Research questions: Which cost instruments are most suitable in industrial practice to achieve cost savings in the procurement function? Which parameters influence the decision on the appropriate cost management methodology? How can sustainable cost reductions for purchased parts be achieved?...

Research question: The present paper deals with the question of which consumers take advantage of the customer-friendly returns service and whether consumers are aware of the consequences of account blocking. Against the background of this question, it is of interest whether abuses are more...

Research questions: Are men and women in leadership roles different? How do the self-images of male and female leaders differ? Is there a linkage between leadership, gender and self-image? Methods: Based on a comprehensive overview of relevant theoretical concepts and scientific literature, the...

Research questions: Which factors influence the long-term retention of employees? What differences can be found in the characteristics of different generations and to what extent is generation specific Employee Retention Management (ERM) necessary for long-term retention? Which measures and...

Purpose: According to its proponents, an MBA programme can improve one's managerial and business competencies, knowledge and skills, and thus one's career chances in business. Worldwide many people make at least one or more career switches during their careers. Every year, among them are...

Purpose: Marketing literature has previously and repeatedly outlined the positive sales effects of displays in food retailing. Therefore, its increasing usage and space allocation is not surprising. Although the promised sales increases of more than 400% should result in even higher usage rates....

Research questions: What are the core leadership behaviour factors that are relevantly contributing to work productivity of managers in the lower and middle management? What is the impact of leadership behaviour factors on leadership performance? Methods: Empirical study across different...

Purpose: According to its proponents, an MBA programme can improve one’s managerial and business competencies, knowledge and skills, and thus one’s career chances in business. Worldwide many people make at least one or more career switches during their careers. Every year, among them are...

Research questions: To what extent does the operationalisation of the Leadership Productivity Model fulfill the approved scientific quality criteria? Methods: After identifying suitable quality criteria, they were evaluated based on 1,267 questionnaires following the Leadership Productivity...

Purpose: Marketing literature has previously and repeatedly outlined the positive sales effects of displays in food retailing. Therefore, its increasing usage and space allocation is not surprising. Although the promised sales increases of more than 400% should result in even higher usage rates....