Alexandros G Sahinidis

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• BBA, MBA, Ph.D
• Professor at University of West Attica

The purpose of this study is to examine entrepreneurship education effectiveness, taking into consideration parents’ occupation and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This study uses a questionnaire-based approach and a pretest-posttest design. The survey involved 315 business administration students (based in Athens). Two groups were formed bas...

This edited book provides a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the public sector's role in building economic and social resilience. It focuses on how public finance and economic policy can best support countries' ability to absorb emerging shocks as well as adapt to evolving circumstances. The experiences of recent years, including multi...

In a world where economic integration is one of the pivotal trends reshaping the factors of socio-economic development, this book offers a thorough analysis of the complexities of economic integration across various domains. This book merges theoretical perspectives with practical applications, providing a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic...

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of entrepreneurship education on the social entrepreneurial intentions of undergraduate tourism students at a Greek university. Using a qualitative diary-based research tool, the study examined how different educational practices shape students’ learning experiences, emotional involvement, and inte...

Το βιβλίο “Σύγχρονη Δημόσια Διοίκηση και Διαχείριση: Στρατηγικές και Πρακτικές” απευθύνεται σε εργαζομένους του δημόσιου τομέα, φοιτητές και ερευνητές των κοινωνικών επιστημών, καθώς και σε όσους επιδιώκουν να κατανοήσουν και να βελτιώσουν τις λειτουργίες των δημόσιων οργανισμών. Αυτό το βιβλίο παρέχει μια πλήρη επισκόπηση της δημόσιας διοίκησης, σ...

This paper addresses a research gap by examining how two groups of individuals with different personality traits (more entrepreneurial personalities versus less entrepreneurial personalities) react to changes in entrepreneurial intention after attending an entrepreneurship course. A key aspect of this study lies in its application of MEMORE; this t...

Entrepreneurship is increasingly recognized as a critical driver of economic development, job creation, and innovation. Recent research has shown that individual demographic factors, particularly gender and family background, play an influential role in shaping entrepreneurial intentions. This study aims to explore the effects of various demographi...

Motivation theories, personality traits, and values have been widely used in organizational behavior to predict or explain the attitudes and beliefs of entrepreneurs or managers. Existing literature acknowledges that there is a different weight to certain motives, traits, or values between self-employed people (entrepreneurs) and managers (Noseleit...

The aim of this chapter is to conceptually analyse the impact of green human resources management (GHRM) on organizational and environmental resilience. Green human resources management is understood as planned and systematic adoption and adaptation of traditional human resources management to the environmental goals of the organization. In this wa...

Despite the growing interest in entrepreneurship education and its impact on entrepreneurial intention, there is limited research on why students’ entrepreneurial intentions change over time. It has been observed that university students’ intentions to pursue entrepreneurship are higher when they enroll in entrepreneurship courses; however, these i...

The study focuses on examining the entrepreneurial intention of university students through the method of diary research. Specifically, the aim of this research is to investigate the factors that influence the entrepreneurial intention of students throughout the duration of a semester in which they attended the theory and exercises of the “Entrepre...

The present study aims to investigate the factors that contribute to the quality of communication between tutors and learners in Open and Distance Education. The study used a mixed research approach with a synthesis of quantitative and qualitative methods. The total sample consisted of 120 students at Hellenic Open University (HOU) who answered an...

The purpose of this study is to examine the indirect effect of health consciousness and environmental concern on the intention to purchase organic food through attitude and the direct effect of health consciousness, environmental concern, and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) (attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control) on the...

New technologies and social media significantly impact on the communication between government and citizens. This study examines the factors that affect the adoption of new technologies with an emphasis on block chain and of social media in Greek public administration. A mixed research approach with both qualitative and quantitative methods was emp...

This study investigates the direct effects of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, as well as its indirect effects on entrepreneurial intention through changes in elements of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). An experimental design with a pre-test-post-test group...

Work stress and burnout are critical factors affecting the employees’ well-being and performance (Meeusen et al., 2024). This qualitative study delves into the pervasive issue of work stress and burnout among municipal employees within the Municipality of Xanthi, Greece. By conducting structured interviews with 42 employees, the study aims to compr...

Work stress and burnout are critical factors affecting the employees’ well-being and performance (Meeusen et al., 2024). This qualitative study delves into the pervasive issue of work stress and burnout among municipal employees within the Municipality of Xanthi, Greece. By conducting structured interviews with 42 employees, the study aims to compr...

Generation Z are the young people born and grown up in the age of social media and digital technology, within the Internet era and who are currently in the higher education-to-work transition phase. It is the generation that makes its first working steps in a global economic environment heavily affected by Covid-19 consequences and digital transfor...

This study seeks to contribute to the existing body of literature by exploring the relationship between public organizations’ social responsibility initiatives and the level of citizens’ behaviors. By investigating how public organizations’ engagement in socially responsible practices influences citizens’ perceptions of their administrations, this...

This study investigates the link between the Big Five personality traits and the well-being of teleworkers while considering potential gender differences. The sample consisted of 230 teleworkers who answered an online questionnaire. Then, a path analysis was employed to explore the relationships between the variables. Findings indicate that distinc...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become an important factor for the development of organizations and companies at all levels, as it encompasses actions in various areas and highlights the importance of aligning decisions with human resources and the social environment. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between CS...

Greek firms have begun to place a greater emphasis on CSR, and there is a shift away from financial gain and toward organizations showing respect for social issues pertaining to the environment in which they operate. This study looks at the social performance of all 27 firms that have taken part in the CR Index between 2008 and 2020 using the most...

Many researchers have studied the factors that impact on students’ entrepreneurial intention; however, findings are conflicting. The present study attempts, through an extensive review of the literature, to provide a holistic view and deeper knowledge of the most significant factors that influence university students’ decisions to be self-employed...

The purpose of this study is to determine the factors affecting entrepreneurial intention by combining the big five personality traits with the theory of planned behavior (TPB). The study was conducted with the use of an online questionnaire. The sample was comprised of 257 students from the business department of a public university in Athens. The...

The lockdowns, either partial or total, implemented in response to the COVID19 pandemic have had a significant impact on society. The impact remains ongoing and, in many cases, continues to affect the lives of employees and the operation of businesses. In these new and uncertain conditions, the adaptation of the global economy and business is imper...

The objective of the paper is to determine the relationship between a vehicle price and its safety ratings in the Czech Republic for vehicles sold and newly registered in the year 2022. The data collection was performed using content analysis. It was found that in 2022, Škoda Auto vehicles accounted for more than 35 % of all newly registered vehicl...

The objective of the paper is to determine the relationship between a vehicle price and its safety ratings in the Czech Republic for vehicles sold and newly registered in the year 2022. The data collection was performed using content analysis. It was found that in 2022, Škoda Auto vehicles accounted for more than 35 % of all newly registered vehicl...

The present research attempts to identify the role of age in women’s working lives. It studies the factors and aspects of women’s working lives that are affected by age and whether the burnout they experience affects their self-efficacy in the way they make professional decisions. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in Greece. To obtain t...

In the vast expanse of the digital age, the quest for knowledge has transcended traditional boundaries, leading us to the doorstep of an educational revolution. "E-Learning for Entrepreneurs" introduces modern education practices, where technology meets pedagogy to foster a new breed of learners, leaders and future entrepreneurs. This book is a tes...

Marketing researchers and psychologists have widely used the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict intention and behavior (Ajzen, 1991), but less attention has been given to the implementation of TPB in the business economy and particularly in primary production and business sectors (P&BS). The scope of the study is to identify the articles p...

The purpose of this study is to determine if the changes that occur in entrepreneurial intention, following entrepreneurship education are related to changes in the factors of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This research was conducted based on a questionnaire and used a pre-test-post-test group design. A questionnaire was filled out at th...

This study investigates the link between the Big Five personality traits and the well-being of teleworkers while considering potential gender differences. The sample consisted of 230 teleworkers who answered an online questionnaire. Then, a path analysis was employed to explore the connections between the variables. Findings indicate that distinct...

This study seeks to contribute to the existing body of literature by exploring the relationship between public organizations' social responsibility initiatives and the level of citizens' behaviors. By investigating how public organizations' engagement in socially responsible practices influences citizens' perceptions of their administrations, this...

Greek firms have begun to place a greater emphasis on CSR, and there is a shift away from financial gain and toward organizations showing respect for social issues pertaining to the environment in which they operate. This study looks at the social performance of all 27 firms that have taken part in the CR Index between 2008 and 2020 using the most...

Teleworking or remote work refers to working remotely, from a distance, using information technology to communicate and collaborate with colleagues, superiors, or clients. In such a case, the home or a place other than the office becomes the main workplace, and teleworkers can even work outside certain working hours (Chow et al., 2022). Teleworking...

The purpose of this study is to examine the direct effect of the HEXACO personality traits on entrepreneurial intention and career adaptability, the indirect effect of personality traits on entrepreneurial intention through career adaptability and the direct effect of career adaptability on entrepreneurial intention. The HEXACO model includes the f...

Consumer behavior during the current pandemic crisis is certainly a subject concerning businesses as well as consumers. The purpose of this research is to provide a holistic view of consumer behavior through a content analysis of secondary data. Secondary data content analysis is a flexible and effective method which provides additional information...

Teleworking increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to be a major working practice at a higher rate than before the pandemic. Over the past three years, employees have engaged in various forms, types, and extents of telework. Experiences with telework have had both positive and negative effects on employees’ well-being. Personality tra...

It has long been understood how crucial social entrepreneurship (SE) is in order to maximize societal benefit. The present study aims to investigate the factors that impact on students' intentions to launch a new venture after completing their studies focusing on social entrepreneurship. A systematic literature review on 503 documents was implement...

The purpose of the research was to determine whether there is a statistically significant relationship or correlation between the quantity of COVID-19 instances per million and GDP per capita average life expectancy. The study used data from 174 countries obtained from the World Data Bank website for the period 2019-2020. According to descriptive f...

Public sector worldwide faces the challenge to contribute in the public value creation. To accomplish that, public administration forced to adopt tools and practices from the private sector, such as “strategic management”, “performance measurement”, “customer focus, “innovation management”, and “public entrepreneurship” as best practices in order t...

Public sector worldwide faces the challenge to contribute in the public value creation. To accomplish that, public administration forced to adopt tools and practices from the private sector, such as "strategic management", "performance measurement", "customer focus, "innovation management", and "public entrepreneurship" as best practices in order t...

Behavioral scholars propose that entrepreneurial intention (EI) is the best way to predict an entrepreneurial action. However, it has been observed that students at the beginning of their studies show increased entrepreneurial intention, especially when attending an entrepreneurship course, while after its completion and before completing their stu...

Antecedents of individuals’ intentions have received growing consideration in entrepreneurship research. The purpose of the present study is to analyse the impact of dark personality traits on entrepreneurial intention, within the context of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). A questionnaire-based online survey was conducted on 520 undergraduat...

Based on the 55 documents gathered from Scopus database, the authors observe that SEI research began to receive a great academic attention in 2017 and has grown rapidly in the following years. The areas of emerging nations (mostly Asian) make up the majority of the locations that contribute to SEI research. This study applies content analysis to re...

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the literature on exploring the relationship between the big-five personality traits and prosocial behaviour-behaviour of helping others effectively-during COVID-19 as strong predictors of health protective behaviour against COVID-19. More specifically, we examined whether the personality and prosocial...

This study investigated the existence of the relationship between personality and students’ satisfaction with SOAL and revealed that some of the big five personality factors have positive and statistically significant correlation with overall satisfaction with SOAL. For the purpose of this research an anonymous questionnaire was delivered to underg...

Undoubtedly, deciding to enter the business world is a challenging decision that is influenced by several factors. Some of them are cultural since they deal with widespread beliefs about entrepreneurial activity in a community at a certain time. Other factors are related to the entrepreneur’s personal characteristics. As young people in Greece are...

It has long been understood how crucial social entrepreneurship (SE) is in order to maximize societal benefit. The present study aims to investigate the factors that impact on students' intentions to launch a new venture after completing their studies focusing on social entrepreneurship. A systematic literature review on 503 documents was implement...

This book delves into the psychological aspects of entrepreneurship, examining how individual traits such as creativity, risk-taking propensity, and proactivity impact entrepreneurial intention. It also discusses the influence of external factors such as access to resources, social networks, and market conditions on the decision to start a business...

Public sector worldwide faces the challenge to contribute in the public value creation. To accomplish that, public administration forced to adopt tools and practices from the private sector, such as “strategic management”, “performance measurement”, “customer focus, “innovation management”, and “public entrepreneurship” as best practices in order t...

Since entrepreneurship is commonly considered as a solution to the unemployment problem, higher education in general and entrepreneurship education in particular encourage entrepreneurial activity among students and generate more graduates who are the future entrepreneurs. The present study aims to investigate the effect of entrepreneurship educati...

Existing literature suggests that a strong culture is essential to the success of an organisation. However, some researchers have since disputed this claim, arguing that while some strong cultures lead to success, others fail. Examining several examples over time, the so-called “case for a strong culture” presents significant weaknesses. The presen...

Entrepreneurship literature refers to entrepreneurial activity as an agency and has established intention as the most critical antecedent of entrepreneurial behavior. The study investigates the relationship between personal agency and entrepreneurial intention using a sample of students considering their entry into employment. The study draws on an...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people worldwide. Governments struggled to persuade citizens to obey ongoing lockdowns and social restrictions to fight the transmission of the virus. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of prosocial behavior during COVID-19 and big-five personality traits on compliance with health-...

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the direct effects of personality traits on entrepreneurial intention (EI), the theory of planned behavior (TPB) on EI, as well as the indirect effects of personality traits on EI through the elements of TPB. In order to enhance the originality of this study, the model of personality and the theory of pla...

Τhe majority of studies in the ‘80s and ‘90s proposed that a strong culture is essential to the success of an organization. However, some researchers have since disputed this claim, arguing that while some strong cultures lead to success, others fail. Examining several examples from the market, over time, the so-called "case for a strong culture" p...

This paper focuses on investigating the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on consumers' preferences and loyalty in the banking sector. The researchers examined the main concepts associated with CSR and how it is related with the choice and the retention of customers to a specific bank. 67 individuals participated in a qualitative research,...

The importance of entrepreneurial activity for a country's economic and social growth has long been recognized. There are strong and positive relationships between higher education, venture creation, and entrepreneurial performance, as well as a strong link between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intention, according to the research....

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the personality traits that are responsible for changes in entrepreneurial intention levels following an entrepreneurship education course. Design/methodology/approach This is a questionnaire-based survey employing a pretest-posttest group design. The first questionnaire was completed at the beginnin...

The importance of entrepreneurial activity for a country's economic and social growth has long been recognized. There are strong and positive relationships between higher education, venture creation, and entrepreneurial performance, as well as a strong link between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial intention, according to the research....

This paper aims to examine the direct effect of the HEXACO personality traits on entrepreneurial intention and career adaptability, the indirect effect of personality traits on entrepreneurial intention through career adaptability, and the direct effect of career adaptability on entrepreneurial intention. A 55-item questionnaire was employed t...

The purpose of this study is to discern the similarities and differences in sources of motivation between employees in construction sites versus office employees using the Herzberg Two-Factor Theory. The study further analyses the effects of motivation factors, considering variables such as job position, gender and nationality. The present research...

The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intention, the personality traits that can affect entrepreneurial intention, and the traits that cause positive changes in entrepreneurial intention after the intervention of an entrepreneurship program. In order to measure the changes in entrepreneuri...

The purpose of this study is to identify the role personality plays in students’ satisfaction with synchronous online academic learning (SOAL), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the literature, overall students’ satisfaction with SOAL depends on a number of factors including the quality of SOAL, the quality of the course design,...

Purpose: Behavioral intention models postulate intention as a consistent determinant of entrepreneurial behavior. Yet, research has observed a ubiquitous gap between individuals’ stated intentions and subsequent action to venture creation, which weakens capacity to explain and predict entrepreneurial behavior. This paper aims to explore this discre...

Business Models (BM) and their recent evolution have shaped the way in Business Strategy. It is widely accepted that the formulation and implementation of business strategies, and the need for the development of competitive advantages, is directly related to BM. Within this context, a variety of theories, approaches, and tools has emerged with sign...

The management of each school unit is the greatest challenge that a school principal is called to face, as soon as he is required to combine leadership skills, broad skills, efficiency, ingenuity in dealing with crises that arise daily within a school community, in parallel with and combined with the culture that he is called to shape but also, to...

The purpose of this paper is to examine the personality factors that cause changes on entrepreneurial intention after the intervention of entrepreneurial education. A pre-test-post-test group design was used to measure the changes in students' entrepreneurial intention. Two questionnaires were completed by 202 business students, studying at a publi...

The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that determine entrepreneurial intention and examine the effects of age and prior working experience on the formation of entrepreneurial intention. A questionnaire-based survey was employed for the data collection. A total of 171 university students from a Business School in Greece participated i...

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the literature on exploring the relationship between personality factors and student satisfaction with synchronous online academic learning. Currently, the relevant studies of abrupt adoption of the synchronous online teaching are scarce, leaving a gap in our understanding of what the relationship betwe...

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of entre-preneurship education on university students' entrepreneurial intentions. The study attempts to empirically determine the extent to which entrepreneur-ship education can shape students' entrepreneurial intentions. A questionnaire based survey is used to test the hypotheses examined. A...

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the literature on exploring the relationship between personality factors and student satisfaction with synchronous online academic learning. Currently, the relevant studies of abrupt adoption of the synchronous online teaching are scarce, leaving a gap in our understanding of what the relationship betwe...

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the entrepreneurial intention of university students using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and parents’ occupation. A questionnaire based survey was employed for the data collection. A total of 1244 students participated in the survey. The sample was a convenience one given that the resources availab...

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the entrepreneurial intention of university students using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and parents' occupation. A questionnaire based survey was employed for the data collection. A total of 1244 students participated in the survey. The sample was a convenience one given that the resources availab...

The literature findings on the predictive power of the Big Five personality model on career choice students make is scant. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between personality type and career selection. A 56-item questionnaire was used to measure personality traits and demographics, including three questions regarding pr...

The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of the Big-Five personality traits and risk aversion on entrepreneurial intention. A questionnaire-based survey was employed for the data collection. A total of 422 students and graduates (age 18-25) participated in the survey. The findings showed that extraversion, conscientiousness and risk av...

Over the last years blockchain technology continuously evolving. Blockchain is known as the technology behind Bitcoin, but beyond its use in the transactions improvement has also change the way in which data and information are used. Blockchain due to its characteristics of transparency, security and decentralization expanding to more and more fiel...

The study of entrepreneurial intentions has received considerable attention, since intentions have proved to predict entrepreneurial behavior. This paper attempts to shed light on the formation of female students’ entrepreneurial intentions through the mediation of parents’ occupation, role models and Perceived Behavioral Control. According to Ajze...

The purpose of this study is to compare the relative efficacy of the Big Five Personality Trait Model to that of the theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), in terms of their predictive ability of Entrepreneurial Intention (EI). Most studies use one of these models or a version of them to predict EI. In this study we asked 1766 university students, from...

The study of entrepreneurial intentions has received considerable attention , since intentions have proved to predict entrepreneurial behavior. This paper attempts to shed light on the formation of female students' entrepreneuri-al intentions through the mediation of parents' occupation, role models and Perceived Behavioral Control. According to Aj...

USING THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR AND THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAIT MODEL IN PREDICTING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION. A COMPARISON STUDY OF THE TWO MODELS

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of Entrepreneur-ship Education (EE) on the intention to start a business among university students of the Tourism Department. We used the theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), in measuring each of the theory's components before the intervention and after. A sample of 77 students answered the questionna...

The purpose of this study is to identify the patterns of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, in adverse economic circumstances, so as to understand the importance ascribed by the companies to each of their stakeholders. Prior research on stakeholder salience has looked into various issues related to the relative attention given to cor...

Entrepreneurship Education Impact on Entrepreneurial Intention among Tourism Students

Είναι πλέον γνωστό, ότι η Παγκοσμιοποίηση αποβλέπει στην επίτευξη μιας καθολικής ηγεμονίας και ουσιαστικά στην αυτονόμηση όλων των κυρίαρχων περιβαλλοντικών παραμέτρων που είχαν άλλοτε υπό την καθοδήγηση και την προστασία τους τα ίδια τα κράτη. Περιλαμβάνει δε μια σειρά από οικονομικές κυρίως διαδικασίες όπως πχ, η ραγδαία αύξηση του διεθνούς εμπορ...

The purpose of this study is to identify the patterns of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, in adverse economic circumstances, so as to understand the importance ascribed by the companies to each of their stakeholder categories. Social responsibility is a process by which companies manage their relationships with a variety of stakeho...