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. 2018
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    Heuristic approximation and computational algorithms for closed networks: A case study in open-pit mining

    Daduna, H., Krenzler, R., Ritter, R. & Stoyan, D., 03.2018, In: Performance Evaluation. 119, p. 5-26 22 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    The heterogeneous competitive effects of trade and foreign direct investment: Firm-level evidence for European countries

    Weche, J. P., 03.2018, In: World Economy. 41, 3, p. 801-830 30 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    The role of task meaning on output in groups: Experimental evidence

    Bäker, A. & Mechtel, M., 03.2018, In: Managerial and Decision Economics. 39, 2, p. 131-141 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Machine Vision Sensors: Editorial

    Sergiyenko, O., Tyrsa, V., Flores-Fuentes, W., Rodriguez-Quinonez, J. & Mercorelli, P., 27.02.2018, In: Journal of Sensors. 2018, 2 p., 3202761.

    Research output: Journal contributionsOther (editorial matter etc.)Research

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    Complementing AAI at the meso level: The Silver Work Index

    Wöhrmann, A. M., Deller, J. & Pundt, L., 07.02.2018, Building Evidence for Active Ageing Policies: Active Ageing Index and its Potential. Zaidi, A., Harper, S., Howse, K., Lamura, G. & Perek-Bialas, J. (eds.). Singapur: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 75-94 20 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    The influence of images on organizational attractiveness: comparing Chinese, Russian, and US companies in Germany

    Held, K. & Bader, B., 04.02.2018, In: The International Journal of Human Resource Management . 29, 3, p. 510-548 39 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Do family investors differ from other investors? Similarity, experience, and professionalism in the light of family investee firm challenges

    Thiele, F. & Rottke, O. M., 01.02.2018, In: Journal of Business Economics : JBE. 88, 2, p. 139 - 166 28 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    Multiple Import Sourcing: First Evidence for German Enterprises from Manufacturing Industries

    Wagner, J., 01.02.2018, In: Open Economies Review. 29, 1, p. 165-175 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    A health economic outcome evaluation of an internet-based mobile-supported stress management intervention for employees

    Ebert, D. D., Kählke, F., Buntrock, C., Berking, M., Smit, F., Heber, E., Baumeister, H., Funk, B., Riper, H. & Lehr, D., 02.2018, In: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. 44, 2, p. 171-182 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  12. Published

    The effects of work engagement and self-efficacy on personal initiative and performance

    Lisbona, A., Palaci, F., Salanova, M. & Frese, M., 02.2018, In: Psicothema. 30, 1, p. 89-96 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  13. Published

    The impact of terrorism on the workplace

    Bader, B. & Manke, B., 29.01.2018, Violence and Abuse in and around Organisations. Burke, R. J. & Cooper, C. L. (eds.). 1 ed. London: Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 105-126 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    Bank stock performance and bank regulation around the globe

    Pelster, M., Irresberger, F. & Weiß, G., 22.01.2018, In: European Journal of Finance. 24, 2, p. 77-113 37 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Zehn Jahre REITG: Eine Misserfolgsgeschichte

    Kovermann, J. H., 05.01.2018, In: Die Aktiengesellschaft. 63, 1, p. 22-26 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  16. Published

    Why husbands matter: Review of spousal influence on women entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa

    Wolf, K. & Frese, M., 02.01.2018, In: Africa Journal of Management. 4, 1, p. 1-32 32 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    Appointing female CEOs in risky and precarious firm circumstances. A review of the glass cliff phenomenon

    Velte, P., 01.01.2018, In: Corporate Ownership & Control . 15, 2, p. 33-43 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Charting the Emerging Financial Services Ecosystem of Fintechs and Banks: Six Types of Data-Driven Business Models in the Fintech Sector

    Schmidt, J., Drews, P. & Schirmer, I., 01.01.2018, Proceedings of the 51st Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2018. Bui, T. X. (ed.). University of Hawaii at Manoa, p. 5004-5013 10 p. (Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences; vol. 2018-January).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    Control of the inverse pendulum based on sliding mode and model predictive control

    Schwab, K. C., Schräder, L., Mercorelli, P. & Lassen, J. T., 01.01.2018, In: WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control. 13, p. 529-536 8 p., 60.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Control oriented modeling of DCDC converters

    Schmidt, S., Richter, M., Oberrath, J. M. & Mercorelli, P., 01.01.2018, In: IFAC-PapersOnLine. 51, 2, p. 331-336 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    Entrepreneurship and professional service firms: The team, the firm, the ecosystem and the field

    Reihlen, M., Werr, A. & Seckler, C., 01.01.2018, Professions and Professional Service Firms: Private and Public Sector Enterprises in the Global Economy. Saks, M. & Muzio, D. (eds.). London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 110-133 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  22. Published

    Narrative consistency across replays of pro-social interactive digital narratives

    Barbara, J., 01.01.2018, Interactive Storytelling - 11th International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling, ICIDS 2018, Proceedings. Rouse, R., Haahr, M. & Koenitz, H. (eds.). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, p. 154-159 6 p. (Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics); vol. 11318 LNCS).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Private Equity Investors and Family Firms: The Role of Exit Intentions and Conflicts

    Thiele, F., Busse, S. & Prigge, S., 01.01.2018, In: Corporate Ownership & Control . 15, 2, p. 44-58 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    The impact of auditor rotation, audit firm rotation and non-audit services on earnings quality, audit quality and investor perceptions: A literature review

    Velte, P. & Loy, T., 01.01.2018, In: Journal of Governance and Regulation. 7, 2, p. 74-90 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    Using Fuzzy PD Controllers for Soft Motions in a Car-like Robot

    Mercorelli, P., 01.01.2018, In: ASTES Journal. 3, 6, p. 380-390 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  26. Published

    Vorsicht Interview! Ein Beitrag für eine verbesserte Kommunikationskultur in und mit den (Versicherungs-)Medien - Teil II

    Hohlbein, B. & Paulokat, M., 01.01.2018, In: Zeitschrift für Versicherungswesen. 69, 1, p. 23 - 27 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  27. Published

    § 284 Ersatz vergeblicher Aufwendungen

    Dornis, T. W., 01.2018, Beck Online-Großkommentar. Gsell, B. & Lorenz, S. (eds.). 8 ed. C.H. Beck Verlag, 50 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

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    § 285 Herausgabe des Ersatzes

    Dornis, T. W., 01.2018, Beck Online-Großkommentar. Gsell, B. & Lorenz, S. (eds.). 8 ed. C.H. Beck Verlag, 50 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

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    § 286 bis § 292 BGB Verzug des Schuldners

    Dornis, T. W., 01.2018, Beck Online-Großkommentar. Gsell, B. & Lorenz, S. (eds.). 8 ed. C.H. Beck Verlag, 130 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

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    An empirical note on commuting distance and sleep during workweek and weekend

    Pfeifer, C., 01.2018, In: Bulletin of Economic Research. 70, 1, p. 97-102 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Perspectives on new venture creation

    Eller, F. J. & Gielnik, M. M., 01.2018, The SAGE Handbook of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Blackburn, R., De Clercq, D. & Heinonen, J. (eds.). Los Angeles: SAGE Publications Inc., p. 166-190 25 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  32. Published

    Shortening the potential duration of unemployment benefits and labor market outcomes: Evidence from a natural experiment in Germany

    Petrunyk, I. & Pfeifer, C., 01.2018, Lüneburg: Institut für Volkswirtschaftslehre der Universität Lüneburg, 48 p. (University of Lüneburg Working Paper Series in Economics; no. 377).

    Research output: Working paperWorking papers

  33. Published

    The impact of personality traits on wage growth and the gender wage gap

    Schäfer, K. & Schwiebert, J., 01.2018, In: Bulletin of Economic Research. 70, 1, p. 20-34 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    § 100 Allgemeine Übergangsvorschriften

    Schomerus, C.-T., Maly, C. & Meister, M., 2018, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz: Kommentar. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J., Cosack, T., Hennig, B. & Schomerus, T. (eds.). 5. Aufl. ed. Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 1897-1935 39 p. (Berliner Kommentar).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

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    § 104 Weitere Übergangsbestimmungen

    Schomerus, C.-T., Maly, C. & Meister, M., 2018, Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz: Kommentar. Frenz, W., Müggenborg, H.-J., Cosack, T., Hennig, B. & Schomerus, T. (eds.). 5. Aufl. ed. Berlin: Erich Schmidt Verlag, p. 1973-1986 14 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

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    14.2 Exkurs: Einfluss von Krisen und Terrorgefahr auf die touristische Nachfrage

    Lohmann, M., 2018, Reiseveranstalter- und Reisevertriebsmanagement: Funktionen – Strukturen – Prozesse. von Dörnberg, A., Freyer, W. & Sülberg, W. (eds.). 2. Auflage ed. Berlin/Boston: Walter de Gruyter, p. 293-297 5 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

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    Action regulation theory: Foundations, current knowledge, and future directions

    Zacher, H. & Frese, M., 2018, The SAGE Handbook of Industrial, Work, and Organizational Psychology: Volume 2: Organizational Psychology. Ones, D. S., Andrson, N., Viswesvaran, C. & Sinangil, H. K. (eds.). 2 ed. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications Inc., Vol. 2. p. 122-144 23 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  38. Published

    Agile Portfolio Management Patterns: A Research Design

    Horlach, B., Schirmer, I., Böhmann, T. & Drews, P., 2018, XP '18: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Agile Software Development: Companion. New York: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, 6 p. a9. (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series; vol. Part F147763).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Appendix A: Design, implementation, and analysis of the iGOES project

    Albrecht, A.-G., Deller, J., Ones, D. S., Dilchert, S. & Paulus, F. M., 2018, Managing expatriates: Success factors in private and public domains. Wiernik, B. M., Rüger, H. & Ones, D. S. (eds.). 1 ed. Opladen: Verlag Babara Budrich, p. 303-308 6 p. (Beiträge zur Bevölkerungswissenschaft; vol. 50).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    Application of camera controlled laser projection systems for manual mounting tasks

    Taubert, J., Rehe, M. & Müller-Polyzou, R., 2018, Dritte Transdisziplinäre Konferenz "Technische Unterstützungssysteme, die die Menschen wirklich wollen". Weidner, R. & Karafillidis, A. (eds.). Hamburg: Helmut-Schmidt-Universität, p. 67-76 10 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksPublished abstract in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Archetypes of Platform-Hosted Crowds: Towards a General Conceptual Language

    Bauer, R. M. & Gegenhuber, T., 2018, In: Global Proceedings. Surrey, 2018, 1 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsConference abstract in journalResearchpeer-review

  42. Published

    Auswahl globaler Leadership-Talente im Spannungsfeld von unternehmensweiter Harmonisierung und lokaler Anpassung

    Deters, J., 2018, In: Wirtschaftspsychologie. 20, 3, p. 16-24 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Automated system for measuring the radial clearance of rolling bearings

    Meier, N., Papadoudis, J. & Georgiadis, A., 2018, Sensoren und Messsysteme 2018: Beiträge der 19. ITG/GMA-Fachtagung 26. – 27. Juni 2018 in Nürnberg. VDE Verlag, p. 410-413 4 p. (Sensoren und Messsysteme - 19. ITG/GMA-Fachtagung).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review

  44. Published

    Bachelor Betriebswirtschaftslehre im Wandel: Integration der verantwortungsvollen Managementausbildung in die akademische Bildung

    Bekmeier-Feuerhahn, S., Hetze, K. & Klapper, R., 2018, CSR und Hochschulmanagement: Sustainable Education als neues Paradigma in Forschung und Lehre. Raueisen, M. & Kolb, M. (eds.). Berlin/Heidelberg: Gabler Verlag, p. 46-67 21 p. (Management-Reihe Corporate Social Responsibility).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    Behind the Steele Curtain: An Empirical Study of Trademark Conflicts Law, 1952-2016

    Dornis, T. W., 2018, In: Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law. 20, 3, p. 567-653 87 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

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    Betriebliche Sozialordnungen und Mitarbeiterverhalten

    Falke, M., 2018, Ausburg, München: Rainer Hampp Verlag. 433 p. (Empirische Personal- und Organisationsforschung; vol. 58)

    Research output: Books and anthologiesMonographsResearch

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    Buch 11. Justizielle Zusammenarbeit in der Europäischen Union

    Halfmeier, A., 2018, Zivilprozessordnung: Kommentar. Prütting, H. & Gehrlein, M. (eds.). 10 ed. Köln: Luchterhand Verlag, p. 2561-2658 98 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions in collection of commentariesResearch

  49. Published
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    Bürgerenergiegesellschaften in Deutschland

    Holstenkamp, L., Centgraf, S., Dorniok, D., Kahla, F., Masson, T., Müller, J. R., Radtke, J. & Yildiz, Ö., 2018, Handbuch Energiewende und Partizipation. Holstenkamp, L. & Radtke, J. (eds.). Wiesbaden: Springer VS, p. 1061-1080 20 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksContributions to collected editions/anthologiesResearch

  51. Published

    Charting the Emerging Business Ecosystem of Fintechs and Banks: Seven Types of Collaborative Business Models

    Schmidt, J., Drews, P. & Schirmer, I., 2018, Twenty-Sixth European Conference on Information Systems (ECIS2018), Portsmouth,UK, 2018. Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth, 15 p. 1592. (Research Papers; vol. 104).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksArticle in conference proceedingsResearchpeer-review