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Research 06/19/20 > Research model examines tax competition Beatrix Eugster at the Center for Disability and Integration at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) along with Raphaël Parchet of the Università della Svizzera italiana look at the relationship between culture and taxation. Campus 06/03/19 235.5 Annual contribution of the University of St.Gallen in the region amounts to CHF 235.5 million. Quality versus efficiency in healthcare? In areas such as health care or education, there is high cost pressure. At the same time, this type of service can only be made more efficient to a limited extent, as direct interpersonal contact is often essential for its benefit. The HSG's Institute of Information Management has investigated which approach is best suited to resolving this contradiction. How, for example, can visits to doctors be arranged in such a way that new technologies not only lead to greater efficiency but also to a better quality of life and treatment for patients? (in German) Retirement provision 4.0 Society is getting older and older, which puts the current system of old-age provision increasingly into financial distress. In addition, there are other social trends that increase the need for reform of the social security system. Against the background of these developments, the Institute of Insurance Economics at the HSG derived possible fields of action and examined their acceptance by the population. More transparency in supply chains thanks to Blockchain Blockchain technology could bring more transparency to global supply chains and thus ensure greater social and environmental sustainability. First pilot projects in this area have already been launched. One of these has been accompanied by the Institute for Supply Chain Management at the HSG, which has investigated the stumbling blocks that exist for such solutions. Miriam Meckel and Damian Borth on "Vocally Yours" Prof. Dr. Miriam Meckel and Prof. Dr. Damian Borth on their project "Vocally Yours" which operates at the interface of artificial intelligence and journalism. Deep neural networks will be used to turn an author's text into recordings using their voice. How can journalists use this new technology? How can illegal use and so-called deepfakes be prevented? (in German) Why is climate change relevant for business? Prof. Dr. Judith Walls on the carbon footprint of companies, the influence of consumers on corporate strategies and the significance of the "Friday for Future" movement. To what extent can renewable energies and biodiversity affect climate change? Emanuel de Bellis on personalizing the customization experience "It is not sufficient to roll out standardised user interfaces. Instead, they need to be adjusted towards the way consumers think." Emanuel de Bellis on mass customization platforms and the apparent Western bias in their design. De Bellis is Vice Director and Assistant Professor for Marketing and Research Methods at the Institute for Customer Insight at the University of St.Gallen (ICI-HSG). Patrick Emmenegger on the Federal Council elections in 2019 Prof. Dr. Patrick Emmenegger on the outcome of the 2019 Federal Council elections, the battle for seats in the Federal Council and considerations on concordance, power and one seat for the Green Party in the Federal Council. (in German) Strategic management, leadership & the success of Huawei "One of the big challenges as a strategic leader is to change the organisation as it is growing." Peter Murmann elaborates this argument through the example of Huawei and explains what poetry and plumbing have to do with good leadership. He is Professor of Strategic Management at the Institute of Management & Strategy of the University of St.Gallen. #2minutes: Martin Eling on cyber risks The magazine Science has published an article about cyber risks. In the article, Martin Eling, Professor for Insurance Management at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), and an international team of scientists discuss how the challenges of cyber attacks can be analyzed. Academic GIFts: Mondays For Meaning Leaders need to be close to their own personal meaning to provide a compelling vision and purpose to their followers. This is shown by a study by Petra Kipfelsberger, Institute for Leadership and Human Resource Management of the University of St.Gallen. Global Competitiveness Report 2019 In the Global Competitiveness Index 4.0 comprising the most competitive countries in the world, Switzerland is ranked 5th behind Singapore, the USA, Hong Kong and the Netherlands. The Executive School at the University of St.Gallen (ES-HSG) has once again carried out this year’s survey of business leaders of Swiss companies. An interview with Dr. Tobias Trütsch, Head of Economics Division of the Executive School of the University of St.Gallen. (in German) Academic GIFts: What is crowdsourcing? Crowdsourcing works best in collaborativ settings - with collaborative crowds. In other settings, such as crowdsourcing competitions, individuals become less creative over time. This is shown in a study by Ivo Blohm, Assistant Professor for Data Science and Management at the Institute of Information Management (IWI-HSG). Which leaders make companies more sustainable? An interview with Judith Walls. What traits and characteristics can we look for in leaders that indicate that they will move their companies towards better social and environmental performance? An interview with Judith Walls, Chair for Sustainability Management of the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG). Academic GIFts: Globalisation and the Concentration of Talent Globalisation facilitates the flows of capital, goods, and ideas and it provides firms with access to new markets. Yet, the benefits from globalisation are not distributed equally. How do these imbalances feed back into the allocation of talent across competing teams? A research project by Ulrich Schetter (Swiss Institute for International Economics and Applied Economic Research at the HSG) and Oriol Tejada (ETH Zurich) provides answers to these questions. HSG Impact Award 2019: Effects of oil spills on neonatal mortality in Nigeria Nigeria is the largest oil producer in Africa. The country has been suffering from pollution from the oil industry for decades. To date, however, there are hardly any scientific studies that investigate the effects of oil accidents on the health of local people. A study carried out by Prof. Dr. Roland Hodler at the University of St.Gallen closes this gap by investigating the effects of oil spills on neonatal and infant mortality. (in German) HSG Impact Award 2019: Job retention and mental illness Mental illness is often associated with inability to work and often with early retirement. The "Center for Disability and Integration" at the University of St.Gallen under the direction of Professor Stephan Böhm was involved in a multi-year research project on behalf of the SVA, which developed concrete solutions for job retention. At the centre: training courses for managers who support those affected. (in German) HSG Impact Award 2019: Data-based platform for sustainable mobility Safe and fuel efficient mobility are two core topics of a research project by Prof. Dr. Felix Wortmann and the ITEM-HSG. How can drivers be specifically warned of dangerous accident sites? How can fuel consumption information be presented in such a way that it leads to changes in driving behaviour? And what possibilities does the platform offer the health sector? (in German) Martin Kolmar: "The comfortable life is not the good life" Prof. Dr. Martin Kolmar compares our consumption to a never ending story. What stands at the end of our consumption? Which neuroscientific aspects are associated with consumption? And what did the old virtues teach us? A video interview. (in German) #2minutes: Maël Schnegg on the "Landscape Monitor" Disruption is on everyone's lips. New technologies but also rapid social change can quickly become a disaster for many companies and their established business models. This makes it more important for companies to systematically monitor their own environment in order to identify threatening trends at an early stage. But what is the best way to do this? Dr. Maël Schnegg from the Institute for Accounting and Controlling at the HSG has helped to develop a tool for this challenge. #2minutes: Josh Hsueh on the effects of family business on entrepreneurs What is the influence of family business background on next-generation entrepreneurship? An interview with Josh Hsueh, Ph.D., post-doctoral researcher at the Center for Family Business at the University of St.Gallen. Academic GIFts: Who is liable for self-driving cars? To err is technical: Even autonomous cars can cause accidents. Who has to answer for the damage caused by the the vehicle "Trooper" in a careless moment? Melinda Lohmann, Assistant Professor of Business Law with special emphasis of Information Law, explains the case from the perspective of European law. Felix Lehner on the artist Hans Josephsohn Felix Lehner, founder and managing director of Kunstgiesserei St.Gallen and Galerie Felix Lehner AG, on the artist Hans Josephsohn. Which sculptural and artistic questions have occupied Josephsohn throughout his life? What is so special about his work "Standing Figure, Untitled, 1962", which can be seen at the University of St.Gallen? And how important is the "counterpart" in all his works? (in German) #2minutes: Damian Borth on the new AI research at the HSG The HSG becomes a research center for artificial intelligence. It is the first Swiss university to receive an NVIDIA supercomputer. Damian Borth, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the University of St.Gallen, talks about the "DGX-2" and its potential for research. (English subtitles) Wolfgang Jenewein on "positive leadership" Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Jenewein on "Empowerment" and "Positive Leadership". Why do traditional leadership methods no longer work? How important are empathy and communication for leaders and the ability "to see people and to recognize their individuality"? A video interview. (in German) Ronald C. Arkin on "Robots" The American roboticist and roboethicist Ronald C. Arkin on the possibilities of robotics, artificial intelligence and robot companions. Which ethical questions follow here and why is it necessary to deal in a responsible way with the programming and pretensioning of emotions in robots? A video interview on the occasion of the 48th St.Gallen Symposium. Learning Center: Sou Fujimoto on «Open Grid – Choices of Tomorrow» Architects Sou Fujimoto and Marie de France talk about their project "Open Grid", the new Learning Center at the University of St.Gallen. How does the building fit into its surroundings? What are the project's focal points and which aspects are decisive for a modern learning environment that embraces the digital future? Guido Cozzi on the Horizon 2020 project "MONROE" Guido Cozzi, Ph.D., on the Horizon 2020 Project "MONROE" which focuses on a mathematical model for research and innovation policies. The model will allow policy makers to forecast the effects of their choices on the macro-economy in general and on society. Guido Cozzi is Professor of Macroeconomics at the School of Economics and Political Science (SEPS-HSG). Tony Schwartz on Donald Trump "Donald Trump is an empty vessel, he is a black hole. He spent his whole life trying to fill that hole. That's the essence of Donald Trump." An interview with Tony Schwartz, Ghostwriter of Donald Trump's book "The Art of the Deal" and CEO of "The Energy Project", at the St. Gallen Symposium 2017. Marcus Schögel on "Sharing Economy" Sharing goods, sharing resources: This is the basic idea of the "sharing economy". Prof. Dr. Marcus Schögel about the different models of sharing economy, new economisation approaches and legal issues that are related to the new business models. (in German) Dufourstrasse 50CH-9000 St.Gallen Tel +41 71 224 21 11 Fax +41 71 224 28 16

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