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More than four million people are self-employed in Germany. The motives, characteristics, and general conditions vary from person to person just as much as their location and design of the entrepreneurial activity. The focus of the competence field "Entrepreneurs and Teams" is therefore on the one hand the investigation of individual and micro-social factors affecting the entrepreneurial intentions as well as the entrepreneurial success of individuals and founding teams. On the other hand, dynamics within teams and private professional networks and their effects on innovations, economic success, and the sustainability of start-up projects are of particular interest.
More than four million people are self-employed in Germany. The motives, characteristics, and general conditions vary from person to person just as much as their location and design of the entrepreneurial activity. The focus of the competence field "Entrepreneurs and Teams" is therefore on the one hand the investigation of individual and micro-social factors affecting the entrepreneurial intentions as well as the entrepreneurial success of individuals and founding teams. On the other hand, dynamics within teams and private professional networks and their effects on innovations, economic success, and the sustainability of start-up projects are of particular interest.
The investigation of backgrounds, characteristics, strategies, and behaviors of entrepreneurs (of entrepreneurially-thinking and acting people), is in the foreground of the competence field"entrepreneurs and teams". On the one hand, the focus is on the person of the founder. On the other hand, the entrepreneur is subjected to a closer analysis in the interaction in the founding team and with its micro-social network. The research focus can be specific groups of entrepreneurs (e.g.female entrepreneurship) or dedicated industries (e.g. technology entrepreneurship). Here the focus is on the individual's resources, such as education, experience or material capital, as well as personality factors. At the ifm Mannheim, research is also carried out to determine the extent to which individual and team-related behavioral aspects and framework conditions affect entrepreneurial success and resilience in times of crisis (resilience). Risk industries and highly dynamic environments are of particular interest here.
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 Jan-Philipp Ahrens und Baris Istipliler organize conference track on family firm management & governance at the European Academy of Management Annual Meeting in Lisbon (24.06.19)
Together with co-proponents from the USA (Columbia University, Wharton School, University of North Carolina, University of Nevada Las Vegas), France (INSEAD), Hong-Kong (HKU), Switzerland (HTWC), Belgium (University of Antwerp), The Netherlands (University of Nyenrode), Italy (University of Foggia and Tor Vergata), and Germany (University of Hamburg and University of Magdeburg) scientists of the IfM/Management Area organize a conference track on family firm management & governance at Europe's largest annual management conference. The track was initiated and is chaired by Assistant Prof. Jan-Philipp Ahrens. mehr... |
 Assistant Prof. Dr. Ahrens holds executive workshop on the secrets of German Family Firm Management (18.06.19)
What are typical strategic leadership techniques in German family firms? Why do family firm leaders so often emphasize investments in human capital, responsibility, and a unique and vibrant firm culture? How can family firms ensure a continuous and sustainable innovation culture while they often operate in remote regions? These were some of the questions adressed in the executive workshop organized by the chair for Entrepreneurship and SME-Research of the University of Mannheim. |
 Assistant Prof. Dr. Ahrens gives speech on "Intergenerational Responsibility" at Lemberg University (07.06.19)
Under the title "Responsibility across Generations" Lemberg Catholic University hosted an international conference on the responsibility of family businesses for society – e.g. sustainability, responsible consumption, charity, social responsibility – as well as responsibilities of family companies for themselves – e.g. family constitutions, stakeholder agreements, succession planinng, and social capital nuturing. As a platform for family businesses, civil society actors, and research institutions fostering sustainable economic development, the conference was co-organized by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development through the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). |
 Prof. Woywode and Assistant Prof. Ahrens hold workshop on management techniques with Chinese entrepreneurs from the digital and media industry (06.06.19)
What can China learn from typical management techniques applied in market-leading German firms, especially family firms, and what can we learn from China? How do German start-ups and SMEs manage to become global leaders in their niche? These were the key questions discussed in the workshop held at University of Mannheim that was attended by 30 entrepreneurs and decision makers of the digital and media industry from China. |
 MAN 770 Spring 2019 evaluation is online: rated 1,1 by students (29.05.19)
The seminar "Leadership and (Family-) CEOs, Restructuring & Financial Performance" achieved very high grades and was described by students as "the best seminar in MMM" and the "best course in my whole studies!" The guest lectures were perceived as "amazing" and the course's roleplay formats were positively mentioned by students. The complete course evaluation is attached. The application for MAN 770 Fall/Winter is open. mehr... |
 Master thesis seminar fall/winter 2019: Application is open (MAN 770) (23.05.19)
Students wishing to write their thesis at the ifm/chair of are kindly invited to register for the seminar MAN 770 until the approaching registration deadline for next semester. The seminar will cover a variety of topics at the intersection of entrepreneurship, strategic management, digital data, sociology, psychology, (behaviorial) CEO research, and family firms. The seminar also welcomes students from adjacent study programs of the MMM or MMBR, such as for example students of media and communication studies. mehr... |
 Evaluation of Course MAN 450 "Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Model Design" (09.05.19)
In course MAN 450 bachelor students develop and present their business idea in a professional and judged setting. This year the jury ranked "TimeFrame - an e-Ink Wall Calendar" as a winner. We congratulate the winning team and all course participants for their convincing and well-delivered pitch presentations. The course's evaluation is available as an attachment. mehr... |
 Best Paper Award at Academy of Management for Baris Istipliler and Jan-Philipp Ahrens (15.04.19)
University of Mannheim's young scientists and ifm members Baris Istipliler, PhD student, and Jan-Philipp Ahrens, assistant professor Management Area, analyzed the "The Role of Sovereignty Goals in Explaining Stakeholder Orientation of Family Firms". Their research was judged by reviewers as one of the best submissions to this years Academy of Management, in particular as research that adresses topics of relevance with academic rigor. The Academy of Management is considered by many management scholars as the leading conference of their discipline. mehr... |
 Forschung: Artikel von ifm Mitarbeiter im renommierten Journal „Administrative Science Quarterly“ (VHB A+) erschienen (16.03.19)
Der Artikel „Gender Gaps in Perceived Start-up Ease: Implications of Sex-based Labor Market Segregation for Entrepreneurship across 22 European Countries” von Vartuhi Tonoyan (ehemalige ifm Mitarbeiterin), Robert Strohmeyer (Mitarbeiter am ifm) und Jennifer E. Jennings (University of Alberta) ist in der renommierten Fachzeitschrift „Administrative Science Quarterly“ erschienen. mehr... |
 The Leading Wallet - Founder Talk with Björn Goß (Stocard) (06.03.19)
Stocard - How to gain 35 mio. customers and transform tomorrow’s shopping and banking experience with THE leading wallet.
Erhalten Sie Einblicke aus erster Hand in innovative digitale Lösungen. Björn Goß, Mitgründer von Stocard, wird das Geheimnis teilen, wie man 35 Millionen Kunden gewinnen und mit der führenden Wallet die Einkaufs- und Bankerfahrung von morgen verändern kann. mehr... |
 Die Familiennachfolge als Wettbewerbsvorteil! IfM Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice Publikation (VHB: A) für wenige Tage frei verfügbar (02.02.19)
New article provides pioneering evidence that a family affiliation of the CEO successor is positively related to post-succession performance. Authored by Jan-Philipp Ahrens, Andrea Calabrò, Jolien Huybrechts, & Michael Woywode.
Unlocked for 7 days here: https://buff.ly/2Wxp5VF mehr... |
 Forschung: Artikel von Jan-Philipp Ahrens und Michael Woywode in Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice erschienen (VHB: A) (29.01.19)
Unter dem Titel "The Enigma of the Family Successor–Firm Performance Relationship: A Methodological Reflection and Reconciliation Attempt" stellen die Forscher eine neue theoretische Konzeptionierung von Familiennachfolgen in Familienunternehmen vor. Sie präsentieren neue empirische Hinweise dafür, dass ein Familienhintergrund, abseits anderen CEO-relevanten Eigenschaften, eine positive "soziale" Kraft ist: Der Familienhintergrund des CEOs spiegelt sich positiv in der Performance der Familienunternehmen wider. Die Forscher argumentieren, dass ursächlich hierfür ist, dass durch die Familiennachfolge das gesammelte Sozialkapital der Familie auf den Nachfolger projiziert werden kann. mehr... |
 MAN 770 Spring 2019 - Application is open until 18.02.2018 (22.01.19)
Students that wish to apply for a space in the chair's master thesis seminar in spring 2019 may apply now. Non-MMM students and incoming students are also welcome. mehr... |
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MAN 450 Spring 2019 - Syllabus online & application open until 18.02.2019 (21.01.19)
The interactive course "Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Business Model Design" teaches students to translate innovations and business ideas into business models. Application is open until 18.02.2019. mehr... |
 Skalierung von B2B Tech Startups: MCEI Founder Talk mit Philipp Ortwein (InstaFreight) (14.11.18)
Erhalten Sie tiefe Einblicke in Dinge, die Sie bei der Skalierung eines (B2B-) Tech Ventures beachten sollten. Philipp Ortwein ( Uni Mannheim Alumnus und Mitbegründer von Instafreight) wird aus eigener Erfahrung berichten. mehr... |
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Master thesis seminar fall/winter 2018: Application is open until 26th of August 2018 (23.07.18)
Students wishing to write their thesis at the ifm are kindly invited to register for the seminar MAN 770 until the 26th of August. The seminar will cover cutting edge research on entrepreneurship, digitalization, professionalization, and strategic management in family firms. mehr... |
 Two-day seminar in restructuring consulting (powered by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants) - Application opens (06.04.18)
Are you interested in strategic consulting and business restructuring? The Institute for SME Research at the University of Mannheim offers a two-day training to gain insights into this arcane profession. The workshop includes a restructuring simulation of a challenging real-life restructuring scenario. Participants will solve realistic and typical turnaround case issues and – using role play exercises – will put themselves into the position of various parties involved (banks, enterprise, consultants, etc.) to experience what operative turnaround management is about. mehr... |
 Interview mit PulseShift - 1 Jahr nach dem Seed Award (01.03.18)
Vor einem Jahr gewann PulseShift den ersten MCEI Seed Award. Wir haben Mitgründer und Geschäftsführer David Höffler nun erneut getroffen, um über die Entwicklung von PulseShift seit der Preisverleihung zu sprechen. mehr... |
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Course MAN 801: PhD Seminar - Topics and Application Period for FSS 2018 Released! (25.01.18)
The application period and syllabus details of the PhD seminar MAN 801 in spring term/FSS 2018 are released. The seminar will be held by Prof. Dr. Woywode, Prof. Dr. Dr. Kieser, and AkadR Dr. Ahrens. Full details below. mehr... |
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Course MAN 770: Research Seminar - Topics and Application Period for FSS 2018 Released! (17.01.18)
The application period and syllabus details of the research seminar MAN 770 in spring term/FSS 2018 are released. More details below. mehr... |
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Course MAN 450: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Business Model Design in a Digital World - Application for FSS 2018 (10.01.18)
The application period and syllabus details of the popular bachelor course on entrepreneurship in a digital world in spring term/FSS 2018 are released. Full details below. mehr... |
 Dr. Niclas Rüffer stellt Artikel “The Impact of Founder Teams’ Diversity on Innovativeness” auf der 7th ZEW/MaCCI Conference on the Economics of Innovation and Patenting vor (19.05.17)
Gemeinsam mit Johannes Bersch (ZEW), Dr. Suleika Bort (ifm) und Simona Wagner (ZEW) erforscht Dr. Rüffer die Auswirkungen von Diversität im Gründerteam auf die Performance junger Unternehmen. Erste Ergebnisse dieses Forschungsprojektes in Bezug auf die Auswirkungen der Innovationskraft junger Unternehmen stellte Dr. Rüffer auf der hochrangig besetzten '7th ZEW/MaCCI Conference on the Economics of Innovation and Patenting' am Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung in Mannheim vor. mehr... |
 Publikation: Promotion “Topics in Family Business Succession, Technological Foresight & Innovation” (01.08.16)
Am 31.5.2016 schloss Jan Zybura seine Promotion unter dem Titel “Topics in Family Business Succession, Technological Foresight & Innovation” mit der Bestnote "summa cum laude" erfolgreich ab. Die Dissertationsschrift befasst sich in den ersten 3 Kapiteln mit dem Thema Nachfolge in Familienunternehmen und in weiteren 3 Kapiteln mit der Entwicklung neuer technologischer Felder und der Frage, ob und unter welchen Umständen das Silicon Valley replizierbar ist. Im Folgenden finden Sie das Abstract der Dissertationsschrift (in englischer Sprache) und Verweise auf die bereits veröffentlichten Kapitel. mehr... |
 Publikation: Ecopreneurship, rent-seeking, and free-riding in global context: Job-creation without ecocide - Artikel im Journal Small Enterprise Research veröffentlicht (25.07.16)
Neue Publikation von Prof. Robert Isaak (ifm, Visiting Professor im Bereich Entrepreneurship) im Journal Small Enterprise Research (Juli 2016). mehr... |
 Publikation: Replicating Silicon Valley: talent and techno-management in a culture of serendipity - Kapitel in Edward Elgar Research Handbook (03.03.16)
Prof. Robert Isaak, Andrew Isaak und Jan Zybura (ifm, Entrepreneurship) haben ein Buchkapitel in "Entrepreneurship and Talent Management from a Global Perspective: Global Returnees" veröffentlicht. mehr... |
 Publikation: An alignment approach for an industry in the making - new Article published online (05.11.15)
Potstada, M., & Zybura, J. (2016). An alignment approach for an industry in the making: DIGINOVA and the case of digital fabrication. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 102, 182-192. mehr... |
 Publikation: It is not just about Competition with "free" - Artikel im Journal of Management Information Systems zur Veröffentlichung angenommen (15.10.15)
In dem Forschungsartikel untersuchen das ifm-Mitglied Dennis Steininger und seine Co-Autoren inwiefern neue digitale Kanäle wie Apps für Smartphones Tablets einen Ausweg aus dem Dilemma der Kostenlosmentalität für die News-Industrie darstellen und zu neuen Zahlungsbereitschaften führen können. mehr... |
 ifm Mannheim research fellows receive Best Paper Award from the 2015 Diana International Research Conference in Babson College, USA, June 8-9 (17.07.15)
The study on “Cross-Country Gender Gaps in Perceived Start-up Ease: Second-Order Effects of Labor Market Segregation” authored by Vartuhi Tonoyan, Robert Strohmeyer and Jennifer E. Jennings received the Best Paper Award at the 2015 Diana International Research Conference on “Women’s Entrepreneurship and Ecosystems” in Babson College, Wellesley, USA. Using a large dataset of over 15,000 employees working within 22 European countries, this multi-level study reveals how sex-based segregation in traditional labor markets exerts ‘second-order’ effects upon entrepreneurship mehr... |
 Wie werden Service-Geschäftsmodelle von Startups skalierbar? (16.06.15)
Eine Fallstudie zur digitalen Transformation von Web-Dienstleistern
Buchbeitrag von Dennis Steininger und Anna Budrevich erschienen mehr... |
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Paper or Screen – Differences in Customer Preferences (08.01.15)
B. Berger, C. Matt, D. Steininger, T. Hess (2015)
Paper or Screen – Differences in Customer Preferences and Willingness to Pay between Traditional and Digital Content Services In: HICSS 2015 Proceedings, 5th to 8th of January 2015, Kauai, USA. [VHB C] |
