Based on Simon’s distinction between diagnostic and interactive control approaches, this study examines the determinants and effects of the use of budgets. Using survey data from German manufacturing firms, the study analyzes a broad set of potential influencing factors. We test a structural...

From 2012 on, all CO2 emissions from flights departing from or arriving at airports within the European Union have to be offset. We analyze the economic and ecological impacts that are caused by an inclusion of the aviation industry into the proposed emissions trading scheme (ETS). Building on...

Die Annahme der positiven Wirkung einer „guten“ Corporate Governance auf den Unternehmenserfolg ist ein Grund für die grosse Aufmerksamkeit für dieses Themengebiet. In diesem Beitrag wird der Stand der Forschung zur Erfolgswirkung der Corporate Governance aufgearbeitet. Als Ergebnis laesst...

Based on network analytical techniques, in this paper I extend information-processing theory to the micro level and develop a new approach to directly analyze information processing within individual organizations. I introduce the concept of information fit for measuring organizational...

This paper examines the importance of networks of interfirm cooperation in biotechnology. As in other knowledge-intensive industries, network-like cooperation is suggested to be a critical factor for companies as they enable the unobstructed exchange of information and knowledge. A discussion of...