Papers by Author: Damianos P. Sakas

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of knowledge [ creation mode (e.g. goal-driven and goal-free) and organizational culture on knowledge creation and sharing performance in the context of high technology (high-tech) companies [ with the contribution of Dynamic Simulation Model. Both goal-free and goal-framed creation modes are more likely to support knowledge creation, while the goal-driven mode is not likely to be favorable for knowledge creation. The paper has leveraged the systems dynamic paradigm to conduct sustainable enterprise modelling and iThink system to implement the models. High-tech companies who are frequently looking for new ideas for product design [ and manufacturing technologies [ are more likely to adopt the goal-free creation mode. High-tech companies who would like to emphasize goal achievement with respect to creation in manufacturing should form an organizational culture with a characteristic of market competition [. Also, a company with both goal-free and/or goal-framed creation modes is more likely to be willing to frame its strategic decisions (or goals) and then freely look for creative ways to reach the goals.

Abstract: The paper seeks to propose the concept of sustainable enterprise simulation models. The social, environmental and economic models are developed and simulated using iThink in the context of a high technology (high-tech) company. With the rapid growth of Social Networks [, Open source applications are increasingly invading the world of Web. High-tech companies must adapt to the world of open source, by the people who work in them, until their products. The paper has leveraged the systems dynamic paradigm to conduct sustainable enterprise modelling and iThink system to implement the models. It uses the design science research methodology for the proof of concept of the models and modelling processes. The models have been developed for a high-tech company and tested in the business settings. These models were finalised through a number of revisions and iterations of the design, develop, simulate, test and evaluate. While leaders have been around for thousands of years, we have attempted to show how the old rules of leadership [ are no longer helpful in dealing with the new games of the 21st century. In the high-tech companies we studied, we discovered patterns of leadership practice that not only yielded remarkable results, but also created a deep sense of meaning and identity for those involved.

Abstract: The paper considers the role of Integrated Marketing Communication in enhancing the brand awareness of high-tech laboratories. By acknowledging the great interaction of public and private laboratories with high-tech companies, the study is aimed at developing a simulation model to be incorporated in the marketing strategy of laboratories. The comprehensive dynamic simulation model that was developed highlights the emphasis that should be placed when B2B marketing activities are the matter of concern. Marketing Dynamic Simulation Modelling is based on the principles of Integrated Marketing. It has been tested in both private and public laboratories, concluding that marketing in the private sector receives more attention than in the public sector. The proposed model incorporates all the components for successfully marketing laboratories by taking their budget restrictions into consideration.

Abstract: This article aims to examine the role of leadership after a change in the business environment of a company, such as a Merger and Acquisition, in high tech manufacturing companies. Particularly as the number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) continues to increase and during recession times is one of the most common strategy, more leaders are called upon to to develop their skills an play the most important role for the company strategy. For this purpose both qualitative and quantitative methods are used to examine the effect of leadership after a Merger and Acquisition in some Greek companies that operate in manufacturing business. Findings indicate that in many cases the change that occurs as a result of a merger is imposed on the leaders who have the critical role not only to communicate effectively the company strategy but also to find the correct ways to apply the requested performance management strategies, such as recognition, innovation and others in the new company employees.

Abstract: This article aims to determine the main factors that affect the performance management strategy in high technology manufacturing Greek companies after a merger or an acquisition. For this purpose the article is based not only on the latest literature in performance management strategy, but also to interviews of executive members of manufacturing Greek companies and to the primary results of a quantitative analysis in some Greek companies that operate in manufacturing business and had in the near past a change in their environment due to a merger or acquisition. Findings indicate factors such as leadership, learning, teamwork and recognition as the ones that main affect the performance management of the company.

Abstract: New Product Development (NPD) in the high-tech sector is a rapid paced concept that requires constant efforts and great market awareness. Pricing has received little attention from companies, even if systematic pricing monitoring may lead to serious conclusions regarding the proper allocation of resources and the segmentation of the marketplace. The purpose of the present study is to develop the concept of pricing strategies simulation modelling for the development of new high-tech products. The Pricing Simulation Model successfully represents the process that companies should carefully consider so as to employ the optimal pricing strategy.

Abstract: The object of this research paper is to examine the concepts of outsourcing and insourcing and their application in the high technology systems sector in a maritime company. When a company chooses to outsource the high technologies sector to an external collaborator, it needs to have the ability to specify to the service provider the required services, in order to obtain the best possible result. On the other hand, when the maritime company decides to provide the required services, it needs to have the ability to adapt its services according to the fast pace of high technology.

Abstract: The aim of our paper is to focus on the way a project manager chooses the appropriate members of his team in order to develop hi - technological project for a laboratory research in different sectors (business, hi-technological, financial, societal, political). Our aim is to focus on the differences and the challenges that hi - technological project team members have in laboratory research.

Abstract: This study aims to examine the application of the outsourcing concept [1], in the field of information systems in maritime companies. With the contribution of personal experience and knowledge of the authors, but also the extensive qualitative research that was carried out, one of the areas of activity of a maritime company outsourced to external collaborators is that of information systems. The lightning-fast pace at which technology and information systems are advancing, has forced maritime companies to outsource the information technology sector to external collaborators, who have the knowledge and the resources.

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to develop a communication management plan concerning the implementation of a project with external expert as the team leader collaborating with the top management in laboratory research (hi-technological, financial, societal, political). The challenge of the paper is to combine through the communication process aspect the external project manager’s challenges with the interests and the expectations of the top organizational management of a hi-technological laboratory.