Business and Management Practices in Greece A Comparative Context

A comprehensive picture of the Greek business system and management practices placed in a comparative context. The editors bring together knowledge from contemporary research in a comprehensive, analytical and comparative way that enables readers to see the Greek system in a holistic way.

Rea Prouska is Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Middlesex University Business School, UK. She holds a PhD from Manchester Business School, UK, and specializes in the study of the outsourcing of HR activities. Her research interests are in human resources management, human resources out-sourcing/offshoring, graduate employability and gender. Her other publications include Critical Issues in Human Resource Management (co-editor). Maria Kapsali is Research Associate in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group at Imperial College Business School, UK, working on projects on patient safety and on simulation modelling in healthcare planning. She holds a PhD in Operations, Technology and Innovation Management from Manchester Business School, UK, on the performance of the EU Framework programme healthcare technology projects. Her research interests include innovation policy, implementation instruments, innovation in healthcare operations, and innovation projects.

Introduction
PART I: THE GREEK BUSINESS SYSTEM
Politics
Economics
Finance
Development
Innovation
Law
PART II: MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN GREEK FIRMS
Strategic Management
International Business
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Sales
Total Quality Management
Accounting and Auditing Practices in Greece
PART III: CONCLUSION: SUMMARY, COMPARISON AND SUGGESTIONS
The Business System and Management Practices in Greece
Comparing Systems and Practises: Peripheral Countries vs. the UK
Suggestion for More Research on the System and Practises in Greece