In an era characterized by rapid economic developments, globalization, political shifts, cutting-edge technologies, and the ubiquitous dissemination of information, organizations face a pressing need to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. Recognizing the crucial role of effective leadership in driving organizational change, Managing Successful and Ethical Organizational Change delves into the essential skills and competencies required to undertake this formidable task. It emphasizes the importance of change in both personal and social spheres, highlighting its symbiotic relationship with innovation—a continuous process of development and reorganization that fosters the formation of new practices and results essential for business survival.

Drawing from a systemic perspective, this book sheds light on the critical interplay between an organization's openness to change and its ability to implement successful transformations. It explores the various drivers of change, including both internal dynamics and external environmental influences, enabling readers to develop a comprehensive understanding of the forces at play.

Within this context, the book delves into the multifaceted responsibilities of leaders in managing change effectively. Moreover, this book addresses the resistance commonly encountered during change initiatives, providing insights into overcoming obstacles, fostering employee satisfaction, nurturing interpersonal relationships, recognizing the contributions of individuals, and skillfully resolving conflicts within the change context.

Given the inherent interdependence between organizations and their operating environments, this book underscores the necessity for businesses to continually adapt to survive in today's fiercely competitive arena. It elucidates the challenges faced by executives in meeting these demands and introduces specialized skills essential for mitigating resistance and successfully implementing transformative changes.

The invaluable insights presented in Managing Successful and Ethical Organizational Change make it an indispensable resource for both public and private sector executives, as well as students and staff in educational institutions. Its comprehensive analysis, practical proposals, and scholarly approach position it as an essential tool for academics and professionals alike in the fields of organization and business administration.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Reform
Change Management
Crisis
Ecumenism
Globalization
Leadership
Methods
Modern Business World
Obstacles
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Change
Practices
Resistances
Strategy
Vision

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Editor/Author Biographies

Dimitrios Belias is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Thessaly, Greece. He has published more than 150 papers in International and Greek refereed journals and has more than 80 conference presentations. His research expertise is in the area of human resource management, organizational behaviour and tourism management.

Dr Ioannis F. Rossidis is a Lecturer in Hellenic Open University holding a Phd in Public Management from Panteion University. Dr. Rossidis over the last decade, has been teaching in undergraduate and post graduate programs in various Greek and Cypriot Universities. Dr. Rossidis has also worked as Financial Director in the Hellenic Quality Assurance& Accreditation Agency, as executive in Ministry of Finance, Piraeus Bank and ATE Bank and as manager in Leivatho Hotel (4star). Dr. Rossidis, has contributed to various conferences and has authored numerous published papers and books. His research interests are public management, public administration, administrative science, change management.

Christos Papademetriou teaches at the University of Neapolis in Pafos since 2010. He is an Assistant Professor in Management – Human Resources Management at the School of Economics, Administration and Computer Science. He is a Coordinator of the Distance Master in Business Administration (DMBA). He was teaching in the Department of Business Administration at the Open University of Cyprus (2017-2020). He obtained a ΒΑ (Hons) in Accounting and Business (2001) and MA in International Management (2002) from the University of Sunderland. He was awarded also a BSc (Hons) in Computing and the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems from the University of Portsmouth. He holds a doctorate (PhD) in Social Science from the University of Leicester, UK. The title of his thesis is “Investigating the Impact of Sequential Cross-Cultural Training on the Level of Sociocultural and Psychological Adjustment of Expatriate Mangers.”

Dr. Andreas Masouras is Assistant Professor at Neapolis University in the fields of Marketing and Communication. He holds a PhD (Honors) from the Department of Political Science and International Relations of the University of the Peloponnese. The title of his doctoral dissertation is “Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness through the lens of the Institutional Analysis: The Case of Cyprus”. His doctoral thesis is posted in the National Archive of Doctoral Theses. Also, he holds an MPhil from Brighton University (Media Management). He is pursuing his postdoctoral research at the University of Western Macedonia in the field of entrepreneurship.

Sofia Anastasiadou is a Professor of Statistics and Research Methodology at the University of Western Macedonia (UOWM). Her teaching focuses in the field of cognitive Research Methodology (Quantitative and Qualitative), Educational Research and Statistical Data Analysis, Big Data. She has written three books on Statistics and Research Methodology and has published over 280 articles in International and Greek Journals as well as in International and Greek Conferences. She has participated in scientific dialogues/round tables in more than 200 lectures at International and Greek Conferences. She has organized and co-organized Greek and International Scientific Conferences. She is also a Member of a number of Scientific Committees of International Conferences and is an Associate Editor in a number of International Journals.

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