Research Highlights
An overview of current work, articles and projects from our faculty.
Publications & Articles
A selection of our publications, articles and projects.
Artificial Intelligence in SMEs – Strategies for AI, Transformation and Responsible Corporate Leadership
I Trends and SMEs 2030 How artificial intelligence is transforming SMEs, which technological developments will shape the period up to 2030, and what these changes mean for companies and their competitive environment. AI Strategy and Implementation How SMEs can develop a viable AI strategy, identify priorities, and successfully translate strategic ambitions into practical implementation. AI in Business Models and Corporate Functions How AI is transforming core business functions, enabling new forms of value creation, and opening up opportunities for new business models and revenue streams. Leadership, Governance and Responsibility How the roles of executives, supervisory boards, and advisory boards are changing, and what new requirements are emerging in governance, compliance, risk management, and ethical responsibility.
Sven Severin
Integrated Management in the AI Era - How the St. Gallen Integrated Management Concept helps organisations move from AI experimentation to AI maturity
his article explores how organizations can move from AI experimentation to AI maturity. It applies the St. Gallen Integrated Management Concept to connect people, processes and governance. The focus: turning AI ambition into everyday business value.
David Wang
The Psychology of Crypto Investors – Behavioral Drivers in Market Cycles
This research examines how investor psychology, market sentiment, and regional differences shape the global crypto market. Based on 132 structured interviews with market participants in Europe and Asia, the study reveals significant differences in risk perception and market expectations. It identifies the “Boomerang Effect” as a recurring psychological cycle from fear to accumulation and greed, while also highlighting distinct innovation priorities across Asian and European crypto markets.
Prof. Dr. Christian Abegglen
Balancing Agility and Resilience in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains: The Impact of Disruptive Changes and Innovations
This research investigates the balance between agility and resilience in pharmaceutical supply chains in the context of disruptive changes. The study analyzes how companies in the pharmaceutical industry can strategically adapt their supply chains to both respond to short-term market changes and build long-term resilience against major disruptions.
Prof. Dr. Christian Abegglen
Nurturing teamwork and team dynamics in a hybrid work model
This study analyzes the impact of the transition to hybrid work models on teamwork and team dynamics from the perspective of five key challenges: communication, coordination, connection, creativity, and culture. The research shows that team communication, work coordination, social and emotional connections among team members, as well as fostering creativity and corporate culture are crucial in hybrid work models.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Piotr Bula
The Logistics Audit: Methods, Organization, and Practice
This book examines the development, methods, and impact of logistics audits on organizations. Against the backdrop of technological progress and experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic, the close connection between production and logistics management is analyzed. The work covers topics such as internal audit, control, logistics systems, risk areas, and the impact of digitalization on logistics processes.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Piotr Bula
Management, Organisations and Artificial Intelligence: Where Theory Meets Practice
This book combines academic research with practical guidelines to complement existing knowledge about organizational management in the age of digital acceleration. It examines the development of Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, AI 2.0, AI systems and platforms, as well as new paradigms of organizational management, business ecosystems and data processing models in AI-based organizations.
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Piotr Bula
The Integrated Management Concept: Visions – Missions – Programs
The holistic approach of the St. Gallen Management Concept has sustainably influenced the thinking and actions of countless managers over the past 30 years. In this standard work of management teaching from the St. Gallen School, companies find the framework for future security – proven and yet more relevant than ever.
Prof. Dr. Christian Abegglen
Reinventing Companies: The Thinking and Working Book Against Organized Stagnation
The thinking and working book "Reinventing Companies" has already become a standard work for implementing the St. Gallen Management Concept in many companies. Using the "St. Gallen Management House" blueprint, readers review and design their own company under the guidance of the author – a unique method for company development and an effective remedy against organized stagnation.
Prof. Dr. Christian Abegglen
Controlling for Executives: Analyze - Evaluate - Decide
This textbook offers executives without classical controlling training a comprehensive insight into controlling. With a modular teaching concept, numerous examples and case studies, it enables self-study of the content and provides a generalist overall understanding. The 4th edition contains updates and extensions on the effects of digitalization on controlling.
Dr. Alexander Sitter
Successful Business Succession: Mastering the Transition Both Personally and Professionally
This specialized book describes, from the entrepreneur's perspective, considerations, instruments and processes that support the preparation of a business transfer. Based on the three leadership areas – self-leadership, corporate management, and stakeholder leadership – the author presents a pragmatic and holistic guide for developing one's own path to business succession.
Dr. Ulrich von Bassewitz
Monkey Management: How Managers Achieve More in Less Time
This practice-oriented book presents strategies and tools that help leaders recognize how employees re-delegate their "monkeys" (problems, questions, tasks) back to the boss. The book shows concrete methods for how managers can work more effectively and better use their time by correctly assigning responsibility.
Dr. Jan Roy Edlund
Practical Handbook for Healthcare: Successful Introduction and Development
A comprehensive handbook for professionals and executives in healthcare that provides practice-oriented methods and concepts for the successful implementation and development of processes and systems in the healthcare sector. The work combines theoretical foundations with concrete recommendations for action and best practices.
Dr. Lüder Tockenbürger