Prof. Dr. Jean-Paul Thommen is Professor of Business Administration, in particular Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany. He is also a titular professor at the University of Zurich and visiting lecturer at the University of St. Gallen. Ansgar Richter, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Organisation and Human Resources Management at the European Business School in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany.