Olaf Arlinghaus

Prof. Dr. Olaf Arlinghaus is an active Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Applied Sciences Münster, Germany. His primary focus is on Business Administration, especially International Management. With extensive expertise in various management disciplines, he contributes significantly to both academic research and practical business applications in the German and international contexts.

Professor Arlinghaus specializes in several key research areas:

• International Management
• Intercultural Management
• Risk Management
• Turnaround Management
• Restructuring Management
• Entrepreneurship

His research primarily focuses on the practical application of management theories in international business contexts, with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, cultural considerations in global business operations, and strategies for corporate turnaround. Professor Arlinghaus has developed frameworks for understanding cross-cultural business interactions and has contributed significantly to the literature on international management competences, especially regarding Eastern European markets.

Throughout his career, Professor Arlinghaus has maintained a strong connection between academic research and practical business applications, as evidenced by his numerous publications that address real-world business challenges. His work spans from theoretical foundations to actionable business strategies across multiple management disciplines, with consistent attention to international perspectives and cross-cultural dimensions.

His publications demonstrate expertise in Turnaround Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cultural Due Diligence, and International Subcontracting, among other areas. Professor Arlinghaus has also made significant contributions to understanding employee participation in company capital and the strategic use of stock options for employee retention.