Professorship for Psychology, in Particular Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Since August 2009 Michael Frese holds a joint appointment at Leuphana University of Lueneburg and the National University of Singapore, Business School.
His research spans a wide range of basic and applied topics within organizational behavior and work psychology. Most important are the longitudinal studies on psychological effects of unemployment, impact of stress at work, predictors of personal initiative in East Germany and psychological success factors in small scale entrepreneurs. In addition he is studying training - most importantly the concept of error training, leadership training and psychological training for increasing entrepreneurship and personal initiative. Most recently, he has done studies on cultural factors in organization and across nations, as well as research that looks at psychological success factors in entrepreneurs in developing countries and in Europe.
Prof. Frese has authored more than 200 articles and was editor/author of more than 20 books and special issues. He is one of the most frequently cited work and organizational psychologist in Europe.
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Prof. Frese’s research spans a wide range of basic and applied topics within organizational behavior and work psychology. Most important are his longitudinal studies on psychological effects of unemployment, impact of stress at work, predictors of personal initiative in East Germany, as well as psychological success factors of entrepreneurs. He is also known for his cross-national research on innovation. His field studies on errors, error management, and error management culture also have received wide attention.
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Wirkung von Anforderungen und Ressourcen auf die Zufriedenheit mit der Life Balance
Rexroth, M., Sonntag, K., Goecke, T., Klöpfer, A. & Mensmann, M., 2014, Arbeit und Privatleben harmonisieren: Life Balance Forschung und Unternehmenskultur: Das WLB-Projekt. Sonntag, K. (ed.). Kröning: Roland Asanger Verlag GmbH, p. 85-128 44 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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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 contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Who stays proactive after entrepreneurship training? Need for cognition, personal initiative maintenance, and well-being
Mensmann, M. & Frese, M., 01.2019, In: Journal of Organizational Behavior. 40, 1, p. 20-37 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Where are we with? A dialectical theory on innovation
Frese, M. & Rosing, K., 2013, Abstract proceedings of the 16th EAWOP Congress 2013: Imagine the future world: How do we want to work tomorrow?. Hertel, G., Binnewies, C., Krumm, S., Holling, H. & Kleinmann, M. (eds.). Münster: Münstersche Informations‐ und Archivsystem multimedialer Inhalte, p. 660-661 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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When passions collide: Passion convergence in entrepreneurial teams
Uy, M. A., Jacob, G. H., Gielnik, M. M., Frese, M., Antonio, T., Wonohadidjojo, D. M. & Christina, C., 01.06.2021, In: Journal of Applied Psychology. 106, 6, p. 902-920 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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When capital does not matter: How entrepreneurship training buffers the negative effect of capital constraints on business creation
Bischoff, K. M., Gielnik, M. M. & Frese, M., 01.09.2020, In: Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. 14, 3, p. 369-395 27 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Unpacking the Personal Initiative-Performance Relationship: A Multi-Group Analysis of Innovation by Ugandan Rural and Urban Entrepreneurs
Rooks, G., Sserwanga, A. & Frese, M., 01.01.2016, In: Applied Psychology. 65, 1, p. 99-131 33 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Traditional and modern ageism as predictors of workplace discrimination
Rosing, K., Zacher, H. & Finkelstein, L., 2013, Imagine the future world: How do we want to work tomorrow?: Abstract proceedings of the 16th EAWOP Congress 2013. Hertel, G., Binnewies, C., Krumm, S., Holling, H. & Kleinmann, M. (eds.). Münster: Münstersche Informations‐ und Archivsystem multimedialer Inhalte, p. 545-546 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Published abstract in conference proceedings › Research › peer-review
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Toward a psychology of entrepreneurship - An action theory perspective
Frese, M., 2009, In: Foundations and Trends in Entrepreneurship. 5, 6, p. 437-496 60 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The temporal pattern of creativity and implementation in teams
Rosing, K., Bledow, R., Frese, M., Baytalskaya, N., Johnson Lascano, J. & L. Farr, J., 01.12.2018, In: Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. 91, 4, p. 798-822 25 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The role of error management culture for firm and individual innovativeness
Fischer, S., Frese, M., Mertins, J. C. & Hardt-Gawron, J. V., 01.07.2018, In: Applied Psychology. 67, 3, p. 428-453 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Psychology of Planning in Organizations: Research and Applications
Mumford, M. (ed.) & Frese, M. (ed.), 17.06.2015, New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. 370 p.Research output: Books and anthologies › Book
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The Psychology of Entrepreneurship: Action and Process
Frese, M. & Gielnik, M., 23.01.2023, In: Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior. 10, 1, p. 137-164 28 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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The Psychology of Entrepreneurship: New Perspectives
Gielnik, M. M. (ed.), Cardon, M. S. (ed.) & Frese, M. (ed.), 2021, 1 ed. New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. 424 p. (SIOP organizational frontiers series)Research output: Books and anthologies › Book
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The psychology of entrepreneurship
Frese, M. & Gielnik, M., 2014, In: Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior. 1, p. 413-438 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Scientific review articles › Research
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The Open Anchoring Quest Dataset: Anchored Estimates from 96 Studies on Anchoring Effects
Röseler, L., Weber, L., Helgerth, K., Stich, E., Günther, M., Tegethoff, P., Wagner, F., Antunovic, M., Barrera-Lemarchand, F., Halali, E., Ioannidis, K., Genschow, O., Milstein, N., Molden, D. C., Papenmeier, F., Pavlovic, Z., Rinn, R., Schreiter, M. L., Zimdahl, M. F., Bahník, Š., Bermeitinger, C., Blower, F. B. N., Bögler, H. L., Burgmer, P., Cheek, N. N., Dorsch, L., Fels, S., Frech, M-L., Freira, L., Harris, A. J. L., Häusser, J. A., Hedgebeth, M. V., Henkel, M., Horvath, D., Intelmann, P., Klamar, A., Knappe, E., Köppel, L-M. A., Krueger, S. M., Lagator, S., Lopez-Boo, F., Navajas, J., Norem, J. K., Novak, J., Onuki, Y., Page, E., Rebholz, T. R., Sartorio, M., Shanks, D. R., Siems, M. C., Stäglich, P., Starkulla, M., Stitz, M., Straube, T., Thies, K., Thum, E., Ueda, K., Undorf, M., Urlichich, D., Vadillo, M. A., Wolf, H., Zhou, A., Schütz, A. & Schindler, S., 26.10.2022, In: Journal of Open Psychology Data. 10, 1, 12 p., 16.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The more severe the merrier: Severity of error consequences stimulates learning from error
Keith, N., Horvath, D. & Klamar, A., 01.09.2020, In: Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. 93, 3, p. 712-737 26 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Importance of Empowerment in Entrepreneurship
Henao-Zapata, D. & Peiró, J. M., 2018, Inside the Mind of the Entrepreneur: Cognition, Personality Traits, Intention, and Gender Behavior. Porcar, A. T. & Ribeiro Soriano, D. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 185-206 22 p. (Contributions to Management Science).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-review
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The impact of soft-skills training for entrepreneurs in Jamaica
Ubfal, D., Arráiz, I., Beuermann, D. W., Frese, M., Maffioli, A. & Verch, D., 01.04.2022, In: World Development. 152, 105787.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The impact of soft-skills training for entrepreneurs in Jamaica
Ubfal, D., Arráiz, I., Beuermann, D. W., Frese, M., Maffioli, A. & Verch, D., 01.04.2019, Bonn: IZA - Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit, 63 p. (IZA Discussion Paper Series; no. 12325).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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The global context and people at work: Special issue introduction
Kraimer, M. L., Takeuchi, R. & Frese, M., 03.2014, In: Personnel Psychology. 67, 1, p. 5-21 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research
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The emergence of evidence-based entrepreneurship
Frese, M., Rousseau, D. M. & Wiklund, J., 03.03.2014, In: Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice. 38, 2, p. 209-216 8 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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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 contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The Effectiveness of the Effectuation Approach on Opportunity Identificaton and Pursuit: Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Field Experiment
Zhu, J., Bischoff, K. M., Frese, M., Gielnik, M., Handrich, E. & Bellstedt, D., 15.12.2021, In: Academy of Management Learning & Education. 20, 4, p. 562-577 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The effectiveness of cohesive and diversified networks: A meta-analysis
Rauch, A. J., Rosenbusch, N., Unger, J. & Frese, M., 01.02.2016, In: Journal of Business Research. 69, 2, p. 554–568 15 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The buffering effect of selection, optimization, and compensation strategy use on the relationship between problem solving demands and occupational well-being: a daily diary study
Schmitt, A., Zacher, H. & Frese, M., 01.04.2012, In: Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. 17, 2, p. 139-149 11 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The affective shift model of work engagement
Bledow, R., Schmitt, A., Frese, M. & Kühnel, J., 01.11.2011, In: Journal of Applied Psychology. 96, 6, p. 1246-1257 12 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Teaching personal initiative beats traditional training in boosting small business in West Africa
Campos, F., Frese, M., Goldstein, M., Iacovone, L., Johnson, H. C., McKenzie, D. & Mensmann, M., 22.09.2017, In: Science. 357, 6357, p. 1287-1290 4 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Stress in organizations
Sonnentag, S. & Frese, M., 2012, Industrial and organizational Psychology. Weiner, I. B., Schmitt, N. W. & Highhouse, S. (eds.). 2 ed. New York: John Wiley & Sons Inc., p. 560-592 38 p. (Comprehensive Handbook of Psychology; vol. 12).Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Some contributions of action theory to social psychology: Social action and actors in the context of institutions and an objective world
Sabini, J., Frese, M. & Kossman, D. A., 01.01.1985, Goal Directed Behavior: The Concept of Action in Psychology. Frese, M. & Sabini, J. (eds.). London: Taylor and Francis Inc., p. 249-257 9 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter
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Soft Skills for Hard Constraints: Evidence from High-Achieving Female Farmers
Montalvao, J., Frese, M., Goldstein, M. & Kilic, T., 06.08.2017, Washington: The World Bank, 33 p. (Policy Research Working Paper; no. 8095).Research output: Working paper › Working papers
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Series foreword of Series Editors
Brief, A. P., Elsbach, K. D. & Frese, M., 01.01.2013, Emotional Labor in the 21st Century: Diverse Perspectives on Emotion Regulation at Work. Grandey, A. A., Diefendorff, J. M. & Rupp, D. E. (eds.). Taylor and Francis Inc., p. xi 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Other › Research
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Series foreword of Series Editors
Elsbach, K., Frese, M. & Brief, A., 01.01.2012, Behavioral Business Ethics: Shaping an Emerging Field. Cremer, D. D. & Tenbrunsel, A. E. (eds.). Taylor and Francis Inc., p. ix-x 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Other › Research
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Series Foreword
Brief, A., Elsbach, K. & Frese, M., 07.01.2011, Social Psychology and Organizations. Cremer, D. D., van Dick, R. & Murnighan, J. K. (eds.). Taylor and Francis Inc., p. xix 1 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Other › Research
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Series foreword
Frese, M., 2017, Proactivity at Work: Making Things Happen in Organizations. Parker, S. K. & Bindl, U. K. (eds.). New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. xii-xiii 2 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Other › Research
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Re-visiting Effectuation: The Relationships with Causation, Entrepreneurial Experience, and Innovativeness
Cha, V., Ruan, Y. & Frese, M., 28.08.2020, Entrepreneurial Behaviour: Unveiling the Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Entrepreneurship. Caputo, A. & Pellegrini, M. M. (eds.). Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited, p. 213-237 25 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review
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Remaining time and opportunities at work: Relationships between age, work characteristics, and occupational future time perspective
Zacher, H. & Frese, M., 01.06.2009, In: Psychology and Aging. 24, 2, p. 487-493 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Reciprocal Relationships Between Dispositional Optimism and Work Experiences: A Five-Wave Longitudinal Investigation
Li, W. D., Li, S., Fay, D. & Frese, M., 01.12.2019, In: Journal of Applied Psychology. 104, 12, p. 1471-1486 16 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Reciprocal Relationship Between Proactive Personality and Work Characteristics: A Latent Change Score Approach
Li, W-D., Fay, D., Frese, M., Harms, P. D. & Gao, X. Y., 09.2014, In: The Journal of applied psychology. 99, 5, p. 948-965 18 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Recht, Innovation und Entrepreneurship
Frese, M., Merkt, H., Hoffmann, W., Reihlen, M. & Brei, C., 2022, Rechtsgespräche: Recht im Kontext von Innovation | Entrepreneurship Nachhaltigkeit | Kultur | Europa. Terhechte, J. (ed.). Baden-Baden: Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, p. 17-38 22 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research
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Putting job design in context: Introduction to the special issue
Grant, A. M., Fried, Y., Parker, S. K. & Frese, M., 01.02.2010, In: Journal of Organizational Behavior. 31, 2-3, p. 145-157 13 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Putting Job Design in Context
Grant, A. M. (ed.), Fried, Y. (ed.), Parker, S. K. (ed.) & Frese, M. (ed.), 2010, John Wiley & Sons Ltd. (Journal of Organizational Behavior; vol. 31, no. 2/3)Research output: Books and anthologies › Special Journal issue › Research
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Psychologie und Policy implications: Sachversẗndigenrat für Psychologie
Frese, M., 01.01.2009, In: Psychologische Rundschau. 60, 4, p. 248-249 2 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research
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Psychological training for entrepreneurs to take action: Contributing to poverty reduction in developing countries
Frese, M., Gielnik, M. M. & Mensmann, M., 01.06.2016, In: Current Directions in Psychological Science. 25, 3, p. 196-202 7 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Proactivity and Adaptability
Zhu, J., Frese, M. & Li, W. D., 20.05.2014, Individual adaptability to changes at work: New directions in research. Chan, D. (ed.). New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 36-51 16 p.Research output: Contributions to collected editions/works › Chapter › peer-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/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Primed Goals and Primed Actions: A Commentary from an Action Theory Point of View
Frese, M., 01.2021, In: Applied Psychology. 70, 1, p. 262-267 6 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Positive impact of entrepreneurship training on entrepreneurial behavior in a vocational training setting
Gielnik, M. M., Frese, M., Bischoff, K. M., Muhangi, G. & Omoo, F., 15.07.2016, In: Africa Journal of Management. 2, 3, p. 330-348 19 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-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/works › Chapter › peer-review
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Personality-based selection of entrepreneurial borrowers to reduce credit risk: Two studies on prediction models in low- and high-stakes settings in developing countries
Dlugosch, T., Klinger, B., Frese, M. & Klehe, U., 06.2018, In: Journal of Organizational Behavior. 39, 5, p. 612-628 17 p.Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review