Owing to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and specifically in machine learning, information technology (IT) systems can support humans in an increasing number of tasks. Yet, previous research indicates that people often prefer human support to support by an IT system, even if the...

This Management Report summarizes the main descriptive results of a study onresearcher’s acceptance of Open Access publishing. The study was conducted in2006 by the Ludwig-Maximilans-University Munich, Germany, in cooperation withthe University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The main focus is...

In the 19th and the 20th century, industrialization has lead to structural changes in the manufacturing industry. Among other engineering inventions, steam, tool making and transport machines were the main drivers of this development. By automating tasks, increasing standardization of processes...