Christiane Erten

Christiane Erten holds a Doctorate in German Studies and a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Vienna and Vienna University of Economics and Business, respectively. She is a University Assistant and Research Assistant at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Behavioral Science-Oriented Management (WU Vienna), with teaching and research interests spanning intercultural/comparative management, international human resource management, women in management, organizational development, group dynamics, and team development.

• Founding member and Vice President of the Interdisciplinary Research Institute for Asian Studies (IFAS)
• Editor of the IFAS Journal for five years
• Austrian coordinator of the European Network on Human Resource Management (Cranet) for five years
• Consultant in strategy consulting at WBG-Wirtschaftsberatung for seven years
• Member of the management team of a medium-sized company since 2002 and partner at AT Consult Austria
• Freelance trainer in behavioral science, social skills, intercultural management, and training

Her research focuses on cultural dimensions in management, particularly in European and Asian contexts, examining how cultural standards affect international project work, organizational structures, and HR practices. She investigates women's roles in management and organizational culture, contributing to diversity management frameworks in multicultural organizations.

Her publications highlight trends in cross-cultural HRM, management concept diffusion, and international assignment strategies. She explores organizational convergence in Europe and challenges in global career development, often collaborating with Wolfgang Mayrhofer and Guido Strunk.

Erten's work with AT Consult Austria and WBG-Wirtschaftsberatung demonstrates her applied expertise in business strategy and organizational behavior.