@article{Fieber2023, author = {Fieber, Andreas}, title = {Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung - Mut zur L{\"u}cke}, series = {UmweltBriefe}, volume = {2023}, journal = {UmweltBriefe}, number = {M{\"a}rz}, publisher = {WALHALLA Fachverlag}, address = {Regensburg}, pages = {8}, year = {2023}, abstract = {Die Nachhaltigkeitsziele der Bundesregierung, die sie in der Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie 2021 formuliert hat, sind ohne die Kommunen hierzulande nicht zu erreichen. Als eine der ersten bayerischen Kommunen unter 5 000 Einwohner hat nun die Gemeinde Pfaffing einen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht ver{\"o}ffentlicht. Die l{\"a}ndlich gepr{\"a}gte Gemeinde im Landkreis Rosenheim erstreckt sich auf einer Fl{\"a}che von 35 km². Die Kommune gliedert sich auf in die drei gr{\"o}ßeren Orte Pfaffing, Forsting und Rettenbach - insgesamt gibt es 71 Ortsteile. Ein Praxisbericht}, language = {de} } @article{PentlehnerGrauYersin2008, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Grau, I. and Yersin, H.}, title = {Triplet State Properties of [Os(phen)2dppene]2+ in different host materials and host to guest energy transfer in PVK}, series = {Chemical Physics Letters}, journal = {Chemical Physics Letters}, number = {455}, year = {2008}, abstract = {Emission properties of [Os(phen)2(dppene)]2+ were investigated from 1.4 to 300 K in ethanol, PMMA, and PVK, a matrix which is frequently applied in OLEDs. These data provide the zero-field splitting values of the emitting T1 state and the individual decay times of its substates. The T1 state is assigned to be largely of MLCT character. The splittings change only moderately due to variation of the matrix, whereas the individual decay times are substantially affected. Further, energy transfer from the triplet state of PVK to [Os(phen)2(dppene)]2+ was studied by applying time-resolved emission spectroscopy and is assigned to be dominantly of Dexter type.}, language = {en} } @article{MakPentlehnerStichetal.2009, author = {Mak, C. S. K. and Pentlehner, Dominik and Stich, M. and Wolfbeis, O. and Chan, W. K. and Yersin, H.}, title = {Exceptional Oxygen Sensing Capabilities and Triplet State Properties of Ir(ppy-NPh2)3}, series = {Chemistry of Materials}, journal = {Chemistry of Materials}, number = {21}, year = {2009}, abstract = {Strong oxygen quenching following a Stern-Volmer behavior of Ir(ppy-NPh2)3 demonstrates the high technological potential for oxygen sensing applications. This compound exhibits a phosphorescence quantum yield of 70\% and an emission decay time of 4.3 μs in deaerated solution. The electronic structure of the emitting triplet, being responsible for these properties, is investigated.}, language = {en} } @article{PentlehnerRiechersDicketal.2009, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Riechers, Ricarda and Dick, B. and Slenczka, Alkwin and Even, U. and Lavie, N. and Brown, R. and Luria, K.}, title = {Rapidly pulsed helium droplet source}, series = {Review of scientific instruments}, journal = {Review of scientific instruments}, number = {80}, year = {2009}, abstract = {A pulsed valve connected to a closed-cycle cryostat was optimized for producing helium droplets. The pulsed droplet beam appeared with a bimodal size distribution. The leading part of the pulse consists of droplets suitable for doping with molecules. The average size of this part can be varied between 104 and 106 helium atoms, and the width of the distribution is smaller as compared to a continuous-flow droplet source. The system has been tested in a single pulse mode and at repetition rates of up to 500 Hz with almost constant intensity. The droplet density was found to be increased by more than an order of magnitude as compared to a continuous-flow droplet source.}, language = {en} } @article{LehnigPentlehnerVdovinetal.2009, author = {Lehnig, R. and Pentlehner, Dominik and Vdovin, A. and Dick, B. and Slenczka, Alkwin}, title = {Photochemistry of 3-hydroxyflavone inside superfluid helium nanodroplets}, series = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, journal = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, number = {131}, year = {2009}, abstract = {3-hydroxyflavone is a prototype system for excited state intramolecular proton transfer which is one step of a closed loop photocycle. It was intensively studied for the bare molecule and for the influence of solvents. In the present paper this photocycle is investigated for 3-hydroxyflavone and some hydrated complexes when doped into superfluid helium droplets by the combined measurement of fluorescence excitation spectra and dispersed emission spectra. Significant discrepancies in the proton transfer behavior to gas phase experiments provide evidence for the presence of different complex configurations of the hydrated complexes in helium droplets. Moreover, for bare 3-hydroxyflavone and its hydrated complexes the proton transfer appears to be promoted by the helium environment.}, language = {en} } @article{PentlehnerGreilDicketal.2010, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Greil, Ch. and Dick, B. and Slenczka, Alkwin}, title = {Line broadening in electronic spectra of anthracene derivatives inside superfluid helium nanodroplets}, series = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, journal = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, number = {133}, year = {2010}, abstract = {Electronic spectroscopy of molecules profits greatly from superfluid helium droplets serving as a gentle cryogenic matrix. Characteristic features of electronic spectra in helium droplets are a solvent shift, phonon wings, and in rare cases a splitting of zero phonon lines. For the majority of molecules investigated so far in helium droplets the vibrational fine structure in electronic spectra resembles what was observed in a supersonic jet. The electronic spectra of three methylated anthracene derivatives and one phenylated anthracene discussed in this paper reveal remarkable effects in the vibrational fine structure due to solvation in helium droplets. For all four compounds the vibrational frequencies were almost not affected by the helium environment. However, if the electronic excitation is accompanied by nuclear rearrangement, the spectra showed remarkable line broadening in helium droplets. This is the case for 2-methylanthracene and 9-phenylanthracene. The corresponding line shape was of Lorentzian type and, thus, attributed to damping of the excited system by the helium environment. According to the linewidth the damping time constant was determined to be about 0.3 ps in the case of 2-methylanthracene and 0.1 ps for 9-phenylanthracene.}, language = {en} } @article{StromeckFaderlPentlehnerKensyetal.2011, author = {Stromeck-Faderl, A. and Pentlehner, Dominik and Kensy, U. and Dick, B.}, title = {High-resolution electronic spectroscopy of the BODIPY chromophore in supersonic beam and superfluid helium droplets}, series = {CHEM-PHYS-CHEM, Special Issue: Laser Chemistry and Spectroscopy}, journal = {CHEM-PHYS-CHEM, Special Issue: Laser Chemistry and Spectroscopy}, number = {12}, year = {2011}, abstract = {We present the fluorescence excitation and dispersed emission spectra of the parent compound of the boron dipyrromethene (BODIPY) dye class measured in a supersonic beam and isolated in superfluid helium nanodroplets. The gas-phase spectrum of the isolated molecules displays many low-frequency transitions that are assigned to a symmetry-breaking mode with a strongly nonharmonic potential, presumably the out-of-plane wagging mode of the BF2 group. The data are in good agreement with transition energies and Franck-Condon factors calculated for a double minimum potential in the upper electronic state. The corresponding transitions do not appear in the helium droplet. This is explained with the quasi-rigid first layer of helium atoms attached to the dopant molecule by van der Waals forces. The spectral characteristics are those of a cyanine dye rather than that of an aromatic chromophore.}, language = {en} } @article{PentlehnerRiechersVdovinetal.2011, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Riechers, R. and Vdovin, A. and P{\"o}tzl, G.M. and Slenczka, A.}, title = {Electronic spectroscopy of molecules in superfluid helium nanodroplets: an excellent sensor for intramolecular charge redistribution}, series = {The Journal of Physical Chemistry, Special Issue: J. Peter Toennies Festschrift}, journal = {The Journal of Physical Chemistry, Special Issue: J. Peter Toennies Festschrift}, number = {115}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Electronic spectra of molecules doped into superfluid 4He nanodroplets reveal important details of the microsolvation in superfluid helium. The vibrational fine structure in the electronic spectra of phthalocyanine derivatives and pyrromethene dye molecules doped into superfluid helium droplets have been investigated. Together with previous studies on anthracene derivatives [J. Chem. Phys.2010, 133, 114505] and 3-hydroxyflavone [J. Chem. Phys.2009, 131, 194307], the line shapes vary between two limiting cases, namely, sharp Lorentzians and nonresolved vibrational fine structure. All different spectral signatures are initiated by the same effect, namely, the change of the electron density distribution initiated by the electronic excitation. This change can be quantified by the difference of the electrostatic moments of the molecule in the electronic ground state and the corresponding Franck-Condon point in the excited state. According to the experimental data, electronic spectroscopy suffers from drastic line broadening when accompanied by significant changes of the charge distribution, in particular, changes of the dipole moment. Vice versa, the vibrational fine structure in electronic spectra of molecules doped into helium droplets is highly sensitive to changes of the electron density distribution.}, language = {en} } @article{PentlehnerSlenczka2012, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Slenczka, Alkwin}, title = {Microsolvation of anthracene inside superfluid helium nanodroplets}, series = {Journal of Molecular Physics, Special Issue: Dudley Herschbach Festschrift}, journal = {Journal of Molecular Physics, Special Issue: Dudley Herschbach Festschrift}, number = {110}, year = {2012}, abstract = {This article reports on the microsolvation of anthracene in superfluid helium nanodroplets as revealed by electronic spectroscopy. Among the polyacene molecules benzene, naphthalene, anthracene, tetracene and pentacene only anthracene and tetracene have been found to exhibit multiplet splitting of the electronic and vibronic transitions which can not be explained by a rotational fine structure. The experimental approach for the investigation of the multiplet is the combined investigation of the fluorescence excitation spectrum and dispersed emission spectra. New experimental data are presented on the microsolvation of anthracene in helium droplets. A detailed analysis of the anthracene data will be contrasted to corresponding data on tetracene. These data together with those reported for benzene, naphthalene and pentacene might serve to test and develop theoretical models which are needed to understand microsolvation of single molecules in superfluid helium droplets.}, language = {en} } @article{SlenczkaPentlehner2013, author = {Slenczka, Alkwin and Pentlehner, Dominik}, title = {Electronic spectroscopy of 9,10-dichloroanthracene inside helium droplets}, series = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, journal = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, number = {138}, year = {2013}, abstract = {The spectroscopy of molecules doped into superfluid helium droplets provides information on both, the dopant molecule and the helium environment. Electronic spectra of 9,10-dichloroanthracene in helium droplets are presented and compared with corresponding gas phase spectra to unravel the influence of the helium environment. The combined investigation of fluorescence excitation and dispersed emission provides information on dynamic processes in addition to energetic conditions. For vibronic states, the helium induced decay channels dominate over all intramolecular channels that contribute to the gas phase behavior. In addition to the triplet splitting caused by the Cl isotopes, a fine structure resolved for all transitions in the fluorescence excitation spectrum was found, which is the signature of microsolvation of this compound in helium droplets. This fine structure is identified as a single pure molecular transition accompanied by a sharply structured phonon wing. The corresponding fine structure measured for bare anthracene shows remarkable differences.}, language = {en} } @article{PentlehnerNielsenSlenczkaetal.2013, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Nielsen, Jens H. and Slenczka, Alkwin and M{\o}lmer, Klaus and Stapelfeldt, Henrik}, title = {Impulsive Laser Induced Alignment of Molecules Dissolved in Helium Nanodroplets}, series = {Physical Review Letters}, journal = {Physical Review Letters}, number = {110}, year = {2013}, abstract = {We show that a 450 fs nonresonant, moderately intense, linearly polarized laser pulse can induce field-free molecular axis alignment of methyliodide (CH3I) molecules dissolved in a helium nanodroplet. Time-resolved measurements reveal rotational dynamics much slower than that of isolated molecules and absence of the sharp transient alignment recurrences characteristic of gas phase molecules. Our results presage a range of new opportunities for exploring both molecular dynamics in a dissipative environment and the properties of He nanodroplets.}, language = {en} } @article{PentlehnerNielsenChristiansenetal.2013, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Nielsen, Jens H. and Christiansen, Lars and Slenczka, Alkwin and Stapelfeldt, Henrik}, title = {Laser Induced Adiabatic Alignment of Molecules Dissolved in Helium Nanodroplets}, series = {Physical Review A}, journal = {Physical Review A}, number = {87}, year = {2013}, abstract = {A moderately intense, nonresonant, linearly polarized nanosecond laser pulse is used to induce one-dimensional (1D) adiabatic alignment of 1,4 diiodobenzene (C6H4I2), iodobenzene (C6H5I), and methyliodide (CH3I) molecules dissolved in helium nanodroplets. The alignment sharpens as the laser intensity is increased, similar to the behavior in gas phase. For diiodobenzene the highest degree of alignment, ⟨cos2θ2D⟩=0.90, is essentially identical to the value obtained for isolated molecules in a supersonic beam, whereas the highest degrees of alignment for iodobenzene and for methyliodide in helium droplets fall below the values obtained for isolated molecules. We believe this is due to the deviation from axial recoil in the Coulomb explosion process that probes the alignment of the molecules in the He droplets.}, language = {en} } @article{RiechersPentlehnerSlenczka2013, author = {Riechers, Rudolf and Pentlehner, Dominik and Slenczka, Alkwin}, title = {Microsolvation in superfluid helium droplets studied by the electronic spectra of six porphyrin derivatives and one chlorine compound}, series = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, journal = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, number = {138}, year = {2013}, abstract = {After almost two decades of high resolution molecular spectroscopy in superfluid helium droplets, the understanding of microsolvation is still the subject of intense experimental and theoretical research. According to the published spectroscopic work including microwave, infrared, and electronic spectroscopy, the latter appears to be particularly promising to study microsolvation because of the appearance of pure molecular transitions and spectrally separated phonon wings. Instead of studying the very details of the influence of the helium environment for one particular dopant molecule as previously done for phthalocyanine, the present study compares electronic spectra of a series of non-polar porphyrin derivatives when doped into helium droplets consisting of 104-105 helium atoms. Thereby, we focus on the helium-induced fine structure, as revealed most clearly at the corresponding electronic origin. The interpretation and the assignment of particular features obtained in the fluorescence excitation spectra are based on additional investigations of dispersed emission spectra and of the saturation behavior. Besides many dopant-specific results, the experimental study provides strong evidence for a particular triple peak feature representing the characteristic signature of helium solvation for all seven related dopant species.}, language = {en} } @article{HansenOmisteNielsenetal.2013, author = {Hansen, Jonas and Omiste, Juan J. and Nielsen, Jens H. and Pentlehner, Dominik and K{\"u}pper, Jochen and Gonz{\´a}lez-F{\´e}rez, Rosario and Stapelfeldt, Henrik}, title = {Mixed-field orientation of molecules without rotational symmetry}, series = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, journal = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, number = {139}, year = {2013}, abstract = {The mixed-field orientation of an asymmetric-rotor molecule with its permanent dipole moment nonparallel to the principal axes of polarizability is investigated experimentally and theoretically. We find that for the typical case of a strong, nonresonant laser field and a weak static electric field complete 3D orientation is induced if the laser field is elliptically polarized and if its major and minor polarization axes are not parallel to the static field. For a linearly polarized laser field solely the dipole moment component along the most polarizable axis of the molecule is relevant resulting in 1D orientation even when the laser polarization and the static field are nonparallel. Simulations show that the dipole moment component perpendicular to the most-polarizable axis becomes relevant in a strong dc electric field combined with the laser field. This offers an alternative approach to 3D orientation by combining a linearly polarized laser field and a strong dc electric field arranged at an angle equal to the angle between the most polarizable axis of the molecule and its permanent dipole moment.}, language = {en} } @article{PremkeWirthsPentlehneretal.2014, author = {Premke, Tobias and Wirths, Eva-Maria and Pentlehner, Dominik and Riechers, Ricarda and Lehnig, Rudolf and Vdovin, Alexander and Slenczka, Alkwin}, title = {Microsolvation of molecules in superfluid helium nanodroplets revealed by means of electronic spectroscopy}, series = {Frontiers in Chemistry}, volume = {2014}, journal = {Frontiers in Chemistry}, number = {2}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The empirical model explaining microsolvation of molecules in superfluid helium droplets proposes a non-superfluid helium solvation layer enclosing the dopant molecule. This model warrants an empirical explanation of any helium induced substructure resolved for electronic transitions of molecules in helium droplets. Despite a wealth of such experimental data, quantitative modeling of spectra is still in its infancy. The theoretical treatment of such many-particle systems dissolved into a quantum fluid is a challenge. Moreover, the success of theoretical activities relies also on the accuracy and self-critical communication of experimental data. This will be elucidated by a critical resume of our own experimental work done within the last ten years. We come to the conclusion that spectroscopic data and among others in particular the spectral resolution depend strongly on experimental conditions. Moreover, despite the fact that none of the helium induced fine structure speaks against the empirical model for solvation in helium droplets, in many cases an unequivocal assignment of the spectroscopic details is not possible. This ambiguity needs to be considered and a careful and critical communication of experimental results is essential in order to promote success in quantitatively understanding microsolvation in superfluid helium nanodroplets.}, language = {en} } @article{PentlehnerSlenczka2015, author = {Pentlehner, Dominik and Slenczka, Alkwin}, title = {Helium induced fine structure in the electronic spectra of anthracene derivatives doped into superfluid helium nanodroplets}, series = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, journal = {The Journal of Chemical Physics}, number = {142}, year = {2015}, abstract = {Electronic spectra of organic molecules doped into superfluid helium nanodroplets show characteristic features induced by the helium environment. Besides a solvent induced shift of the electronic transition frequency, in many cases, a spectral fine structure can be resolved for electronic and vibronic transitions which goes beyond the expected feature of a zero phonon line accompanied by a phonon wing as known from matrix isolation spectroscopy. The spectral shape of the zero phonon line and the helium induced phonon wing depends strongly on the dopant species. Phonon wings, for example, are reported ranging from single or multiple sharp transitions to broad (Δν > 100 cm-1) diffuse signals. Despite the large number of example spectra in the literature, a quantitative understanding of the helium induced fine structure of the zero phonon line and the phonon wing is missing. Our approach is a systematic investigation of related molecular compounds, which may help to shed light on this key feature of microsolvation in superfluid helium droplets. This paper is part of a comparative study of the helium induced fine structure observed in electronic spectra of anthracene derivatives with particular emphasis on a spectrally sharp multiplet splitting at the electronic origin. In addition to previously discussed species, 9-cyanoanthracene and 9-chloroanthracene will be presented in this study for the first time.}, language = {en} } @article{ChristiansenNielsenPentlehneretal.2015, author = {Christiansen, Lars and Nielsen, Jens H. and Pentlehner, Dominik and Underwood, Jonathan G. and Stapelfeldt, Henrik}, title = {Alignment enhancement of molecules embedded in helium nanodroplets by multiple laser pulses}, series = {Physical Review A}, journal = {Physical Review A}, number = {92}, year = {2015}, abstract = {We show experimentally that field-free one-dimensional (1D) alignment of 1,4-diiodobenzene molecules embedded in helium nanodroplets, induced by a single, linearly polarized 200-fs laser pulse, can be significantly enhanced by using two or four optimally synchronized laser pulses. The strongest degree of 1D alignment is obtained with four pulses and gives ⟨cos2θ⟩>0.60. Besides the immediate implications for molecular frame studies, our results pave the way for more general manipulation of rotational motion of molecules in He droplets.}, language = {en} } @article{ChristiansenNielsenChristensenetal.2016, author = {Christiansen, Lars and Nielsen, Jens H. and Christensen, Lauge and Shepperson, Benjamin and Pentlehner, Dominik and Stapelfeldt, Henrik}, title = {Laser-induced Coulomb explosion of 1,4-diiodobenzene molecules: Studies of isolated molecules and molecules in helium nanodroplets}, series = {Physical Review A}, journal = {Physical Review A}, number = {93}, year = {2016}, abstract = {Coulomb explosion of 1,4-diiodobenzene molecules, isolated or embedded in helium nanodroplets, is induced by irradiation with an intense femtosecond laser pulse. The recoiling ion fragments are probed by time-of-flight measurements and two-dimensional velocity map imaging. Correlation analysis of the emission directions of I+ ions recoiling from each end of the molecules reveals significant deviation from axial recoil, i.e., where the I+ ions leave strictly along the I-I symmetry axis. For isolated molecules, the relative angular distribution of the I+ ions is centered at 180∘, corresponding to perfect axial recoil, but with a full width at half maximum of 30∘. For molecules inside He droplets, the width of the distribution increases to 45∘. These results provide a direct measure of the accuracy of Coulomb explosion as a probe of the spatial orientation of molecules, which is particularly relevant in connection with laser-induced molecular alignment and orientation. In addition, our studies show how it is possible to identify fragmentation pathways of the Coulomb explosion for the isolated 1,4-diiodobenzene molecules. Finally, for the 1,4-diiodobenzene molecules in He droplets, it is shown that the angular correlation between fragments from the Coulomb explosion is preserved after they have interacted with the He environment.}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonradehemSternbergEngels1994, author = {Bolzern-Konrad (ehem. Sternberg), Britta and Engels, H.}, title = {Examination of recyclability of used car seat-belts into polyester filaments for re-use in the same area of application}, series = {Melliand Techtilberichte - Narrow Fabric and Braiding Industry}, journal = {Melliand Techtilberichte - Narrow Fabric and Braiding Industry}, number = {1 (Vol 31)}, pages = {4 -- 19}, year = {1994}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonrad2004, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta}, title = {Introduction to the Asian Market. Polyamide High Performance}, series = {Asian Textile Business}, journal = {Asian Textile Business}, number = {June (595)}, pages = {48 -- 49}, year = {2004}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonrad2004, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta}, title = {Global market trends for PA 66 airbag yarns}, series = {Chemical Fibers International}, journal = {Chemical Fibers International}, number = {54 (3)}, pages = {168}, year = {2004}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonrad2004, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta}, title = {Airbag-Markt - Quo vadis?}, series = {Technische Textilien}, journal = {Technische Textilien}, number = {47 (3)}, pages = {E88}, year = {2004}, language = {de} } @article{BolzernKonrad2005, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta}, title = {A splendid yarn. Polyamide High Performance (PHP) is a world-class manufacturer of high-tenacity polyamide yarns and polymers}, series = {Venture}, journal = {Venture}, number = {January 2005}, year = {2005}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonrad2008, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta}, title = {The world market for technical textiles}, series = {Technical Textiles}, volume = {2008}, journal = {Technical Textiles}, number = {M{\"a}rz 2008}, pages = {1}, year = {2008}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonrad2013, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta}, title = {Company competencies and individual competencies in the prism of social capital}, series = {Proceedings of the International Conference NEW CHALLENGES OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - 2013, Riga, University of Latvia, May 2013.}, journal = {Proceedings of the International Conference NEW CHALLENGES OF ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - 2013, Riga, University of Latvia, May 2013.}, editor = {Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Latvia,}, isbn = {978-9984-45-715-4}, year = {2013}, abstract = {In today's business practice, but also in academic research the aspect of competencies has gained remarkable importance. Competencies are not only a central part of the strategy process of a company. Corporate Strategy literature states that that human asset in particular can fulfil the criterion 'of a sustainable competitive advantage' (Storey, 2007). The utilization of competencies is a key target of companies, as it is important in realizing a full return on investment. The paper analyses the state-of-the-art of competence theories with a specific recognition to the aspect of social capital. The author argues that the management of company competencies is a contributor to the utilization of competencies and links these aspects to social capital. In order to achieve the main goal of the underlying work the paper is structured as follows: first, the presentation of the state of the art in the area of competencies and social capital based on literature review; afterwards, the discussion is made in order to prove the main hypothesis. As a result the author concludes with a model showing the key bond between company competencies, individual competencies and social capital. With this, the paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of competencies for business managers and scientist. The findings are valuable to contribute to the utilization of individual competencies especially in the prism of social capital which will pay off for industrial companies and employees in long term. This is especially valid in an environment of skilled worker shortage.}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonradEggerSumilo2013, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta and Egger, Carolin and Sumilo, Erika}, title = {Values - soft issue or valuable capital?}, series = {Humanities and Social Sciences. Latvia}, journal = {Humanities and Social Sciences. Latvia}, pages = {74 -- 90}, year = {2013}, abstract = {The purpose of this article is to discuss different approaches in the values-based culture literature and identify research challenges and inconsistencies regarding the topic. From this, the authors develop applicable recommendations for scientists and managers. The study is based on an intense literature review on values, their definition, their measurement and management. These aspects are linked to each other in a further step. The authors link different perspectives on definition, measurement, analysis, and the management of values to a comprehensive picture. The measurement of values is seen to be a basis for the ability to be clear in communication, to monitor congruencies between beliefs and practices and to integrate personal values and the ethical framework of the company. The target of managing values is to be seen in a successful implementation into the organisation, as well as the P-O-fit (Person-Organisation fit) thought. In conclusion, the authors recommend to measure and to be aware of both, management values and employee values, in order to optimize the P-O fit and make values contribute to strategic goals. The article shows a way forward to a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of organisational values for business managers and scientists. The authors develop a common threat for a coherent picture on the definition, the method of measurement and the approach to management of values, which contributes to applicable recommendations for scientists and managers. Moreover, the article provides a platform for further research and empirical testing.}, language = {en} } @article{BolzernKonradEggerSumilo2015, author = {Bolzern-Konrad, Britta and Egger, Carolin and Sumilo, Erika}, title = {Competence Utilization for Innovation Capabilities - a Question of Trust?}, series = {Expert Journal of Business and Management, Volume 3, Issue 2}, journal = {Expert Journal of Business and Management, Volume 3, Issue 2}, publisher = {Sprint Investify}, pages = {90 -- 104}, year = {2015}, abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to show how trust as an organizational value contributes to employee competence utilization in the case of innovation capability. Thus, it is the objective of this paper to analyze the positive impacts, but also potential limits of trust in business management. The research paper uses two different quantitative empirical studies drawn from German and Austrian midsized companies to empirically test this interrelation. As a result, the paper determines particular aspects of trust such as accountability, shared norms and the ability to take responsibility to be interrelated with the usage of employee competences and underlines a positive connection between product innovation performance and trust. However, the trust concept needs enriching elements to be balanced towards a feeling of mutual reliance and support creativity instead; inclusions of bridging social capital, elements of distrust and a pioneering spirit are to be mentioned here.}, language = {en} }