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Conceptions of Human Resource Management and Training in SMEs of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace

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  • Charis Vlados
  • Dimos Chatzinikolaou
  • Theodore Koutroukis
  • Angelika Kokkinaki
  • Ioanna Tsarpa

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Human resource management and continuing training are prerequisites for business innovation, especially when the fourth industrial revolution causes the rapid emergence of knowledge-intensive professions and the constraint of older ones. This article examines how human resources, in-business training, and educational needs are significant parts of entrepreneurial innovation and business development. We present field research that we conducted in the business ecosystem of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, which is a less competitive region of Greece and Europe. After examining the region¡¯s economic profile, we continue with field research results in its retail sector. Our findings suggest that these businesses desire and search for more systematic actions towards training enhancement and human resource management upgrading. Thus, we propose a policy mechanism that could function as a ¡°business clinic¡± for the region, including the diagnosis of needs and ¡°therapeutic¡± intervention in terms of education and knowledge. This local development policy could create a growth spiral for the entire socio-economic spatialized system.

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  • Charis Vlados & Dimos Chatzinikolaou & Theodore Koutroukis & Angelika Kokkinaki & Ioanna Tsarpa, 2020. "Conceptions of Human Resource Management and Training in SMEs of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace," Journal of Management and Strategy, Journal of Management and Strategy, Sciedu Press, vol. 11(4), pages 21-40, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:jfr:jms111:v:11:y:2020:i:4:p:21-40
    DOI: 10.5430/jms.v11n4p21
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    1. Charis Vlados & Dimos Chatzinikolaou, 2019. "Strategy Perception and Implementation on Less Developed Business Ecosystems Micro and Small Enterprises: The Service Sector of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace," Business Management and Strategy, Macrothink Institute, vol. 10(2), pages 27-63, December.
    2. Charis Vlados, 2019. "Stra.Tech.Man – Strategy Technology Management: Theory and Concepts," EconSciences Library Books, EconSciences Library Books, edition 1, number 978-605-7602-83-1, May.
    3. Charis Vlados, 2019. "Stra.Tech.Man (Strategy-Technology-Management): Theory and Concepts," DUTH Research Papers in Economics 16-2019, Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Economics.
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