Public-private partnership (PPP) projects are often characterised by increased complexity and uncertainty due to their idiosyncrasy in the management and delivery processes such as long-term lifecycle, incomplete contracting, and the multitude of stakeholders. An appropriate risk allocation is...

The study focuses on Interim-Management as a so far rarely discussed phenomenon of the flexible firm. Contradicting popular leadership perception, the authors argue that Interim-Management does not constitute a leadership paradox but can be explained by established organization theory. In...

The study focuses on Interim-Management as a so far rarely discussed phenomenon of the flexible firm. Contradicting popular leadership perception, the authors argue that Interim-Management does not constitute a leadership paradox but can be explained by established organization theory. In...

This study investigates a novel consultancy contract mode for condominium management in Taiwan by using transaction cost theory. This study finds that consultancy contracts offer property management companies lower personnel costs and a lower tax burden compared with full-responsibility...

An den Schnittstellen zwischen den Kulturen wird in internationalen Geschäftsprozessen die interkulturelle Kompetenz der Mitarbeiter und Manager zum wesentlichen Erfolgsfaktor. Ein handhabbares Modell der interkulturellen Kompetenz wäre für die betriebliche Praxis daher von außerordentlich...

Auf die Rezession zu Beginn der 90er Jahre haben die meisten Unternehmen mit Maßnahmen der Kosteneinsparung und Rationalisierung reagiert und dabei oft auch die Marketingbudgets gekürzt. Empirische Untersuchungen aus Deutschland und der Schweiz belegen übereinstimmend die Dominanz der...