@article{NaumannPhilippi2014, author = {Naumann, Marc and Philippi, Anne}, title = {ExxonMobil in Europe's Shale Gas Fields: Quitting Early or Fighting It Out?}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_5}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2816}, pages = {31 -- 38}, year = {2014}, abstract = {This article focuses on the oil and gas supermajor, ExxonMobil, and its business in the unconventional gas field in Europe. The purpose was to investigate whether and how ExxonMobil runs its natural gas operations differently among European countries and possible reasons for divergent strategies. After a brief introduction of the firm, ExxonMobil's approach in Europe in general will be discussed. Two countries are in focus: Poland and Germany. The key finding is that the firm indeed has shown different approaches and strategies. In Poland, ExxonMobil faced a supportive, positive environment but quit quickly when its small investment resulted only in disappointing results. The firm, however, was a newcomer which had not much to lose. In contrast, its German unconventional gas operations are connected to broad conventional activities and are being defended by an extensive effort to win back public support.}, language = {en} } @article{BeckerWerner2014, author = {Becker, Vanessa and Werner, Anne}, title = {One Step Forward, One Step Back: Shale Gas in Denmark and Sweden}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_4}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2847}, pages = {23 -- 30}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Denmark and Sweden take two-fold positions on the question whether shale gas should be developed. At first sight, it appears the governments are supportive by licencing exploration to domestic and foreign companies. However, Denmark has suspended issuance of new licenses as doubts of extraction activities have risen. Sweden was forced to give landowners and municipalities a say in decision-making, and there is a larger context of mining minerals policy controversy. Even though both countries only have exploration activities at the moment, and the economic promise is yet unclear, public awareness and attention are increasing and cause difficulties for governments and industry to proceed without open discussions and debates. Scandinavia's green image is at stake as the new fossil fuel opportunities are in conflict with the ambitious goals for renewable energy development. Both countries now have to prioritise energy self-sufficiency and industrial economics versus ecological consciousness.}, language = {en} } @article{DeveyGoussevSchwarzenburgetal.2014, author = {Devey, Simon and Goussev, Viktor and Schwarzenburg, Bianca and Althaus, Marco}, title = {Shale Gas U-Turns in Bulgaria and Romania: The Turbulent Politics of Energy and Protest}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_7}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2859}, pages = {47 -- 60}, year = {2014}, abstract = {After France, Bulgaria became the second EU country to enact an open-ended ban on hydraulic fracturing in early 2012. This government action was a radical departure from an initially friendly, even enthusiastic stance on unconventional gas development. It resulted in months of unprecedented, broad political pro-test from environmental groups and local communities. The conflict was interpreted as one involving old questions about Bulgaria's orientation toward Russia or the West. In neighbouring Romania, Bulgaria's U-turn on shale gas energized a protest movement which had been relatively weak. In a turbulent election-year context, political leaders scrambled to deal with highly symbolic issues. A new government introduced a moratorium but ended it less than a year later. Another U-turn in public policy happened. Romania parted from Bulgaria's example and set out to move forward on shale gas, aiding foreign investors. Massive protests against the policy and the investors surged, en-circling the drilling operations. In both countries, public mistrust in institutions, environmental regulations and due process of law is a significant factor of political risk for energy companies.}, language = {en} } @article{Pahl2014, author = {Pahl, Marcus}, title = {Greece returns to the bond market: Back on track - a successful comeback?}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {2}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {1}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_2_1_6}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3695}, pages = {37 -- 44}, year = {2014}, abstract = {For four long years and reasons well known, Greece was absent from the international bond market. Its reputation as a debtor destroyed, the little Eurozone member country was unable to finance itself like all modern states do: by selling bonds to international investors. Greece had to live off hand-outs from foreign governments and behind the shield of the European Central Bank. In the spring of 2014, however, Greece regained access to the bond markets - surprising in itself, but particularly because investor demand soared and Greece could have placed many more bonds than it did. This article analyses the causes and dynamics of this odd Odyssey. Based on document, media, and financial data reviews and expert interviewing, it evaluates the comeback of Greece and provides a brief outlook concerning the future of the country's strategic position on the financial market. The author concludes that while Greece staged a successful comeback which was partly symbolic and theatrical, it is not yet back on track as a normal nation with mainstream public debt financing.}, language = {en} } @article{HamannLuschnatNiemuthetal.2014, author = {Hamann, Lisa and Luschnat, Kaya and Niemuth, Stephanie and Smolarz, Paulina and Golombek, Svenja}, title = {CSR in the Coffee Industry: Sustainability Issues at Nestl{\´e}-Nespresso and Starbucks}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {2}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {1}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_2_1_5}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3687}, pages = {31 -- 35}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The coffee sector's active engagement with sustainability issues appears to be a relatively new phenomenon. Even newer is the necessity to deal with recycling and waste. Next to the waste produced by the "coffee to go" mobile drinking culture and coffee bars, the popularity of coffee capsules - i.e. single-use containers made of metal or plastics - is creating mountains of waste unknown to the traditional method of brewing coffee. The pioneer in this premium coffee sector has been Nespresso, a subsidiary and brand of the Swiss company Nestl{\´e}. Many other companies - from discount retailers to big-brand coffee shop chains like Starbucks - have copied Nespresso's machine-and-capsule concept, adding to both the popularity and the waste problem. Next to the problem of waste production, coffee companies are addressing the problem of ethical sourcing. A key but by no means the only element is sourcing via "fair trade" schemes. Assuming that finding answers to these sustainability challenges can have a crucial impact on future sales, this article sets out to explore coffee companies' sustainability programmes, using the examples of Nespresso and Starbucks. It finds that both firms engage in rather similar activities, but some critical differences can be identified. Both firms have a successful record in ethical sourcing. But neither has yet developed convincing waste solutions. Nespresso's insistence on using aluminium for its capsules remains a critical issue.}, language = {en} } @misc{Althaus2014, author = {Althaus, Marco}, title = {Umweltfolgen und Arbeitsbedingungen als Akzeptanzprobleme}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs}, volume = {2}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs}, number = {1}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_2_1_1}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3646}, pages = {3 -- 4}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Editorial}, language = {de} } @techreport{Schwarzenburg2014, author = {Schwarzenburg, Bianca}, title = {Ein Semester in China: Wirtschaft, Werte und Warteschlangen}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {2}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {1}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_2_1_7}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3700}, pages = {45 -- 48}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Die Autorin berichtet {\"u}ber ihr Semester an der Zheijiang Gongshang University (ZJGSU), einer Partnerhochschule der TH Wildau in Hangzhou. Das Austauschprogramm begann im Sommersemester 2009. Rund 200 Deutsche und Chinesen haben bisher daran teilgenommen. Das Essay schildert Eindr{\"u}cke aus Vorlesungen und Seminaren zu Wirtschaft und Kultur Chinas, beleuchtet kulturelle Unterschiede und reflektiert pers{\"o}nliche Erfahrungen von Februar bis Mai 2014.}, language = {de} } @techreport{Goenner2014, author = {G{\"o}nner, Anne Kathrin}, title = {Service f{\"u}r den Einstieg in den fremden Markt - Praktikum bei der deutschen Handelskammer f{\"u}r Spanien}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_8}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2877}, pages = {61 -- 74}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Die Autorin berichtet {\"u}ber ihr dreimonatiges Praktikum im Bereich Markt- und Absatzberatung bei der deutschen Handelskammer f{\"u}r Spanien, einem Standort des Netzwerks der Auslandshandelskammern (AHK). Als bilaterale Kammer wird sie als Einrichtung der wirtschaftlichen Selbstverwaltung von Mitgliedsunternehmen in Spanien und Deutschland getragen. Sie fungiert als Vertretung der deutschen Wirtschaft und wirkt in die Wirtschaftspolitik hinein, betreut und koordiniert Kontakte, ber{\"a}t Unternehmen am Markt und beim Export und {\"u}bernimmt verschiedene Dienstleistungen. Ihr Ziel sind Langzeitbeziehungen zwischen den deutschen und spanischen Unternehmen.}, language = {de} } @article{NiemuthWestphal2014, author = {Niemuth, Stephanie and Westphal, Sophie}, title = {Blind Politics of Ambition: Shale Gas in Poland}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_6}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2827}, pages = {39 -- 46}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Ever since the impacts of the shale gas revolution in the US have unfolded their measurable effects - as significantly declining natural gas prices - impressive euphoria among those states which are identified to bear high potentials of unconventional gas is widely spread. As for Poland, essentially linked to the hope of profitably producing shale gas is the political will to strive for independence from Russian energy supply and thus, enhance energy supply security. Hence, liberalizing its gas market shall effectively contribute to foster economic developments in the field of unconventional gas exploration and production. Moreover, attempts are made to encourage particularly foreign investors - for the reason of expertise - to enter the Polish gas market by amending and expanding legislation in favour of this development. Legislation efforts, however, intend to preserve comprehensive governmental control capabilities. In addition, arising environmental concerns are being tried to handle either by campaigns of clarification or political blockade to any legislation that potentially threatens the progress on unconventional gas in Poland. Poland not only faces crucial challenges in terms of diminished estimates on profitably recoverable shale gas volumes but rather in terms of an escalating atmosphere of uncertainty for investors - regarding the much criticised new legislation as well as an upcoming diminution of societal support.}, language = {en} } @article{Weile2014, author = {Weile, Ren{\´e}}, title = {Beyond the Fracking Ban in France}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_2}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2862}, pages = {11 -- 16}, year = {2014}, abstract = {France holds the second-largest shale gas reserves in Europe but became the first country to enact a ban on hydraulic fracturing in July 2011. A conservative government issued 64 research and exploration permits in early 2010, but half a year later a strong antifracking movement emerged which pushed for a ban. The government caved in to enormous political pressure, revoking three permits and limiting the rest. Once the Socialists won the presidency and legislative majorities, they reaffirmed a strict stand against fracking. The article shows how the ban developed and puts the government's position into the context of economic and industrial challenges. The author argues that essentially, France is waiting for discovery of environmentally friendly extraction methods. The law which created the ban still leaves some options. Also, there has been growing pressure to open up the debate about shale gas again. The article suggests possible ways to reconfigure public debate about the resources and technology.}, language = {en} } @article{DevosChernova2014, author = {Devos-Chernova, Simon G. J.}, title = {Unconventional Gas in the Benelux: Cautious Attitudes and Regional Interplay}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_3}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2801}, pages = {17 -- 22}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The three countries of the Benelux are often overlooked in Europe's current unconventional gas debate. But the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg all possess considerable shale gas resources, and major energy companies have already taken an interest. So far no serious drilling has taken place. This article puts the discoveries and recent action in the perspective of regional breakdown of public policy and government authority. Analyzing business prospects, economic policy and regulatory action of the different governments in the Benelux, the article yields insight into the relevant power structure inside the policy domain. The influence of different members of the Benelux on the other members is discussed. All three countries have adopted a rather cautious attitude towards the exploration and production of unconventional gas.}, language = {en} } @article{GuNazmyi2014, author = {Gu, Bingyi and Nazmyi, Hisham}, title = {Britain's Shale Gas Zeal and Riches}, series = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, volume = {1}, journal = {Journal of European Management \& Public Affairs Studies}, number = {2}, issn = {2199-1618}, doi = {10.15771/2199-1618_2014_1_2_1}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-2787}, pages = {5 -- 10}, year = {2014}, abstract = {The United Kingdom is considered to be shale gas rich with substantial volumes distributed both onshore and offshore. Recent technological development has made shale gas exploration commercially viable. The UK's shale gas industry is at an early stage, with a few companies actively operating in this area and merely a few specific regulations exist for it. Many questions are waiting to be answered, many barriers must be overcome. This article analyses the UK's current state of play for shale gas. First, background information and a brief description of shale gas hydraulic fracturing is given. Government and business points of view will be illustrated and analysed before offering an outlook.}, language = {en} } @misc{Althaus2014, author = {Althaus, Marco}, title = {Legacy of European enterprise: teaching business history in the International Management curriculum}, series = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2014}, volume = {18}, journal = {Wissenschaftliche Beitr{\"a}ge 2014}, issn = {0949-8214}, doi = {10.15771/0949-8214_2014_1_14}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:526-opus4-3410}, pages = {107 -- 115}, year = {2014}, abstract = {Unternehmensgeschichte kann ein wertvoller, sogar kritischer Beitrag in der Vermittlung des internationalen Managements sein - nicht nur an elit{\"a}ren Einrichtungen und im Master, sondern auch an Fachhochschulen und in Bachelor-Studieng{\"a}ngen. Besonders relevant ist sie f{\"u}r Studieng{\"a}nge mit Fokus Europa. Studenten sollten eine Chance erhalten, die gemeinsame und zusammenh{\"a}ngende Vergangenheit europ{\"a}ischer Unternehmenst{\"a}tigkeit zu entdecken. Der Artikel begr{\"u}ndet die Integration ins Curriculum und diskutiert Fallauswahl und Lehrmethodik f{\"u}r Nichthistoriker. Eine exemplarische Auswahl von f{\"u}nf Themen wird gezeigt: Ostindienkompanien, Finanzmarkt-Blasen, Telegrafie, der Suezkanal und die Entstehung von Fluggesellschaften}, language = {en} }