Publications

Carsten Herbes (book in German), 2006

More and more European companies are acquiring firms in Japan. The post-merger integration phase is critical to the success of such transactions. However, European buyers are often unaware that cultural differences between themselves and the target company in Japan can pose a threat to this integration …  >>

Study, 2006

Only about one-fourth of all innovations in the FMCG industry significantly improve manufacturers' sales and market share. Although innovations remain the most important growth driver in the industry and beyond, the majority of new product introductions fall short of management expectations. In this empirical study, market and organizational factors that drive the success of innovations were identified and evaluated …  >>

think: act CONTENT no. 4, 2006

Questions on reinventing corporate headquarters are discussed in this issue …  >>

Book (in German), 2006

Over the past few years, the Chinese automotive market has boasted growth rates of up to 25%. This growth was driven primarily by foreign investors who profited from the low wage costs and protected markets. Now the rules have changed: …  >>

Issue 7, 2006

Industrialized societies are aging. In politics, the demographic transformation is generally seen as a problem. In truth, however, the trend offers both societies and companies opportunities, if they take things in hand and actively shape what follows change …  >>