Job Satisfaction, Role Conflict and Autonomy of employees in the Greek Banking Organization

AbstractThe aim of the present study is to measure the levels of job satisfaction, role conflict and autonomy of employees in the Greek Banking Organization. In addition, the investigation of the relation between role conflict and the dimensions of job satisfaction is being attempted and the regulatory impact of autonomy in the aforementioned relationship is being analyzed. For the measurement of job satisfaction in the present study, the Employee Satisfaction Inventory - ESI (Koustelios, 1991; Koustelios & Bagiatis, 1997) was used. The inventory was created using Greek employees as a sample. It included 24 items which measure six dimensions of job satisfaction: 1. Working conditions, 2. Salary, 3. Promotions, 4. Work itself, 5. Immediate superior and 6. The organization as a whole For the measurement of role conflict, the Role Questionnaire (Rizzo, House, & Lirtzman, 1970) was used. The scale consisted of eight items. Finally, for the measurement of employees’ autonomy a scale developed by Beehr (1976) was used. The scale consisted of four items. The results of the study confirmed previous findings, according to which role conflict is negatively correlated with job satisfaction. In addition, autonomy has a moderating role in the relation between role conflict and job satisfaction. Research findings like these should be taken into serious consideration by superiors and managers, so that job satisfaction among Greek bank employees is increased and promoted, leading to higher productivity and general well-being

TRADITIONAL TEACHING METHODS VS. TEACHING THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE ACCOUNTING FIELD: QUO VADIS?

Much emphasis has been placed in the higher education literature, to the understanding of the manner and process of providing education in the accounting discipline. Specifically, the emphasis on using innovative teaching practices such as information and communication technologies, the Internet as well as various computer programs, simulations, case studies on real and virtual work environments, have been investigated in an attempt to understand current demands and move the discipline forward. Following a thorough review of the relevant literature, this study aims to identify and present different views and research findings on the key issue of teaching accounting, internationally. The findings suggest that despite the availability of the former teaching practices, students mainly prefer personalized teacher-centered methods; they also recommend the aforementioned practices as ancillary tools to the traditional method, rather than key learning tools in the courses taken. These findings have obvious implications for the design of accounting course curricula by professional bodies and/or Higher Education Institutions in order to help graduates meet and adapt to the demands for professional competency development in the accounting field

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND SECURITY THREATS

Climate change and the associated particularly pronounced warming of the Earth today represent a serious global environmental threat. The paper presents the issues of climate change as a source of threat to not only the environment but also a source of current security threats. The aim is to point out to climate change, which some forecasts with a negative impact on the environment are now actually happening. The paper focuses on the detection of gradual climate changes that culminate in the final verdict of the IPCC, to the impacts of climate change on the most serious ecosystems with reference to possible security threats such climate changes that may significantly affect the quality or safety of a person or existence of life on Earth

A strategic approach for the effective contribution of tertiary institutions in regional growth: the case of the project management departrment of the Technological Educational Institution of Larissa

Tertiary Education Institutions practice an appreciable developmental effect, particularly within the geographic region in which they operate. However, in the case of Greek Tertiary Institutions, there is a general concern regarding their capability to correspond sufficiently in the requirements of their «third role», which refers not only to teaching and research, but also to regional development. The process of a systemic approach will determine the interaction between the region of Thessaly and the Department of Project Management of the Technological Education Institution of Larissa. Therefore, this paper aims to assess whether the Department of project Management contributes in the economic and social growth and development of the region, by proposing and implementing flexible organizational structures and specialized strategies

Green Urban Space Utilization for Mild ICT-Based Touristic Activities: The Case of Pafsilipo Park in Greece

This paper discusses the issue of mild touristic activities in green urban landscapes. More specifically, it uses the case of Pasfilipo Park in the city of Karditsa, Greece, where a green urban landscape has been utilized for local life improvement and illustrates existing touristic activities in this area. For the purposes of strengthening landscape’s role, various touristic activities are proposed accompanied by Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). Moreover, this paper queries scientific issues with regard to the capitalization of green urban spaces for small scale touristic and ecological activities, which support local life and local economic growth. This study addresses the above modern requirements for urban development with respect to existing natural and human resources. It attempts to answer the following question: can green open spaces in cities be capitalized for touristic activities that support sustainable growth? In this order, green spaces in cities are recognized as areas for smart growth, where mild touristic activities can be undertaken without ecologic damages and can result in simultaneous economic activities that can lead to local development

The Importance of Human Resource Management for the Development of Effective Corporate Culture in Hotel Units

This study attempts to shed light on the importance of human resources management for the development of effective corporate culture. In the beginning of the 20th century the foundation was set for the scientific approach of management theory. Theoretical researchers investigated the behavior managerial and executive staff, attempting to improve the scientific approach. From this point of view the actual mission of managerial and executive staff of hotel unit is to manage the corporate tasks in the most effective way, assisted by the corporate human resources in an optimum tourists service level. An approach of human resources management will be attempted taking into account the special characteristics of the hotel units sector as well as organizational issues. The methodology that will be followed is based on bibliographical research, the text analysis and the correlation of these results with the actual current status of the tourism sector. Research outcomes rise from the rank the need of undertaking measures for a quality upgrade in human resources management in the tourism sector, especially by the use of information and communication technologies, innovative processes and organizational restructures in order to improve effectiveness and quality of service. These findings contribute on the update and modern information for the current situation in the hotel units in this period of economic slowdown and the identification of causes due to the major deviations that often appear in the development of human resource