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Jun.-Prof. Dr. Henrik Franke

Research

Research Interests

Behavioral Operations Management

  • The role of human judgement and behavior in operational systems
  • Human motivation and new technology (especially wearables)
  • Teamwork, helping behavior, collaboration, voluntary behavior

Key Publications

  • Franke, H., Kwasnitschka, D., Netland, T. Emphasizing Worker Identification with Skills to Increase Helping and Productivity in Production: A Field Experiment. Journal of Operations Management, 70(5), 712-732 (FT50/UTD24) https://doi.org/10.1002/joom.1300
  • Kwasnitschka, D., Franke, H., Netland, T. Effects of Feedback in Manufacturing: A Field Experiment using Smartwatch Technology. Journal of Operations Management, 70(6), 933-956 (FT50/UTD24) https://doi.org/10.1002/joom.1305
  • Franke, H., Eckerd, S., Foerstl, K. (2022). Rising to the Top: Motivational Forces Influencing Status Conflict in Sourcing Teams. Production and Operations Management (FT50/UTD24), 31(3), 963-983. https://doi.org/10.1111/poms.13590
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Teaching

  • Bachelor Lecture and Exercise “Procurement and Process Management” (Winter)
  • Bachelor Seminar „Value Chain Management” (Summer, VR Experience)
  • Supervision of Master Theses

CV

since 2023 Juniorprofessor for Supply Chain Innovation,
Supply Chain Management Area, WiSo-Fakultät, University of Cologne
2019-2023 Postdoc,
ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
2019 PhD (Dr. rer. pol.),
EBS University for Business and Law, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany (summa cum laude)
2016-2019 PhD student,
EBS University for Business and Law, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany (summa cum laude)
2015-2019 Research associate,
German Graduate School of Management and Law, Heilbronn, Germany
2018 Visiting researcher,
Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Indianapolis, USA
2015-2017 M.Sc. Management,
EBS University for Business and Law, Oestrich-Winkel, Germany
2010-2015 B.Sc. Electrical Industrial Engineering,
University of Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Germany