, decentralized platform-based business models emerged that challenge current conceptualizations of platform governance. While researchers developed first conceptualizations of decentralized platform governance, hitherto, there does not exist a comprehensive framework capable of determining decentralized forms of governance. To develop such a framework, we ask, „What determines platform governance, and how can we capture gradients of decentralization?“. To answer this question, we use a structured literature review to develop a framework encompassing three governance types: centralized, decentralized, and autonomous platform governance. Subsequently, we work out five components based on which the respective governance types are defined, thereby allowing a fine granular analysis of platform governance. We assert that the developed platform governance framework will assist researchers to determine divergent types of platform governance. Thereby, this paper delivers a deeper understanding and a basis for discussion on how decentralized governance may, or should look like.
Recommended Citation
Perscheid, Guido; Ostern, Nadine Kathrin; and Moormann, Jürgen, "Determining Platform Governance: Framework for Classifying Governance Types" (2020). ICIS 2020 Proceedings. 8.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2020/governance_is/governance_is/8
Determining Platform Governance: Framework for Classifying Governance Types
Driven by blockchain technology, decentralized platform-based business models emerged that challenge current conceptualizations of platform governance. While researchers developed first conceptualizations of decentralized platform governance, hitherto, there does not exist a comprehensive framework capable of determining decentralized forms of governance. To develop such a framework, we ask, „What determines platform governance, and how can we capture gradients of decentralization?“. To answer this question, we use a structured literature review to develop a framework encompassing three governance types: centralized, decentralized, and autonomous platform governance. Subsequently, we work out five components based on which the respective governance types are defined, thereby allowing a fine granular analysis of platform governance. We assert that the developed platform governance framework will assist researchers to determine divergent types of platform governance. Thereby, this paper delivers a deeper understanding and a basis for discussion on how decentralized governance may, or should look like.
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