My dissertation examines why subsidiary initiatives differ with respect to their probability of survival and identifies initiative-related factors which cause this difference. I conduct this examination within the context of the global research and development (R&D) organisation of a multinational company (MNC). My research therefore intends to answer the research question: What determines the probability of survival of an initiative sent by a foreign R&D subsidiary? The findings show that initiative survival is positively influenced by social and geographical closeness of the sending R&D...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich BWL - Investition und Finanzierung, Note: sehr gut (1,0), Universitat Mannheim (Fakultat fur BWL), Veranstaltung: Seminar, 14 Quellen im Literaturverzeichnis, Sprache: Deutsch, Anmerkungen: Die Arbeit untersucht anhand einer integrierten Betrachtung von Aktiv- und Passivseite, wie Basel II und unternehmensinterne Risikostrukturen zusammenhangen. Als Betrachtungsbeispiel dient das akademisch noch sehr wenig erforschte Forderungsmanagement. 178 KB, Abstract: Die Arbeit untersucht anhand einer integrierten Betrachtung von Aktiv- und Passivseite, wie...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich VWL - Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen, Note: Sehr gut, Universitat Mannheim (Fakultat fur Sozialwissenschaften), Veranstaltung: Hauptseminar Internationale Beziehungen, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die WTO steht vor einer neuen grossen Handelsrunde. Die Ministerkonferenz in Qatar im November 2001 bildete den Auftakt hierzu. Bei einer naheren Betrachtung der WTO sticht jedoch die Diskrepanz der liberalen Freihandelstheorie einerseits und der weltwirtschaftlichen Realitat andererseits ins Auge. Arbeit und Funktionsweise der WTO konnen unter...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2002 im Fachbereich Geschichte Europa - Deutschland - 1848, Kaiserreich, Imperialismus, Note: Sehr gut, Universitat Mannheim (Fakultat fur Sozialwissenschaften (Abteilung Zeitgeschichte), Veranstaltung: Hauptseminar Das internationale Machtesystem und der erste Weltkrieg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der "Burgfrieden," den die deutsche Sozialdemokratie am 4. August 1914 mit den burgerlichen und nationalen Kraften im Reich schloss, bildet eine Zasur in der Geschichte der deutschen Arbeiterbewegung. Zum ersten Mal in ihrer Geschichte uberhaupt kooperiert die SPD als...

Scientific Essay from the year 2001 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, grade: A+, University of Warwick (Warwick Business School), 9 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: After years of ever-increasing profits, the ailing British retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has fallen out of favour with British customers. Sales and profit strongly declined, followed by shakeups in the top management team. M&S faced extinction when confronted with Philip Green′s takeover plans. Top management have made efforts to turn M&S around. The...

Essay from the year 2001 in the subject Business economics - Accounting and Taxes, grade: A+, University of Warwick (Warwick Business School), 8 entries in the bibliography, language: English, comment:, abstract: The spectacular breakdown of Polly Peck impressively demonstrated the role of creative accounting in the 1980s. Although many companies were not doing well, creative accountants could easily deceive shareholders by manipulating figures. The Companies Act requires financial statements to give a true and fair (i.e., factual and unbiased) view . This enables user groups to properly...

Scholarly Essay from the year 2001 in the subject Business economics - Industrial Management, grade: A+, University of Warwick (Warwick Business School), 6 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: This report analyses the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of a supermarket chain by various analytical techniques. It will show that while the supermarket chain is right in terms of its strategic alignment with the environment, the operational implementation of its business is questionable. The conclusion, featuring a system approach, shows possibilities for...

The topic, "Northern Sea Route" has become a highly relevant point on the strategic radar screen of many business and military leaders, since global climate change now opens up a hitherto impassable sea route and positions it as a strategic alternative to the Suez route. Add to this the discovery of many easily extractable commodities and metals in the arctic area. For entrepreneurs, this setting offers new opportunities and risks; for academics, a new research context emerges. The book discusses the strategic, economic, logistic, judicial and military challenges of the future great game in...

The topic, "Northern Sea Route" has become a highly relevant point on the strategic radar screen of many business and military leaders, since global climate change now opens up a hitherto impassable sea route and positions it as a strategic alternative to the Suez route.