Theory of the Firm: Erich Gutenberg's Foundations and Further Developments

ISBN-13: 9783642640742 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 351 str.

H. Albach; K. Brockhoff; E. Eymann

Opis

This book has an objective and a focus. It provides the reader with: an in-depth acquaintance with the theory of the firm developed by Erich Gutenberg an insight into a coherent body of current German research in the theory of the firm. The book is divided into two parts. The first part lays the foundations. It presents Gutenberg's theory of the firm to the English speaking reader. Considering the great importance that Erich Gutenberg has had in Germany and taking into consideration the impact that the translations of his path-breaking three volumes "Principles of Management" have had in France, the Spanish speaking countries, and in Japan, it was felt that it was necessary, on the occasion of his tOOth anniversary, to present a concise summary of his contributions to the theory of the firm to an English speaking scientific community. Six papers present Gutenberg's theory in the light of the theoretical advances that he stimulated as well as in the framework of other theoretical developments like capital market theory, transaction cost theory, principal agent theory, and contract theory. The papers show that Gutenberg's theory is highly relevant for theory and highly influential in the practice of management."

Spis treści

Foundations: R. H. Schmidt: Erich Gutenberg and the Theory of the Firm.- W. Schüler: The 'Unified Basis' as a Starting Point for Business Economic Analysis - Remarks on Some Core Issues in the Theory of the Firm on the Occasion of the Centenary of the Birth of Erich Gutenberg.- H. Albach: In Memory of Erich Gutenberg.- H. Sabel: Erich Gutenberg - His Work; Roots, Rise, Results.- H. Kreikebaum: The Impact of Gutenberg`s Theory of Organisation upon Modern Organisational Conceptions.- G. Obermeier: Shareholder Value-Oriented Management in the Light of Gutenberg`s Theories.- Managerial Functions: J. P. Krahnen: Where Do We Stand in the Theory of Finance? A Selective Overview with Reference to Erich Gutenberg.- H. Hruschka: Specification, Estimation, and Empirical Corroboration of Gutenberg`s Kinked Demand Curve.- S. Albers: The Choice between Employed Salespersons and Independent Manufacturer Representatives.- K. Brockhoff: Dynamics of Technological Competencies.- J. Reese: The Dispositive Factor in a System of Inventory-Controlled Production.- A. Luhmer: Dynamic Models Based on Erich Gutenberg`s Approach to Production Theory.- H. Jahnke: Gutenberg`s Concept of Production Control, Uncertainty, and the Implications for Modelling Production and Cost.- M. Steven: The Influence of the Gutenberg Production Theory on Production Planning and Control.- H. Glaser: Determination of Intensity Variances for Cost Control.- M. Rogalski: Activity Orientation of Cost Accounting According to Gutenberg: Fundamental Principles of a Dynamic Activity-Based Marginal Costing.- R. F. Göx: Capacity Planning under Uncertainty in a Gutenberg Production Model.- G. Fandel: Interdependencies between Network and Activity -Analytical Descriptions of Production Relationships in the Implementation of Large-Scale Projects.