Stephan Böhm - Böcker

When we first invited the group of distinguished scholars represented here to contribute to a new volume on Austrian economics, four themes were stressed: tensions, new directions, selectivity, and criticism. In this brief introduction we will explain why those themes were emphasized and thereby shed light on our intentions and aspirations for the volume. The subtitle "Tensions and New Directions" indicates clearly the intent of the volume desired. If we take the 1871 publication of Carl Menger's Principles of Economics (Grundsiitze der Volkswirthschaftslehre) as mark­ ing its birth, the Austrian tradition is now well over one hundred years old. The origins of the so-called "Austrian Revival" are more difficult to pinpoint precisely, but many would accept two decades as a reasonable estimate of its lifespan. In any case, since the mid-1970s several collections of articles written by Austrians have been published. The intent of these collections appeared to be to educate, persuade, and inspire various audiences. Uninformed readers needed to be told about the specifics of the Austrian position, to be shown how it differed from and improved upon its rivals. The initiated needed to be reassured that their commitment to a novel program was justified. As such, much of the recent Austrian literature has consisted either of exegetical accounts of the views of past figures, or of critical assessments of the positions of alternative research programs in economics from an Austrian perspective.

This thought-provoking book discusses the concept of progress in economics and investigates whether any advance has been made in its different spheres of research. The authors look back at the history, successes and failures of their respective fields and thoroughly examine the notion of progress from an epistemological and methodological perspective. The idea of progress is particularly significant as the authors regard it as an essentially contested concept which can be defined in many ways - theoretically or empirically; locally or globally; or as encouraging or impeding the existence of other research traditions. The authors discuss the idea that for progress to make any sense there must be an accumulation of knowledge built up over time rather than the replacement of ideas by each successive generation. Accordingly, they are not concerned with estimating the price of progress, reminiscing in the past, or assessing what has been lost. Instead they apply the complex mechanisms and machinery of the discipline to sub-fields such as normative economics, monetary economics, trade and location theory, Austrian economics and classical economics to critically assess whether progress has been made in these areas of research.Bringing together authoritative and wide-ranging contributions by leading scholars, this book will challenge and engage those interested in philosophy, economic methodology and the history of economic thought. It will also appeal to economists in general who are interested in the advancement of their profession.

In addition, the book highlights selected case studies exploring new media actors and usage, innovation and disruption in media organizations, emerging media platforms and channels, as well as innovative media topics and events.

In addition, the book highlights selected case studies exploring new media actors and usage, innovation and disruption in media organizations, emerging media platforms and channels, as well as innovative media topics and events.

Generative AI is reshaping the media landscape with unprecedented speed and scale. This book examines the disruptive impact of these technologies on the media sector. From the advent of tools like ChatGPT to the creation of synthetic media, the book provides a rigorous, scientific analysis of how Generative AI is altering content creation, distribution, and consumption. It brings together a multidisciplinary group of academics to offer in-depth discussions on the challenges and opportunities posed by AI-driven innovations. Rather than presenting isolated research findings, this anthology aims to systematically dissect the various dimensions of AI-based media disruption, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the changes underway. It addresses critical questions regarding the effects on media products, markets, professionals, and audiences, providing essential insights and forward-looking perspectives. This book is an essential read for scholars, media professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and media. Capturing the essence of current technological advancements, it offers a visionary outlook on future directions, equipping academics and professionals with the knowledge to navigate the ongoing digital transformation. By synthesizing cross-disciplinary perspectives, this volume stands as a critical guide for those at the intersection of media studies, technology, and digital innovation, aiming to foster an informed dialogue on navigating the media sector's evolving AI-driven landscape.

Since years, e-business research is subject of many conferences and publications. While researchers and practitioners often focus on e-business systems and applications, so far little attention has been given to the development of innovative and sustainable e-business models and solutions. This publication fills this gap by discussing the following key issues: What are challenges and opportunities for international e-business? What are the barriers and risks for companies implementing e-business models? How can they succeed in the long-term? In this context, this publication provides in-depth studies of consumer needs, cultural requirements as well as conditions of economic efficiency and successful implementation of e-business solutions. It is intended for e-business novices as well as advanced researchers and practitioners.

Demographic change is one of the most crucial issues of our time. This book covers three important business perspectives, dealing with the economic and social issues, those of human resources and leadership, and finally those of innovation and marketing.

Demographic change is one of the most crucial issues of our time. This book covers three important business perspectives, dealing with the economic and social issues, those of human resources and leadership, and finally those of innovation and marketing.

Stephan Bohm analysiert die mit der Einfuhrung von UMTS-Mobilfunkdiensten verbundenen marketingspezifischen Fragestellungen und entwickelt eine Innovationsmarketingkonzeption fur UMTS-Netzbetreiber, die Ansatzpunkte zur marktorientierten Entwicklung von Diensteangeboten und zur Ausgestaltung der Marketinginstrumente in der Einfuhrungsphase von innovativen UMTS-Diensteangeboten bietet.

Geleitwort Das Interesse am Konzept der organisationalen Identifikation hat in den letzten Jahren stark zugenommen. Sowohl die Wissenschaft als auch die Unternehmenspraxis haben die Notwendigkeit erkannt, sich intensiver mit der langfristigen inneren Bindung der Mitarbeiter an die Organisation auseinander zu setzen. Trotz zahlreicher wissenscha- licher Beiträge sind einige wichtige Fragestellungen jedoch bisher nicht ausreichend bearbeitet worden. Hierzu zählen insbesondere das Verhältnis von Identifikation und Identität sowie mögliche kollektive Ausprägungen von organisationaler Identifikation. Stephan Böhm hat sich mit seiner Arbeit das Ziel gesetzt, das Verständnis von orga- sationaler Identifikation in Theorie und Praxis zu erweitern und zu vertiefen. Hierzu entwickelt er einen durchdachten Forschungsansatz, der auf Basis einer umfassenden Theoriearbeit zunächst die bestehenden Forschungsbeiträge analysiert und zielgeri- tet weiterentwickelt. Der Autor verknüpft verschiedene wissenschaftliche Theorien und entwirft ein schlüssiges Modell, das die Entstehung organisationaler Identifikation erklärt. Im Vergleich zu bestehenden Ansätzen schenkt Stephan Böhm insbesondere der Entstehung von kollektiver Identifikation verstärkt Aufmerksamkeit. Zudem üb- windet der Autor die Trennung der beiden Literaturströmungen zur organisationalen Identität und Identifikation und zeigt auf, was Führungskräfte tun können, um beide Phänomene zu fördern. Die Arbeit zeichnet sich speziell auch durch die anspruchsvolle empirische Überp- fung des Modells aus. So gewinnen die wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse durch die Modell-Überprüfung mittels Längsschnittdaten von mehr als 2.300 Mitarbeitern (- hoben zu drei Zeitpunkten) zusätzlich an Gewicht.

Der demographische Wandel ist eine der großen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit. Richtig und erfolgreich mit einer alternden und immer altersdiverseren Belegschaft umzugehen, wird zu einer der zukunftsweisenden Aufgaben für die Führung und das Personalmanagement in nahezu allen Unternehmen werden. Die Autoren beschreiben die Auswirkungen des demographischen Wandels und thematisieren die Konsequenzen aus der Perspektive der Mitarbeitenden verschiedener Generationen, von Führungskräften und gesamten Unternehmen. Alterungsprozesse sowie insbesondere der zunehmende Generationenmix und seine Folgen werden anschaulich beschrieben und interpretiert, verschiedene Lösungsansätze werden vorgestellt. Best-Practice-Beispiele aus deutschen und schweizerischen Unternehmen stellen Umsetzungsmöglichkeiten aus unterschiedlichen Branchen vor, konkrete Handlungsanweisungen ermöglichen die Planung und Durchführung eigener Projekte.