This paper provides the first large scale study that examines the impact of both individual- and group-specific factors on the benefits users obtain from their user communities. By empirically analysing 924 survey responses from individuals in 161 Computer Associates' user groups, this paper...

Recent studies of outlaw communities provide qualitative evidence of their existence and the organisation of the underlying innovation processes. We provide descriptive results from a large scale survey of two online outlaw communities focussing on Microsoft's XBox. In line with previous...

This research contributes to wellness and spa tourism literature by analyzing the preferences of German health travelers with a focus on natural treatments. Based on the findings of a literature review on health travelers’ preferences, a choice-based conjoint analysis was conducted with a...

Recent studies of outlaw communities provide qualitative evidence of their existence and the organisation of the underlying innovation processes. We provide descriptive results from a large scale survey of two online outlaw communities focussing on Microsoft's XBox (a gaming console). Based on...

Firms are increasingly realising the importance of social networks. Such networks of customers can play an essential role in assisting firms to organise and prioritise the pool of user information regarding their needs, feedback on existing products as well as ideas for new products. To profit...

In jüngerer Zeit verwenden Teile der Literatur das auf Brennan zurückgehende Nachsteuer-CAPM, um Unternehmenswerte nach (differenzierten) persönlichen Steuern zu bestimmen...

This paper explores the form and function of organisational interactions from the perspective of Luhmanns Theory of Social Systems.