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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS

22-23 September 2021 – Virtual


“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”

Conference Programme

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
Programme at a glance
(All times below are GMT+2 - CET)

WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021


10:00 – 11:45 SESSION 01

12:00 – 13:30 SESSION 02

13:45 – 15:30 Conference Inauguration, Welcoming addresses and


Keynote Speech:

Prof. Filomena Maggino, “Wellbeing and Sustainability in the post_covid Era”

15:45 – 17:45 Research Networking Opportunities and Activities Workshop, Chair:


Prof. Hans Ruediger Kaufmann

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2021


10:00 – 11:30 SESSION 03

12:00 – 13:30 SESSION 04

14:00 – 15:30 SESSION 05

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 01: 10:00 – 11:45 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 01 – Track 30: Understanding Attributes of Consumers’ Behaviour in the Contemporary Global Environment 1
SESSION CHAIR: HUNGARA, A.P. DISCUSSANT: REIGAS, V. ZOOM HOST: Alkis Thrassou
1. PRE-DECISIONAL COGNITIVE DISSONANCE SHAPING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR WITHIN GENERATION Z: PRELIMINARY
EVIDENCE, Vellore-Nagarajan, D.; Priporas, C.V., McPherson, M.
Presenter(s): Vellore-Nagarajan, D. (30_08) (UK – GMT +1)
2. THE IMPACT OF SPONSORSHIP ON ELECTRONIC AND TRADITIONAL WORD OF MOUTH COMMUNICATION, Koronios, K., Ntasis,
L., Dimitropoulos, P., Thrassou, A., Douvis, J.
Presenter(s): Koronios, K., Thrassou, A., (30_05) (GR – GMT +3)
3. THE INFLUENCE OF STORE ATMOSPHERE ON CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT IN LUXURY RETAIL, Ni Zeng.
Presenter(s): Ni Zeng (30_03) (UK – GMT +1)
4. CORPORATE SOCIAL PERFORMANCE AND SURVIVORSHIP ON THE EUROPEAN HOTEL INDUSTRY: THE PANDEMIC EFFECT,
Dimitropoulos, P., Koronios, K., Ntasis, L.
Presenter(s): Koronios, K. (08_04) (Greece – GMT +3)

SESSION 01 – Track 44: Strategic Management: Competing in the Global Arena 1


SESSION CHAIR: LEONI, L. DISCUSSANT: BALLERINI, J. ZOOM HOST: Rudi Kaufmann
1. THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON STRATEGIC FLEXIBILITY: A STRUCTURAL MODEL ANALYSIS, Kafetzopoulos, D.,
Skalkos, D.s.
Presenter(s): Kafetzopoulos, D. (44_02) (Greece – GMT +3)
2. FIRMS’ SRATEGIES AND CLUSTER DYNAMICS? Ostapenko, S., Africano, A.
Presenter(s): Ostapenko, S. (44_01) (Portugal – GMT +1)
3. ONLINE CHANNEL MANAGEMENT FROM MANUFACTURERS' PERSPECTIVE: ONGOING DEBATES AND RESEARCH AGENDA,
Ballerini J., Bresciani, S., Goria, M.
Presenter(s): Ballerini, J. (44_06) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL INNOVATION. A PROCESS PERSPECTIVE, Kaufmann, H.R.
Presenter(s): Kaufmann, H.R. (44_05) (Germany – GMT +2)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 01: 10:00 – 11:45 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 01 – Track 11: Technology in Business, Economy and Society 1
SESSION CHAIR: AFXENTIOU, G. DISCUSSANT: FIORINI, N. ZOOM HOST: Mariantonietta Fiore
1. CAN DIGITALIZATION BOOST COMPANY’S PERFORMANCES? AN OVERVIEW ON ITALIAN LISTED COMPANIES, Broccardo, L.,
Truant, E., Dana, L.P..
Presenter(s): Broccardo, L. (46_02) (Italy -GMT + 2)
2. THE COMPETITIVE EDGE OF SMART CITIES: THE IMPACT OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS ON THE SMART CITY
COMPETITIVENESS IN THE KNOWLEDGE FLOW AND THE HIGH-TECH COMPANIES’ DEVELOPMENT, Marchesani, F., Masciarelli,
F., Bikfalvi, A.
Presenter(s): Marchesani, F. (46_01) (Portugal -GMT + 2)
3. MEDIA PRESENTATION OF DISTANCE LEARNING USING THE EXAMPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA IN 2020 AND 2021,
Kalajžić, V., Ražnjević Zdrilić, M., Miočić, B.
Presenter(s): Kalajžić, V. (01_07) (Croatia – GMT +3)
4. HOW VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY COMPANIES DEVELOP ESG DYNAMICS: EMPIRICAL STUDY, Lazareva, A., Belyaeva,
Z.
Presenter(s): Lazareva, A., Belyaeva, Z. (26_05) (Russia – GMT +3)
5. DIGITAL SKILLS IN THE NEW NORMAL WORLD: EMPIRICAL STUDY OF EMPLOYABILITY TRENDS-2025, Lazareva, A., Belyaeva, Z.
Presenter(s): Lazareva, A., Belyaeva, Z. (11_09) (Russia – GMT +3)

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 01: 10:00 – 11:45 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 01 – Track 25: Interdisciplinary Research
SESSION CHAIR: SCHINZEL, U. DISCUSSANT: VONA, S. ZOOM HOST: Vagelis Tsoukatos
1. THE LEGALITY OF 'LOCKDOWN REGULATIONS" DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ARE THEY FAIR AND JUSTIFIABLE?, Van der
Bank, C., Van der Bank, M.
Presenter(s): Van der Bank, C., Van der Bank, M. (51_07) (South Africa – GMT +2)
2. ANOMALY DETECTION PREDICTION-BASED USING FORECASTS COMBINATIONS WITH APPLICATION TO PANIC BUYING DUE
TO COVID-19 IN ITALY, Drago, C.
Presenter(s): Drago, C. (23_08) (Italy – GMT +2)
3. GLOBAL OCEAN GOVERNANCE (GOG), Maniatis, A.
Presenter(s): Maniatis, A. (38_02) (Greece – GMT +3)
4. FASHION INDUSTRY AND REGULATION, Maniatis, A.
Presenter(s): Maniatis, A. (25_04) (Greece – GMT +3)

SESSION 01 – Track 08: Business and Society 1


SESSION CHAIR: BASILE, G. DISCUSSANT: GONCALVES, J. ZOOM HOST: Demetris Vrontis
1. THE IMPACT OF INTERNAL VS. EXTERNAL CSR ACTIONS ON FIRM'S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN THE LUXURY SECTOR,
Gordano, S., Chiaudano, V.
Presenter(s): Gordano, S. (08_01) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. CIRCULAR BUSINESS MODELS AND THEIR SYSTEMIC IMPLICATIONS: THE “TOO GOOD TO GO” CASE STUDY, De Bernardi, P.,
Forliano, C., Gnoffo, S., Bertello, A., Vazquez, D.
Presenter(s): Forliano, C. (51_01) (Italy – GMT +2)
3. CONSUMER EMOTIONAL RESPONSES TO CORPORATE SOCIAL IRRESPONSIBILITY: THE ROLE OF CONSUMER-BRAND
RELATIONSHIP, Li, L., Tsai, H-J,S., Vazquez, D.
Presenter(s): Li, L. (08_05) (UK – GMT +1)
4. A NEW PARADIGM OF SENSORY MARKETING FOR THOSE IN NEED: EXPLORING NGOS AND VIRALITY DURING AND POST
COVID-19 CRISIS, Avgeropoulou, A., Melanthiou, Y.
Presenter(s): Avgeropoulou, A., Melanthiou, Y. (30_32) (Cyprus – GMT +3)

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 01: 10:00 – 11:45 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 01 – Track 08: Business and Society 2
SESSION CHAIR: IAIA, L DISCUSSANT: PEROTTI, F.A. ZOOM HOST: Lea Iaia
1. THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN CITY BRANDING, Rojíková, D., Vaňová, A., Vitálišová, K., Borseková, K.
Presenter(s): Rojíková, D. (06_01) (Slovakia – GMT +2)
2. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COST OF CAPITAL: AN UNDERRATED RELATIONSHIP, Salvi, A., Battisti, E., Nirino, N.,
Christofi, M.
Presenter(s): Battisti, E., Nirino, N. (08_09) (Italy – GMT +2)
3. DO SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGE STAKEHOLDERS THROUGH SDGS COMMUNICATION? SOME PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM A
CROSS-COUNTRY ANALYSIS, Mehmood, A., Hajdini, J., Iaia, L., De Luca, F., Vrontis, D..
Presenter(s): Mehmood, A., Hajdini, J., Iaia, L. (08_08) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. THE DIFFERENT PERCEPTIONS OF THE COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN EFFECT OF PORTUGAL, Damásio, L., Meneses, R.
Presenter(s): Meneses, R. (08_08) (Italy – GMT +2)
5. DIGITAL INNOVATION THROUGH NETWORKING AMONG AGRO-FOOD SMES: THE ROLE OF R&D PROJECTS, Silvestri, R., Ingrao,
C., Fiore, M.
Presenter(s): Silvestri, R., Fiore, M. (Italy -GMT + 2)
END OF SESSION 1

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 02: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 02 – Track 08: Business and Society 3
SESSION CHAIR: CHIOTERIS, S. DISCUSSANT: AGGELOPOULOS, S. ZOOM HOST: Spiros Chioteris
1. CAUSE RELATED MARKETING IN PERIODS OF UNPRECEDENTED DISASTERS, Demetriou, M.
Presenter(s): Demetriou, M. (08_06) (Cyprus – GMT +3)
2. INCORPORATION OF TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE LUXURY FASHION E-COMMERCE: A CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN, Idrees, S.,
Vignali, G., Gill, S.
Presenter(s): Idrees, S. (51_01) (UK – GMT +1)
3. STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA: EXPERIENCES OF EUROPEAN COMPANIES, Iazzi, A., Fait, M.,
Maizza, A., Ligorio, L.
Presenter(s): Iazzi, A. (08_07) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. THE IMPACT OF VISUAL EWOM ON TOURISTS' INFORMATION SEARCHES, Papasolomou, I., Sapuric, S., Melanthiou, Y., Kfoury, J.
Presenter(s): Papasolomou, I., Melanthiou, Y., Kfoury, J. (30_25) (Cyprus – GMT +3)

SESSION 02 – Track 30: Understanding Attributes of Consumers’ Behaviour in the Contemporary Global Environment 2
SESSION CHAIR: KORONIOS, K. DISCUSSANT: HAJDINI, J. ZOOM HOST: Christian Bux
1. THE EFFECTS OF ENDORSER TYPES ON PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTANCE AND VALUE PERCEPTIONS OF LUXURY FASHION
BRANDS, Jiang, L., Vignali, G., Doyle, S.
Presenter(s): Jiang, L. (30_02) (UK – GMT +1)
2. HOW TO USE SENSORY MARKETING TO IMPROVE COSMETICS ONLINE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE, Shang, E.
Presenter(s): Shang, E. (30_18) (UK – GMT +1)
3. GENUINE OR COUNTERFEIT? A STUDY ABOUT CONSUMER’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS COUNTERFEITING AND THEIR
INTENTIONS TO BUY FASHION ACCESSORIES, Rodrigues, P., Sousa, A., Rocha, J.
Presenter(s): , Rodrigues, P., Sousa, A. (30_16) (Portugal – GMT +1)
4. SEGMENTING CONSUMERS BASED ON REASONS FOR PURCHASING LOCAL TRADITIONAL FOOD PRODUCTS, Mamalis, S.,
Kamenidou, I., Pavlidis, S., Bara, E.Z.
Presenter(s): Mamalis, S. (30_23) (Greece – GMT +3)

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 02: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 02 – Track 44: Strategic Management: Competing in the Global Arena 2
SESSION CHAIR: KAUFMANN, H.R. DISCUSSANT: OSTAPENKO, S. ZOOM HOST: Rudi Kaufmann
1. CHANGES IN RUSSIAN GENERATING COMPANIES BUSINESS MODELS UNDER ACCELERATED DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION,
Gorgisheli, M., Volkova, I.
Presenter(s): Gorgisheli, M. (44_05_ΑΒ) (Russia – GMT +3)
2. FROM ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION TO EXPORT PERFORMANCE: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND
TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES, Monteiro, A.P., Rua, O.L.
Presenter(s): Rua, O.L. (44_05_FP) (Portugal – GMT +1)
3. BIG DATA AND BUSINESS DECISIONS: AN EXPLORATIVE STUDY OF THE RESOURCES DEPENDENCE IN THE APPLICATION OF
BIG DATA IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES, Vona, S., Di Berardino, D.
Presenter(s): Vona, S. (44_08) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. A VALUE-BASED CLUB-PERSPECTIVE STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS OF THE FOOTBALL INDUSTRY OF CYPRUS, Yiapanas, G.,
Thrassou, A., Kartakoullis, N., Vrontis, D.
Presenter(s): Yiapanas, G., Thrassou, A. (44_08) (Cyprus – GMT +3)

SESSION 02 – Track 11: Technology in Business, Economy and Society 3


SESSION CHAIR: BRITZELMAIER, B. DISCUSSANT: MANIATIS, A. ZOOM HOST: Yiola Michael
1. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT CONTROL – AN ANALYSIS OF THE RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIP, Kraus, P.,
Schlegel, D.
Presenter(s): Kraus, P. (18_01) (Germany -GMT + 2)
2. THE ROLE OF DIGITALIZATION IN RURAL AREAS’ RESILIENCE TO COVID-19: LIVERUR CASE STUDY, Costa, E., Mazaj, J.,
Impastato, C.
Presenter(s): Costa, E. (04_01) (Italy -GMT + 2)
3. BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AS A MECHANISM OF TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, Gonçalves, J.
Presenter(s): Gonçalves, J. (51_09) (Portugal -GMT + 1)
4. THE IMPACT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ON THE CRUISE TRAVELERS EXPERIENCE: A LITERATURE REVIEW, Gonzales Santiago,
M.S., Loureiro, S.M.C., Langaro, D..
Presenter(s): Gonzales Santiago, M.S., Loureiro, S.M.C. (51_08) (Portugal -GMT + 1)
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“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 02: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 02 – Track 29: Learning and Teaching
SESSION CHAIR: SALVATORE, F.P. DISCUSSANT: BROCCARDO, L. ZOOM HOST: Antonino Galati
1. FACTORS AFFECTING MAINLAND CHINESE (HOME PLACE) UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ INTENTION TO STAY IN HONG KONG
(HOST PLACE): PERSPECTIVE FROM SOCIAL CAPITAL THEORY, Wut, T.M., Xu, B., Sum, C., Lau, J.
Presenter(s): Wut, T.M. (51_06) (Honk Kong – GMT – 4)
2. A CONJOINT ANALYSIS OF UNIVERSITY CHOICE, Wut, T.M.
Presenter(s): Wut, T.M. (41_01) (Honk Kong – GMT – 4)
3. TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR A MIXTURE OF ONLINE AND FACE-TO-FACE STUDENTS, Wut, T.M., Xu, B., Wong, A.
Presenter(s): Wut, T.M. (29_02) (Honk Kong – GMT – 4)
4. FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS' SATISFACTION LEVELS IN DISTANCE LEARNING CONDITIONS, Nicolaidou, M., Fotiadis, T.,
Folinas, D., Vasileiou, K.
Presenter(s): Folinas, D. (29_04) (Greece – GMT +3)

SESSION 02 – Track 30: Understanding Attributes of Consumers’ Behaviour in the Contemporary Global Environment 3
SESSION CHAIR: PEROTTI, F.A. DISCUSSANT: GORDANO, S. ZOOM HOST: Vagelis Tsoukatos
1. CONTEXTUAL EFFECT OF ONLINE SECONDHAND SHOPPERS' LOYALTY: A VENDOR COMPARISON, Vila-Brunet, N., Llach, J.
Presenter(s): Vila-Brunet, N., Llach, J. (30_28) (Spain – GMT +2)
2. GREEN PURCHASE BEHAVIOR: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Nascimento, J., Loureiro, S.M.C.
Presenter(s): Nascimento, J. (30_14) (Portugal – GMT +1)
3. #GOVEGAN: UNDERSTANDING VALUE CO-CREATION AND CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT IN ONLINE CONSUMPTION
COMMUNITIES, Hungara, A.P., Nobre, H..
Presenter(s): Hungara, A.P. (30_07) (Portugal – GMT +1)
4. A STUDY ON FOMSUMER’S POST PURCHASE RESPONSE, Morsi, N., Sá, E., Silva, J.
Presenter(s): Morsi, N. (30_22) (Egypt – GMT +2)

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
SESSION 02: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 02 – Track 30: Understanding Attributes of Consumers’ Behaviour in the Contemporary Global Environment 4
SESSION CHAIR: FIORE, M. DISCUSSANT: MEHMOOD, A. ZOOM HOST: Mariantonietta Fiore
1. ARE FARMER'S MARKET CONSUMERS WILLING TO PAY A PREMIUM PRICE FOR LOCAL FOODS DELIVERED WITH E-
VEHICLES?, Concialdi, P., Crescimanno, M., Galati, A.
Presenter(s): Galati, A. (20_02) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. LOVE AND LIES IN CORONAVIRUS TIMES, Schinzel, U.
Presenter(s): Schinzel, U. (30_26) (Luxemburg – GMT +2)
3. CROSS-CULTURAL MARKET SEGMENTATION SCALE. TOWARDS A HIGH- AND LOW-CONTEXT CULTURE SCALE, Friedman, E.,
Vescovi, T., Weiss-Sidi, M.
Presenter(s): Vescovi, T. (01_03) (Israel – GMT +3)
4. ANTHROPOMORPHISM RESEARCH IN MARKETING: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW, Trichina, E., Vrontis, D., Christofi, M.
Presenter(s): Trichina, E. (30_29) (Cyprus – GMT +3)

END OF SESSION 2

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
INAUGURATION & KEYNOTE SPEECH: 13:45 – 15:30
(GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)

13:45 – 14:15 Conference Inauguration, Welcoming addresses (Prof. Demetris Vrontis and Prof. Yaakov Weber, Presidents – EMRBI)

KEYNOTE SPEECH: 14:15 – 15:30


Prof. Filomena Maggino,
Prof.ssa Maggino is a Professor of Social Statistics at the Sapienza University of Rome and Coordinator of the Department for Integral Wellbeing,
Pontificia Academia Mariana Internationalis. She was appointed as an Officer of the Order "Merit of the Italian Republic", decree of the President of the
Republic, on the proposal of the President of the Council of Ministers. She was also appointed as an Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister G. Conte
(2018-2021), on Statistics, Well-being, Quality of Life and Sustainable Development issues and as the President of “Control Room Benessere Italia”,
Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers (2019-21). She is the President and co-founder of the Italian Association for Quality-of-Life Studies
(AIQUAV). She is a Member of ad-hoc national and international committees: i.e. Expert Group on Quality of life (Eurostat – EC), Scientific Committee
for Social Progress Index for Europe (DG-Regio – EC), Expert Group on “European Research Area” Survey (DG for Research and Innovation – EC)
and Global Project Research Network on Measuring the Progress (Wikiprogress – OECD). She acted as a Keynote speaker/lecturer invited all over the
world by: E.C. (Eurostat, European Institute for Gender Equality, Eurofound, European Environment Agency), ISQOLS, IPSI, OECD, ESTAT, ESAC,
ESA, etc. She won several awards; she is a member of several international associations, editorial boards of scientific journals and committees of national and international
conferences.
“Wellbeing and Sustainability in the post_covid Era”
The recent phenomena and events experienced by the majority of the population have highlighted how the fragility and unsustainability shown by many countries are closely
related to the lack of attention to people's well-being. Failure to put systemic well-being at the center of decisions has led to such a level of fragility as to lead countries to
experience a real emergency. In other words, the sustainability of a country (even of a subject) is strongly linked with the level of systemic well-being. More precisely, it is a
means to such well-being. Ultimately, sustainability represents a paradigm that allows us to observe, analyze, respect and govern the complexity of reality.

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“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”

WEDNESDAY – SEPTEMBER 22, 2021


RESEARCH NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES: 15:45-17:45

Research Networking Opportunities and Activities


Chair: Prof. Hans Ruediger Kaufmann

ZOOM HOST: Rudi Kaufmann

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 03: 10:00 – 11:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 03 – Track 30: Understanding Attributes of Consumers’ Behaviour in the Contemporary Global Environment 5
SESSION CHAIR: GALATI, A. DISCUSSANT: VELLORE-NAGARAJAN, D. ZOOM HOST: Antonino Galati
1. CONSUMER’S PERCEPTIONS OF A SPORTS BRAND GLOBALNESS: A STUDY ABOUT THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND LOVE AND
THE INTENTIONS TO BUY AND
2. GENERATE POSITIVE WOM, Rodrigues, P., Sousa, A., Reis, C.
Presenter(s): Rodrigues, P., Sousa, A. (30_15) (Portugal – GMT +1)
3. EXTENDING THE CONCEPT OF PESTER POWER BY INVESTIGATING YOUNG ADULTS AND THEIR PARENTS: THE CASE OF LIFE
LONG PESTERS IN BALKANS, Damkou, S., Kapoulas, A.
Presenter(s): Damkou, S. (30_13) (GR – GMT +3)
4. FOLLOW THE INFLUENCER: THE IMPACT OF THE PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF THE YOUTUBERS ON GENERATION Z
PURCHASE INTENTION, Lourenço, A.R., Silva, J.
Presenter(s): Lourenço, A.R., Silva, J. (30_12) (Portugal – GMT +1)
5. ARE CUSTOMERS THE NEW MARKETERS OF BRANDS?, Uzunboylu, N., Melanthiou, Y.
Presenter(s): Uzunboylu, N., Melanthiou, Y. (30_24) (Cyprus – GMT +3)
SESSION 03 – Track 21: Health Care Management
SESSION CHAIR: MANIATIS, A. DISCUSSANT: THANOS, I. ZOOM HOST: Yiola Michael
1. HEALTH LEAN MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION IN INTEGRATATED CARE PATHWAYS: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW,
Tiso, A., Pozzan, C., Verbano, C.
Presenter(s): Tiso, A., Pozzan, C. (21_03) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. CHALLENGES AND OPTIMISATION OF REIMBURSEMENT PROCESS REGARDING MEDICAL SERVICES IN ROMANIA. CAN
INTERNAL MANAGERIAL CONTROL IMPROVE ONE’S ACTIVITY OF REIMBURSEMENT?, Pașcu-Gabără, E.I., Udrescu, L.M.
Presenter(s): Udrescu, L.M. (21_02) (Romania – GMT +3)
3. EVALUATION OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS, REIGAS, V., ŠIMANSKIENĖ, L.,
PAUŽUOLIENĖ, J., FIORE, M.
Presenter(s): REIGAS, V., ŠIMANSKIENĖ, L., FIORE, M. (21_06) (Lithuania – GMT +3)
4. MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES ARISING FROM COVID-19: REORGANIZATION OF A HEALTHCARE SETTING AND INSIGHTS FOR
PATIENT TRANSFER WORKFLOWS, Salvatore, F.P., Fanelli, S., Milone, M.
Presenter(s): Salvatore, F.P. (21_05) (Italy – GMT +2)
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“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 03: 10:00 – 11:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 03 - Track 32: Innovation in Business and Society 1
SESSION CHAIR: OJHA, S. DISCUSSANT: SCHINZEL, U. ZOOM HOST: Demetris Vrontis
1. THE STIMULUS OF THE PURCHASE DEPARTMENT ON THE FIRMS’ PERFORMANCES THROUGH THE BOOSTING EFFECT OF
INNOVATION AND R&D EFFECTIVENESS, Fiorini, N., Pucci, T., Casprini, E., Zanni, L.
Presenter(s): Fiorini, N. (32_05) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. THE MEDIATING EFFECTS OF CLIMATE FOR INITIATIVE AND JOB AUTONOMY IN THE EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP-INNOVATIVE
BEHAVIOR LINK, Abderrahman Hassi, A., Rohlfer, S., Jebsen, S.
Presenter(s): Abderrahman Hassi, A. (32_06) (Morocco – GMT +1)
3. SERVITIZATION AND PRODUCT-SERVICE SYSTEM: A BIBLIOMETRICS ANALYSIS, Cutugno, M., Abbate, T., Cesaroni, F.
Presenter(s): Cutugno, M. (32_07) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. DO COMPANIES AND THEIR EMPLOYEES BENEFIT FROM THE HOME OFFICE REGULATION IN TIMES OF COVID-19?, Behrens,
V., Pjero, E., Krause, S.
Presenter(s): Behrens, V. (11_06) (Germany -GMT + 2)

SESSION 03 - Track 32: Innovation in Business and Society 2


SESSION CHAIR: CHIOTERIS, S. DISCUSSANT: AGGELOPOULOS, S. ZOOM HOST: Spiros Chioteris
1. THE SOCIAL INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS IN BUSINESSES CREATE SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES, Afxentiou, G.
Presenter(s): Afxentiou, G. (32_01) (Cyprus – GMT +3)
2. SOCIAL OPEN INNOVATION: USING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO LINK OPEN INNOVATION WITH SOCIAL NEEDS, Basile,
G., Tani, M., Troise, G.
Presenter(s): Basile, G. (43_01) (Italy – GMT +2)
3. VALUE CREATION WITH PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT: A PILOT CASE STUDY, Testorelli, R., Verbano, C.
Presenter(s): Testorelli, R. (32_04) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. CO-CREATION OLINE COMMUNITY- IDENTIFICATION OF KEY FACTORS REGARDING THE REALIZATION OF A CO-CREATION
ONLINE COMMUNITY IN THE FIELD OF DIGITAL PATHOLOGY, Wendt, A.S., Kaufmann, H.R.
Presenter(s): Kaufmann, H.R. (30_03) (Germany – GMT +2)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 03: 10:00 – 11:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 03 – Track 28: Knowledge Management and Intellectual Capital
SESSION CHAIR: MIHAI-YIANNAKI, S. DISCUSSANT: FALARAS, A. ZOOM HOST: Christian Bux
1. INDIVIDUAL KNOWLEDGE SABOTAGE ANTECEDENTS: A MULTILEVEL ANALYSIS, Perotti, F.A., Ferraris, A., Massucco, M.
Presenter(s): Perotti, F.A. (28_02) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. KNOWLEDGE SABOTAGE CONSEQUENCES ON INTENTION TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, Perotti, F.A., Ferraris, A., Calì, P.
Presenter(s): Perotti, F.A. (28_03) (Italy – GMT +2)
3. THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, Leoni, L., Gueli, G.
Presenter(s): Leoni, L. (28_04) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. INFORMATION SYSTEM ASSISTED KNOWLEDGE ACCOUNTING, Karagiorgos. A.,
Presenter(s): Karagiorgos. A. (28_01) (Greece – GMT +3)
SESSION 03 – Track 35: Organizational Theories: Behaviour in Complex Systems 1
SESSION CHAIR: KORONIOS, K. DISCUSSANT: NEUHUBER, M. ZOOM HOST: Alkis Thrassou
1. USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN LEADERSHIP – DEVELOPMENT OF A SCALE, Tirrel, H.,
Kaufmann, H.R., Winnen, L.
Presenter(s): Tirrel, H. (23_02) (Germany – GMT +2)
2. A THEORETICAL MODEL FOR BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: THE ROLE OF TALENT, INNOVATIVENESS AND FLEXIBILITY,
Kafetzopoulos, D., Skalkos, D.
Presenter(s): Kafetzopoulos, D. (37_01) (Greece - GMT +3)
3. COMPASSIONATE LOVE IN LEADERS AND TEAM PERFORMANCE, Rego, A., Simpson, A.V., Cunha, M.P., Oliveira, E.
Presenter(s): Rego, A. (35_01) (Portugal - GMT + 1)
4. SOCIO-CULTURAL DIMENSIONS, EMPLOYEE-RELATED ASSUMPTIONS AND HRM PRACTICES-A MULTIVARIATE MODEL IN A
CROSS-NATIONAL SETTING, Papadionysiou, E., Myloni, B.
Presenter(s): Papadionysiou, E. (23_06) (Greece - GMT + 3)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 03: 10:00 – 11:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 03 – Track 11: Technology in Business, Economy and Society 4
SESSION CHAIR: GIOVANIS, A. DISCUSSANT: TSOUKATOS, E. ZOOM HOST: Vagelis Tsoukatos
1. DIGITAL PRESENCE AND CRUISES CUSTOMER BOOKING INTENTION: THE ROLE OF AD LIKING, BRAND TRUST AND BRAND
ATTITUDE, Michailidis, A., Rizomyliotis, I., Giovanis, A., Konstantoulaki, K.
Presenter(s): Giovanis, A. (30_31) (Greece – GMT +3)
2. A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS ON CRYPTOCURRENCY AND CONSUMERS TRUST, Calçada, E., Sousa, A.
Presenter(s): Sousa, A. (11_07) (Portugal -GMT + 2)
3. DIGITAL FINANCIAL INCLUSION AMONG SMALL BUSINESS UNITS DURING COVID PANDEMIC, Viknesh, R., Sethulekshmi, J.R.,
Sougata, R.
Presenter(s): Sethulekshmi, J.R. (11_08) (India – GMT -3)
4. HOW TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS HAVE RESHAPED THE WAY PEOPLE DEAL WITH RELIGION? A SYSTEMATIC
LITERATURE REVIEW, Vrontis, D., Iaia, L., Trio, O., Scorrano, P.
Presenter(s): Iaia, L. (51_10) (Italy – GMT +2)
END OF SESSION 3

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 04: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 04 – Track 30: Understanding Attributes of Consumers’ Behaviour in the Contemporary Global Environment 6
SESSION CHAIR: LEONI, L. DISCUSSANT: ŠIMANSKIENĖ, L. ZOOM HOST: Yiola Michael
1. IMPACT OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN THE COVID-19 ERA, Kanavaki , M., Malindretos, G.
Presenter(s): Kanavaki , M., Malindretos, G. (30_26) (Greece – GMT +3)
2. COMPARING THE EFFECTS OF 'SHOWING AVAILABLE PRODUCT' AND 'SHOWING UNAVAILABLE PRODUCT' BY SOCIAL MEDIA
INFLUENCERS FOR MID-LEVEL FASHION BRANDS IN CHINA, Jiang, L., Zeng, N., Shang, E.
Presenter(s): Jiang, L., Zeng, N., Shang, E. (30_04) (UK – GMT +1)
3. IS MY SMARTPHONE A SELF-EXTENSION OF MY BODY? AN ANALYSIS OF OWNERSHIP PERCEPTION AND EXTENDED SELF
USING AUGMENTED REALITY, Serravalle, F.,Viassone, M.
Presenter(s): Serravalle, F.,Viassone, M. (30_20) (Italy – GMT +2)
4. WELLNESS TOURISM AND MARITIME RESOURCES: A NETNOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS ON PERCEPTIONS AND PREFERENCES OF
CONSUMERS, Rodrigues, P., Reis, C.
Presenter(s): Rodrigues, P. (22_12) (Portugal – GMT +1)

SESSION 04 – Track 11: Technology in Business, Economy and Society 5


SESSION CHAIR: BRITZELMAIER, B. DISCUSSANT: MANIATIS, A. ZOOM HOST: Spiros Chioteris
1. DOES DIGITALIZATION DRIVE SUSTAINABLE ENTREPRENEURSHIP? EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM ITALIAN FIRMS?, Abid, N.,
Marchesani,F., Ceci, F., Masciarelli, F.
Presenter(s): Abid, N., Marchesani,F. (11_02) (Italy -GMT + 2)
2. MOTIVATIONS FOR USING CF: A STUDY AMONG PORTUGUESE ENTREPRENEURS, Bernardino, S., Freitas Santos, J., Silva, R.
Presenter(s): Bernardino, S. (11_04) (Portugal -GMT + 2)
3. INSIGHTS FROM CROWDFUNDING PLATFORMS IN PORTUGAL, Bernardino, S., Freitas Santos, J., Sousa, M.
Presenter(s): Bernardino, S. (11_05) (Portugal – GMT +1)
4. CITY BREAKS, TOURISM EXPERIENCE AND SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF IOT IN THE NEW ERA,
Hu, M., Pantano, E., Stylos, N.
Presenter(s): Hu, M., Pantano, E., Stylos, N. (46_03) (UK – GMT +1)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 04: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 04 – Track 35: Organizational Theories: Behaviour in Complex Systems 2
SESSION CHAIR: RUA, O.L. DISCUSSANT: NEUHUBER, M. ZOOM HOST: Demetris Vrontis
1. NON-COGNITIVE PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: PRACTICES OF THEIR INFLUENCE ON VOLUNTARY TURNOVER, Fokeev, M.,
Ruzhanskaya, L., Volchenko, T.
Presenter(s): Ruzhanskaya, L. (23_03) (Russia - GMT + 3)
2. CRITICAL THINKING DIGITAL SKILLS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS, Antoniades, G., Malkawi, E.
Presenter(s): Antoniades, G., Malkawi, E. (23_03) (Cyprus - GMT + 3)
3. SUSTAINABILITY IN ITALIAN SPORT FEDERATIONS. MANAGING STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCES IN ACHIEVING THE
SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, , Mura, R., Vicentini, F., Portaluri, G.
Presenter(s): Mura, R., Portaluri, G. (38_01) (Italy - GMT + 2)
4. IS CULTURE TO BLAME FOR SINO-FOREIGN CARGO AIRLINE FAILURES? Neuhuber, M.
Presenter(s): Neuhuber, M. (09_01) (UK – GMT +1)
5. FACTORS AFFECTING FLEXIBLE WORKING AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN THE UK MANUFACTURING SECTOR, Lynch, L.,
Kyriakidou, N.
Presenter(s): Kyriakidou, N. (01_09) (UK – GMT +1)

SESSION 04 - Track 22: Sustaining today’s Tourism Growth 1


SESSION CHAIR: SCHINZEL, U. DISCUSSANT: VEREB, V. ZOOM HOST: Alkis Thrassou
1. THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED SERVICE QUALITY ON CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION AND RETENTION: THE CASE OF OMAN AIR,
Abdel Fattah, F.
Presenter(s): Abdel Fattah, F. (22_02) (Oman – GMT+4)
2. CONSTRUCTING AN INTEGRATIVE MODEL OF INNOVATION ON HOSPITALITY PERFORMANCE AMONG THE RESTAURANTS,
Abdel Fattah, F.
Presenter(s): Abdel Fattah, F. (22_01) (Oman – GMT+4)
3. THE INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 ON GEN Z CONSUMERS LIVIGN IN THE UK PLANNING AND PURCHASING OF HOLIDAYS OR
LEISURE EXPERIENCES, Tzavara, D., Makinson, J., Grose, C., Polychronidou, P.
Presenter(s): Tzavara, D. (22_06) (Greece – GMT +3)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 04: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 04 – Track 13: Issues on Economics and Finance 1
SESSION CHAIR: THANOS, I. DISCUSSANT: ĐUKIĆ, M. ZOOM HOST: Christian Bux
1. MATERIAL FLOW COST ACCOUNTING IN THE FOOD LOSS AND WASTE SYSTEM, Bux, C., Fiore, M., Amicarelli, V..
Presenter(s): Bux, C., Fiore, M. (20_03) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. THE IMPACT OF EURO ADOPTION ON MORTGAGE RATES: WHAT CAN CROATIA EXPECT?, Đukić, M., Walker, K., Samardžija, J.
Presenter(s): Đukić, M. (13_03) (Croatia – GMT +3)
3. TRACKING DEFAULT RISK IN FINTECH PAYMENTS: A CASE STUDY ON ONLINE INVOICE TRADING MARKET, Giannotti, C.,
Gibilaro, L., Mattarocci, G., Mihai-Yiannaki, S.
Presenter(s): Mihai-Yiannaki, S. (19_02) (Cyprus – GMT +3)
4. STOCK-FOR-STOCK ACQUIRERS EARNINGS MANAGEMENT AND REGION-SPECIFIC INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF
THE TARGET COMPANIES, Ibrahimi, M., El Baghdadi, F.
Presenter(s): El Baghdadi, F. (31_01) (Morocco – GMT +1)
SESSION 04 – Track 08: Business and Society 4
SESSION CHAIR: TSOUKATOS, E. DISCUSSANT: TIRREL, H. ZOOM HOST: Vagelis Tsoukatos
1. ACTIVE GOVERNANCE AND SMART CITIZENSHIP. WHEN ACTIVE CITIZENS REPLACE SMART TECHNOLOGY, Konstantinou, P.,
Stamataki, M., Stathakis, G., Nomikou, M.G., Mountzouri., A.
Presenter(s): Konstantinou, P., Stamataki, M., Nomikou, M.G., Mountzouri., A. (10_01) (Greece – GMT +3)
2. MODELING FRAMEWORK TO GLOBAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (G-QMS) IN SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS (SOS) IN THE 21ST
CENTURY, Agmon, N., Kordova, S., Shoval, S.
Presenter(s): Agmon, N., Kordova, S., Shoval, S.. (27_01) (Israel – GMT +3)
3. TAKE OFF IS OPTIONAL, LANDING IS MANDATORY. THE ELEVATED FUTURE OF URBAN AIR MOBILITY, Kontos, G.
Presenter(s): Kontos, G. (14_01) (Greece – GMT +3)
4. The use of humor as a promoter to employee voice: Intention to share knowledge as mediator, Siachou, E., Sakka, G.
Presenter(s): Siachou, E., Sakka, G. (35_03) (Cyprus - GMT + 3)
5. THE NEW ERA OF CORONAVIRUS AND NEW BUYING STRATEGIES (RFID TECHNOLOGY) IN WINE BUSINESS, Nomikou, M.G.,
Konstantinou, P., Stathakis, G., Nomikos, S., Mountzouri, A.
Presenter(s): Nomikou, M.G., Konstantinou, P. (48_01) (Greece – GMT +3)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 04: 12:00 – 13:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 04 – Track 13: Issues on Economics and Finance 2
SESSION CHAIR: GALATI, N. DISCUSSANT: WUT, T.M. ZOOM HOST: Antonino Galati
1. CAN BAMBOO REPRESENT A GREEN DEVELOPMENT? ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF BAMBOO
CULTIVATION IN SOUTHERN ITALY, Lombardo, E., Galati, A., Crescimanno, M.
Presenter(s): Lombardo, E., Galati, A. (15_04) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF EUROZONE LISTED COMPANIES USING DUPONT MODEL, Baptista, A., Alberto, F.,
Lopes, J., Nunes, A.
Presenter(s): , Baptista, A. (18_03) (Portugal – GMT +1)
3. Dutch disease: The Macro-economic effect of Nigeria's Oil economy and possible remedies, Henry-Eshiet, E., Kaufmann, H.R.,
Hadjistassou, C.
Presenter(s): Henry-Eshiet, E., Kaufmann, H.R.. (13_06) (Cyprus – GMT +3)
4. EFFECTIVE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AT ECONOMIC-ENVIRONMENTAL EQUILIBRIUM POINT, Gajbiye, R., Laghate, K.
Presenter(s): Gajbiye, R. (15_03) (Mumbai – GMT +5:30)

SESSION 04 – Track 17: Family Business


SESSION CHAIR: FIORE.M. DISCUSSANT: ZENG, N. ZOOM HOST: Mariantonietta Fiore
1. FAMILY FIRMS AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN THE ONLINE CHANNEL: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND RESEARCH
AGENDA, Bargoni, A., Santoro, G., Giachino, C., Bertoldi, B.
Presenter(s): Bargoni, A., Santoro, G. (17_02) (Italy -GMT + 2)
2. BELIEFS AND AWARENESS AS UNDERLYING MECHANISMS OF CSR IN FAMILY FIRMS, Schumacher, A.
Presenter(s): Schumacher, A. (17_02) (Germany -GMT + 2)
3. INNOVATION AND RISK AVERSION IN FAMILY FIRMS: A LOOK AT THE INCREMENTAL AND RADICAL INNOVATION, Cerqueira, S.,
Meneses, R.
Presenter(s): Meneses, R. (17_03) (Portugal -GMT + 1)
4. THE IMPACT OF CO-CREATION ON SERVICES AND THE CUSTOMER REVISIT INTENTION: APPLICATION TO THE TOURISM
SECTOR, Franco, M., Monteiro, C., Meneses, R.
Presenter(s): Franco, M., Meneses, R. (30_27) (Portugal -GMT + 1)

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22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 05: 14:00 – 15:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 05 – Track 11: Technology in Business, Economy and Society 6
SESSION CHAIR: PEROTTI, F.A. DISCUSSANT: AFXENTIOU, G. ZOOM HOST: Alkis Thrassou
1. CITIZEN SCIENCE: EXPLORING THE UNDERLYING DIMENSIONS OF CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT AND VALUE CO-CREATION IN A
BIODIVERSITY ONLINE PLATFORM, Marques, D.; Silva, J.; Machado, R.
Presenter(s): Marques, D. (25_02) (Portugal -GMT + 1)
2. THE NEVERENDING SELF: SELF-CARE PRCATICES AS A DISCOURSE OF SOCIAL POWER IN ONLINE COMMUNITIES, Rolo, E.,
Nobre, H., Baldi, V.
Presenter(s): ): Rolo, E. (25_03) (Portugal – GMT +1)
3. THE MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN GERMAN COMPANIES – AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS, Britzelmaier, B., Kurz,
F., Kraus, P., Holder, S.
Presenter(s): Britzelmaier, B. (51_02) (Germany – GMT +2)
4. A DIGITAL SERVICE PLATFORM FOR CONNECTED 2-WHEELERS, Carvalho, A., Sá, E., Silva, J., Rezazadeh, A., Elmashhara, M.G.,
Pessoa, R.
Presenter(s): Carvalho, A. (50_01) (Portugal – GMT +1)
5. ENTREPRENEURS’ WELL-BEING IN THE SPECTRUM OF A CRISIS, Afxentiou, G.
Presenter(s): Afxentiou, G. (16_01) (Cyprus – GMT +3)
SESSION 05 – Track 13: Issues on Economics and Finance 5
SESSION CHAIR: FESTA, G. DISCUSSANT: KARAGIORGOS, A. ZOOM HOST: Yiola Michael
1. RECYCLING SCOPE ECONOMIES PERFORM THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE PRATO TEXTILE DISTRICT, Zagnoli, P., Radicchi,
E.
Presenter(s): Zagnoli, P. (15_01) (Italy – GMT +2)
2. COMPLEXITY OF THE TAX SYSTEM: CONTEMPORARY REASONS, CAUSES AND TREATMENTS, Drogalas, G., Karagiorgos, A.,
Lazos, G., Lois, P., Kasiouli, M.
Presenter(s): Karagiorgos, A. (01_01) (Greece – GMT +3)
3. BANK CREDITS AND MARKET CAPITALS IN FINANCING BULGARIAN INVESTMENTS - TOWARDS A NEW DEAL, Assenova, K.,
Rossi, M., Festa, G.
Presenter(s): Festa, G. (14_02) (Italy – GMT +2)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 05: 14:00 – 15:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 05 – Track 16: Entrepreneurship from a Different Perspective 1
SESSION CHAIR: RUZHANSKAYA, L. DISCUSSANT: REIGAS, V. ZOOM HOST: Antonino Galati
1. DOES IMMIGRANTS' PROFILE SHAPE THE PREDISPOSITION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP?, Bernardino, S., Freitas Santos, J.,
Casarin, E.
Presenter(s): Bernardino, S. (16_02) (Portugal -GMT + 1)
2. THE STRA.TECH.MAN APPROACH: EVIDENCE FROM THE WINE INDUSTRY IN GREECE USING PLS, Falaras, A., Moschidis, O.
Presenter(s): Falaras, A. (16_03) (Greece -GMT + 3)
3. ABOUT FINLAND AS A FOREIGN TRADE PARTNER, Nikolaev, S.V., Byasharova, A.R., Murtuzaliev, S.S., Dianova, V.Y.
Presenter(s): Murtuzaliev, S.S. (16_04) (Russia -GMT + 2)
4. CROWDFUNDING FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES IN AGRI-FOOD SECTOR: EVIDENCE FROM SMES AND START-UPS,
Troise, C., Candelo, E., Sorrentino, M.
Presenter(s): Candelo, E. (20_01) (Italy – GMT +2)
5. HEALTH UNCERTAINTY AND FOOD LITERACY: RESILIENCE FACTORS, Reitano, A., Fazio, M., Gianni, M., Gkimperiti, A., Karanasios,
N., Taylor, D.W.
Presenter(s): Gianni, M. (25_05) (Greece – GMT +3)
SESSION 05 – Track 16: Entrepreneurship from a Different Perspective 2
SESSION CHAIR: ŠIMANSKIENĖ, L. DISCUSSANT: KYRIAKIDOU, N. ZOOM HOST: Christian Bux
1. CO OP ICON, Maniatis, A.
Presenter(s): Maniatis, A. (40_01) (Greece – GMT +3)
2. FUNCTIONING OF PUBLIC SERVANTS AND THE REPUTATION OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS: THE PERSPECTIVE OF
OVERQUALIFICATION, Tsameti, A., Tsamantouridis, K., Bellou, V.M., Andronikidis, A.
Presenter(s): Tsameti, A. (40_02) (Greece – GMT +3)
3. ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION: ANTECEDENTS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL ATTITUDES AMONG CYPRIOT STUDENTS, Kyriakidou,
N., Constantinou, A., Lodorfos, G.
Presenter(s): Kyriakidou, N. (01_10) (UK -GMT + 1)
4. COVID-19 CRISIS MANAGEMENT— BUSINESS PERFORMANCE, CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR INTERNATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, Cherif, M., Sanchez Bengoa, D.
Presenter(s): Cherif, M. (44_04) (Germany – GMT +2)
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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 05: 14:00 – 15:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 05 – Track 13: Issues on Economics and Finance 3
SESSION CHAIR: WUT, T.M. DISCUSSANT: LOMBARDO, E. ZOOM HOST: Rudi Kaufmann
1. EXAMINING THE ROLE OF ALTERNATIVE INDICATORS IN IMPROVING DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES OF THE DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES, Ojha, S., Al Alawi, A.A., Shubha, M.
Presenter(s): Ojha, S. (13_05) (Oman – GMT +4)
2. LINKING FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO DECISION-MAKING: A RESEARCH AGENDA, Cepêda, C., Monteiro,
A.P., Silva, A., Rua, O.L.
Presenter(s): Rua, O.L., E.A. (01_06) (Portugal – GMT +2)
3. M&A IN GREEK BANKING AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM, Thanos, I., Christopoulos, A., Katsampoxakis, I.
Presenter(s): Thanos, I. (19_03) (Greece – GMT +3)
4. THE WORK ACTIVITY OF OLDER CITIZENS IN AN ECONOMY OF AGING: THE CASE OF RUSSIA, Nedospasova, O., Pavlova, I.,
Barysheva, G.
Presenter(s): Nedospasova, O. (13_01) (Russia – GMT +3)
SESSION 05 – Track 13: Issues on Economics and Finance 4
SESSION CHAIR: AGGELOPOULOS, S. DISCUSSANT: CHIOTERIS, S. ZOOM HOST: Spiros Chioteris
1. THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON ISRAEL, Schein, A.
Presenter(s): Schein, A. (13_04) (Israel – GMT +3)
2. FINANCIAL RATIOS AND DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL SUCCESS. THE CASE OF SUCKLER COW FARMS IN GREECE, Tsiouni,
M., Gourdouvelis, D., Aggelopoulos, S.
Presenter(s): Aggelopoulos, S. (01_13) (Greece – GMT +31)
3. EXPLANATORY STUDY OF METHODS IN SELECTING BUSINESS FOR TAX AUDITING APPLIED BY TAX ADMINISTRATIONS OF
GREECE, EU COUNTRIES AND NON-EU COUNTRIES, Papapostolou, M., Mochidis, O.
Presenter(s): Papapostolou, M. (01_14) (Greece – GMT +3)
4. DIGITALIZATION IMPACT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT, Kusio, T., Konkol, P.
Presenter(s): Kusio, T. (01_02) (Poland – GMT +1)

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14th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE EUROMED ACADEMY OF BUSINESS
22-23 September 2021 – Virtual
“Contemporary Business Concepts and Strategies in the new Era”
THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
SESSION 05: 14:00 – 15:30 (GMT+2 - CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME)
SESSION 05 - Track 22: Sustaining today’s Tourism Growth 2
SESSION CHAIR: PAPASOLOMOU, I. DISCUSSANT: TSOUKATOS, E. ZOOM HOST: Vagelis Tsoukatos
1. EMERGING TRENDS IN SUSTAINING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN SULTANATE OF OMAN: EVIDENCE FROM A’SHARQIYAH
GOVERNORATES, Abdel Fattah, F.
Presenter(s): Abdel Fattah, F (22_05) (Oman – GMT+4)
2. MAPPING WINE TOURISM: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW, Pé-Curto, A., Loureiro, S.M.C., Guerreiro, J.
Presenter(s): Pé-Curto, A. (22_09) (Portugal – GMT+1)
3. THE DYNAMICS OF FEAR (TERRORISM AND COVID-19) AND THE COSMOPOLITAN MINDSET IN GLOBAL TRAVELS - A
WORLDWIDE RESEARCH, Veréb, V.N.
Presenter(s): Veréb, V.N. (22_11) (Portugal – GMT+1)
4. EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PERSPECTIVES OF GREEK WATER AIRPORTS AND SEAPLANES OPERATIONS FOR GREEK
ISLANDS, Kontos, G., Malagas, K.
Presenter(s): Kontos, G. (22_07) (Greece – GMT+3)
END OF SESSION 5

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