Prof. Dr.
Patrick Kraus
Controlling
Contact
Room
W2.4.06
Colloquium
Montags, 13:45-15:15 Uhr; Bitte vorab per eMail anmelden.
Phone
(07231) 28-6328Patrick Kraus is Professor of Management Control at Pforzheim University. He studied Management Control at Pforzheim University and did his PhD at the University of Chester in the UK. In his PhD research, he explored the sustainability management approach of SMEs. His research areas include Sustainable Development, CSR, Management Control and Digital Transformation, especially in the context of SMEs. He also serves as an Associate Editor at the Journal of Organizational Analysis and is a member of the Editorial Review Board at the Journal of Global Responsibility.
Prior to returning to Pforzheim University, Patrick Kraus has worked as a consultant in the field of controlling at KPMG Germany and most recently led the finance department at USU Software AG for three years. By doing so, he especially focused on developing the corporate controlling function. A major focus of his practical work has been on introducing and developing a corporate planning tool, as well as a reporting system.
The teaching areas of Patrick Kraus mainly include Management Control, Corporate Planning and Cost Accounting/Management. Since 2010, Patrick Kraus is also involved in research regarding sustainability issues, especially in the context of SMEs, resulting in papers published in the Journal of Global Responsibility (2012) and Entrepreneurship & Regional Development (2020). Due to his time in the Software Industry, he dealt with digitalization and digital business models. A future research focus will be the Digital Transformation of the Management Control function and how digital business models can be managed successfully. Together with a colleague, he recently published a conference paper on Robotic Process Automation. Patrick Kraus likes to work empirically, primarily by means of qualitative research methods. In the course of his research projects, he works together with national and international colleagues.
Sustainability , CSR , Controlling , Empirical Research Methods
2016 - Dr., Business Administration
University of Chester
United Kingdom
2010 - Master of Arts, Business Administration
HS Pforzheim
Germany
2008 - Diplom (FH), Business Administration
HS Pforzheim
Germany
since 2020 - HS Pforzheim - Germany
Professor
2017 - 2020 - USU Software AG -
Business Unit Manager Finance und Internal Services
2016 - 2017 - USU Software AG -
Assistant to the Management Board
2015 - 2016 - KPMG Deutsche Treuhand-Gesellschaft Aktiengesellschaft Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft - Germany
Consultant
since
Research Excellence Award 2012
Controlling, Finance and Accounting
Journal article
KRAUS, P., FISSLER, E., SCHLEGEL, D. (2024). A typology of challenges in the context of robotic process automation implementation projects. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 32 (11), 60-73. doi:10.1108/IJOA-11-2023-4100.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KURZ, F., KRAUS, P., HOLDER, S. (2023). The management of digital transformation in German companies: an empirical analysis. Journal for Global Business Advancement, 15 (3), pp. 297-317.
SCHLEGEL, D., KRAUS, P. (2023). Skills and competencies for digital transformation – a critical analysis in the context of robotic process automation. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, 31 (3), 804-822. doi:10.1108/IJOA-04-2021-2707.
KRAUS, P., STOKES, P., MOORE, N., ASHTA, A., BRITZELMAIER, B. (2023). An elite perspective on interviewing entrepreneurs – methodological considerations for the entrepreneurship field. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development (JSBED), 30 (5), 857-879. doi:10.1108/JSBED-12-2022-0492.
SCHLEGEL, D., WALLNER, J., MONAUNI, M., KRAUS, P. (2023). Data-driven Culture: A Transformational Framework. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Rising like a Phoenix: Emerging from the Pandemic and Reshaping Human Endeavors with Digital Technologies ICIS 2023, 1-17.
KRAUS, P., STOKES, P., TARBA, S. Y., RODGERS, P., DEKEL-DACHS, O., BRITZELMAIER, B., MOORE, N. (2022). The ambidextrous interaction of RBV-KBV and regional social capital and their impact on SME management. Journal of Business Research, 142, 762-774. doi:10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.12.047.
KRAUS, P., STOKES, P., COOPER, S. C., LIU, Y., MOORE, N., BRITZELMAIER, B., TARBA, S. (2020). Cultural Antecedents of Sustainability and Regional Economic Development - A Study of SME ‘Mittelstand’ Firms in Baden-Württemberg (Germany). ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 32 (7-8), 629-653. doi:10.1080/08985626.2020.1713223.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., HERBRICHT, H., ZOLL, K. (2015). Corporate social responsibility in family firms: an exploratory study in the southwest of Germany. International Journal of Business and Globalisation, 14 (4), 465-482. doi:10.1504/IJBG.2015.069708.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., XU, Y. (2013). Microfinance Institutions in China: Development and Challenges to their sustainability. Strategic Change, 22 (1-2), 67-78. doi:10.1002/jsc.1922.
BRITZELMAIER, B., DOLL, A., HÄBERLE, M., KRAUS, P. (2013). Remuneration of Management in the Financial Crisis – A Study among the Annual Reports 2009 of the Euro Stoxx 50 Companies. EuroMed Journal of Business, 8 (3), 209-219. doi:10.1108/EMJB-05-2013-0028.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., HÄBERLE, M., MAYER, B., BECK, V. (2013). Cost of capital in SMEs – Theoretical considerations and practical implications of a case study. EuroMed Journal of Business, 8 (1), 4-16. doi:10.1108/EMJB-05-2013-0017.
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B. (2012). A Literature Review On Corporate Social Responsibility. International Journal of Management Cases, 14 (4), 292-306.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., BORM, M., NGUYEN-NGOC, B. (2012). Wertorientierte Unternehmensführung in den DAX 30-Unternehmen: Eine Untersuchung auf Basis der Geschäftsberichte 2010. Controller-Magazin : CM (4), 26-28.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., XU, Y. (2012). An Overview of CSR Reporting Development in China. World Review of Entrepreneurship Management and Sustainable Development, 8 (3), 319-339. doi:10.1504/WREMSD.2012.049393.
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B. (2012). CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT: EVIDENCE FROM GERMANY. Journal of Global Responsibility : EmeraldInsight, 3 (2), 248-262. doi:10.1108/20412561211260548.
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B. (2011). Corporate Governance and Corporate Performance - A German Perspective. International Journal of Management Cases, 13 (3), 327-340.
BRITZELMAIER, B., XU, Y., KRAUS, P. (2011). Herausforderungen für die Nachhhaltigkeit von Microfinanzinstitutionen in China. China-Report (52), 25-30.
Book/Monograph/Ebook
KRAUS, P. (2016). Sustainability and Responsibility Engagement of ‘Mittelstand’ Firms in Baden- Württemberg: An Exploratory Examination of SMEs in Germany. Baden-Baden: Nomos.
KRAUS, P. (2011). Die Auswirkung von Corporate Governance und Nachhaltigkeit auf den Unternehmenserfolg: Eine Betrachtung im Kontext der wertorientierten Unternehmensführung. EUL Verlag Lohmar.
Chapter in Book
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B., MOORE, N., STOKES, P. (2019). Corporate Social Responsibility in mittelständischen Unternehmen: Ausgewählte Ergebnisse einer explorativen Feldstudie in Baden-Württemberg. In Alexandra Hildebrandt, Werner Landhäußer (Eds.), CSR und Energiewirtschaft (pp. 145-168). Springer.
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B., STOKES, P., MOORE, N. (2018). CHALLENGING THE BUSINESS CASE LOGIC FOR SUSTAINABILITY AS AN INSTRUMENT OF CSR: DO CONSUMER ATTITUDES IN GERMANY SUPPORT A BUSINESS CASE? In Tench, R.; Jones, B. & Sun, W. (Eds.), The critical state of corporate social responsibility in Europe (pp. 181-205). Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited.
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B., MOORE, N., STOKES, P. (2016). Corporate Social Responsibility in mittelständischen Unternehmen: Eine synoptische Betrachtung. In Hildebrandt, Alexandra, Landhäußer, Werner (Eds.), CSR und Energiewirtschaft (pp. 273-293). Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler.
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B. (2012). CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORTING: THE CASE OF GERMANY. In Jones, B. (Eds.), Entrepreneurial Communications (pp. 102-117). Access Press UK.
Article in Proceedings
KAPPL, J., KRAUS, P., SCHLEGEL, D. (2023). Investment Appraisal of Digital Investments – An Exploratory Analysis of Procedures, Evaluation Criteria and Barriers. EURAM Conference 2023: Proceedings (pp. 1-36).
FISSLER, E., KRAUS, P., SCHLEGEL, D. (2022). CHALLENGES OF ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS – INSIGHTS FROM EXPERT INTERVIEWS WITH CONSULTANTS. EURAM Conference 2022: Proceedings (pp. 1-21).
WEYL, L., SCHLEGEL, D., BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P. (2022). MOBILE APPS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN GROCERY SHOPPING: INCREASING ACCEPTANCE THROUGH GAMIFICATION. Sustainable Business Concepts and Practices (15th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business) (pp. 995-1008). EuroMed Press.
KRAUS, P., SCHLEGEL, D. (2021). Digital Transformation and Management Control - An Analysis of the Reciprocal Relationship. Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era (14th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business) (pp. 437-453). EuroMed Press.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KURZ, F., KRAUS, P., HOLDER, S. (2021). THE MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN GERMAN COMPANIES – AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS. Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era (14th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business) (pp. 136-155). EuroMed Press.
SCHLEGEL, D., KRAUS, P. (2020). Robotic Process Automation as an Emerging Career Opportunity: An Analysis of Required Qualifications and Skills. 13th EuroMed conference proceedings: Business Theory and Practice Across Industries and Markets (pp. 1083-1097).
KRAUS, P., BRITZELMAIER, B., MOORE, N., STOKES, P. (2015). A Critique of the Business Case Logic for Sustainability: Consumer Attitudes towards Sustainability in Germany. NIBES.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., HÄBERLE, M., MAYER, B., BECK, V. (2012). Value-Based Management in SMEs – A Critical Analysis of the Applicability and Determination of the Cost of Capital. Building New Business Models For Success Through Competitiveness and Responsibility (pp. 225-238). EuroMed Press.
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., HÄBERLE, M., DOLL, A. (2012). Remuneration of Management in the Financial Crisis – A Study among the Annual Reports 2009 of the Euro Stoxx 50 Companies. presented at the British Academy of Management Conference 2012 (pp. 15 Seiten).
BRITZELMAIER, B., KRAUS, P., YAN, X. (2011). Challenge to the Sustainability of Microfinance Institutions in China. Business Challenges in a Turbulent Era, 4th Euromed Conference (pp. 321-332). ISBN: 978-9963-711-01-7.
BRITZELMAIER, B., XU, Y., KRAUS, P. (2010). An Overview of CSR Reporting Development in China. 4th China Goes Global.
BRITZELMAIER, B., THIEL, C., KRAUS, P. (2009). Controlling in Practice – an empirical study among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Germany. Managerial and Entrepreneurial Developments in the Mediterranean Area, 2009 (pp. 335-348). EuroMed Press.
Presentation at a Conference
2023
23rd EURAM Conference - Investment Appraisal of Digital Investments: An Exploratory Analysis of Procedures, Evaluation Criteria and Barriers
Ireland
2021
14th EuroMed conference (online) - Digital Transformation and Management Control - An Analysis of the Reciprocal Relationship
Cyprus
2020
13th EuroMed conference (online) - Robotic Process Automation as an Emerging Career Opportunity: An Analysis of Required Qualifications and Skills
Cyprus
Member of the editorial board of a journal
since 2022
Editorial Board - Journal of Global Responsibility (Emerald)
England
Expert Assessement/Evaluation
since 2022
Member of the Emerald / EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award judging panel
United Kingdom
Reviewer
since 2021
Reviewer - Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development (Emerald)
United States
since 2021
Reviewer - Entrepreneurship & Regional Development (Taylor & Francis)
United Kingdom
since 2020
Reviewer - British Journal of Management (Wiley)
United Kingdom
since 2020
Editorial Review Board - Journal of Global Responsibility (Emerald)
United Kingdom
2017 - 2020
Reviewer - Journal of Global Responsibility (Emerald)
United Kingdom
since 2013
Reviewer - EuroMed Journal of Business (Emerald)
United Kingdom
2013 - 2018
Reviewer - International Journal of Organizational Analysis (Emerald)
United Kingdom
Associate Editor
since 2018
Associate Editor - International Journal of Organizational Analysis (Emerald)
United Kingdom