Identification of three key topics and research gaps in the literature on VBM in Mittelstand -- Framework for the evaluation of the role of VBM in Mittelstand -- Use of management tools in strategic decision-making -- Specific objectives and nuances in the overall target course -- Understanding...

Christoph Rose provides a broader differentiation of the perspective on family-owned companies. In contrast to several studies that merely discuss family-owned companies and non-family companies, his analysis is based on family influence, so the dominating heterogeneity of family-owned companies...

Small and medium-sized firms are a prevalent organizational form in Germany. Their importance for the German economy is indisputable. Most of them are global market leaders in their niches and are considered to be a force for innovation in the German economy. The ability to be innovative in...

Introduction -- Theoretical Foundations: Ambidexterity as an Explanation for Firm Performance and Survival -- Digression: Inter-Organizational Ambidexterity – Research on Inter-Organizational AlliancesEmpirical Study: Methodology -- Case Studies: Ambidextrous Collaborations of RCOs:...

Introduction -- Literature, Underlying Concepts and Research Gaps -- Methodology and Research Questions -- History of the German Industrial Landscape between 1958 and 2018 -- Quantitative Analysis: The 250 Largest Enterprises of 1958 and 2018 -- Long-term Analysis I: The 250 Largest Enterprises...