englischNational legislation and case law regard the conduct of business obligations of MiFID II as purely public law and reject any influence on private law. This paper examines whether this is the case. It shows that a different result can be justified on the basis of the will of the Union [...]

englischLeading employees successfully is a difficult task in times of technological and social change in companies and their operational functions.

In a time of growing challenges, we now need managers who can help shape this change and master the art of employee management - in a new world of work [...]

englischChange often fails due to resistance at an individual and organizational level. Resistance is a natural reaction to change and offers the opportunity to engage in more dialogue and develop an understanding of the thoughts and actions of organizational members and thus of the organization as [...]

englischJonas Einck explores how the social economy can contribute to the socio-ecological transformation. He examines the roles that non-profit organisations in the social economy (can) play in the ongoing transformation process. Based on interviews with experts, he defines the spectrum of possible [...]

englischDo co-operatives have a negative impact on competition, or do they promote competition and therefore represent a desirable form of co-operation from an antitrust perspective?

Lucas Dreyer analyses the antitrust assessment of co-operatives from a legal and economic perspective. His analysis [...]

englischAgainst the background of changing social needs and increasing pressure on established institutions, Pauline Strunk analyses the potential of social cooperatives and their function in the social system. In addition to the legal framework, the author includes key actors in the social system [...]

englischESG swiftly transitioned from a financial niche to a topic of public discourse, but recent disillusionment has challenged its transformative potential for developing sustainable societies.

This thesis seeks to recalibrate ESG in terms of its effectiveness over its efficiency. Exploring [...]

englischNo other area of our lives consumes as much time as work. How much working time is 'normal' or 'acceptable' has become a highly political debate. But organised protest has always been at the centre of this debate. But what role has non-organised protest played? And what conclusions can be [...]

englischIn the last two decades, the number of new co-operatives has risen sharply, particularly outside the traditional sectors. Financial bottlenecks and demographic change have contributed to cooperatives increasingly becoming the focus of local authorities.

From a business management [...]

englischEmployees are the most valuable asset for non-profit organisations. In order to retain them in the long term, management can provide targeted monetary and non-monetary incentives. Gratuities, the assumption of training costs, flexible working time models, sabbaticals and many other [...]

englischThe situation of the DGB trade unions has been interpreted disparately since the end of the 2000s. For one side, they are experiencing a comeback. For the other, the decline that has been attested since the beginning of the 21st century is continuing. In order to resolve this contradictory [...]

englischThe representation of the 'Arab woman' in Western discourse occurs dualistically - either as a victim of repressive structures or as an eroticised-imagined harem lady. Colonial continuities are thus still evident today. Based on Lila Abu-Lughod's critique anchored in postcolonial theory, [...]

englischPlastic credits (PCs) could be part of the solution to the global waste problem. In this book, the author investigates whether and how plastic credits can act as a bridge on the road to implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR). While PCs can be used in the short term, EPR schemes [...]

englischCurrent management discourse is shaped by the idea that uncertain times require new methods of organisation. Popular management principles promise opportunities for improvement for both people and organisations, but what are the consequences when hierarchies and formal rules are dismantled, [...]

englischSocial economy enterprises are organisational systems that have to be managed from a business perspective. As social systems, however, they cannot be controlled from the outside with a specific intention. This poses a major dilemma for social managers working in the field of social work.

In [...]

englischWe need a strong European Union to face the numerous crises and challenges as well as the resulting changes and transformations in the 21st century. A critical examination and an open discussion about existing facts, future developments and approaches to solutions are indispensable.

Authors [...]

englischDigital transformation particularly affects banks. Their business processes have been largely digitized for several years, which is a significant factor for process agility and ensuring entrepreneurial capability. In the public sector, despite the pandemic-driven surge in digitalization, [...]

englischPlatform capitalism may be a very recent phenomenon globally, but its impact on the labour market is already serious: increasing precarisation is shaping working conditions. This is also the case in the delivery sector, where employees have been fighting for better working conditions since [...]

englischMake corporate security more successful! - How do we achieve less resistance to safety & security topics in our own organization?

Through the unique combination of concentrated knowledge and skills (e.g. international survey and interviews) it is possible to show now the need for [...]

englischHow is digitalisation being implemented in schools? The crucial factor in this respect is the work of system administrators, who play a decisive role in its shaping and realisation as the driving forces behind it. While their interface function provides system administrators unique know-how [...]

englischDigital transformation is a crucial success factor for the business model of management consulting firms. In general, realizing and valuing the internal benefits of digitization currently pose a significant challenge for many management consultancy firms. Efficiency, flexibility, and [...]

englischThe Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) requires companies to carry out extensive due diligence in their supply chains in order to prevent human rights violations and environmental damage. The implementation of the law presents companies with legal and organizational challenges.

In her [...]

englischMarket orientation in the financial valuation of investment projects based on mutually adjusting prices is fundamental for the decision-making of various actors in the economy.

In this book, Tim Alexander Herberger deals with the challenges related to this issue from different perspectives [...]