Organisation profile

EMPOWERING MINDS. INSPIRING INNOVATIONS. SHAPING TRANSFORMATIONS.

As part of Leuphana University, the School of Management and Technology is a dynamic and innovative community of students and faculty with high-level expertise in the fields of organization studies, responsible management, entrepreneurship, product development process, digital transformation and data science, and psychology and societal transformation. Our core aspiration is driving innovation in management and technology to shape responsible and sustainable transformations. In our research, we pioneer understandings of and solutions to the core challenges of our time, such as digitalization and sustainable production. In our teaching, we challenge conventional wisdom and inspire entrepreneurial thinking and responsible action. In business and society, we team up with local and international partners to contribute to the regional development of northern Germany. We value the interrelationships between disciplines, which is reflected in our interdisciplinary degree programs and collaboration in research.

 

The School of Management and Technology is home to the disciplines of Accounting and Finance, Business Psychology, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Management and Marketing. We support the respective identities and profile development of the disciplines, while also promoting interdisciplinary research and teaching in the shape of programs of study and research centers. This interdisciplinary approach is characterized by a commitment to responsibility and helping meet societal challenges.

Main research areas

The School of Management and Technology is the academic and professional home to 1,500 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students, more than 50 professors, more than 70 research associates and research assistants, 36 professional staff members.

The main themes of the school are reflected in its study programs: The 3 major and 7 minor programs at the College, 5 master's programs and 4 doctoral programs at the Graduate School provide academic training. The doctoral programs focus on (1.) Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation (EMI), (2.) Information Systems and Data Science, (3.) Engineering and (4.) Management, Finance and Accounting.

In total, we offer 16 programs of study in the disciplines of Business Administration (in particular Accounting and Finance), Business Information Systems, Business Psychology, Engineering and Management.  

  1. Chapter › Research › Peer-reviewed
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    Institutional Perspectives on Digital Transformation

    Gegenhuber, T., Logue, D., Hinings, B. & Barrett, M., 23.09.2022, Digital Transformation and Institutional Theory. Gegenhuber, T., Logue, D., Hinings, C. R. & Barrett, M. (eds.). Emerald Publishing Limited, p. 1-32 32 p. (Research in the Sociology of Organizations; vol. 83).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Intellectual property issues in the use and distribution of remote sensing data

    Smith, L. J. & Doldirina, C., 09.2011, Contracting for Space: Contract Practice in the European Space Sector. Smith, L. J. & Baumann, I. (eds.). Ashgate Publishing Limited, p. 337-348 12 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    International human resource management

    Fattaah Mohamed, P. M. A., Haak-Saheem, W., Brewster, C. & Darwish, T. K., 01.01.2020, Human Resource Management in an Emerging South Asian Economy: The Case of Brunei. Darwish, T. K. & Abdul Fattaah, P. M. (eds.). Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 37-51 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    International Trade and Firm Performance: A Survey of Empirical Studies since 2006

    Wagner, J., 01.07.2016, Microeconometrics of International Trade. Wagner, J. (ed.). World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 43-87 45 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Intra-good trade in Germany: A first look at the evidence

    Wagner, J., 25.02.2021, Microeconometric Studies Of Firms Imports And Exports: Advanced Methods Of Analysis And Evidence From German Enterprises. Wagner, J. (ed.). World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 339-357 19 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Introduction

    Smith, L. J. & Baumann, I., 2011, Contracting for Space : Contract Practice in the European Space Sector. Smith, L. J. & Baumann, I. (eds.). 1 ed. Farnham: Ashgate Publishing Limited, p. 1-3 3 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Introduction to Automatic Imitation

    Genschow, O. & Cracco, E., 2025, Automatic Imitation. Genschow, O. & Cracco, E. (eds.). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, p. 1-7 7 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Introduction to Philosophy of Management

    Neesham, C., Reihlen, M. & Schöneborn, D., 23.07.2022, Handbook of Philosophy of Management. Neesham, C., Reihlen, M. & Schöneborn, D. (eds.). Schweiz: Springer International Publishing, Vol. 9. p. 1-14 14 p. (Handbooks inPhilosophy Series; vol. 9).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Introduction to the Psychology of Entrepreneurship: New Perspectives

    Gielnik, M. M., Cardon, M. S. & Frese, M., 01.01.2020, The Psychology of Entrepreneurship: New Perspectives. Gielnik, M. M., Cardon, M. S. & Frese, M. (eds.). New York: Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Introduction to The Psychology of Entrepreneurship: the Next Decade

    Gielnik, M., Cardon, M. S. & Frese, M., 2021, The Psychology of Entrepreneurship: New Perspectives. Gielnik, M. M., Cardon, M. S. & Frese, M. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 1-4 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Law relating to Remote Sensing - Earth Observation

    Smith, L. J. & Doldirina, C., 10.11.2016, Routledge Handbook of Space Law. Jakhu, R. S. & Dempsey, P. S. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 241-267 27 p. 13. (Routledge Handbooks).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Lean Social Media Communication Strategies for SMEs: Exploring the Field of Risk-Adjusted Lean Social Media Communication Strategies in the Context of the Lean Startup Method for SMEs

    Kizilkan, K. & Wagenknecht, M., 06.11.2023, De Gruyter Handbook of SME Entrepreneurship. Dabić, M. & Kraus, S. (eds.). Berlin: Walter de Gruyter, p. 201-239 39 p. (De Gruyter Handbooks in Business, Economics and Finance).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Learning from entrepreneurial failure: Integrating emotional, motivational, and cognitive factors

    Seckler, C., Funken, R. & Gielnik, M. M., 01.01.2017, Autonomous Learning in the Workplace. Ellingson, J. E. & Noe, R. A. (eds.). New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 54-77 24 p. (SIOP Organizational Frontiers Series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Legal Aspects of Commercial Utilisation of the International Space Station – a German Perspective

    Smith, L. J., 01.01.2006, The International Space Station: Commercial Utilisation from a European Legal Perspective. Brus, M. M. T. A. & von der Dunk, F. G. (eds.). 1. ed. Leiden: Nijhoff Publishers, p. 153-179 27 p. (Studies in Space Law; vol. 1).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Legal aspects of ground-based infrastructure for space situational awareness

    Batura, O. & Peldszus, R., 09.06.2023, Routledge Handbook of Commercial Space Law. Smith, L. J., Baumann, I. & Wintermuth, S.-G. (eds.). Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 490-500 11 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Legal aspects of satellite navigation

    Smith, L. J., 01.01.2015, Handbook of Space Law. von der Dunk, F. (ed.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 554-617 64 p. ( Research handbooks in international law).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Litigation without end? The deutsche telekom case and the german approach to private enforcement of securities law

    Halfmeier, A., 27.05.2016, Class Actions in Context: How Culture, Economics and Politics Shape Collective Litigation. Hensler, D., Hodges, C. & Tzankova, I. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 279-298 20 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  19. Published

    Logistical Potentials of Load Balancing via the Build-up and Reduction of Stock

    Heuer, T., Maier, J. T., Busse, T. D., Schmidt, M. & Nyhuis, P., 2021, 2021 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2021: 13 - 16 December 2021. Piscataway: IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 264-269 6 p. (2021 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2021).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Managerial insights: Leadership made in Germany: Low on compassion, high on performance

    Brodbeck, F. C., Frese, M. & Javidan, M., 15.04.2015, International Management: Insights from Fiction and Practice. Puffer, S. M. (ed.). Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 192-202 11 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Managing CSR Communication

    Schoeneborn, D. & Girschik, V., 09.08.2021, Handbook of Management Communication. Cooren, F. & Stücheli-Herlach, P. (eds.). DE GRUYTER Poland, p. 443-458 16 p. (Handbooks of Applied Linguistics (HAL); vol. 16).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  22. Published

    Managing (in) times of uncertainty: the effects of leadership sensemaking on employee well-being in dynamic business environments

    Eller, F. J., Fischer, S. & Diedrich, L., 01.01.2016, Healthy at Work : Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Wiencke, M., Cacace, M. & Fischer, S. (eds.). Schweiz: Springer International Publishing, p. 127-137 11 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  23. Published

    Mecanum wheel slip detection model implemented on velocity-controlled drives

    Gilfillan, C. L., van Niekerk, T., Mercorelli, P. & Sergiyenko, O., 01.01.2024, Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Mercorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). Elsevier, p. 199-213 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  24. Published

    Median based algorithm as an entropy function for noise detection in wavelet trees for data reconciliation

    Mercorelli, P., 01.01.2012, New Developments in Mathematics Research. Clarke, N. L. & Ronson, A. P. (eds.). Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 85-104 20 p. (Mathematics Research Developments).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Mind, mousse and moderation: New Approaches to Psychology and Interaction

    Potter, J. & Puchta, C., 12.07.2007, Discursive research in practice: new approaches to psychology and interaction. Hepburn, A. & Wiggins, S. (eds.). 1 ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 104-124 21 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  27. Published

    Modeling a modular omnidirectional AGV developmental platform with integrated suspension and power-plant

    Macfarlane, A. B. S., van Niekerk, T., Becker, U. & Mercorelli, P., 01.01.2024, Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Mercorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). Academic Press Inc., p. 151-168 18 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  28. Published

    Modeling Effective and Ineffective Knowledge Communication and Learning Discourses in CSCL with Hidden Markov Models

    Berwe, T., Oehl, M. & Pfister, H.-R., 01.01.2010, Advances in Applied Digital Human Modeling . Duffy, V. G. (ed.). Boca Raton: CRC Press, p. 549-558 10 p. (Advances in Human Factors and Ergonomics Series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  29. Published

    Modeling Interactions and Dependencies in Production Planning and Control: An Approach for a Systematic Description

    Mütze, A., Lebbing, S., Hillnhagen, S., Schmidt, M. & Nyhuis, P., 04.03.2023, Smart, Sustainable Manufacturing in an Ever-Changing World: Proceedings of International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing (COMA ’22) . von Leipzig, K., Sacks, N. & Clelland, M. M. (eds.). Cham: Springer Schweiz, p. 31-44 14 p. (Lecture Notes in Production Engineering; vol. Part F1162).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Moderators of the ego depletion effect

    Loschelder, D. D. & Friese, M., 23.08.2016, Self-Regulation and Ego Control. Hirt, E. R., Clarkson, J. J. & Jia, L. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Academic Press Inc., p. 21-42 22 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  31. Published

    Monitoring mental stressors at work with the work health audit instrument factors: Results of validation studies

    Fischer, S., Kleinlercher, K. M. & Rössler, W., 01.01.2016, Healthy at Work: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Wiencke, M., Cacace, M. & Fischer, S. (eds.). Springer International Publishing, p. 283-298 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Motivations of Global Careers Among Expatriates in German Companies: A Comparison with the Year 2002

    Bader, B., 04.01.2017, Expatriate Management : Transatlantic Dialogues. Bader, B., Schuster, T. & Bader, A. K. (eds.). London: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 1-26 26 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Multibody simulations of distributed flight arrays for Industry 4.0 applications

    Yip, L., Nemati, H., Mercorelli, P. & Zhu, Q., 01.01.2024, Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Mercorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). Academic Press Inc., p. 247-278 32 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  34. Published

    Multimodality in Strategy-as-Practice Research

    Knight, E. & Wenzel, M., 11.03.2025, Cambridge Handbook of Strategy as Practice. Golsorkhi, D., Rouleau, L., Seidl, D. & Vaara, E. (eds.). 3 ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 729-739 11 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  35. Published

    Multiple goal pursuit

    Sun, S. H. & Frese, M., 01.01.2013, New Developments in goal setting and task performance. Locke, E. & Latham, G. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 177-194 18 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Multiple import sourcing: First evidence for German enterprises from manufacturing industries

    Wagner, J., 16.03.2021, Microeconometric Studies of Firms' Imports and Exports: Advanced Methods of Analysis and Evidence from German Enterprises. Wagner, J. (ed.). New Jersey: World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 375-390 16 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Nascent entrepreneurs in German regions: evidence from the Regional Entrepreneurship Monitor (REM)

    Lückgen, I., Oberschachtsiek, D., Sternberg, R. & Wagner, J., 01.01.2006, Entrepreneurship in the region. Fritsch, M. & Schmude, J. (eds.). New York: Springer Verlag, p. 7-34 28 p. (International Studies in Entrepreneurship; vol. 14).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    (National) Constitutional Law Limitations on the Advancement of the EU’s Common Commercial Policy

    Terhechte, J., 01.01.2013, Common Commercial Policy after Lisbon: European Yearbook of International Economic Law. Bungenberg, M. & Herrmann, C. (eds.). Heidelberg: Springer Verlag, p. 19-28 10 p. (European Yearbook of International Economic Law; vol. Special Issue).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    New methods for the analysis of links between international firm activities and firm performance: A practitioner's guide

    Wagner, J., 25.02.2021, Microeconometric Studies Of Firms Imports And Exports: Advanced Methods Of Analysis And Evidence From German Enterprises. Wagner, J. (ed.). World Scientific Publishing Co., p. 7-24 18 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Nonlinear control allocation applied on a QTR: the influence of the frequency variation

    Ferreira dos Santos, M., de Mello Honório, L., Ferreira da Silva, M., Ferreira Vidal, V. & Mercorelli, P., 01.01.2024, Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Mercorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). Elsevier, p. 311-325 15 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Occupational e-Mental Health: Current Approaches and Promising Perspectives for Promoting Mental Health in Workers

    Lehr, D., Geraedts, A., Persson Asplund, R., Khadjesari, Z., Heber, E., de Bloom, J., Ebert, D. D., Angerer, P. & Funk, B., 01.01.2016, Healthy at Work: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Wiencke, M., Cacace, M. & Fischer, S. (eds.). 1 ed. Cham: Springer International Publishing, p. 257-281 25 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    OS4Future: An academic advocacy movement for our future

    Delmestri, G., Etchanchu, H., Bothello, J., Habersang, S., Gutierrez-Huerter O, G. & Schüßler, E., 30.09.2021, Personal Sustainability Practices : Faculty Approaches to Walking the Sustainability Talk and Living the UN SDGs. Starik, M. & Kanashiro, P. (eds.). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, p. 218-229 12 p. (New horizons in sustainability and business series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Part III: Motion and control of autonomous unmanned aerial systems as a challenge in Industry 4.0 process

    Mercorelli, P., Nemati, H. & Zhu, Q., 01.01.2024, Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Mercorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). Academic Press Inc., p. 243-245 3 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Part II: Motion control and autonomous robots as a challenge in Industry 4.0 process

    Mercorelli, P., Nemati, H. & Zhu, Q., 01.01.2024, Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Marcorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). Academic Press Inc., p. 111-114 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Part IV: Theoretical and methodological advancements in disturbance rejection and robust control

    Mercorelli, P., Nemati, H. & Zhu, Q., 01.01.2024, Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Mercorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H. & Zhang, Y. (eds.). Academic Press Inc., p. 327-330 4 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Peacekeeping Operations in Outer Space: Contradictions in Article IV of the Outer Space Treaty

    Baratto, E. B., 2018, A Fresh View on the Outer Space Treaty. Froehlich, A. (ed.). Cham: Springer Verlag, p. 39-47 9 p. (Studies in Space Policy; vol. 13).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Planning and entrepreneurship

    Gielnik, M., Frese, M. & Stark, M., 12.06.2015, The Psychology of Planning in Organizations : Research and Applications. Mumford, M. D. & Frese, M. (eds.). New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 289-311 23 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  48. Published

    Point Cloud Optimization Employing Multisensory Vision

    Sepulveda-Valdez, C., Alaniz-Plata, R., Núñez-López, J. A., Alba-Corpus, I. Y., Andrade-Collazo, H., Flores-Fuentes, W., Rodríguez-Quiñonez, J. C., Mercorelli, P., Tyrsa, V., Camacho-López, S. & Sergiyenko, O., 01.12.2024, Scanning Technologies for Autonomous Systems. Rodríguez-Quiñonez, J. C., Flores-Fuentes, W., Castro-Toscano, M. J. & Sergiyenko, O. (eds.). Springer Nature, p. 275-302 28 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Practices and Policies from Spaces of Possibilities to Institutional Innovations

    Kagan, S., Hauerwaas, A., Holz, V. & Wedler, P., 05.08.2022, Culture and Sustainable Development in the City: Urban Spaces of Possibilities. Kagan, S. (ed.). 1 ed. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 159-181 23 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Pre-startup planning sophistication and new venture performance

    Schulte, R., 01.04.2009, The management of small and medium enterprises. Fink, M. & Kraus, S. (eds.). New York, NY [u.a.]: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 3-19 17 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

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    Proactive behavior training: Theory, design, and future directions

    Mensmann, M. & Frese, M., 01.12.2016, Proactivity at Work: Making Things Happen in Organizations. Parker, S. K. & Bindl, U. K. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 434-468 35 p. (Organization and management series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review