The theme of the conference is inspired by the events that in the first decade of the XXI century provided tangible evidence of intensive ongoing transformations of cultural, political and economic character, related both to individuals and entire communities. [gemäß den Informationen des...

The aim of the present symposium is to get a handle on this confusing picture of economics. We invite papers that appraise, criticize, or evaluate the economics-made-fun genre (books such as Freakonomics) from the perspective of the nature, scope and success (or failure) of economics as a...

The two-day conference will bring together a panel of practitioners and scholarly experts in the area of Islamic marketing and branding to share their knowledge and experiences with fellow academics and practitioners. Topics: - Islamic marketing - Consumer buying behaviour in Islamic context -...

The 2010 theme is Markets and Movements for Sustainability. We will explore the intersection of social movements and market creation for more socially and environmentally responsible products and services; governance and leadership topics that bridge the social and organizational domains; and...

We invite papers that address the following issues: - Social causes of environmental change - Social consequences of environmental change - Justice, Equity and Distribution - Governance, Institutions, and Policy Integration - Indicators, Assessment, and Monitoring - Theoretical and conceptual issues

Seit Max Webers These einer Verschränkung von protestantischer Ethik und „Geist des Kapitalismus“ standen die Zusammenhänge zwischen religiöser Orientierung und ökonomischem Verhalten im Mittelpunkt zahlreicher Untersuchungen. So sehr Webers These bis heute nachwirkt, so wenig wurden...

Topics: - The role of values in economic and business life - Universal ethics and cultural diversity in business - Corporate values and their effective integration in managing organisations - Ethics and accountability instruments - Business ethics and CSR in non profit organisations and in...

The Summer Academy will bring together scientists, practitioners, and students to work together on the following questions. - What are the major themes in intercultural communication, what has been done in regard to the globalisation process, how has communication changed? - How do management...

The Congress aims to bring together academics, educators, students, researchers, professionals, government officials, and representatives from non-governmental organizations in the field of leisure, recreation, tourism, and sports to discuss the academic, social, industrial, and political issues...

Distinguished international scholars lecture in thematic sessions on: Religion & the Welfare State, Immigration & the Welfare State, The Service Sector in the Welfare State, as well as Agency & Welfare State Development.