Michael Rueß

Prof. Dr. Michael Rueß is Professor of International Business at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW) Villingen-Schwenningen, Faculty of Economics. Since 2013 he has been teaching and researching in the International Business program, focusing on strategic management, innovation management, corporate governance, and qualitative research methods.

Education:

• 1997–2002: Diplom-Kaufmann, Diplom-Volkswirt, Diplomökonom – University of Augsburg
• 2003–2009: Doctoral studies (International Business / Multicultural Management) – University of St. Gallen (CH) & University of Bath (UK)

Research Interests:
Prof. Rueß investigates power and influence dynamics within organizations, micropolitical behaviour, and strategic decision-making from a behavioural-science perspective. His work further encompasses innovation management and the development of qualitative research methodologies to understand corporate governance and post-merger integration challenges.

Publication Trends:
Across his recent publications, Prof. Rueß has concentrated on post-merger integration processes, the governance role of supervisory boards, and the sociological foundations of organizational behaviour. His research contributes practical tools and theoretical insights to strategic management and corporate governance literatures.

Professional Memberships & Networks:

• Academy of Management
• European Academy of Management
• Norwegian Business School: Norefjell Corporate Governance Research Group
• HSG & University of Bath Alumni