Human Resource Management Systems in New Business Creation

1. Front Matter

   Pages I-XIII

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2. Introduction

   • Theo Fowinkel

   Pages 1-5

3. Literature review

   • Theo Fowinkel

   Pages 6-53

4. Methodology and research approach

   • Theo Fowinkel

   Pages 54-64

5. NBC case studies

   • Theo Fowinkel

   Pages 65-123

6. HRM systems in an NBC context (cross-case analysis)

   • Theo Fowinkel

   Pages 124-166

7. Summary and outlook

   • Theo Fowinkel

   Pages 167-172

8. Back Matter

   Pages 173-182

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Innovation represents a source of growth and profitability for firms in today's globalizing competitive environment. In particular, radical innovations are gaining in importance for large established companies as they can be considered a source of organizational rejuvenation. Some large companies organize for radical innovations by establishing dedicated organizational structures. The present study provides a common basis for these activities drawing upon research in the field of radical innovation management and corporate entrepreneurship, which are integrated in a new definitional framework of “New Business Creation” (NBC). In six in-depth case studies and a cross-case analysis, Theo Fowinkel explores the management of human resources in NBC as the commitment, enthusiasm and self-motivation of employees significantly affect the development of radical innovation.

• Competency framework
• Corporate entrepreneurship
• Corporate venturing
• Innovator roles
• Radical innovation

• TU Berlin, Berlin, Germany

  Theo Fowinkel

Theo Fowinkel studied mechanical engineering and business administration at the Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin) and holds a Diplôme de Grande École through a dual degree program from ESCP Europe (Paris). He worked in the field of merger & acquisition in Frankfurt and as a strategy consultant in Berlin.

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