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Summary
Research question:
What are the benefits of scientific empirical
research for HR managers?
Methodology:
Literature research, conceptual arguments.
Practical implications:
The risk of failure in management decisions
will be reduced when empirical research is taken into account. This is
especially relevant for strategic decisions.
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Prof. Dr. Torsten Biemann
Universität zu Köln, Seminar für ABWL und
Personalwirtschaftslehre
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Prof. Dr. Dirk Sliwka
Universität zu Köln, Seminar für ABWL und
Personalwirtschaftslehre
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Prof. Dr. Heiko Weckmüller
FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie und Ma-
nagement Hochschulstudienzentrum Bonn
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