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Title in other language: Economic Analysis of TARGET2 balances and the capital flows in the Euro Area [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Gourna, Angeliki School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: It has recently been argued in the litearure that intra-eurosytem claims and liabilities in the form of TARGET2 balances, the high-volume real-time payment system in euro, would raise fundamental issues within the European monetary union. The aim of the dissertation is to provide a framework for the economic analysis of TARGET2 balances and discuss the key arguments behind this debate. For this pu...
Title in other language: Social media use by Greek startups. A uses and gratifications approach. [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Παπαγιάννη, Ευγενία School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The emergence of startups in Greece is a relatively new phenomenon and related literature is limited. Also, social media offer significant benefits in terms of revenue and marketing and as a result, they are used by an increasing number of Greek companies in recent years. For this reason, there is a great need for more insights on the use of social media by startups in order for them to obtain all...
Title in other language: A comparative analysis of job satisfaction and motivational factors of employees in public versus private organizations in Greece: The impact of the financial crisis on employee motivation. [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Διακάκη, Μαρία-Αναστασία School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Job satisfaction, as well as employee motivation, are considered crucial elements of HR practices, since the main purpose and objective of HR policies is to motivate, satisfy and therefore retain employees. At the same time, the comparison between public and private sector, in terms of motivational constructs and job satisfaction, seems to be a never ending debate. In Greece, especially during the...
Title in other language: Feasibility Study of a Small on Farm Dairy Processing Plant [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Φιλιππίδης, Ευάγγελος School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The principal objective of this thesis is to develop a concrete and clear procedure in the assessment of agricultural investments. More specific it will examine the entire process of development of an on farm dairy processing plant. This case has been chosen because the farming industry in Greece is experiencing a steady decline in numbers, due to the fall of milk price, increased feed cost and gr...
Title in other language: New product development in the high-tech industry: The Prosumer model How digital co-creation platforms can facilitate innovation in the high-tech & telecommunications sector [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Voulgaris, Marinos School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The ever-changing economic climate along with the ongoing globalization put pressure on companies’ innovative capability. Firms are obliged to cope with a difficult and unprecedented challenge: The world is changing much faster than them. In every industry, without exception, it is observed the phenomenon of firms being overtaken by an accelerating pace of change showing no signs of letting up any...
Title in other language: Leading Change and Crisis: how transformational changes can be successful nowadays? [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Τουρλάκη, Θεοδώρα School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Nowadays, the world scene is changing at a fast pace. The constantly changing environment due to globalization, many technological developments, the financial downturn, the expansion of markets, the legal and political instability are forcing the international business environment to transformational changes. With the implementation of the required changes like restructurings, mergers and acquisit...
Title in other language: Change management in a public sector organization: A case study of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR) in Greece. [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: ΜΠΑΚΑ, ΑΙΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΗ School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Change Management in private sector settings has been an area that has attracted much interest in contemporary management studies. Researchers have proposed several guiding principles, which aim to provide a holistic approach for introducing change in private organizations. Still, the extent to which these principles can be applied in public sector settings has been much less investigated. The ass...
Title in other language: Corporate Governance in the Greek State-Owned Enterprises [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Βαμβακά, Ελένη School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Corporate governance is important in every organization. Corporate governance is the structure of practices, rules and processes by which a corporation is directed and controlled. A State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) is an enterprise where the state has major control through full, majority, or significant minority ownership. It is an organization that maintains the substructure for a public service. Thi...
Title in other language: Συγκριτική ανάλυση των πρακτικών Εταιρικής Κοινωνικής Ευθύνης στην Ελληνική Αγορά Τηλεπικοινωνιών [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Kontos, Vasileios School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Social responsibility is the principle that companies as part of the society, they are responsible for their actions towards it. Being socially responsible it means that the organization must behave ethically and sensitive toward economic, cultural, social and environmental issues. Thus, societal marketing refers to all the practices that organizations employ to serve customers’ and organizati...
Title in other language: Employers’ attitudes towards people with disabilities in Greece [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Τσόπα, Ολυμπία School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Fundamental rights include, inter alia, the right to work. In a world free from prejudices which promotes equality, it is important to know that everyone has equal rights to work. On the one hand people with disabilities are not only able to offer their services in many sectors but also willing to prove their abilities. They get more and more educated; acquire titles and certificates becoming ...
Title in other language: Job Satisfaction in Piraeus Bank during the period of Crisis in Greece. The role of HR [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: DIAMANTI, MARIA MEROPI School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Humans are the more versatile, diverse, complex and unique resources incorporated into the purview of an organization. The purpose of this project is to search the job satisfaction of employees in Piraeus bank nowadays. The main purpose of this project is to show how employees of Piraeus bank are satisfied from their work in daily routine during the period of crisis in Greece. Technological and po...
Title in other language: Economic analysis and management strategies in the pharmaceutical market in Greece.A case study of a representative firm. [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: ΚΟΝΤΟΝΑΣΙΟΣ, ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΣ School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: This diploma thesis aims at the presentation and analysis of the pharmaceutical industry in Greece and on the strategic analysis of a representative company in the current sector. Essentially, the analysis to be conducted in the literature review of this diploma thesis is then to be adapted and applied to its case study. In short, the conclusions drawn for the wider pharmaceutical industry in Gree...
Title in other language: Factors that influence consumer intention to purchase wearable products: The case of smartwatches [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: LIGIDAKI, STEFANIA School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The Internet of Things is a global phenomenon and a big part of our daily life. Products related to the IoT have been widely disseminated, interconnected devices have reached to millions and the total market is expected to reach a value of more than 520 billion dollars in 2021. Wearable devices are one of the most important applications of the IoT aspiring to improve and change people’s lives, h...
Title in other language: The Implementation of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Proposition for a framework establishment for Businesses to address compliance [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: TSAKNAKIS, DIMITRIOS School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Dissertation will try to describe in detail the new developments that the implementation of the GDPR brings and what actions need to be conducted by Companies so as to be compliant and respect Personal Data Subjects' rights - A framework for a Data Privacy Programme will be proposed. Topics that will be covered: • Data Privacy integration in Organisational and IT Strategy - Implement business pr...
Title in other language: Investment law as a development tool in the regional unity of Macedonia & Thrace during current economic recession [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Πειραζερίδου, Σταυρούλα School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: This paper deals with comparative assessment of the institutional framework of the two recent development laws in Greece (L.3908/11 & N.4399/16), which were voted by the Greek Parliament during the economic crisis. The main purpose of the above laws is to provide incentives for creating private investments, drive the country out of the economic crisis and restart greek economy.This purpose is serv...
Title in other language: Survival and growth strategies in the greek industry during the greek financial crisis [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Makra, Anastasia School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The financial recession that has emerged in Greece as part of the European recession, was a result of the debt increase of the government to its creditors to levels that were not sustainable. The country could not assure financial resources with reasonable interest rates in order to finance the government deficit and arrange a debt refinancing. In order to survive, the government has signed budget...
Title in other language: Financial statement analysis considering the audit notes: The case of the listed companies in the Athens stock exchange [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Adamantidou, Dimitra School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: In recent years there has been an increase in companies that choose to accompany their financial statements with audit report from an independent auditor. The independent auditor has at his disposal both the financial and non-financial information that are capable to influence the result. The independent auditor expresses an opinion is a report where it is examined if the financial statements are...
Title in other language: Determinants of e-purchases in Greece: A study of retail sector before and after economic crisis [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: ΚΑΡΛΟΣ, ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣ School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: This study deals with the topic of electronic commerce and, particularly, online consumer behavior. The study’s primary objective is to investigate factors that significantly affect online consumer behavior in terms of research strategies before the purchase, type of products purchased online, and effect of seller’s features. In line with relevant literature, the effect of demographics on buying d...
Title in other language: The role of marketing in the development policy of Hellenic Petroleum SA. The case of the development of Hellenic Petroleum SA in the market of Balkans regarding petroleum products. [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: ΚΟΥΤΡΟΛΙΚΟΥ, ΣΕΒΑΣΤΗ School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The aim of this dissertatioin is to develop a strategic marketing plan for HELLENIC PETROLEUM SA. (HELPE) in order to identify the necessary actions in order to achieve company's objectives. Hellenic Petroleum is one of the largest industrial and commercial groups in Greece with a strong presence abroad and especially in Southeastern Europe through the subsidiaries of EKO BULGARIA EAD, EKO SERBIA ...
Title in other language: Software technologies supporting the development of routing and scheduling applications for freight transportation. [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: ΦΟΥΡΙΔΗΣ, ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: In today's constantly evolving financial, working and technological environment, all businesses seek to find those ways, methods and tools, and, in the end, the solutions that will optimize their efficiency while, at the same time, limit the cost to a minimum and provide the best of services to the final user-consumer. Technology can undoubtedly not be left out of this equation between business-...
Title in other language: IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: ZOTOU, MARINA School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: This study explores the implementation of Continuous Improvement (CI) in the context of the Greek public sector. It refers, points out and analyzes recent achievements and working tools related to the attempt of the Greek public sector to achieve improvement in existing methods and processes. It aims to identify weaknesses and chase opportunities towards helping public administration to find ways ...
Title in other language: Social media marketing and evaluation metrics: A case study in tobacco industry" [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Ζυγούρου, Αφροδίτη School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Social networking has been constantly increasing in popularity during the past decade. Millions of users have been using social media platforms, offering companies a new marketing vehicle and a significant opportunity. While companies have started incorporating social media into their media mix, the need to evaluate their social media campaigns and calculate return of investment is imperative, but...
Title in other language: Local Authority’s Strategic Management in Tourism: The Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Case Study [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Κωνσταντινίδου, Παρθένα School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Local Authority’s Strategic Management is a relatively new concept in Greece. Although a lot of changes in its structure have been attempted during the past decades, they did not improve the core function of local authority, due to the inability to prioritize goals and the overlapping of competences but mainly due to the absence of a culture of cooperation between all parts involved. The use of pr...
Title in other language: Sketching the profile of environmentally proactive companies and examining the business outcomes of organizational greening [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Kotsanadas, Andreas School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Today an increasing number of companies adopt a wide variety of environmental initiatives with the aim to gain important business benefits. However it is a critical question of what drives a firm to go green and what are the potential gains. The aim of this study is twofold. First we will try to create a profile for companies that go green.It is essential to find out what makes a company envir...
Title in other language: Internal Audit of Enterprises in Greece, Evaluation, Prospects and How It Affects Their Financial Outcome. [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Κακανούδης, Δημοσθένης School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Market conditions have changed adversely. Auditing is a sector that overall embraces the economy and contributes to its normal operation. In the modern economic environment, the audit has suffered both direct and indirect consequences from many angles. In these circumstances, the work of auditors has to face many challenges, while at the same time a different attitude and a revised methodology are...
Title in other language: STARTUP business and its possibility use of available financing tools [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Καστούμης, Γεώργιος Μάριος School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to highlight a particularly important issue, the start-up business funding. In particular, the concept of innovation, the types of innovation, the measurement of innovation and the factors influencing and defining it.Also the barriers and incentives for innovation are analyzed. In the following work, the concept and definition of entrepreneurship, as it has been develo...
Title in other language: “Performance appraisal of employees of Managing Authorities of Partnership Agreement 2014-2020” [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Σπύρου, Μαρία School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The European Union via management and control systems set up by the Member States’ authorities, ensures legality and regularity of expenditure, fights fraud, corruption and other illegal activities, correct irregularities and protects its budget. The Management and Control System design of Partnership Agreement for the currentProgramming Period 2014-2020 took into account the previous experience ...
Title in other language: Motivation of public sector employees and the role of leadership: The case of the Ministry of Interior [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Αδαμίδου, Άννα Χριστίνα School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The concept of motivation has attracted the interest of various research studies during the years. Staff motivation is related to the effectiveness of employee’s work and influences job satisfaction and the organizational results. The role of leadership styles in motivating staff is an important consideration in the literature, stipulating that an effective leadership style can help the employee c...
Title in other language: Smart utilization of factory capacity as a critical success factor for a small manufacturing unit of a multinational corporation [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Sotiropoulos, Ektor School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: The limitations and challenges of production planning concepts are analysed in the framework of a case study. Goal is to utilise the existing manufacturing capacity in a demand uncertain environment in an optimal way in order to increase customer value. To achieve that, a demand forecast model is introduced using multiple linear regression and applied on different planning concepts. Retrospective ...
Title in other language: Online consumer behaviour in Greece [english] Date: 08-09-2019 [2019-09-08] Author: Stamoulis, Ioannis School: Σχολή Κοινωνικών Επιστημών Department: Διοίκηση Επιχειρήσεων (MBA) Abstract: Using computer and internet technology, companies were allowed to transact business online, changing the way people buy, sell and interact in a business environment. Web storefronts replace or complement traditional physical stores, achieving this way reduced costs for both sellers and consumers, while giving the companies the opportunity to expand their market and gain the competitive advantage o...