In this paper, we argue that a trade off between homogenization and differentiation in social and cultural systems can be linked to systemic theories of evolutionary change. We briefly introduce the necessary perspectives from biological evolution, sociology and social psychology, innovation and...

For technology-oriented SME, innovation and growth are important aspects of firm performance. A strategic orientation that emphasizes entrepreneurial behavior (entrepreneurial orientation, EO) may be an effective way to obtain these goals. However, there is little information on the internal...

The topics of ethical conduct and governance in academic research in the business field have attracted scientific and public attention. The concern is that research misconduct in organizations such as business schools and universities might result in practitioners, policymakers, and researchers...

Die Einflussfaktoren auf den Unternehmenserfolg sind gerade bei Wachstumsunternehmen für ihre Share- und Stakeholder von hohem Interesse. Bisher stand die Analyse "klassischer" Erfolgsfaktoren im Vordergrund, doch gibt es eine Reihe sehr erfolgreicher Unternehmen, die in diesen Bereichen...