Law, economics, social sciences

Profound knowledge of business administration is becoming increasingly important in connection with international competitiveness and the associated competition between products, legal forms and locations. This textbook Business Locations and Corporate Legal Forms by Prof. Dr. dr h.c. Ulrich Wehrlin provides the reader with business management decision-relevant specialist knowledge and knowledge of international competition and the choice of legal form. It offers a comparison of the business locations and legal forms Germany / EU. The book is aimed at students of...

The economic and social events in companies, organizations, administrations, universities and colleges are essentially determined by the thoughts and actions of numerous people working together. The human being or employee represents "the most important capital" of the company. The management of human resources and in particular the strategy-oriented leadership and team-oriented cooperation of employees at all hierarchical levels increasingly determines the success of companies and institutions. For example, the innovations required to strengthen competitiveness are brought about by the successful...

The company's success is increasingly determined by the correct, future-oriented and strategic approach to phenomena such as complexity, dynamics and knowledge. The management and in particular the strategic management are constantly faced with forward-looking decisions. A corporate strategy includes the long-term orientation of an organization and makes a significant contribution to ensuring the economic success of a company. Knowledge of the relevant basics and concepts is required to design the structural and process organization and to develop the organization. Organizational...

Basic knowledge of business administration is not only becoming more important for business people and entrepreneurs, but also for many professional groups who want to work successfully and permanently in organizations or independently, economically or professionally. This textbook Fundamentals of Business Administration provides the reader with business-relevant specialist knowledge and knowledge of general business administration, the framework conditions of business, business management and corporate legal forms. The book is aimed at students of all disciplines and professionals interested in commercial,...

Economy and society are placing increasingly higher expectations on people. At the same time, more and more people feel compelled to push the limits of their own capabilities, both at work and in their free time. It is often not possible to permanently meet the high expectations. Many of those affected "burn out internally" and suffer over time from the consequences of burn-out syndrome (about 25% of workers). They often find themselves overwhelmed and, over time, exhibit dangerous symptoms. Typical...

Psychological stress and stress have developed into serious health stress factors. Employees are increasingly stressed. In stress research, stress is considered an unspecific reaction of the organism to any demands, a subjectively intensely unpleasant state of tension. This arises from the fear that a situation cannot be adequately controlled and that avoiding it is considered important. Persistent, chronic, negative stress can cause various illnesses and burn-out. When the energy reserves are used up, the ability to perform and concentrate, as...

In recent years, workplace health management has become more and more important in politics, business and society. In companies, organisations, universities or in administration, qualified, motivated and above all healthy employees with their contribution to performance are the most important "resource". For this reason, these institutions increased their efforts to maintain and promote the health of their employees. Today, health and occupational safety, health promotion and addiction prevention are central elements of human resources management. All activities can be conceptually...

In modern working life, "leadership through appreciation" is considered an indispensable aspect of all human resources work, personnel and organizational development. Appreciation is also an integral part of modern occupational safety. It is considered the basic element of a holistic company health management system. Appreciation plays an important role in the area of ​​"healthy leadership". In fact, the desire for recognition, love and attention or appreciation is the leitmotif of people for their actions (sensing, thinking, deciding and acting). Appreciation...

Situational leadership is often referred to as the "leadership style of the future". Nevertheless, many managers find it difficult to find the appropriate leadership style and to successfully implement it. In fact, there is no universally applicable, optimal leadership style. Situational leadership is not a leadership style, but a decision-making concept for determining a leadership behavior or leadership style that is appropriate to the respective situation. Various factors are decisive for the success of situational leadership. Among other things, it...

The focus of management, leadership and leadership is the human being. At the same time, the employee represents the most important "capital" of a company. The participation of the employees is considered an essential factor for the successful performance, implementation of goals, tasks and projects for the company. Managers and employees make a significant contribution to the implementation of these goals and thus to the company's success with their personal commitment, performance, ideas and creativity. In addition to employee orientation...

Even if people are the focus of management leadership and leadership and employees are considered the most important "capital" of a company, the fulfillment of performance, the implementation of goals in the form of successfully completed tasks and projects is important for the company very high and existential relevance. Managers and employees make a significant contribution to the implementation of these goals and thus to the success of the company with their personal commitment, their performance and creativity. In addition...

People are the focus of management leadership. The employee is the most important "capital" of a company. In private life as well as at work, people set higher standards for their own health, well-being, quality of life and purpose. They want to feel comfortable and valued at work. Achievements should be recognised. Employee orientation is not only to be regarded as an important management and leadership task, but also represents a central starting factor for the development of the entire...