Sebastian Frericks examines, based on a qualitative content analysis, the factors that lead large German listed companies to downfall. He finds factors and motives uncared for as well as new interrelations between variables that can be used to develop a future-looking risk sensitivity based on a...

This book puts forward a carefully crafted theoretical framework that makes a substantial contribution to the field of organizational resilience. It is a framework that goes far beyond the traditional crisis management perspective (accidents, scandals, etc) to an investigation of the...

Ad-hoc-Krisen treten urplötzlich auf. Sie sind durch herkömmliche Frühwarnsysteme nicht zu orten und bergen existenzgefährdendes Potenzial. Ihre Häufigkeit nimmt in dynamischen Wettbewerbsverhältnissen und in einer vernetzten Welt sprunghaft zu. Nur durch spezifische Managementansätze zur...

Vier Erfolgsformeln krisengeschützter Unternehmen -- Treiber der Konzentration: der Industry Shark -- Klein, aber fein: der Local Specialist -- Einzigartige marktbezogene Fähigkeiten: der Regional Hero -- Nachhaltiger Gewinner: der International Champion.

Innovative Konzepte zur Krisenbewältigung — eine aktuelle Bestandsaufnahme -- Unternehmenssanierung in Deutschland — die wirtschaftliche Lage bleibt angespannt, doch Restrukturierungen bieten klare Chancen -- Rekapitalisierung — neue Wege der Unternehmensfinanzierung -- Aus der Krise zur...

The conventional approach to risk communication, based on a centralized and controlled model, has led to blatant failures in the management of recent safety related events. In parallel, several cases have proved that actors not thought of as risk governance or safety management contributors may...

This book offers a comprehensive overview of failure in business, management and consulting. It features contributions by experts from diverse fields, who share unique insights from their real-life experiences. Readers will find perspectives from leadership, project management, change...

This book contributes to the discussion on wisdom in management, leadership and strategy by developing a unique theoretical approach. Integrating rational-analytical, intuitive and philosophical dimensions of wise decision-making, it advocates a broadly Platonic-Socratic view on wisdom. Applying...

The recent data controversy with Facebook highlights the tech industry as a whole was utterly unprepared for the backlash it faced as a result of its business model of selling user data to third parties. Despite the predominant role that technology plays in all of our lives, the controversy also...

This is the first book to examine the linkages among natural and organizational accidents and disasters in the modern era and clarifies the mechanisms involved and the significance of emerging problems, from the aging of vital infrastructure for the supply of water, gas, oil, and electricity to...