englischESG swiftly transitioned from a financial niche to a topic of public discourse, but recent disillusionment has challenged its transformative potential for developing sustainable societies.

This thesis seeks to recalibrate ESG in terms of its effectiveness over its efficiency. Exploring [...]

englischNo other area of our lives consumes as much time as work. How much working time is 'normal' or 'acceptable' has become a highly political debate. But organised protest has always been at the centre of this debate. But what role has non-organised protest played? And what conclusions can be [...]

englischIn the last two decades, the number of new co-operatives has risen sharply, particularly outside the traditional sectors. Financial bottlenecks and demographic change have contributed to cooperatives increasingly becoming the focus of local authorities.

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englischEmployees are the most valuable asset for non-profit organisations. In order to retain them in the long term, management can provide targeted monetary and non-monetary incentives. Gratuities, the assumption of training costs, flexible working time models, sabbaticals and many other [...]

englischThe representation of the 'Arab woman' in Western discourse occurs dualistically - either as a victim of repressive structures or as an eroticised-imagined harem lady. Colonial continuities are thus still evident today. Based on Lila Abu-Lughod's critique anchored in postcolonial theory, [...]

englischThe situation of the DGB trade unions has been interpreted disparately since the end of the 2000s. For one side, they are experiencing a comeback. For the other, the decline that has been attested since the beginning of the 21st century is continuing. In order to resolve this contradictory [...]

englischPlastic credits (PCs) could be part of the solution to the global waste problem. In this book, the author investigates whether and how plastic credits can act as a bridge on the road to implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR). While PCs can be used in the short term, EPR schemes [...]

englischWe need a strong European Union to face the numerous crises and challenges as well as the resulting changes and transformations in the 21st century. A critical examination and an open discussion about existing facts, future developments and approaches to solutions are indispensable.

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englischSocial economy enterprises are organisational systems that have to be managed from a business perspective. As social systems, however, they cannot be controlled from the outside with a specific intention. This poses a major dilemma for social managers working in the field of social work.

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englischCurrent management discourse is shaped by the idea that uncertain times require new methods of organisation. Popular management principles promise opportunities for improvement for both people and organisations, but what are the consequences when hierarchies and formal rules are dismantled, [...]

englischDigital transformation particularly affects banks. Their business processes have been largely digitized for several years, which is a significant factor for process agility and ensuring entrepreneurial capability. In the public sector, despite the pandemic-driven surge in digitalization, [...]