A literature review of Performance Measurement Systems (PMS) in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) shows that the main contributions focus on the development of theoretical models, but not on guidelines for practical implimentation. In this context an important neglected aspect is the...

Die Liquiditätsknappheit im deutschen Mittelstand ist ein offenes Geheimnis. NebenMöglichkeiten der externen Finanzierung, gewinnt nicht zuletzt die Innenfinanzierung,speziell das Working Capital Management, immer mehr an Bedeutung. Doch trotz derPopularität dieses Ansatzes, wird es in...

A literature review of Performance Measurement Systems (PMS) in Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) shows that the main contributions focus on the development of theoretical models, but not on guidelines for practical implementation. In this context, an important neglected aspect is the...

Developing new innovative products in the automotive industry means investing huge sums in advance, as one does not know if th product will be successful on the market after launch. The paper discusses the results of a qualitative meta-analysis of 16 empirical studies on New Product Development...

Die Finanzkrise hat bei vielen Banken trotz niedrigem Zinsniveau zu einer verstärktenZurückhaltung bei der Kreditvergabe geführt. Dies zwingt den Mittelstand immer häufigeralternative Wege zu finden, um sich Liquidität zu sichern. Die Innenfinanzierung, spezielldas Working Capital...

Entrepreneurs often struggle to find sufficient funding for their start-ups. A relatively new way for companies to attract capital is via an internet platform, locating investors who in return receive something in return for their ventures. Equity crowdfunding is one of several types of...

Attaining competitive advantage is especially crucial for innovative firms. Due to increased competition, firms employ various types of innovation activities to position themselves against their competitors. Ambidexterity and strategic agility have been found to strengthen this position. Whereas...