Chemikalienregulierung und Innovationen zum nachhaltigen Wirtschaften — konzeptionelle Ansätze -- Einführung -- Der Einfluss umweltpolitischer Regulierung auf Innovationen -- Auf der Suche nach dem innovationsfördernden Politikmuster für die neue europäische Chemikalienpolitik -- Die...

in die Problemstellung: Chemische Industrie, Nachhaltigkeit und Innovationen -- Umweltinnovationen — Untersuchung von Fallstudien bei der Bayer AG -- Kooperative Umweltpolitik: Theoretische Einordnung und empirische Fallstudien -- Möglichkeiten und Grenzen einer umweltorientierten...

Substitution of hazardous substances is a prioritised objective in chemical regulation and risk management. However, it is experienced as a tough task with often inconsistent results. Based on thirteen case studies, this book analyzes substitution as an innovation process and attempts to give...

Philipp Herzog develops a theoretical framework arguing that Open Innovation and Closed Innovation cultures need to be different. The findings help firms cope with the challenges experienced in implementing the Open Innovation concept. Dr. Philipp Herzog ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am...

Many firms have shifted from a Closed Innovation to an Open Innovation strategy. During such change, firms often focus on implementing new processes to identify and use external technologies and new markets. Adapting the innovation culture, however, is neglected and results in a nonsatisfying...

Frühe Phase von Innovation (FEI) -- Entwicklung eines Modells der Informationsnutzung in der frühen Phase -- Empirischer Vergleich von FU und Nicht-FU -- Handlungsempfehlungen für Familienunternehmen, Nicht-Familienunternehmen, Großunternehmen und kleinere Unternehmen.

This brief explores the business and global implications of the American shale energy, or natural gas, revolution. Specifically, it provides a rational, comprehensive look at the major business themes and management implications that surround the new abundance of natural gas in the United States...

Economic growth and globalisation create traffic growth, leading to congestion, which again increases travel times and costs. Road pricing is an instrument that may efficiently reduce the negative impacts. This volume is a collection of research papers on the use of road pricing. The focus is on...

Current LCA methodologies employed to assess the intensity of environmental impacts lack a regional view, even though the sensitivity of the receiving environment is important in determining the specific levels of risks. This book seeks to redress the balance and develop a globally applicable,...

Services and the Green Economy addresses a significant gap in the knowledge and understanding of sustainable economic development. Bringing together a range of expert contributions the book analyses the role of services and service industries in the transition to a greener economy. Framed by an...