Selection of completed PhD theses

To give you an idea on the type of PhD research we are looking for in our research programme, please find below a selection of completed PhD theses since 2010

2017

• Balau, G. (May 11). The role of cognitive styles, faultlines and co-creation . Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (206 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. D.L.M. Faems, Dr. J.D. van der Bij

2016

• Bos, B. (April 28). Creating value from alliance portfolios; Connecting internal structures and external knowledge recombination. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (162 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. D.L.M. Faems, Dr. F. Noseleit
• Kolk, B. van der (May 26). Management control packages in public sector organizations. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (171 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof. P. van Veen-Dirks, Prof. H.J. ter Bogt

2015

• Hage, E. (September 24). How can online commucation enhance older adults' social connectivity? Implementation and adoption issues . Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (252 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. A. Boonstra, Prof.dr. J.C. Wortmann, Dr. M.A.G. van Offenbeek
• Olthaar, M. (September 7). Cultivating sources of competitive advantage. Opportunities for small-scale African farmers in global value chains. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (136 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof. W. Dolfsma, Dr. C. Lutz, Dr. F. Noseleit
• Wang, X. (July 2). Essays on the internal dynamics of an R&D alliance: what determines the individuals' contribution to the alliance? Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (113 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof. W. Dolfsma, Dr. J.D. van der Bij

2014

• Zhu, T. (January 23). Toward opening up the black box for market orientation. The role of social networks inside firms . Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (196 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. R.Th.A.J. Leenders, Prof.dr. W.A. Dolfsma & Drs. T.L.J. Broekhuizen.

2012

• Aalbers, H.L. (September 13). Organizing intra-organizational networks for innovation. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (229 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. W.A. Dolfsma & Prof.dr. R.Th.A.J. Leenders.
• Jerkovic, K. (April 5). The relation between profession development and job (re)design: The case of dental hygiene in the Netherlands. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (306 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. A. Sorge, Prof.dr. C.P. van der Schans & Dr. M.A.G. van Offenbeek.
• Linke, K. (October 11). Finance middle managers and financial statement fraud . Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (177 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: prof dr J.A. Emanuels, T.L.C.M. Groot & Dr. R.B.H. Hooghiemstra.
• Tundui, H.P. (February 23). Gender and small business growth in Tanzania: The role of Habitus. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (253 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. L. Karsten & Dr. C.H.M. Lutz.

2011

• Bakker, K.F.C. de (June 9). Dialogue on risk; Effects of project risk management on project success. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (209 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr.ir. J.C. Wortmann & Prof.dr. A. Boonstra.
• Ismalina, P. (January 27). An integrated analysis of socioeconomic structures and actors in Indonesian industrial clusters. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (221 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. L. Karsten & Dr. C.H.M. Lutz.
• McCarthy, K.J. (May 16). Understanding success and failure in mergers and acquisitions; Questing for the Holy Grail of economics, finance and strategic management. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (205 pag.) (Groningen: Research School SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. W.A. Dolfsma & U. Weitzel.

2010

• Bakker, M. (February 16). Enabling knowledge sharing. A multi-theory perspective on knowledge sharing in new product development consortia . Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (220 pag.) (Groningen: SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. R.Th.A.J. Leenders, Prof.dr.ir. J.M.L. van Engelen & Dr. J. Kratzer.
• Bik, O.P.G. (December 9). The behavior of assurance professionals: a cross-cultural perspective. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (226 pag.) (Delft: Eburon). Prom./coprom.: Prof.drs. J.A. van Manen, Prof.dr. S.J. Magala & Dr. R.B.H. Hooghiemstra.
• Qin, B. (March 18). Essays on performance-vested stock options and corporate governance. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (217 pag.) (Groningen: SOM). Prom./coprom.: Prof.dr. J. van der Meer-Kooistra & Prof.dr. A. van Witteloostuijn.