Professorship for Psychology, in Particular Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Organisational unit: Professoship

Organisation profile

The research focus of the chair includes long-term studies on psychological effects of unemployment, predisposition Cases of personal initiative and psychological success factors of entrepreneurs. Furthermore, he deals with training, especially error management training, leadership training and training for improvement of corporate success and personal initiative. Lastly, he dealt with studies on the cultural national and organizational factors, psychological  success factors from entrepreneurs in developing countries (Africa, Latin America and Asia) , as well as with the topic innovation.

  1. 2018
  2. Published

    Is personal initiative training a substitute or complement to the existing human capital of women? Results from a randomized trial in Togo

    Campos, F., Frese, M., Goldstein, M., Iacovone, L., Johnson, H. C., McKenzie, D. & Mensmann, M., 2018, In: American Economic Association Papers and Proceedings. 108, p. 256-261 6 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  3. Published

    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 Verlag, p. 185-206 22 p. (Contributions to Management Science).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  4. 2017
  5. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    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 paperWorking papers

  7. Published

    Creativity and entrepreneurship: A process perspective

    Lex, M. & Gielnik, M. M., 17.07.2017, The Wiley Handbook of Entrepreneurship. Ahmetoglu, G., Chamorro-Premuzic, T., Klinger, B. & Karcisky, T. (eds.). Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons Inc., p. 139-172 34 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  8. Published

    Motivation related to work: A century of progress

    Kanfer, R., Frese, M. & Johnson, R. E., 01.03.2017, In: Journal of Applied Psychology. 102, 3, p. 338-355 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  9. Published

    Entrepreneurship

    Gielnik, M. M., Frese, M. & Rauch, A., 01.2017, The Sage encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Rogelberg, S. G. (ed.). 2 ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications Inc., p. 409-410 2 p.

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

  10. Published

    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/worksOtherResearch

  11. 2016
  12. Published

    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

  13. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  14. Published

    2016 Emerald Africa Academy of Management Trailblazer Awardee

    Frese, M., 02.07.2016, In: Africa Journal of Management. 2, 2, p. 230-233 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Action Regulation Across the Adult Lifespan (ARAL): A Metatheory of Work and Aging

    Zacher, H., Hacker, W. & Frese, M., 01.07.2016, In: Work, Aging and Retirement. 2, 3, p. 286-306 21 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  16. Published

    Informal Learning and Entrepreneurial Success: A Longitudinal Study of Deliberate Practice Among Small Business Owners

    Keith, N., Unger, J. M., Rauch, A. J. & Frese, M., 01.07.2016, In: Applied Psychology. 65, 3, p. 515-540 26 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  17. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  19. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  20. Published

    Personal initiative training for small business owners

    Frese, M., Hass, L. & Friedrich, C., 2016, In: Journal of Business Venturing Insights. 5, p. 27-36 10 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  21. 2015
  22. Published

    Biology (prenatal testosterone), psychology (achievement need) and entrepreneurial impact

    Unger, J., Rauch, A. J., Weis, S. E. & Frese, M., 01.12.2015, In: Journal of Business Venturing Insights. 4, p. 1-5 5 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  23. Published

    Cultural Practices, Norms, and Values

    Frese, M., 01.11.2015, In: Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 46, 10, p. 1327-1330 4 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  24. Published

    "I put in effort, therefore I am passionate": Investigating the path from effort to passion in entrepreneurship

    Gielnik, M. M., Spitzmuller, M., Schmitt, A., Klemann, K. & Frese, M., 01.08.2015, In: Academy of Management Journal. 58, 4, p. 1012-1031 20 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    The Psychology of Planning in Organizations: Research and Applications

    Mumford, M. (Editor) & Frese, M. (Editor), 17.06.2015, New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. 370 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologiesBook

  26. Published

    Organizational Planning: The Psychology of Performance Introduction

    Frese, M., Mumford, M. & Gibson, C., 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. 1-8 8 p. (Organization and Management Series).

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

  27. Published

    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

  28. Published

    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

  29. Published

    Ambidextrous Leadership and Team Innovation

    Zacher, H. & Rosing, K., 02.03.2015, In: Leadership and Organization Development Journal. 36, 1, p. 54-68 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  30. Published

    Action and action-regulation in entrepreneurship: Evaluating a student training for promoting entrepreneurship

    Gielnik, M., Frese, M., Kahara-Kawuki, A., Katono, I. W., Kyejjusa, S., Ngoma, M., Munene, J., Namatovu-Dawa, R., Nansubuga, F., Orobia, L., Oyugi, J., Sejjaaka, S., Sserwanga, A., Walter, T., Bischoff, K. M. & Dlugosch, T., 01.03.2015, In: Academy of Management Learning & Education. 14, 1, p. 69-94 26 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    Action Errors, Error Management, and Learning in Organizations

    Frese, M. & Keith, N., 01.01.2015, In: Annual Review of Psychology. 66, p. 661-687 27 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  32. 2014
  33. Published

    A temporal analysis of how entrepreneurial goal intentions, positive fantasies, and action planning affect starting a new venture and when the effects wear off.

    Gielnik, M., Barabas, S., Frese, M., Namatovu-Dawa, R., Scholz, F., Metzger, J. & Walter, T., 01.11.2014, In: Journal of Business Venturing. 29, 6, p. 755-772 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  34. Published
  35. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Entrepreneurship training in developing countries

    Bischoff, K. M., Gielnik, M. & Frese, M., 25.06.2014, Industrial and Organizational Psychology Help the Vulnerable: Serving the Underserved. Reichman, W. (ed.). Houndmills, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 92-119 28 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  37. Published

    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/worksChapterpeer-review

  38. Published

    Organisational age cultures: The interplay of chief executive officers age and attitudes toward younger and older employees

    Zacher, H. & Gielnik, M., 05.2014, In: International Small Business Journal . 32, 3, p. 327-349 23 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  39. Published

    Antecedents of Business Opportunity Identification and Innovation: Investigating the Interplay of Information Processing and Information Acquisition

    Gielnik, M. M., Krämer, A.-C., Kappel, B. & Frese, M., 01.04.2014, In: Applied Psychology. 63, 2, p. 344-381 38 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  40. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    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 contributionsJournal articlesResearch

  42. Published

    Climate for personal initiative and radical and incremental innovation in firms: A validation study

    Fischer, S., Frese, M., Mertins, J. C. & Hardt, J. V., 2014, In: Journal of Enterprising Culture. 22, 1, p. 91-109 18 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  43. Published

    Erfolgreiche Unternehmer

    Fischer, S. & Frese, M., 2014, Unternehmer- Fakten und Fiktionen: historisch-biografische Studien. Plumpe, W. (ed.). München: Oldenbourg Schulbuchverl, p. 57-79 24 p. (Schriften des historischen Kollegs; vol. 88).

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

  44. Published

    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 contributionsScientific review articlesResearch

  45. Published

    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, p. 85-128 44 p.

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

  46. 2013
  47. Published

    National culture and cultural orientations of owners affecting the innovation-growth relationship in five countries

    Rauch, A., Frese, M., Wang, Z.-M., Unger, J., Lozada, M., Kupcha, V. & Spirina, T., 01.12.2013, In: Entrepreneurship and Regional Development. 25, 9-10, p. 732-755 24 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    Can personal initiative training improve small business success? A longitudinal South African evaluation study

    Solomon, G., Frese, M., Friedrich, C. & Glaub, M., 11.2013, In: The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. 14, 4, p. 255-268 14 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  49. Published

    Focus on opportunities as a boundary condition of the relationship between job control and work engagement: A multi-sample, multi-method study

    Schmitt, A., Zacher, H. & de Lange, A. H., 01.10.2013, In: European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. 22, 5, p. 505-519 15 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  50. Published

    Es gibt so viel zu, warum gegen evidenzbasiertes Management polemisieren? Ein Plädoyer gegen die Bedeutungslosigkeit der Managementforschung

    Frese, M., 06.2013, In: Die Betriebswirtschaft. 73, 3, p. 221-232 11 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  51. Published

    Führen mit Visionen

    Frese, M., 05.2013, Die ZEIT erklärt die Wissenschaft: was man wirklich wissen muss: Betriebswirtschaft. Heuser, U. J. & Spoun, S. (eds.). 1 ed. Hamburg: Murmann Verlag, Vol. 2. p. 47-53 6 p.

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

  52. Published

    Humane Orientation as a New Cultural Dimension of the GLOBE Project: A Validation Study of the GLOBE Scale and Out-Group Humane Orientation in 25 Countries

    Schloesser, O., Frese, M., Heintze, A. M., Al-Najjar, M., Arciszewski , T., Besevegis, E. G., Bishop, G. D., Bonnes, M., Clegg, C. W., Drozda-Senkowska, E., Gaborit, M., Garzon, D., Hansen, T., Heszen, I., Juhász, M., Keating, M. A. & Mangundjaya, W., 05.2013, In: Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. 44, 4, p. 535-551 17 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  53. Published

    A dynamic perspective on affect and creativity

    Bledow, R., Rosing, K. & Frese, M., 04.2013, In: Academy of Management Journal. 56, 2, p. 432-450 19 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  54. Published

    Entrepreneurship and Poverty Reduction: Applying I-O Psychology to Microbusiness and Entrepreneurship in Developing Countries

    Gielnik, M. & Frese, M., 02.2013, Using Industrial Organizational Psychology for the Greater Good: Helping Those Who Help Others. Olsen-Buchanan, J., Koppes Bryan, L. L. & Thompson, L. F. (eds.). New Yorl: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, p. 394-438 45 p. (SIOP Frontier Series).

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/worksChapterpeer-review

  55. Published

    Construct Clean-Up in Proactivity Research: A Meta-Analysis on the Nomological Net of Work-Related Proactivity Concepts and their Incremental Validities

    Tornau, K. & Frese, M., 01.01.2013, In: Applied Psychology. 62, 1, p. 44-96 53 p.

    Research output: Journal contributionsJournal articlesResearchpeer-review

  56. 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