Marcos Komodromos
Dr Marcos Komodromos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communications at the University of Nicosia. He is a Chartered PR practitioner (Ch. PR) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) in Great Britain. Dr Komodromos holds two Master’s degrees, one in Communication and another in Management. He completed his PhD in Business Administration, focusing on organizational justice, trust, and organisational change management. Dr Komodromos has been an active member of various professional associations and organizations in Cyprus and the UK. He has over 20 years of experience in the media industry, particularly in radio and TV, and has many media projects to his credit. Currently, he is a consultant in strategic corporate communication, digital media, and marketing communication for organizations in Cyprus and abroad. He is also a certified trainer and coach for employees in the areas of marketing communications, digital marketing and social media, leadership, media training, and management. Dr Komodromos has published extensively on corporate communications, public relations, digital media, organizational justice, trust, new media, marketing communications, change management, internal communication, and corporate social responsibility.
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Address: 46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-1700, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Despite an increasing presence in the entrepreneurial activity in the tourism
sector, there are nonetheless a few challenges affecting women in this area
including difficult access to finance, education qualifications, entrepreneurial
training as well as a myriad of socio-cultural constraints that can hinder
enterprise growth and female entrepreneurship success. This article offers a
general overview and analysis of three prominent challenges facing women
entrepreneurs in Jordan and discusses possible remedies and recommendations
for governments to promote women entrepreneurs with proactive roles in
economic development in general with a special emphasis on the tourism sector
in Jordan. A quantitative research design was used, and a survey was planned
that consisted of five parts to explore the factors affecting women
entrepreneurship success in Jordan.
The purpose of this paper is to explore and present current trends and developments in the field of managers’ perceptions of trust and the management of change in Cyprus, Greece and Romania, in a period of strategic organizational change. A total of 126 managerial employees (communication managers, operation managers, quality control managers, safety & environmental managers, and office managers) working in different departments of organizations in Cyprus, Greece, and Romania respond and complete the online questionnaire.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative study using an online questionnaire with interview questions was developed to arrive at the study’s findings. To acknowledge relevant perceptions of trust and the management of change during organizational change in different organizations in Cyprus, Greece and Romania, unique questions helped to support the research results and highlight themes that emerged from interview sessions with the study participants.
Findings
The findings highlight the need for organizational leadership to establish mutual trust and effective communication with managerial employees for successful cooperation during times of strategic change and enhanced overall employee performance. This study is relevant for researchers and academics in the areas of change management and communication, presenting current trends and developments in perceptions of trust and change management in Cyprus, Greece and Romania. It may also help them achieve recognition among their peers and colleagues from other disciplines.
Research limitations/implications
An important implication of the study derives from the finding on the uniqueness of the knowledge and information work carried out by the respondents and the impact that this can have in their working environment and their productivity. As a result of the above, this study provides indications to recruiters and managers regarding a number of desirable and necessary skills, and motivational factors that future employees may need to have or develop in order to carry out their job efficiently and effectively.
Practical implications
Researching managerial employees’ perceptions of trust and the management of change in organizations can have significant implications for human resources management during a time of strategic change.
Social implications
This research study may contribute to the management and communication area in European countries in stimulating new approaches to management and social issues and in the corporate management practice.
Originality/value
This study produces new knowledge instead of summarizing what is already known in a new form in the area of management and corporate communication. The researcher reports the results in analysis and interprets the results by discussing possible implications and solutions.
Despite an increasing presence in the entrepreneurial activity in the tourism
sector, there are nonetheless a few challenges affecting women in this area
including difficult access to finance, education qualifications, entrepreneurial
training as well as a myriad of socio-cultural constraints that can hinder
enterprise growth and female entrepreneurship success. This article offers a
general overview and analysis of three prominent challenges facing women
entrepreneurs in Jordan and discusses possible remedies and recommendations
for governments to promote women entrepreneurs with proactive roles in
economic development in general with a special emphasis on the tourism sector
in Jordan. A quantitative research design was used, and a survey was planned
that consisted of five parts to explore the factors affecting women
entrepreneurship success in Jordan.
The purpose of this paper is to explore and present current trends and developments in the field of managers’ perceptions of trust and the management of change in Cyprus, Greece and Romania, in a period of strategic organizational change. A total of 126 managerial employees (communication managers, operation managers, quality control managers, safety & environmental managers, and office managers) working in different departments of organizations in Cyprus, Greece, and Romania respond and complete the online questionnaire.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative study using an online questionnaire with interview questions was developed to arrive at the study’s findings. To acknowledge relevant perceptions of trust and the management of change during organizational change in different organizations in Cyprus, Greece and Romania, unique questions helped to support the research results and highlight themes that emerged from interview sessions with the study participants.
Findings
The findings highlight the need for organizational leadership to establish mutual trust and effective communication with managerial employees for successful cooperation during times of strategic change and enhanced overall employee performance. This study is relevant for researchers and academics in the areas of change management and communication, presenting current trends and developments in perceptions of trust and change management in Cyprus, Greece and Romania. It may also help them achieve recognition among their peers and colleagues from other disciplines.
Research limitations/implications
An important implication of the study derives from the finding on the uniqueness of the knowledge and information work carried out by the respondents and the impact that this can have in their working environment and their productivity. As a result of the above, this study provides indications to recruiters and managers regarding a number of desirable and necessary skills, and motivational factors that future employees may need to have or develop in order to carry out their job efficiently and effectively.
Practical implications
Researching managerial employees’ perceptions of trust and the management of change in organizations can have significant implications for human resources management during a time of strategic change.
Social implications
This research study may contribute to the management and communication area in European countries in stimulating new approaches to management and social issues and in the corporate management practice.
Originality/value
This study produces new knowledge instead of summarizing what is already known in a new form in the area of management and corporate communication. The researcher reports the results in analysis and interprets the results by discussing possible implications and solutions.
Abstract: Chapter 4 / This chapter examines employees' perceptions of trust, fairness, and the management of change using an organizational justice framework in a media organization in Cyprus undergoing strategic change. Cyprus has been undergoing an economic crisis in recent years. The financial crises in Europe and the United States (US), together with the global processes of social and economic change, have contributed to a large degree to the economic and political situation in Cyprus. Due to globalization and the increased international trade between Cyprus and other countries, managers have had an increasing need to influence people from different cultures and demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity to be effective. Organizations need strategic change to expand and successfully compete in a dynamic market. Management's role in the management of executing change is a critical issue for successful outcomes of strategic initiatives. Strategies for the management of change include communication to share information with employees while addressing their concerns to the management, and providing additional training when needed.