Publications des institutions partenaires
The Normative Foundations of Entrepreneurial Activity
Chapter B3 in the textbook (required readings) for the course "Business Administration A", University of St. Gallen, September 2013
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Normative Orientation Processes
Chapter FI1 in the textbook (required readings) for the course "Business Administration A", University of St. Gallen, September 2013
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Sozialer Fortschritt in der Bürgergesellschaft : Horizonte einer zivilisierten Marktwirtschaft
Etwas muss schief gelaufen sein mit dem modernen Projekt der freiheitlichen Gesellschaft und Marktwirtschaft. Der wirtschaftliche «Fortschritt» dient kaum mehr der Erweiterung der realen Bürgerfreiheit und der Verbesserung der gesellschaftlichen Verhältnisse, sondern entfaltet eine eigensinnige Sachzwanglogik des globalen Standortwettbewerbs gegen sie. Eine auffallend kleine...
Institution partenaire
Deutsch / 01/01/2013
Strategic Renewal of Activity Systems : An Interdependency Perspective
A growing literature stream conceptualizes organizations, their strategy, and business models as complex systems of interdependent activity choices. Accordingly, firms have to make decisions about which activities to engage in and to what extent. Choices made are interdependent with one another and thereby influence whether the system as a whole is internally consistent and fits its...
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
A Global Approach to the Control of an Industry Structure System Dynamics Model
We consider a system dynamics model that describes the effect of human activity on natural resources. The central stocks are the accumulated profit, the industry structures, and the water resources. The model can be controlled through two time-dependent parameters. The goal in this paper is to find a parameter setting that leads to a maximization of a performance index, which...
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Performance der Schweizer Privatbanken 2013 : Stabilisierung auf tiefem Niveau
Schweizer Privatbanken sahen sich auch 2012 mit neuen Regulierungen und einer zunehmenden Komplexität des Geschäfts konfrontiert. Die gemeinsam von KPMG und der HSG erstellte Studie «Performance der Schweizer Privatbanken 2013» untersuchte anhand der Geschäftsberichte von mehr als 100 Schweizer Privatbanken deren wirtschaftliche Entwicklung über die Jahre 2006 bis 2012 und eruierte...
Institution partenaire
Deutsch / 01/01/2013
Functional Strategies in Decentralized Corporations: Richemont's Group HR Function
Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A. (Richemont) is the second largest luxury goods company in the world after LVMH (Louis Vuitton - Moët Hennessy S.A.). Offering a wide selection of brands, Richemont faces typical group company challenges. On the one hand, the autonomy of its individual brands called "Maisons" is crucial for the brands' and, thus, the group's...
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Private Banking Survey 2013: Success Through Innovation : Achieving Sustainability and Client-Centricity in Swiss Private Banking
This year's private banking study by KPMG and the University of St. Gallen (HSG) shows that Swiss private banks can remain successful in the future by innovating. Besides effective implementation of new regulatory requirements, key success factors will include innovative strategies and adaptations to business models, starting with more effective segmentation techniques, an open...
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Masters of Paradoxes - Key Findings of the Chief Strategy Officer Survey 2013
The results of the third edition of our Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Survey, now with more than 150 participants from 14 different European countries, paint a clear picture of the role of the chief strategist. To add value at the firm level, today's CSO must above all be a master of paradoxes. In times of uncertainty, it is no longer a question of "either/or" but of...
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
CSO's Role in Times of Uncertainty, Report of the CSO Survey 2012
A new study by the IfB-HSG and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants reveals how chief strategy officers deal with the current uncertainty. A leaner strategy process, long-term strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration are particularly important.
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Organisationen schöpfen Wert für die Gesellschaft
Institution partenaire
Deutsch / 01/01/2013
The Diffusion of Eco-Technologies: A Model-Based Theory
We propose a generic theory of the diffusion of eco-technologies that integrates properties of the market, technology, policy change, and public policy interventions. Eco-technologies are technologies that lead to reduced environmental stress compared to an incumbent, mainstream technology. Because our theory is generic, it can be applied to a wide set of different technologies....
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Das Geschäft mit Luxusgütern : Geschichte, Märkte, Management
Viele Anbieter von Luxusgütern sind sehr traditionsreiche und prestigeträchtige Unternehmen. Nicht selten sind sie über 100 Jahre alt. Anfänglich ging es primär um hohe Handwerkskunst. Dann entdeckte man Wege den Luxus in die Masse zu bringen. Das Branding für die neu geschaffenen Luxusmarken wurde zu einer essentiellen Kompetenz dieser Unternehmen. Seither galt es die richtige...
Institution partenaire
Deutsch / 01/01/2013
Synergien versus Autonomie : Das Management von Luxusmarken bei Richemont
This is a German version. This case study illustrates the development of Richemont, a global and diversified company operating in the cyclical luxury goods business. This case study focuses specifically on the strategic concept / rationale (corporate business model), according to which the company was developed, as well as on how synergies are realised between the subsidiaries, given...
Institution partenaire
Deutsch / 01/01/2013
Synergies versus Autonomy : Management of luxury brands at Richemont
This case study illustrates the development of Richemont, a global and diversified company operating in the cyclical luxury goods business. This case study focuses specifically on the strategic concept / rationale (corporate business model), according to which the company was developed, as well as on how synergies are realised between the subsidiaries, given each brand's strong...
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Gibt es Modelle, denen wir vertrauen können? : Eine Analyse anhand dynamischer Simulationsmodelle
In einem Umfeld der sozioökonomischen und ökologischen Turbulenzen gewinnt die Verwendung von Modellen zur Unterstützung von Führungskräften stark an Bedeutung. Bessere mentale Modelle sowie dynamische Simulationsmodelle sind massgebend für die Qualität der Entscheidungen in Unternehmungen. Gute Modelle ermöglichen es, Krisen zu vermeiden oder besser mit ihnen zu leben.
Shows...
Institution partenaire
Deutsch / 01/01/2013
An Integrative Systems Methodology for Dealing with Complex Issues
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
Escaping the Linearity Trap : Better Simulation Models for Management Support
This contribution aims to show a way towards better models for management support. We compare linear and nonlinear models in terms of their respective performance. Based on a case study, the respective benefits and shortcomings are fleshed out. A linear spreadsheet model and a nonlinear System Dynamics model are used to deal with one and the same issue: capacity planning in a large...
Institution partenaire
English / 01/01/2013
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