The book presents a collection of essays addressing a perceived need for persistent and logical thinking, critical reasoning, rigor and relevance on the part of researchers pursuing their doctorates. Accordingly, eminent experts have come together to consider these significant aspects of the...

Die realistische Selbsteinschätzung im Vergleich zum konkurrierenden Umfeld ist für Unternehmen entscheidend. Viele Branchen nutzen zunehmend Paneldaten als Basis für detaillierte Markt- und Produktanalysen. Um langfristig im Wettbewerb zu bestehen ist es daher unverzichtbar, dieses zentrale...

Autoren in der Doktorandenausbildung führen in 35 Beiträgen ihr Wissen aus einem breiten Spektrum von selbst durchgeführten Projekten und aus Erkenntnissen der Literatur zusammen. Durch eine sorgfältige Begutachtung haben die Herausgeber ihre methodische Erfahrung einfließen lassen. Jeder...

Enterprise modeling (EM) methods and techniques are indispensable for understanding the present situation of an enterprise and for preparing for its future - particularly in times of continuous organizational change, an increasing pace of innovation, new market challenges, or technology...

While supply chain management has risen to great prominence in recent year, there are hardly related developments in research methodologies. Yet, as supply chains cover more than one company, one central issue is how to collect and analyse data along the whole or relevant part of the supply...

This book is devoted to the analysis of the three main financial crises that have marked this century: 2001 Argentina’s defaulting on its external debt, the American subprime crisis in 2008, and the current European debt crisis in Europe. The book pursues three major objectives: firstly, to...

University Startups and Spin-Offs teaches university students, researchers, and educators the most effective strategies and tactics for launching their own startups from academic platforms with the backing of school programs, public grants, incubators, seed accelerators, and private partnerships...