Chapter 16 GreeceWhat Can HRM Do for Me? HRM as a Business Development Function in a Technology SME
Maria Vakola
Case Synopsis
A technological SME private company called “GrandTechExpert” (GTE)1 was founded in Greece in 2000. GTE managed to survive the economic crisis of 2007–2008, but its owner and general director was struggling to take it forward. The owner did not welcome the idea of having an HRM professional onboard because he could not see the value. His paternalistic leadership style created internal problems. Talented employees were complaining that they were being treated like children by the owner, and there was a high turnover rate of temporary employees. A serious health issue kept the owner away ...
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