Günther Schanz

Prof. Dr. Günther Schanz is a retired university professor with affiliations at the University of Göttingen, Hanover, Würzburg, and Berlin (FU). He studied business administration at the University of Mannheim, where he also earned his doctorate and habilitation. After serving as a visiting professor in Freiburg im Breisgau, he joined the University of Göttingen in 1977/1978. His research focuses on corporate management, human resources, organizational theory, and East Asian business studies. He retired on March 31, 2008.

• Education: Business Administration, PhD, and Habilitation from the University of Mannheim.
• Professional History: Visiting Professor (Freiburg), Professor at Hanover, Würzburg, Berlin (FU), and Göttingen.

His research interests emphasize foundational business administration concepts, strategic management, and cross-cultural business practices in East Asia. Despite retirement, his legacy in academic leadership and interdisciplinary studies in business remains notable.