Conceptual Perspectives on Leadership -- Introduction to Meta-Analysis -- The Effect of Leadership on Job Satisfaction -- The Effect of Leadership on Organizational Commitment -- The Effect of Leadership on Organizational Trust -- The Effect of Leadership on Organizational Citizenship -- The...

This open access book examines the methodological complications of using complexity science concepts within the social science domain. The opening chapters take the reader on a tour through the development of simulation methodologies in the fields of artificial life and population biology, then...

This book suggests that normative ethics should be developed as a social science, and that this will improve its reputation in business and society. Storchevoy defines four criteria of a good scientific method (clear definitions, correct logic, empirical verification, accurate measurement) and...

The book presents a collection of essays addressing a perceived need for persistent and logical thinking, critical reasoning, rigor and relevance on the part of researchers pursuing their doctorates. Accordingly, eminent experts have come together to consider these significant aspects of the...

This book provides an overview and analysis of the key publications and authors in the study of supply chain management since its inauguration in the 1980s. Reviewing 1699 published research works and case studies, it is the first to combine and analyse publication data and citations in order to...

This editorial book presents twelve contributions from the German “Wirtschaftsinformatik” that exemplify the contemporary approach of theory-guided modeling and empiricism which complements existing approaches. It summarizes recent research which has been presented at major international and...

Grundzüge der Kapitalstrukturtheorie -- Grundzüge der Determinantenforschung -- Methodische Vorgehensweise und Literaturgrundlage -- Analyse der Determinanten der Kapitalstruktur -- Zusammenfassung und Ausblick.

Restructuring and, therein, divestitures have become an indispensable element of corporate strategy for many firms. Divestitures, defined as a firm’s decision to dispose of a significant portion of its assets, can increase a firm’s strength by changing its asset structure and its resource...

Innovation management is commonly understood as a central system and function of a firm’s ability to keep up with developments in the market. Markus Sattler reviews the predictors of successful innovation management on firm level with a meta-analytic approach. His findings suggest that the...

Relevanz der Produktpiraterie für die Betriebswirtschaftslehre -- Entwicklung einer einheitlichen Terminologie der Produktpiraterie -- Qualitatives Review der Forschung zur Produktpiraterie -- Meta-Analyse und meta-analytisch gewonnenes Strukturgleichungsmodell.