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      Dr Efthimios Poulis

      B.B.A., PG Cert LTHE, PG Cert RDS, M.B.A., Ph.D.
      ROLE: Senior Lecturer
      SCHOOL: Business School
      DEPARTMENT: Business KT Management
      EMAIL: E.Poulis@mdx.ac.uk
      1. Biography &
        Qualifications
      2. Learning &
        Teaching Interests
      3. Research Outputs &
        Interests
      4. Funded Research &
        Knowledge Exchange Projects
      5. Engagement &
        Impact

      • Biography &
        Qualifications

        Dr Efthimios Poulis is Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management and the Programme co-Leader for the MBA in Shipping and Logistics. He has published his research in top academic journals, such as the Academy of Management Review, and presented in international conferences. He has taught Strategy and Management-related modules for several Universities in the UK, Greece, Ireland and Russia.

        His professional experience includes working for corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson and shipping multinationals in Greece and The Philippines. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Epsilon Hellas, a shipping multinational specialising in Crew Management and Training services.


        Languages Spoken

        English, Greek, French

      • Learning &
        Teaching Interests

        Dr Efthimios Poulis' learning and teaching interests lie in the areas of Strategy and Management, with particular emphasis on complexity and dynamic capabilities.

      • Research Outputs &
        Interests

        • Articles and chapters in edited books
        1. Poulis, E. 2011. Strategic Management. In R. Prouska et al. (eds.), Business and Management Practices in Greece: 141-154. Palgrave Macmillan, London.
        • Refereed articles in Academic Journals
        1. Poulis, K., Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2020. Agentic Misfit: An Empirical Demonstration of Non-Matching Human Agency amid Complexity. Organization Studies (4* on ABS 2018 list), https://doi.org/10.1177/0170840620944552
        2. Poulis, K., Galanakis, G., Triantafillou, G. & Poulis, E. 2020. Value migration: digitalization of shipping as a mechanism of industry dethronement. Journal of Shipping and Trade, 5(9): https://doi.org/10.1186/s41072-020-00064-0
        3. Poulis, K., & Poulis, E. 2018. International Business as Disciplinary Tautology: An Ontological Perspective. Academy of Management Perspectives (3* on ABS 2018 list), 32(4): https://doi.org/10.5465/amp.2017.0050
        4. Poulis, K., & Poulis, E. 2015. Problematizing Fit and Survival: Transforming the Law of Requisite Variety Through Complexity Misalignment. Academy of Management Review (4* on ABS 2011 list), 41(3): 503-527.
        5. Alaskar, T. & Poulis, E. 2015. Business intelligence capabilities and implementation strategies. International Journal of Global Business, 8(1): 34-45.
        6. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2013. The influence of intra-national cultural heterogeneity on product standardisation and adaptation: a qualitative study. International Marketing Review (3* on ABS 2011 list), (30)4: 357-383.
        7. Poulis, K., Poulis, E., & Plakoyiannaki, E. 2013. The role of context in case study selection: an international business perspective. International Business Review (3* on ABS 2011 list), 22(1): 304-314.
        8. Poulis, K., Poulis, E., & Yamin, M. 2013. Multicultural markets and acculturation: Implications for services firms. Journal of Services Marketing (2* on ABS 2011 list), 27(7): 515-525.
        9. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Dooley, L. ICT innovation in a non-high technology sector: Achieving competitive advantage in the shipping industry. Service Industries Journal (2* on ABS 2011 list), 33(6): 594-608.
        10. Poulis, K., Yamin, M., & Poulis, E. 2012. Domestic firms competing with multinational enterprises: the relevance of resource accessing alliance formations. International Business Review (3* on ABS 2011 list), 21(4): 588-601.
        11. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2012. Poly-ethnic market orientation and performance: A case study approach. Journal of Marketing Management (3* on ABS 2011 list), 28(5-6): 609-628.
        12. Tsekouras, G., Poulis, E. & Poulis, K. 2011. Innovation and dynamic capabilities in a traditional service sector: Evidence from shipping companies. Baltic Journal of Management (1* on ABS 2009 list), 6(3): 320-341.
        13. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2011. Promotional channels of FMCG firms and tourism: A standardization/adaptation perspective, EuroMed Journal of Business, 6(1): 5-23.
        • Other refereed articles:
        1. Poulis, E. 2009. Vision. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        2. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2009. Geocentric. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        3. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2009. Host Country. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        4. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2009. Greece. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        5. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Vasilaki, A. 2009. Hewlett Packard. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        6. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Vasilaki, A. 2009. Johnson & Johnson. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        7. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Ballas, P. 2009. Sanofi Aventis. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        8. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Ballas, P. 2009. Peugeot. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        9. Poulis, E., Andreeva, I. & Poulis, K. 2009. Russia. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        10. Poulis, E., Al-Ahmad, Z. & Poulis, K. 2009. Syria. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        11. Poulis, E., Abdallah, W. & Poulis, K. 2009. Lebanon. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        12. Poulis, E., Hadjichristodoulou, C. & Poulis, K. 2009. Cyprus. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        13. Poulis, E., Matos, N. & Poulis, K. 2009. Peru. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        14. Poulis, E., Vasilaki, A. & Poulis, K. 2009. Citigroup. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        15. Poulis, K., Poulis, E. & Ballas, P. 2009. Focus Groups. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        16. Poulis, K., Poulis, E. & Ballas, P. 2009. Ford Motor. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        17. Poulis, K., Poulis, E. & Ballas, P. 2009. Toyota Motor. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        18. Poulis, K., Vasilaki, A. & Poulis, E. 2009. Job Enrichment. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        19. Poulis, K., Vasilaki, A. & Poulis, E. 2009. Electricité de France. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        20. Poulis, K., Balla, V. & Poulis, E. 2009. Deutsche Bank. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA
        21. Poulis, K., Ballas, P. & Poulis, E. 2009. Merrill Lynch. In C. Wankel (Eds.), Encyclopaedia of Business in Today’s World, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA.
        • Refereed and published conference proceedings
        1. Ozdemir, S., Poulis, K., Gupta, S., Poulis, E. & Zhang, S. A Cross-Cultural Study on Expectation Gaps and Negative Decision Outcomes in Inter-Organizational Relationships: The Role of Power and Relational Embeddedness. EuroMed Academy of Business (EMAB) Conference 2020, Online, 09-10 September 2020
        2. Ozdemir, S., Poulis, K., Gupta, S., Poulis, E. & Zhang, S. The Effect of Expectation Gaps on B2B Relationships within Chinese and Turkish Textile Industry. Track: ‘Inter-Organisational Collaboration: Partnerships, Alliances and Networks’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2019, Birmingham, UK, 03-05 September 2019
        3. Alaskar, T. & Poulis, E. 2014. Business Intelligence Capabilities and Implementation Strategies. International Business, Health & Engineering Conference 2014 (IBHEC2014), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 27-28 December 2014
        4. Poulis, E. & Poulis, K. 2014. An Empirical Study of Universal Laws and their Implications for Strategy Theorizing. Track: ‘Strategy’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2014, Belfast, UK, 09-11 September 2014
        5. Poulis, E. & Poulis, K. 2014. Complexity Misalignment and the Law of Requisite Variety. Track: ‘Strategic Management’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2014, Valencia, Spain, 04-07 June 2014
        6. Christodoulou, I., Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2013. Dynamic Capabilities and the Middle Manager. Theoretical Underpinnings and Future Prospects. Track: ‘Strategy’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2013, Liverpool, UK, 10-12 September 2013
        7. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Christodoulou, I. 2013. Developing Dynamic Capabilities to Address ‘Mutating’ Forces. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2013, Istanbul, Turkey, 26-29 June 2013
        8. Ozdemir, S., Poulis, K., Poulis, E. & Eng, T. 2013. Market Orientiation, Interfirm Cooperation and Firm Performance: An Examination of Mediation and Moderation Effects. Track: ‘Marketing Strategy and Leadership’, European Marketing Academy (EMAC) Conference 2013, Istanbul, Turkey, 4-7 June 2013
        9. Christodoulou, I., Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2012. Middle Managers and Dynamic Capabilities. Taking Stock and Moving Ahead. An investigation of Middle Managers Roles contributing in the Creation of Dynamic Capabilities. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2012, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 06-08 June 2012
        10. Dousios, D., Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2012. The entrepreneurial small firm and dynamic capabilities. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2012, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 06-08 June 2012
        11. Christodoulou, I., Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2012. Middle managers as facilitators in the development of dynamic capabilities. Track: ‘Strategic Management’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2012, Cardiff, UK, 11-13 September 2012
        12. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2012. The influence of intra-national cultural heterogeneity on firms’ standardisation and adaptation strategies. Track: ‘International and Cross-Cultural Marketing’, European Marketing Academy (EMAC) Conference 2012, Lisbon, Portugal, 22-25 May 2012
        13. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Jackson, P. 2011. Transformation of Competitive Forces in Higher Education. Track: ‘Strategic Management’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2011, Birmingham, UK, 13-15 September 2011
        14. Poulis, E., Jackson, P., & Poulis, K. 2011. Testing the Law of Requisite Complexity. Division: ‘Business Policy & Strategy (BPS)’, Academy of Management (AOM) Conference 2011, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 12-16 August 2011
        15. Poulis, E. & Poulis, K. 2011. Dynamic Incapabilities: What are they?. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2011, Tallinn, Estonia, 01-04 May 2011
        16. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Jackson, P. 2011. Dynamic Capabilities in Static Environments. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2011, Tallinn, Estonia, 01-04 May 2011
        17. Kwong, C., Poulis, K., Poulis, E. & Eng, T. 2011. Exploitation and Exploration at the Times of War and Peace – The Tales of Three Family Businesses in Hong Kong during and after the Second World War. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2011, Tallinn, Estonia, 01-04 May 2011
        18. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Dooley, L. 2011. ICT Adoption within the Shipping Industry. Track: ‘The Times they are Changing’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2011, Tallinn, Estonia, 01-04 May 2011
        19. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Jackson, P. 2010. The Contribution of Dynamic Capabilities in Achieving Competitive Advantage. Track: ‘Strategic Management’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2010, Sheffield, UK, 14-16 September 2010.
        20. Poulis, E. & Poulis, K. 2010. The Novelty/Familiarity Continuum in Tourism: Implications for Product Strategies of FMCG Firms. Track: ‘Tourism Marketing’, European Marketing Academy (EMAC) Conference 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark, 01-04 June 2010
        21. Poulis, K., Yamin, M. & Poulis, E. 2010. Intra-national Cultural Heterogeneity, Acculturation and Marketing Strategy: Applying the Standardization/Adaptation Framework. Track: ‘Marketing Theory’, European Marketing Academy (EMAC) Conference 2010, Copenhagen, Denmark, 01-04 June 2010
        22. Poulis, E., Poulis, K. & Jackson, P. 2010. Dynamic Capabilities and Conflicting Goals: The Case of Competitive Strategies. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2010, Rome, Italy, 19-22 May 2010
        23. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2010. Local Firms’ Competitive Tactics and Dynamic Capabilities in a Culturally Plural Environment. Track: ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2010, Rome, Italy, 19-22 May 2010
        24. Poulis, K., Poulis, E. & Plakoyiannaki, E. 2009. Contextualising Case Study Selection: Introducing a Sampling Framework. European International Business Academy (EIBA) Conference 2009, Valencia, Spain, 13-14 December 2009
        25. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2009. Standardization/Adaptation of Promotional Channels in Euro-Mediterranean Countries. Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business 2009, Salerno, Italy, 26-28 October 2009
        26. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2009. Inter-Organizational Relationships and Negative Effects on a Firm’s Growth. Track ‘External Relationships in an Uncertain World’, Annual Conference of the Strategic Management Society (SMS) 2009, Washington DC, United States of America, 11-14 October 2009
        27. Poulis, K. & Poulis, E. 2009. The Quest for Competitive Advantage in a Poly-Ethnic Market: MNEs versus Locals’ Alliances. Annual Conference of the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR) 2009, Beijing, China, 7-15 June 2009
        28. Poulis, K., Yamin, M. & Poulis, E. 2009. Single-Market National Heterogeneity: Implications for International Marketing. Annual Conference of the Consortium for International Marketing Research (CIMaR) 2009, Beijing, China, 7-15 June 2009
        29. Poulis, E., Jackson, P. & Poulis, K. 2009. Variety vs. Complexity in the Contemporary Business Environment. Track ‘Strategic Management’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2009, Brighton, UK, 15-17 September 2009
        30. Poulis, E., Jackson, P. & Poulis, K. 2009. Testing the Law of Requisite Variety. Track ‘Continuity in Theory and Practice of Management: What still Works and Why’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2009, Liverpool, UK, 11-14 May 2009
        31. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2008. Testing the Law of Requisite Variety in Fitness Landscapes. Track ‘Strategic Management’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2008, Harrogate, UK, 09-11 September 2008
        32. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2008. Addressing Environmental Dynamism. Track ‘Transformation of Industries and their Architectures: How Firms, Institutions, Technologies and Strategies Co-Evolve’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2008, Ljubljana & Bled, Slovenia, 14-17 May 2008
        33. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2008. Dynamic Capabilities and Strategic Fit. Track ‘Strategy’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2008, Ljubljana & Bled, Slovenia, 14-17 May 2008
        34. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2007. Matching External with Internal Complexity. Copenhagen Conference on Strategic Management 2007, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark, 11-13 December 2007
        35. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2007. Dynamic Capabilities in Dynamic Landscapes. Track ‘Strategic Management’, British Academy of Management (BAM) Conference 2007, Warwick, UK, 11-13 September 2007
        36. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2007. Dynamic Capabilities in Fitness Landscapes. Track ‘Strategy’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2007, Paris, France, 16-20 May 2007
        37. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2007. Dynamic Capabilities in Complex Environments. Track ‘Dynamic Capabilities and the Corporate Environment’, Annual Conference on Corporate Strategy (ACCS) 2007, Vallendar, Germany, 11-12 May 2007
        38. Poulis, E. & Jackson, P. 2006. Complexity & Dynamic Capabilities. Track ‘Strategy as Practice: New Theoretical Approaches’, European Academy of Management (EURAM) Conference 2006, Oslo, Norway, 17-20 May 2006

      • Funded Research &
        Knowledge Exchange Projects

      • Engagement &
        Impact

        • International Maritime Lecturers Association, Member (2014-today)
        • Academy of Management, Member (2011-2012)
        • Strategic Management Society, Member (2009-2010)
        • European Academy of Management, Track Chair for ‘Dynamic Capabilities: Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications’ (2009-2013), Member (2006-2013)
        • British Academy of Management, Track co-Chair for ‘Strategic Management’ & ‘Strategy’ (2009-2018), Member (2007-2018)
        • UK Higher Education Academy, Member (2010-today)
        • EURODOC, Member (2003-today)
        • Hellenic Association of Doctoral Researchers, Founding Vice-President (2003-today)
        • Economic Chamber of Greece, Member (2001-today)

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