Dimitrios Belias

THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ON ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

After the European Concert of 1815, “Old” Europe, characterized from ongoing wars for power, experienced the longest pediod of peace it ever had. In 40 years there were no war between the Great Powers. After the war at Crime in 1854, there was no general war for another 60 years. This was due to a strong equilibrium, wich proposed the existence of France, Germany, Austro-Hungary and Russia as main elements, having the support of England wich had the naval fleet superiority. The Balkan Wars of the 1912-1913 are the most important event in the history of the Balkan people and beyond. They are composed of a series sharp and bloody conflicts that swept Eastern Europe in the recent years. If we talk about the origins of the war, we must emphasize that the situation of the Balkan wars at the time and especially the situation that followed, was very alike to the conditions that existed before the Turks came to Europe. At that time, both during and after the Balkan Wars, the Christian states constantly fought against each other for hegemony in the peninsula. For the more serious and real judgment we should also see the impact and performance of the situations and events in the Balkans, with the new changes in the geopolitics of the European continent, at least since the early nineteenth century and the credit for this goes to the European Concert (1815).The Krena river based on its length has bigger flow than Llukaci river, and both of them spillat Ereniku river. The purpose of this study is to provide details on the quality of the waterof Krena river and its flow to the Ereniku river. The study and monitoring performed in of this paper annual period january-december 2011gives its physical-chemical results as:Iron,Manganese,nitrites,nitrates,Aluminium,phosphate,consumption of Potassium permanganate,dissolved Oxygen,water temperature,air temperature,pH value etc.Water samples were taken in polyethylene bottles of 500 ml, which initially are well cleaned.Some of parameters were measured at the location of the taken sample, since other analyzes were sent immediately to the laboratory and analyzes were made,based on pH value, conductometric,turbidymetric, spectro photometric etc. The given results show the quality of the pollution of Krena river as result of discharge of pollutants , municipal and industrial.Reading & understanding a text means being able to spot the ideas in it; to understand the given knowledge in order to compare them with the previous ones; to imply; to notice what is important, to split the known from the unknown in order to make use of ones knowledge. Readability is on the same rank with usability. Lexical knowledge and background make up two of the most essential elements that define the readability of a text. Precise reading, different techniques to ease its understanding has continuously changed especially in these years when its understanding is measured through testing. Reading comprehension development phases from analyses to synthesis enable you to deepen its study. In the long run, this study passed from a simple reading without defining objective to the one with measurable objective. Deepening the study for reading, increase its importance in a general communication in foreign language. Its complexity in many areas, affects not only the actors that play inside a class but also even the ones outside it.Inclusive education is priority in many educational systems. It seems that educational process could not be effective and successful if it is not inclusive one. Educational policy demands creating inclusive practice which means that every one would find his place and could be treated according to different needs that pupils have. It is not easy to develop educational philosophy and to implement it. On that way there are any obstacles, challenges, but the way is the only one. Those decades are dedicated to efforts to make educational process and system inclusive one. Every country has his story. We share our story so that we can collect suggestions and offer experience for all who must follow this way.Urbanization brings a sustainable development as it closely relates to demography, the movement of population. After 1990, in contrast to the communist regime era a shift from the planned population movements, to congestion mainly toward Tirana and other coastal areas has been noticed. The aim of this paper is to analyze the impact that the population movement has had into our country’s urban development. Urbanization is considered to be a major component for the economic growth of a country, especially in coastal areas, in which it is more incentive for sustainable development. The urbanization has passed through several stages: pre-industrial, industrial and postindustrial one. It is seen as a means to improve civilization, while bringing more progress and development. So we may ask: Was it worth a movement of population without a plan in Albania and should we put nowadays a planning strategy for the urbanization and demography?The environmental politics has assumed in the last times a wide and transversal dimension, focused on problems and relations of a complex system such as the environment, in the whose inner different elements act and put equity and disequity problems. With the new strategy, the European Community means to pursue the integration of environmental sustainability goals (Goteborg Agenda) with those of the economic and social development (Lisbon Agenda), the environmental politics integrate therefore substantially to the problems of social-economic development. The adoption of systems of eco-management from a relevant number of companies even in the touristic sector and their certification in conformity with international and European standards represent an important innovation element, following to this strategy inclined to conjugate the development with the protection of the environment. The systems of environmental management have by now become a distinctive element of the companies which aim to cover a relevant role in the competitive national and international scenery, even because their nature itself makes them verifiable from third independent subjects and suitable to stimulate the continuous improvement of environmental and productive performances. Object of the present work is the analysis of the project management for the improvement of the quality of services in the tourism sector which allows to obtain the Emas/Ecolabel certification in a touristic structure in South Italy.In this article are given on alternative energy considerations, including these forms of production: • Solar Energy (Photovoltaic) • Wind Energy • Biomass Energy • Biogas • Biodiesel Where are given technological considerations for the application of each case in the Albanian territory.The economic crime as a system of groupings of types of criminal acts with similar characteristics in modern conditions is characterized by a rich and diverse criminal phenomenology, adaptable to all stadiums of the development of society. The financial crime is part of the economic crime which is rapidly evolving and expanding causing huge material damage, as that undermines the foundations of the functioning of any country, especially some that ten years ago transited from contract in a trading economy, what is case of the Republic of Macedonia. The article presents observations of the current situation with financial crime in the Republic of Macedonia, which highlight the specifics regarding the actions of all subjects included in the fight against this difficult and complex phenomenon. It’s rightfully to point out the need for specialized treatment of financial crime in managing financial investigations as well as criminal operating items. For this purpose are applied modern criminality tools and methods derived primarily from the bosom of conspiratorial police and judicial instruments and methods provided by the Law of the Financial Police. Resolved financial crime in the country is not a reflection of reality, given that this area is with extremely high “dark number”.Public services and their management have a great influence in the development of the local economy of a country. During the process of transformation of the community in an intense computing system of information, the offering of these services through information technology, in an effective, fast, transparent and safe mannerin accordance with citizens and businessneeds are very important. Referring to makers of online declaration, this is an important measurethat will influence in increasing the effectiveness of tax administration, to minimize the tax evasion in labour market, and to facilitate the exchange between two important institutions: Tax Office and Social Insurance directory. However, this online information exchange between these two institutions, aims in facilitating the data exchange between these two directories, with the purpose of establishing a clear evidence of the data of social insurance payments from that of businesses and citizens. This exchange will help the history creation, for each social insurance payer, thereby helping them in having the necessary profits from these paid contributions.Christianity as a consummate and the most individualized religion, allows one to best harmonize the relationships between an individual, society, and the state. Christianity roots in the fundamental sentiment of personal responsibility for own thoughts and deeds. That the Christian doctrine has an immense variety of tools to resolve the whole gamut of socio-political issues has been brilliantly evidenced in hosts of victories on a civilization scale. Being a pro-active religion, Christianity has been the driving force behind the groundbreaking, epoch-making processes both at political and scientific level. Christianity has brought about a new model of state economy basing on equity and liberalism. However, having swerved from good intentions, the modern Christian nations are caught in the economic crisis, facing the urgency to regain their economic strength lavished on the rest of civilizations. The only way to reach this is to reconsider Christian values.

TEACHER’S JOB SATISFACTION AND SELFEFFICACY: A REVIEW

Two the mining companies, two the properties, two the related factories: the Di Marzo and the SocietaAnonimaIndustrieMinerarie (SAIM); two the families, of noble origins, who contributed to the mid-1800s to radical changes in the Valley, including through a direct and personal relationship with social initiatives in favour of the working society. The phenomenon began a new era of development resulting in significant transformations in the social-economic structures and in the organization of the inhabitants. Along with tanning pole, sulphur mines soon became the flagship reality of entrepreneurship irpina, attracting the interest of other businessman and banking groups. The thriving mining went on until the early 1970 s when the international competition and of the oil companies made cheaper sulfur extraction for other routes. At present the Administration and municipalities concerned intended to start an enhancement of industrial archaeology, preparing a feasibility study for the use of such mines by large sections of the people. It is an immense historical, cultural, industrial and natural and anthropological heritage, that should not be lost; therefore the project of a geomining park of the sulphur mines of Tufo and AltavillaIrpina(Italy) can offer to local populations another opportunity for development. Pending its establishment, the production of DOCG wines with the presence of the Greco di Tufo, a white wine produced in the municipalities of the province of Avellino, including Tufo and AltavillaIrpina, continues to enhance the Irpinia territory.

Sustainability, Social Marketing and Host Attitudes About Tourism in the City of Larissa

This paper builds on the Social Norm Approach (SNA) which emphasises the role of norms in shaping attitudes, intentions and behaviour, in order to ground a socially desired behaviour change favouring, for example sustainability. Indeed, environmental sustainability may be regarded as a collective challenge that can only be achieved if a sufficient number of residents cooperate. Hence, the community plays a crucial role to effect lasting changes towards a more ecocentric behaviour. However, higher levels of awareness and knowledge of environmental issues among the general public have not led to the implementation of actual sustainable practices. This study aims to investigate the association of ecocentric attitude with the costs and benefits of urban tourism development. Drawing from a sample of residents in the city of Larissa (Thessaly region), ecocentric attitude shapes the profile of tourism development, recognising higher economic and social benefits, as well as higher costs on natural and cultural environment.

Exploring the association between transformational leadership and teacher’s self-efficacy in Greek education system: a multilevel SEM model

The main aim of this study is to examine the effect of principals’ transformational leadership on teachers’ self-efficacy across 77 different Greek elementary and secondary schools based on a centralized education system. For the investigation of the above effect multilevel Structural Equation Modelling analysis was conducted, recognizing the nested nature of the data (teachers withing schools). It was using the approach of Muthén and the software package MPlus. For the purpose of this study, psychometric properties of the Principal Leadership Questionnaire (PLQ) and The Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) were examined using structural equation modelling techniques. The results revealed that general factor representing the items of PLQ have an effect upon TSES constructs (efficacy in student engagement, and efficacy in instructional strategies). The originality and value of the current manuscript highlights the stability of the effect of transformational leadership and self-efficacy in a centralized educational system and the importance of the application of different transformational leadership behaviours concerning the enhancement of teacher’s self-efficacy. Conclusions on the implications, suggestions for future research and limitations of the findings are drawn.

Human Resource Management, Strategic Leadership Development and the Greek Tourism Sector

Human resources management and strategic leadership development are considered essential in all economic sectors, aiming at the design of recruitment, retention and professional development practices of employees and the effective implementation of the strategic planning process. During recent years, in Greece, there has been a shift within the tourism industry towards high quality services including competitive customer service with fairly high-ranking position globally. Several questions arise as regards whether or not the applied strategies—or lack of certain strategies—respond to high quality service needs of tourism organizations and to the overall development of the tourism sector in Greece. A profound understanding of the need to design high-quality human resource management practices is vital for a comprehensive tourism strategic planning. Initially, in order to answer to all issues raised, the relevant literature has been reviewed. Subsequently, the paper describes the current situation of the Greek tourism sector and elaborates on HRM and strategic management concepts. It also examines service quality as an important prerequisite for attracting customers and as an essential strategic tool boosting tourism business performance.

Cultural Tourism Revisited: The Case of Thessaly

Tourism is a socio-economic phenomenon with important effects on human life and national economies of the states. The journey, i.e. the movement of man from the place of permanent residence in another place, is the key element of tourism. Alongside main ingredient is the incentive for vacations and recreation, a fundamental right of all people.

Integrating Total Quality Management Philosophy in the Greek Tourism Sector

Tourism sector is currently facing challenges due to the fast paced environment, the changes that it needs to keep up with and the financial crisis as well. Within a highly demanding framework the needs for high standards and total quality management arises. Organizations that are related to tourism need to introduce a philosophy of sustainability by developing innovative practices that will enable them to reserve their competitive advantage. Therefore, total quality management can be a useful tool in improving their products and services by focusing in quality parameters.

Is Silver Economy a New Way of Tourism Potential for Greece

The need to travel appears to be innate in humans. Exploring one’s surroundings is prevalent at birth. A child will wander around looking with keen interest at his/her environment. As people grow older, they feel the need to see different parts of their world. For example, many young people will embark on an overseas trip during or after completing their education. The older population has the time to travel and experience the world that may have eluded them during the years of raising a family or pursuing career commitments. Higher income enables greater exploration. The United Nations (1948, Article 24) have declared that “everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay”, with everyone assumed to have the right to leisure for developing every aspect of his/her personality and furthering social integration (European Commission 2006). However, the recent report on Demographic Change and Tourism (DCT) by the World Tourism Organization & European Travel Commission (Demographic change and tourism. World Tourism Organization & European Travel Commission, Madrid 2010) has highlighted that the demographic changes in modern societies have created new challenges for the development of tourism due to their implications on tourism participation behaviour (see also Nickerson 2000; Reece 2004). Litrell, Paige, and Song 2004) described senior travelers as becoming an important travel segment because of their level of wealth, higher discretionary income, lower consumer debt, greater free time to travel, and their tendency to travel greater distances and for longer lengths of time. Huang and Tsai 2003) found that seniors will soon be one of the largest prospective market segments for the hospitality and travel industries. A marked shift in interests from beach and shopping to culture, nature and food opens additional business prospects to accommodate those who now enjoy the extension of a long-term hobby or the opportunity to try something entirely new. But what policy makers in Greece can actually do to develop and expand silver economy tourism in order to combat economic crisis as well as tackle down seasonality thus create a supplementary sustainable and viable tourism product in Greece?

The Role of Organizational Culture in the Greek Higher Tourism Quality

Organizational culture is considered to be important, if not essential, in all industries and businesses nowadays. Every company has its own unique personality, just like people do. This unique personality of an organization refers to its culture. In order to become more effective, organizations have realized how important is the role of their culture and the critical effects it has especially within the tourism industry. The quality of the services and products is affected to a high extent.

Tourism Education in Greece: Development or Degradation?

The importance of Greek tourism for both the economy and the society has been widely discussed in the relevant literature. It has also been acknowledged that tourism education significantly affects the quality of the services offered and as a result, influences competitiveness in the global market.