RSS Feed https://www.uni-passau.de/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:41:03 +0200 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:41:03 +0200 news-39793 Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:24:00 +0100 Good faith provisions in strategic alliance contracts https://www.digital.uni-passau.de/en/beitraege/2024/study-on-good-faith-provisions In a study published in the Strategic Management Journal, a research team shows what “About Us” websites reveal about strategic alliances. Pressemitteilungen Strategisches Management, Innovation und Entrepreneurship (Prof. König) Organisation, Technologiemanagement und Entrepreneurship (Prof. Häussler) Dekanat WIWI Forschung Forschung-UP-Startseite news-39211 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:33:14 +0200 Outstanding Reviewer Award of Academy of Management Review https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/strategy-innovation/news/news/auszeichnung-von-der-academy-of-management-review We are delighted to announce that, like in 2023, Professor Andreas Koenig has been honored with an Outstanding Reviewer Award from the Academy of Management Review. This prestigious journal is recognized globally as the leading publication for theoretical contributions in the fields of management and organization research. According to the 2024 Social Science Citation Index Impact Factor Metrics by Clarivate, it ranks first out of 401 journals in the “Management” category and first out of 302 journals in the “Business” category. Strategisches Management, Innovation und Entrepreneurship (Prof. König) news-34132 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:21:00 +0200 ICEBS lecture held by Prof. Timothy Pollock on October 1, 2024 https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/strategy-innovation/news/news/icebs-lecture-held-by-prof-timothy-pollock-on-october-1-2024 It is a great pleasure to personally invite you and your doctoral students to our ICEBS Lecture and Paper Development Workshop by and with Prof. Timothy Pollock, PhD, on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, 2.30 PM to 4.30 PM  in Room HK16 SR 202. Presentation title: "The American Idol Next Door: Conforming Behavior, Media Attention and Achieving Celebrity" Abstract: "We draw on the celebrity and categories literatures to explore how unknown actors’ conforming and non-conforming behaviors affect their ability to advance in a celebrity certification contest, the media’s role in this process, and how the timing of their conforming and nonconforming actions affect their influence. We use data on competitors during the first fifteen seasons of American Idol to explore how the extent to which competitors’ song and costume choices conform to their initial musical genre affects their ability to advance in the competition. We also explore how this relationship is affected by the media coverage they receive, and when the behaviors and coverage occur. We find that conforming to a certain genre increased the likelihood they advanced in the competition. However, this base relationship was influenced by both the individual’s media visibility and the timing of when it occurred. We found evidence that media visibility attenuates, and can even reverse, the effect of conformity, but only during the early phase of audiences’ exposure to the actor. Our study contributes to our understanding of celebrity’s antecedents, how conforming behavior can enhance celebrity, and the importance of temporal considerations when assessing non-conforming behavior." After presenting one of his current projects, Professor Pollock will provide feedback to up to three specific papers handed in in advance by seminar participants (preferably doctoral students and postdocs). This paper development workshop will take place from 5PM to 6.30 PM in the same room; for details, see below).

Tim Pollock is the Haslam Chair in Business, Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship and Kinney Family Faculty Research Fellow. He is also an international research fellow with the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation and a research fellow with Haslam’s Neel Corporate Governance Center. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Gx5_oVoAAAAJ&hl=de&oi=ao; http://www.timothypollock.com

Broadly defined, Pollock’s research focuses on the social construction of value in uncertain and ambiguous circumstances, particularly the contexts of corporate governance, executive compensation and entrepreneurial market environments, with a focus on the initial public offerings (IPO) market. He considers how social and political factors such as reputation, celebrity, social capital, impression management activities, media accounts and the power of different actors influence firm performance, survival, alliance formation activities, and executive recruitment and compensation. He is also interested in how entrepreneurs’ experiences and organizational resource endowments influence their strategic decision making.

His research has won numerous prestigious awards (e.g., the 1997 INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Competition, the 2009 IDEA Thought Leader Award from the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management, the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation Best Published Paper Award for 2010, Finalist for the 2010 Academy of Management Journal Best Paper Award, and the 2022 Academy of Management Review Managerial Practice Award). He has published articles in Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Organization Science, Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Organization, Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Journal of Business Venturing, Human Communication Research, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Organizational Dynamics, Academy of Management Executive, British Journal of Management and Corporate Reputation Review.

Pollock served as associate editor for the Academy of Management Journal from 2010-2013 and is a member, or has been a member, of the editorial boards of the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Administrative Science Quarterly, Journal of Business Venturing, Organization Science and Strategic Organization. He received outstanding reviewer awards for his reviewing activities from the Academy of Management Journal in 2004 and 2010 and from the Journal of Business Venturing in 2010. He also co-edited “The Oxford Handbook of Corporate Reputation” and “Corporate Reputation: Critical Perspectives on Business and Management,” and authored the book “How to Use Storytelling in Your Academic Writing.” He served on the executive committee of the organization science division of INFORMS from 2006-2010, and served as representative-at-large on the executive committee of the organization and management theory division of the Academy of Management from 2006-2009.

Part 1 (2.30 PM) - Lecture

In his research talk, Professor Pollock will present an ongoing research project on “The American Idol Next Door: Conforming Behavior, Media Attention and Achieving Celebrity.” The paper is co-authored with Tan Kim. Here is an abstract of the paper:

We draw on the celebrity and categories literatures to explore how unknown actors’ conforming and non-conforming behaviors affect their ability to advance in a celebrity certification contest, the media’s role in this process, and how the timing of their conforming and nonconforming actions affect their influence. We use data on competitors during the first fifteen seasons of American Idol to explore how the extent to which competitors’ song and costume choices conform to their initial musical genre affects their ability to advance in the competition. We also explore how this relationship is affected by the media coverage they receive, and when the behaviors and coverage occur. We find that conforming to a certain genre increased the likelihood they advanced in the competition. However, this base relationship was influenced by both the individual’s media visibility and the timing of when it occurred. We found evidence that media visibility attenuates, and can even reverse, the effect of conformity, but only during the early phase of audiences’ exposure to the actor. Our study contributes to our understanding of celebrity’s antecedents, how conforming behavior can enhance celebrity, and the importance of temporal considerations when assessing non-conforming behavior.

Part 2 (5 PM) - Paper Development Workshop

After the presentation, Professor Pollock will offer feedback to papers submitted by the participants (see below). The idea is to organize the PDW as a “masterclass” where everyone participates in the discussion of maximum three ideas/papers. As such, the discussion of your paper will be on a first come first serve basis. However, note that listening in to the PDW will certainly be worthwhile, as Professor Pollock will address issues that will almost certainly be of value to all. You are also invited to contribute feedback and ask questions.

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Please, send a note by September 23 to ilonka.weinberger@uni-passau.de to let us know if you are interested in participating in the session and whether you want your idea/paper outline to be discussed. Those of you who want to present a paper and get selected will be notified on September 24. We will then forward your paper to Professor Pollock. Please also indicate any specific discussion points you would like Professor Pollock to consider when preparing your feedback. 

If you are not able to attend the PDW in person, we can send you the Zoom Link to participate virtually.

I look forward to seeing each other, and I am very grateful to Tim for his visit to Passau – and to ICEBS and Carolin Häussler for supporting the visit!

Prof. Andreas König

 

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news-38673 Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:27:00 +0200 The human factor in top management https://www.digital.uni-passau.de/en/eiasm2024 World-leading researchers in the field of management science met at the University of Passau to discuss the role of strategic leadership in the digital economy. Strategisches Management, Innovation und Entrepreneurship (Prof. König) Dekanat WIWI Internationales Forschung Topnews 2 Digital Platform Ecosystems news-38545 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:55:00 +0200 #DPEForum2024 - a platform for young talents https://www.digital.uni-passau.de/en/beitraege/2024/dpe-forum-2024 The DFG Research Training Group "Digital Platform Ecosystems" brought together researchers from all over the world in Passau to discuss the power of digital platforms. The focus was on the possibilities of regulation and the question of whether state intervention is necessary to combat fake news. Pressemitteilungen Wissenschaftskommunikation (Prof. Schmid-Petri) Dekanat SOBI Strategisches Management, Innovation und Entrepreneurship (Prof. König) Organisation, Technologiemanagement und Entrepreneurship (Prof. Häussler) Development Economics (Prof. Grimm) Forschung (Prof. Jan Krämer) Dekanat WIWI Studium Europa Forschung Super-Topnews Digital Platform Ecosystems news-38158 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:44:00 +0200 Why aggressive humour might pay for CEOs (unfortunately) https://www.digital.uni-passau.de/en/beitraege/2024/ceo-humor Some types of humour have a different effect on chief executive officers (CEOs) than expected. Top management researcher Prof. Dr. Andreas König explains the reasons for this. Wirtschaftswissenschaftliche Fakultät Strategisches Management, Innovation und Entrepreneurship (Prof. König) Dekanat WIWI Studium Forschung Wissenstransfer Topnews 2 news-37839 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:44:29 +0100 Community Mega-Dive at the INN.KUBATOR https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/strategy-innovation/news/news/community-mega-dive-im-innkubator As part of the preparations for the Community Mega-Dive, we had the opportunity to receive a tour of the INN.KUBATOR Gründerzentrum Passau from Tamara Schneider, as well as an introduction to the premises, last week. The Community Mega-Dive on April 19, 2024, offers companies from the Passau region and Upper Austria the opportunity to engage in an innovative exchange and generate new ideas. With its modern design and spacious communal areas, the INN.KUBATOR provides an ideal spatial and atmospheric setting for such an event.  Once again, a big thank you to Tamara for the cooperation and support! Strategisches Management, Innovation und Entrepreneurship (Prof. König) news-36312 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:42:00 +0100 ICEBS Seminar with Prof. Don Lange about “Topics in Management and Business Ethics: Organizational Wrongdoing” https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/strategy-innovation/news/news/icebs-seminar-mit-prof-don-lange-zu-topics-in-management-and-business-ethics-organizational-wrongdoing “Topics in Management and Business Ethics: Organizational Wrongdoing” A Seminar of the University of Passau with Professor Don Lange (Arizona State University and Mercator Fellow at University of Passsau) – Tuesday, February 20, to Friday, February 23, 2024 It’s our great pleasure to personally invite you to our 4-day  ICEBS Seminar about management research on organizational wrongdoing by and with

Professor Don Lange, PhD, Professor & Lincoln Professor of Management Ethics, W. P. Carey School of Business, Management and Entrepreneurship, Arizona State University.

from February 20 (9am) to February 23 (1pm), 2024, (HK 16, Raum 117) at the University of Passau.

The (post)doctoral-level seminar will be especially valuable for scholars of organizations and management, but also might be attractive to scholars from other disciplines who seek to draw on this research in the spirit of cross-disciplinary pollination and collaboration. In this seminar we will review research in management and business ethics, with a specific focus on the topic of organizational wrongdoing. We will address a mix of theoretical and empirical contributions. Participants will become familiar with some of the basic assumptions, concepts, theories, and findings in management and business ethics pertaining to organizational wrongdoing.

The seminar will conclude with each participant giving a Pecha Kucha style presentation of their own research idea. The idea could be one developed from the content of this seminar. Or it could be based an ongoing research project incorporated with ideas learned in the seminar.

Donald Lange—who is also DFG Mercator Fellow at the Research Training Group Digital Platform Ecosystems at the University of Passau—is an internationally renowned scholar on the topics discussed in the seminar, particularly bad behavior within organizations, corporate social (ir)responsibility, organizational reputation, and stakeholder strategy. He joined the W. P. Carey School of Business in 2006 after receiving his Ph.D. in Management from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. His published work appears in top academic journals including Academy of Management Review, Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Personnel Psychology, and Strategic Management Journal. Professor Lange is a past associate editor at Academy of Management Review. His most recent article (with E.T. Paik, T.G. Pollock, S. Boivie, and P.M. Lee), titled “A Star Is Born: The Relationship Between Performance and Achieving Status Through Certification Contests in the Context of Equity Analysts” is published in Organization Science.

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Please send an email, including motivation letter and CV (including all relevant grades), to ilonka.weinberger@uni-passau.de as soon as possible, but latest by 20 January 2024, if you wish to attend.

Thanks to ICEBS for making this seminar possible.

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news-36896 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:04:56 +0100 PICAIS-Gastvortrag von Professor Iryna Honcharenko (Mykolaiv National Agrarian University) on December 8, 2023 https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/strategy-innovation/news/news/picais-gastvortrag-von-professor-iryna-honcharenko-mykolaiv-national-agrarian-university-am-8122023 We are pleased to inform you that the University of Passau recently hosted an enlightening PICAIS guest lecture by Professor Iryna Honcharenko from Mykolaiv National Agrarian University. The event, which took place on December 8th, 2023, focused on the topic of “Trade in Agri-Food Products between Ukraine and the EU.” Professor Honcharenko, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in regional economy and rural area development, shared her extensive knowledge and research findings. Her lecture encompassed three main areas:

1. Characterization of the Agri-Food Sector in the Ukrainian Economy: Professor Honcharenko outlined the pivotal role of the agri-food sector in Ukraine, highlighting its economic significance and potential for growth.

2. Indicators of Trade and Economic Cooperation between Ukraine and the EU: The lecture delved into the intricate dynamics of trade relations between Ukraine and the European Union, with a focus on the agri-food sector.

3. Implications for Regional Development in the Mykolaiv Region: The lecture concluded with a discussion on the impact of agri-food trade on regional development, particularly in the Mykolaiv region, illustrating the potential benefits and challenges.

The lecture was part of the PICAIS initiative focused on Regional Development, Sustainability, and Nature Parks in Ukraine. Professor Honcharenko’s expertise provided valuable insights into the economic and social development aspects of the region.

The event was a significant contribution to the ongoing academic and cultural exchange at the University of Passau. Professor Honcharenko’s participation was not only a testament to her commitment to academic excellence but also a boon to the university's collaborative research efforts.

In conclusion, the guest lecture by Professor Honcharenko was a resounding success, offering profound insights into the agri-food sector's role in the regional economy and international trade. It was an invaluable opportunity for attendees to gain a deeper understanding of these critical issues. 

A big Thank you to PICAIS.

 

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news-36892 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:25:39 +0100 PICAIS Seminar: “Organizational Adaptation of Nature Parks in Ukraine Affected by Military Aggression in Ukraine” https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/strategy-innovation/news/news/picais-seminar-organizational-adaptation-of-nature-parks-in-ukraine-affected-by-military-aggression-in-ukraine On December 1-2, the Passau International Centre for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (PICAIS) and the Chair of Strategic Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Passau hosted an international workshop dedicated to the important and timely topic of “Organizational Adaptation of Nature Parks in Ukraine Affected by Military Aggression in Ukraine”. The workshop brought together leading experts, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of ecology, economics, strategic management, sustainable development and natural resource management. The event was attended by six representatives from Ukraine, including directors of national nature parks and heads of scientific departments, and three members of the University of Passau: PICAIS Fellow Prof. Dr. Alina Kasinska, who organized and hosted the event, and Prof. Dr. Andres König (both Chair of Strategic Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship), as well as Prof. Dr. Christine Schmitt (Chair of Physical Geography). In addition, 23 participants from Ukraine and other countries joined via Zoom.

Key topics discussed during the seminar included

  • Strategies for the natural parks’ adaptation to the military conflict;
  • Assessing the impact of military actions on ecosystems and biodiversity;
  • Approaches to restoration and development of affected natural areas.

Participants presented their institutions and shared their knowledge and experience in this critical area. Their participation and contributions will be valuable in developing effective strategies for adaptation and restoration of Nature parks.

The seminar was part of a project generously supported by PICAIS at the University of Passau and received informational support from Science at Risk (Emergency Office Berlin).

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