economics

Buyer power is playing an increasing role in the competition policy discussion, especially against the background of an ever more concentrated food retail trade. Current case law as well as proceedings and investigations by the Federal Cartel Office have recently brought the topic into the focus of science.The present study comes to the conclusion that buyer power manifests itself in the form of bilateral bargaining power and provides the legal practitioner with criteria for their existence. In addition, she examines...

content The so called “European Migrant Crisis” of 2015 has renewed the attention of European leaders, and especially the German government, for Africa. The ambitious goal of Germany's "Marshall Plan for Africa" ​​is to support private sector activity on the continent and ultimately reduce unwanted migration to Europe. This book offers a review of the “economic development against migration” narrative with a focus on Germany. Starting out from a macro-perspective it first looks at the general relationship between foreign direct...

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 person or employee represents "the most important capital" of the company. The company management and in particular the strategy-oriented management 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 cooperation of people....

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 person or employee represents "the most important capital" of the company. The company management and in particular the strategy-oriented management 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 cooperation of people....

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 person or employee represents "the most important capital" of the company. The company management and in particular the strategy-oriented management 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 cooperation of people....

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...