Innovation i virksomheder

¿Ist unser Unternehmen optimal für zukünftige Entwicklungen aufgestellt?¿, ¿Gelingt es uns, die wesentlichen Transformationen im Umfeld zu erkennen und mitzuprägen?¿, ¿Sind wir fähig, Innovationen für eine noch unbekannte Welt zu entwickeln?¿ ¿ diese und ähnliche Fragen beschäftigen Führungskräfte, da sie für die Zukunftsfähigkeit einer Organisation von hoher Relevanz sind.Der Blick in die Zukunft ist ungewiss, herausfordernd und für jedes Unternehmen höchst individuell. Umso offener, positiver und konstruktiver Menschen und Organisationen auf das Morgen blicken, desto größer unsere Handlungsspielräume. Jedes Unternehmen, das den Anspruch stellt, die Zukunft aktiv mitgestalten zu wollen, braucht einen weitblickenden Prozess, der nutzerorientierte Innovationsmodelle um die Entwicklung von Zukunftsbildern erweitert.Das vorliegende Buch bietet einen neuen, zukunftsorientierten Innovationsansatz, der das klassische nutzerorientierte Innovationsmodell fortentwickelt und um die Zukunftsperspektive erweitert. Die Autorin erläutert anschaulich, wie die Auseinandersetzung mit wünschenswerten Zukünften die Innovationsarbeit in Unternehmen wesentlich bereichern kann und stellt ein Modell vor, das bekannte Innovationsprozesse um das Explorieren von Trends, das Formulieren von Visionen und das proaktive Entwickeln von Strategien ergänzt.Ausgewählte Fallbeispiele von Unternehmen zeigen, wie individuell und vielschichtig die Gestaltung der Unternehmenszukunft in der Praxis aussehen kann. Sie dienen damit als Inspiration für den eigenen Umgang in der Innovationsarbeit. Mit Beiträgen von:Barbara BoucekThomas FrauscherMarkus KretschmerChristopher LindingerSandra MagerMartina MaraAndrea MassimianiElisabeth SpitzenbergerPatricia Wiendl-Stark

Aufbau einer kaskadierenden Balanced Score Card im Produktionsumfeld eines Food Service Unternehmen mit mehreren Standorten. Die sogenannte Balanced Score Card ist eine Form des (Produktions-) Controllings welche relevanten Kennzahlen (KPI) in vier zusammenhängende Perspektiven: Finanzen, Prozess, Mitarbeiter und Kunde visualisiert.

This two-volume book offers a broad range of discussions on the immense challenge of climate change, one confronting every country on the planet and forcing them to find a path towards a sustainable future that will not have disastrous consequences in relation to our chances of survival. It also presents a snapshot of the status quo, which reflects all the decisions and measures taken to date. Analyzing the consequences of the steps that will shape our future, the two volumes also reflect on important decisions at a global level that have already been taken. This second volume on risks assessment and the political and social dimension of the green energy transition is structured into 14 chapters. International renowned scholars discuss the inherent risks that arise in consequence of the transition to the intensive use of low carbon energy sources and global warming, risks related to food and water security, as well as risks of social and political conflicts. They further examine the dependence on individual countries' industrial structures and on their socio-economic development level as challenges to climate change solutions and to the global energy policy agenda.This book is a must-read for scholars, researchers and students, as well as policymakers interested in a better understanding of climate change, present scenarios, and alternative solutions and measures.

This two-volume book offers a broad range of discussions on the immense challenge of climate change, one confronting every country on the planet and forcing them to find a path towards a sustainable future that will not have disastrous consequences in relation to our chances of survival. It also presents a snapshot of the status quo, which reflects all the decisions and measures taken to date. Analyzing the consequences of the steps that will shape our future, the two volumes also reflect on important decisions at a global level that have already been taken. In this first volume on green energy, decarbonization, and forecasting the green transition, respected international scholars analyze various technical aspects of and alternatives to the so-called "e;green energy transition,"e; as well as measures intended to help reach the ambitious goal of net zero emissions within the next thirty years. Throughout the 13 chapters, the authors forecast future scenarios for the use of alternative energy sources. Additionally, the book discusses questions regarding the suitability of current measures and presents innovative alternatives that have remained largely overlooked.This book is a must-read for scholars, researchers and students, as well as policymakers interested in a better understanding of climate change, present scenarios, and alternative solutions and measures.

If you trade your time for money, you will always put a limit on yourself. In this book are 100 ideas and strategies to make the factors of time and money independent of each other - as well as to be financially free. The described methods for passive income thereby range from low to high starting capital, from easy to difficult realization and from slow to fast implementation time. So be warned - the pages inside this book could possibly change your life forever. Provided that you desire a positive change and are willing to start on a journey far away from the comfort zone. Now it all comes down to one question: When does your adventure begin?When does your adventure begin?¿ 100 inventive and proven business ideas¿ Each idea with graphic illustration of the structure¿ Including templates for notes and own ideas¿ Total book length 248 pages

Nach dem Einzug von Everything as a Service-Modellen in der IT-Branche, tauchen diese nun auch in der Industrie auf. Equipment as a Service (EaaS) birgt das Potenzial die Kundenzentriertheit, den Erfolg und die Nachhaltigkeit eines Unternehmens zu erhöhen und bestehende Angebote zu reformieren. Allerdings erfordert dies starke Veränderungen im ganzen Unternehmen, denn die Bereitstellung von EaaS-Modellen ist besonders komplex. Das Ziel dieses Buchs ist es, diese Komplexität zu reduzieren und Erfolgsfaktoren für die Bereitstellung von EaaS-Modellen zu identifizieren. Zunächst erfolgt eine Einordnung der verschiedenen EaaS-Modelle anhand einer Literaturrecherche. Dazu können verschiedene charakteristische Merkmale, wie das Erlösmodell, der Reifegrad oder das angebotene Equipment herangezogen werden. Als Nächstes werden durch Experteninterviews Erfolgsfaktoren für alle Elemente eines EaaS-Geschäftsmodells ermittelt. Insgesamt werden 39 Erfolgsfaktoren in 10 Kategorien identifiziert, derenWirkungsrelationen betrachtet und bewertet sowie die Relevanz der weichen Faktoren festgestellt.

Discover a transformative book that equips aspiring 'researcher entrepreneurs' with invaluable strategies to avoid common start-up mistakes. Unveiling a fresh perspective, it emphasizes that technological researchers already possess critical entrepreneurial traits, merely needing the right approach to succeed. From preparing and setting up a tech start-up to illuminating best practices, this book sets you on the path to triumphant technological entrepreneurship.This essential guide tackles the paradox of start-up failures, even after a very promising start, providing insights into how to overcome internal and external problems and obstacles and secure a thriving future. Tailored for researchers aiming to commercialize their technology by setting up a start-up and for technology transfer strategists supporting academic commercialization, the book ensures clarity by avoiding jargon and employing real-life case studies and exercises. Decision-assisting activities such as a "Commercialization Readiness Index (CRI)" and a "Market-prioritization Decision Matrix" offer valuable tools to help a researcher become a successful entrepreneur.Whether you're a seasoned researcher or an aspiring entrepreneur, this book will empower you to harness your potential, turning visionary ideas into flourishing businesses. Embrace the entrepreneurial journey and embark on a transformational ride towards success in the dynamic world of technological entrepreneurship.

The global COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting lockdown imposed in many countries, as well as related safety measures taken by governments and authorities, have posed significant challenges to classical music culture. However, they may also have had a stimulating effect on music festivals and opera houses¿ streaming offerings. This book brings together experts from the fields of musicology and music management to share their current empirical research findings on the pandemic-evoked digital transformation of the classical music scene, addressing either the institutional or the reception perspective. Furthermore, it documents discussions with opera dramaturgs and artistic directors, as well as music managers and event producers in the classical field, to share their practical lockdown experiences and current strategies in dealing with the digital transformation of opera. In this way, the volume combines the perspective of academic researchers with that of practitioners in the field. This book is particularly useful for students and researchers in music and media management, as well as musicology. It is also intended to help practitioners from concert houses and opera management, such as dramaturges, artistic directors, marketing and communication directors.

Das Buch beschreibt Methoden und Konzepte, die in verschiedenen Forschungs- und Praxisprojekten eingesetzt wurden. Diese Forschung basiert auf dem Lean Management und der Wertschöpfungsorientierung in Projekten und Produktionsprozessen. Die Methoden ermöglichen eine zielgerichtete Optimierung von Prozessen hinsichtlich deren Wertschöpfung. Darunter fallen die Value Added Heat Map sowie die Value Stream Model and Notation als Visualisierungsmethoden. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt ist der Zusammenhang von Maßnahmen zur Digitalisierung bzw. der digitalen Transformation und deren Auswirkung auf die Wertschöpfungskonzentration in Unternehmen und Dienstleistungsbetrieben. Außerdem wird dargestellt, inwiefern die Zusammenarbeit von Hochschulen und Unternehmen einen Beitrag zur Wertschöpfungssteigerung leisten kann.

A Feminine Voice is a concise business manifesto and courageous personal commitment to the advancement of women as board members. The book offers an inspiring wealth of analysis, assertion, assessment and advice. The language is gripping, level-headed, varied and wonderfully readable, with the content ranging from leadership, politics, business history, social criticism and philosophy deep into issues of gender theory, corporate practice

Die Potentiale und Risiken der Datenökonomie sind Gegenstand anhaltender Kontroversen. Zur Untersuchung dieser Kontroversen wird eine wissenssoziologische Diskursanalyse von Diskursdaten im Zeitraum von 2010 bis 2020 durchgeführt. Die Ergebnisse zeigen eine Demokratisierung der Technologieentwicklung durch die Austragung von Kontroversen im öffentlichen Diskurs sowie in politisch eingerichteten ¿hybriden Foren¿. Die Arbeit erweitert die Forschung über die Kontroversen und kollektiven Wissensprozesse in der Datenökonomie.

This volume presents the proceedings of the 4th International Scientific and Practical Conference on Digital Economy and Finances (DEFIN22) at the Saint-Petersburg University of Management Technologies and Economics (UMTE), which took place in March 2022. It includes the newest research on the impact of new digital technologies on the growth and capitalization of companies and the labor market. The volume discusses the problems of situational modeling of economic processes and the creation of "e;digital twins"e; of enterprises. The contributions analyse how big data and artificial intelligence technologies are shaping the financial markets.

"Drawing on extensive empirical studies of firms and industries around the world, this book presents a rich menu of development pathways, including a new role by a Schumpeterian state to initiate detours and leapfrogging in not only manufacturing but also resource or IT- service sectors"--

This book explores the subject of artificial psychology from the standpoint of how online Chatbots have infiltrated and affected societies and the world in general. The book explores the psychological effects of depending on an online entity for our needs ¿ even if it¿s a reminder of scheduled events. The author provides insight into the notion of human-Chatbot exchanges, understanding, and false emotions both from the Chatbot and from the human. He goes on to investigate and discuss the dangers of too much reliance on technology that learns from a variety of sources and how some sources can negatively influence Chatbots, and by doing so, negatively affect people. The book also discusses human-Chatbot interactions and the natural language interface(s) required to respond adequately to humans. Lastly, the author explores the notion of ethical considerations for people, based on their interactions with Chatbots, including information based on cultural differences between different regions of the world.

Intellectual property rights are a key element in today's knowledge economy. Specifically, the use of patents as transactional elements has become widespread. However, the market for patents possesses specific features that differentiate it from other markets. This book provides evidence for its existence and addresses its particular conditions. It also takes a deep dive into patent intermediaries, discussing how they emerged, their activity and business models, as well as their impact on market structure, firms, and societies.Patent intermediaries participate in market transactions by offering various services and by bridging supply and demand of patents. In the last decades, some of them (so-called pejoratively 'patent trolls') have become popular for their aggressive litigiousness. However, the activity and presence of patent intermediaries are much more significant. To enhance our understanding of the role of patent intermediaries, the authors provide a comprehensive review of the role of these agents in the Economy.

This book provides an end-to-end view of revenue management in the hospitality industry.  The book highlights the origins of hotel reservations systems and revenue management, challenges unique to hotels, revenue management models, new generation retailing, and personalization and steps required to remain competitive in the marketplace. This book is intended for practitioners to understand the basics and have a comprehensive view of the impacts of revenue management on product distribution, reservations, inventory control, including the latest advances in the field of attribute-based room pricing and inventory control.There are several aspects of revenue management that are not covered in books and journal articles such as hotel pricing, hotel fully allocated costs, content parity, impact of Online Travel Agencies on hotels, competitive revenue management and attribute-based room pricing and inventory control which represents the last frontier in hotel revenue management with intelligent retailing. Leveraging emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain and the future state of revenue management, are also addressed.

This book aims to improve the understanding of smart service innovations. It contributes to evidence-based knowledge about service systems engineering and its embedding in service ecosystems, in particular how existing reference process models can be extended by considering actors, roles, activities and methods. At the same time, it aims to stimulate discussions on how methods from different disciplines can be used and combined for the development of various aspects of Smart Service Systems. Thus, the book offers support for practitioners to better organize and execute SSI projects and to develop internal competencies.

This book explores how the U.S. has been in the throes of a startup revolution, fueled by a risk-taking culture. There has been a growth of young startup from 1994, accelerating after 2010 through the present day. Most entrepreneurial activity is in the professional and business services sector, which comprises technical services as well as research and development.However, new establishments face a low survival rate, suggesting that starting businesses is not the problem, sustaining their development and growth is the principal challenge. A paradox is presented by the simultaneous presence of declining labor force participation rate among prime working age adults, a decrease in productivity growth rates in the past decade and a startup revolution.There are five native skills that are acquired by experience rather than formal education: resourcefulness, practical intelligence, over-optimism and personal initiative. These are built on a foundation of attributes that form the culture of risk-taking and decision-making. Underlying values and beliefs include collaboration, openness to new ideas, an awareness of the environment and the needs of people in your radius of interaction. A strongly embedded community forms the essence of entrepreneurial culture, and its values cannot be taught, they must be learned through experience.  

What holds women back at work? Bonnie Hammer, one of the most powerful women in corporate America, debunks the bad advice that too many women get—and reveals the surprising, yet straightforward truths that will help all of us succeed.

Amidst an increasingly complex world marked by humanitarian crises and conflicts, the protection and well-being of vulnerable populations remain paramount. The book "Management of Abuse, Exploit, and Sextortion Risks" delves into strategies to mitigate abuse, exploitation, and sextortion risks in humanitarian contexts. This comprehensive work explores the distinctive characteristics of humanitarian settings, defines various forms of harm, examines root causes, delves into legal and ethical frameworks, and emphasizes risk assessment and prevention strategies. The book navigates the interplay of reporting, response mechanisms, and future trends while highlighting the pivotal roles of training, audit bodies, investigation bodies, and collaborative efforts. Addressing challenges and charting future directions, the book serves as a guide to safeguarding vulnerable populations, urging humanity to uphold shared responsibility in the face of adversity.

Tauchen Sie in die faszinierende Welt der Plattformökonomie im Lebensmitteleinzelhandel ein. "Ein Blick hinter die Regale" liefert eine fundierte Potenzialanalyse, die auf einem praxisnahen Use Case basiert und anhand der neun Bestandteile des Business Model Canvas ein potenzielles Geschäftsmodell für den Weg vom traditionellen Regal zu einem dynamischen digitalen Marktplatz aufzeigt und evaluiert.Erfahren Sie, wie die Plattformökonomie den Einzelhandel revolutioniert und welche innovativen Chancen sich daraus ergeben. Von der Schaffung virtueller Einkaufserlebnisse bis zur gezielten Kundenbindung durch personalisierte Angebote - dieses Buch behandelt die strategischen Schritte, um im Zeitalter der digitalen Transformation im Handel weiterhin erfolgreich zu sein.Warum ist dieses Buch wichtig?In einer Zeit, in der Konsumenten zunehmend online einkaufen, ist es entscheidend, die neuesten Trends und Möglichkeiten im Einzelhandel zu verstehen. Dieses Buch bietet praxisnahe Einblicke, um Ihre Geschäftsstrategie zu optimieren und eine Vorreiterrolle in der digitalen Revolution des Lebensmitteleinzelhandels einzunehmen.Für wen ist dieses Buch?"Ein Blick hinter die Regale" richtet sich an eine vielfältige Leserschaft:Fachexperten der Plattformökonomie finden detaillierte Analysen und Anwendungsszenarien.Unternehmer und Verantwortliche im Lebensmitteleinzelhandel entdecken innovative Strategien zur Entwicklung ihres Geschäftsmodells.Visionäre und Entdeckungsfreunde, die an der Gestaltung der Einkaufswelt von morgen interessiert sind erleben eine Welt, die heute bereits unser kollektives Leben prägt.

Auf Grund des langanhaltenden Niedrigzinsniveaus sowie der zusätzlichen Herausforderungen der Corona-Pandemie, stehen Anbieter von Finanzdienstleistungsberatungen (z. B. Banken, Vermögensverwalter) sowie Privatanleger vor finanziellen Problemen. Auf der einen Seite erleiden Banken signifikante Ertragseinbrüche in Geschäftsbereichen, die jahrelang als stabil galten (z. B. Fristentransformation). Auf der anderen Seite stehen Privatanleger der Inflationsgefahr gegenüber, die mit konservativen und niedrig verzinsten Anlagen nicht zu beseitigen ist. Ein möglicher Ausweg, um für beide Seiten finanzielle Linderung zu schaffen, stellen digitale Anlageberatungsservices, die im Fachjargon unter den Begriff Robo-Advice und Robo-Advisory bekannt sind. Dieses Konzept wird aktuell um die Einbindung sog. Krypto- Assets erweitert. Die Arbeit untersucht daher die entscheidungsbestimmenden Faktoren aus Sicht der Privatanleger hinsichtlich der Nutzung eines Krypto-Robo-Advisor.

This book draws on a neo-institutional theory to characterize service-oriented manufacturing firms in relation to more familiar organizational forms, such as lean and agile. It sheds light on whether being lean is a prerequisite for agile organizations and whether agile organizations are precursors of service-oriented organizations. The book empirically examines the prevalence of such organizations using representative samples of manufacturing firms in an industrialized country. This approach makes it possible to "e;zoom in"e; and determine whether the extent of adoption of digital manufacturing innovations, digital services, and service-oriented business models varies with organizations' size, industry, product complexity, lot size, type of design process, and type of manufacturing process. In turn, it shows which digital manufacturing innovations, lean practices, and services contribute to leanness-related performance capabilities like quality and costs; agility-related capabilities like fast delivery, flexibility and innovation; and service-oriented capabilities like high service performance and digitalization. In addition, it explores the question of whether lean, agile, and service-oriented performance capabilities contribute to financial performance separately or jointly.