Publications
IfM Bonn publishes its research findings primarily in its publication series: study results are published as "IfM-Materials" - or in condensed form as a "Denkpapier" (summary). Statistical analyses and results appear in the series "Daten und Fakten". Discussion and technical papers from all research areas are published as "Working Papers".
In addition, until 2012 selected articles were published in the series "Schriften zur Mittelstandsforschung" (Gabler Verlag). Under the "External Publications" tab, you find numerous essays by IfM researchers that have appeared in (peer-reviewed) specialist journals and external publication series.
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Working Papers | 2016 Digitization in the German specialist radio trade
In this current IfM Working Paper, recommendations for action are given to solve the problem of repositioning German radio retailers.
IfM-Materialien | 2016 "The 21st century is female" - Women entrepreneurs in the press
The present study examines the press reporting on entrepreneur inside in particular with view of it, which picture of entrepreneur interiorness in the press reports is obtained.
External publication | 2016 Wandering between Contexts
The diversity of entrepreneurship is caused on the one hand by the individual actions of the entrepreneurs. On the other hand, the framework conditions within which a company is founded or managed also have an impact.
Denkpapiere | 2016 Sharing economy and middle class
Sharing economy as a culture of sharing is not a new phenomenon. What is new, however, is the speed and range with which transactions are now possible.
Working Papers | 2016 Inventions and their Commercial Exploitation in Academic Institutions: Analysing Determinants Among Academics
The transfer of knowledge and the exploitation of marketable inventions from university research is an important source of innovation that enjoys broad support from the business community.
Working Papers | 2016 Determinants of hidden champions - Evidence from Germany
This explorative study analyzes the determinants that influence the probability of German companies being a hidden champion.
External publication | 2016 Women’s innovation in Germany – empirical facts and conceptual explanations
The existing data regarding gender and innovation show that women are less likely to carry out technologically based product and process innovations than men.
External publication | 2016 The largest family businesses in Germany - Spring Survey 2016
As part of the study series "The largest family-owned companies in Germany", the IfM Bonn conducted a survey of around 380 of the more than 4,500 largest family-owned companies for the seventh time in spring 2016.
IfM-Materialien | 2016 Once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur? Self-employment in the course of employment
The present study analyzes the employment histories of self-employed persons of different birth cohorts. Our results show that most self-employed persons have only one phase of self-employment in their life course and a large proportion of them remain permanently self-employed.
IfM-Materialien | 2016 The importance of non-technological innovations in the innovation process of medium-sized businesses
Small and medium-sized companies are considered innovative and adaptable, but an increasing innovation gap is noted. For this study, the innovation participation of SMEs was analyzed with a special focus on non-technological innovations based on the Community Innovation Surveys.
External publication | 2016 Innovation and women’s entrepreneurship – (why) are women entrepreneurs less innovative?
Empirical studies show an under-representation of women in innovative activities across all countries, however to date research is only starting to discuss gender influences on the innovativeness of persons or companies.
External publication | 2016 The largest family businesses in Germany - Spring survey 2016
As part of the study series "The largest family-owned companies in Germany", the IfM Bonn conducted a survey of around 380 of the 4,500 largest family-owned companies for the seventh time in spring 2016.
Working Papers | 2016 Gender Diversity in Top-Management Positions in Large Family and Nonfamily Businesses
(Why) does the sex ratio in top-management positions in large family and nonfamily businesses differ? Using a unique data set and estimating (fractional) logit regressions we show that the female share in top-management positions in family businesses exceeds the one in nonfamily businesses.
External publication | 2016 Doing business in a globalized world - Family business in Germany
Owner- and family-run companies are considered to be significantly more risk-averse in their business activities than manager-led companies.
External publication | 2016 Destination: self-employment
The number of self-employed people is likely to stagnate in the near future or could even fall in view of demographic change. In order to counter this development, it is necessary to soften the reservations about taking up entrepreneurial activity.
IfM-Materialien | 2016 Mittelstands policy in change
The middle class has been changing for years. In view of a new self-conception in the SME sector, SME policy should therefore also develop further.
IfM-Materialien | 2016 Fast growing companies in Germany: characteristics and determinants of their growth
Based on survey data, this study examines the key characteristics of fast-growing companies with at least 10 employees and the determinants of their growth.
External publication | 2016 Self-administered insolvency proceedings as a means of reorganization
In 2012, the insolvency law was reformed with the aim of increasing the chances of insolvent companies to continue their operations. The "Act to Further Facilitate the Reorganization of Companies" (ESUG) strengthens the "self-administration by the debtor" option by making it easier to apply for and implement the law.
External publication | 2016 A Research Agenda for Entrepreneurship and Context
It is increasingly recognized that entrepreneurship can be better understood if one also looks at the different framework conditions. This book presents the challenges for entrepreneurship research that arise from the wide range of contexts.
External publication | 2016 Digitization yes- Industry 4.0 so far under reservation
Due to scarce resources, SMEs often lack the know-how to assess newer ICT applications in terms of their economic relevance or their chances for new business models.