Die Skepsis gegenüber Auslandsentsendungen wächst. Berichte über gescheiterte Manager und unzufriedene Familien lassen ambitionierte Nachwuchskräfte zögern. Wer den Schritt ins Ausland dennoch wagt, profitiert von einzigartigen Lernchancen im interkulturellen Kontext. Vor allem in...

Einführung -- Risikomanagement im Zuge des KonTraG — eine Bestandsaufnahme -- Theoretische Fundierung des Risikomanagements aus ressourcenorientierter Perspektive -- Fluktuation von Schlüsselpersonen -- Fazit.

The book examines the social processes which have shaped the development and organisation of various marketing practices and activities, and the markets associated with them. Drawing on the figurational-sociological approach associated with Norbert Elias the contributors explain how various...

This unique book breaks original ground in management and organization studies by drawing on over 2½ years of ethnographic study in a major UK international airport group. Much has been written about the ‘McDonaldisation’ or ‘Disneyization’ of society, but few have been attentive to...

Institutions Incorporated draws together aspects of human and organizational corporeality and links them to institutions. Throughout European anthropology and culture the body has been conceptualized as the 'dark side' to soul and reason. This book explores the 'dark side' of institutions, their...

This original and thought-provoking book takes a new approach to engaging with organizational theory and making sense of organizations. Consisting of seven plays written by the author, each is followed by a stimulating commentary by a noted scholar, exploring the wider contexts and values of...