Based on measurements among 332 owner-managers (hog farmers), we investigate how the global shape of the utility function (i.e., S-shaped versus concave or convex over the total range of outcomes) relates to choice behavior. We find that the global shape of the utility function differs across...

The present research shows how entrepreneurial culture contributes to the widely noted difference in entrepreneurial propensities between men and women. The consequences of the assumed differential importance of household and family generate testable hypotheses about the gender effects of...

The impact of culture on non-kin cooperation has been singled out as critical for economic activity. However, causal evidence of culture's influence on cooperation remains scant. In this paper we provide such evidence, focusing on two key components of culture: preferences and beliefs. Adopting...

Verschiedene Normen befassen sich mit Teilaspekten gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung. Mit ISO 26000 liegt nun erstmalig eine Norm zur ganzheitlichen Umsetzung gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung in Managementprozessen vor. Anders als z.B. ISO 14000 und SA8000 ist ISO 26000 jedoch nicht als...

This study investigated seven core subjects of ISO 26000 to explore the way in which new product development (NPD) links corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy with product development planning. This study thoroughly discussed the implementation of policies that achieve social...

This study investigated seven core subjects of ISO 26000 to explore the way in which new product development (NPD) links corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy with product development planning. This study thoroughly discussed the implementation of policies that achieve social...

The present research paper aims to present the framework and the achieved progresses on the application of ISO 26000 – Social Responsibility standard at the level of the European countries. The paper is structured into five main parts, each one emphasizing a specific research objective: brief...