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Professor George Lodorfos
Dean of School
0113 81 24885 G.Lodorfos@leedsbeckett.ac.ukAbout Professor George Lodorfos
Professor George Lodorfos is Dean of Leeds Business School at Leeds Beckett University.
He is an electrical and electronic engineer by first degree, he holds Masters degrees in Automation and Control as well as in Innovation and Technology Management, and a PhD in Strategic Management of Research and Development. In addition, he has supervised to completion and he has examined many PhDs both in the UK and Europe and is an external examiner for two UK universities.
He has extensive practical and academic experience in the field of Strategic Management, R&D and Adoption of New Technologies and Innovation. In addition, he has done extensive research and enterprise work in the areas of buyer behaviour with particular interest in online purchasing and the use of technology to enable the sustainable growth of businesses.
Furthermore, he has done extensive research and enterprise work in the areas of Small Businesses Development and Growth.
Current Teaching
George has thirteen years of teaching experience at all levels, in areas including, Business Strategy, Business Planning, International Business, Managing Innovation and Change, Entrepreneurship, and others.
Research Interests
Professor Lodorfos' research interests are in the broad thematic areas of Innovation, Enterprise and Change, and Consumer Behaviour.
Particular research themes include:
- Organisational changes in the form of mergers, acquisitions, demergers and divestments and the effect that they have on organisations' performance.
- The management of research and development in technology intensive industries.
- The factors that enable SMEs' sustainable development.
- The factors that affect consumer behaviour in the food and drinks industry.
- The focus of his research and enterprise work, and therefore the impact of his work is on how to "boost" business growth for enterprises.
Selected Publications
Journal articles (3)
- Wu J; Lodorfos G; Dean A; Gioulmpaxiotis G (2015), The Market Performance of Socially Responsible Investment during Periods of the Economic Cycle - Illustrated Using the Case of FTSE. Managerial and Decision Economics: the international journal of research and progress in management economics
https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.2772
View Repository Record - Lodorfos G; Kostopoulos I; Kaminakis K (2015), The impact of service delivery system effectiveness on service quality: a hierarchical approach. International Journal of Business Performance Management, vol. 16 (2/3)
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBPM.2015.068721
View Repository Record - Kafouros M; Wang C; Lodorfos G (2009), The impact of R&D strategy and firm size on the returns to innovation. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, vol. 8 (4), p. 550-566.
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2009.025698
Conference proceedings (peer reviewed) (4)
- Maheshwari V; Lodorfos G; Vandewalle I; Dennis J (2012) Branding a place: a growth and development perspective. In: Academy of Marketing Conference: Marketing: catching the technology wave University of Southampton, Southampton, UK 20120702. : , pp. .
- Boateng A; Glaister K; Uddin M; Lodorfos G (2009) Motives for UK Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions. In: British Academy of Management Conference Brighton, United Kingdom 20090915. : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Dennis J; Steele KL (2009) An Investigation Into the Factors Influencing Consumers' Purchasing Decision: With Particular Focus on Confectionary. In: Academy of Marketing conference and Doctoral Colloquium Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK 20090707. : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G (2008) Organic reflections: what influences consumers to purchase Organic products?. In: Academy of Marketing annual conference Aberdeen Business School, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland 20080708. : , pp. .
Journal articles (27)
- Essien EE; Konstantopoulou A; Kostopoulos I; Lodorfos G (In press), The influence of business and political ties on supplier selection decisions: the case of the Nigerian public sector. International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy
- Essien E; Kostopoulos I; Konstantopoulou A; Lodorfos G (In press), Do ethical work climates influence supplier selection decisions in public organizations? The moderating roles of party politics and personal values.. International Journal of Public Sector Management
View Repository Record - Essien E; Lodorfos G; Kostopoulos I (2019), Antecedents of Supplier Selection Decisions in the Public Sector in Nigeria. Journal of Public Procurement, vol. 19 (1), p. 15-15.
https://doi.org/10.1108/JOPP-03-2019-023
View Repository Record - Kostopoulos I; Lodorfos G (2019), Conceptualizing and Measuring Perceived Service Complexity. Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, vol. 27 (1), p. 38-54.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10696679.2018.1534210
View Repository Record - Boateng A; Du M; Bi XG; Lodorfos G (2018), Cultural distance and value creation of cross-border M&A: The moderating role of acquirer characteristics. International Review of Financial Analysis
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.irfa.2018.12.009
View Repository Record - Wu J; Lodorfos G; Zhang H; Wen J (2018), Contracting for Innovation: The difference in a case with fast-changing industrial background in China. Journal of Global Information Technology Management
https://doi.org/10.1080/1097198X.2018.1423838
View Repository Record - Maheshwari V; Gunesh P; Lodorfos G; Konstantopoulou A (2017), Exploring HR practitioners' perspective on employer branding and its role in organisational attractiveness and talent management. International Journal of Organizational Analysis, vol. 25 (5), p. 742-761.
https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOA-03-2017-1136
View Repository Record - Rahman M; Uddin M; Lodorfos G (2017), Barriers to Enter into Foreign Markets: Evidence from SMEs in an Emerging Economy. International Marketing Review
https://doi.org/10.1108/IMR-10-2014-0322
View Repository Record - Devins D; Lodorfos G; Kostopoulos I; Webber D (2015), Innovation and Growth in the City Region: Microeconomic Evidence of Asymmetries. International Journal of Innovation Management
https://doi.org/10.1142/S1363919616500328 - Wu J; Lodorfos G; Dean A; Gioulmpaxiotis G (2015), The Market Performance of Socially Responsible Investment during Periods of the Economic Cycle - Illustrated Using the Case of FTSE. Managerial and Decision Economics: the international journal of research and progress in management economics
https://doi.org/10.1002/mde.2772
View Repository Record - Lodorfos G; Kostopoulos I; Kaminakis K (2015), The impact of service delivery system effectiveness on service quality: a hierarchical approach. International Journal of Business Performance Management, vol. 16 (2/3)
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBPM.2015.068721
View Repository Record - Maheshwari V; Lodorfos G; Vandewalle I (2014), Exploring the role of stakeholders in place branding - A case analysis of the 'City of Liverpool'. International Journal of Business and Globalisation, vol. 13 (1), p. 104-121.
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBG.2014.063398 - Lodorfos G; Maheshwari V; Jacobsen S (2014), Determinants of Brand Loyalty: A Study of the experience-commitment-loyalty constructs. International Journal of Business Administration
https://doi.org/10.5430/ijba.v5n6p13 - Rahman M; Lodorfos G; Uddin M (2013), The Barriers of Internationalization for SMEs in Bangladesh. International Journal of Accounting and Business Management, vol. 1 (1), p. 92-115.
- Bellamy LC; Lodorfos G; Dana L-P (2013), Micro-politics and strategy formation in SMEs. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, vol. 20 (3), p. 326-341.
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2013.056893 - Maheshwari V; Lodorfos G; Rudd J; Vandewalle I (2012), Exploring the role of stakeholders in sustainable place branding: An empirical analysis based on Liverpool'08 Strategic Business Plan.
- Lodorfos G (2012), The Under-pricing and Long-run performance of IPOs in China, 1997-2007. Journal of European Financial Management
- Bellamy L; Lodorfos G (2012), The Impact of Politics into SMEs' strategy Formation. International Journal of Entrepreneurship
- Kafouros M; Wang C; Lodorfos G (2009), The impact of R&D strategy and firm size on the returns to innovation. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, vol. 8 (4), p. 550-566.
https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESB.2009.025698 - Parkinson S; Dennis J; Lodorfos G; Carter S (2009), Academy of marketing conference 2009 "Putting Marketing in its Place": Hosted by leeds Metropolitan University, UK. Journal of Marketing Management, vol. 25 (9-10), p. 861-866.
https://doi.org/10.1362/026725709X479255 - Lodorfos GN; Dennis J (2008), Consumers' intent: In the organic food market. Journal of Food Products Marketing, vol. 14 (2), p. 17-38.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10454440801918218 - Lodorfos G; Dennis J (2007), Eco-consumerism and the Greening of Retailers. International Journal of Retail Business Management, vol. 1 (1)
- Lodorfos G; Trosterud T; Whitworth C (2006), E-Consumers' Attitude and Behaviour in the Online Commodities Market. Innovative Marketing, vol. 2 (3)
- Lodorfos G; Schuringa J (2006), Strategic Business Outsourcing. International Journal of Management Cases, vol. 8 (3)
- Lodorfos G; Mulvana K; Temperley J (2006), Consumer behaviour: experience, price, trust and subjective norms in the otc pharmaceutical market. Innovative Marketing Journal, vol. 2 (3)
- Lodorfos G; Boateng A (2006), The Role of Culture in the Merger and Acquisition Process: Evidence from the European Chemical Industry. Management Decision Journal, vol. 44 (10)
https://doi.org/10.1108/00251740610715722 - Walsh V; Lodorfos G (2002), Technological and organizational innovation in chemicals and related products. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management, vol. 14 (3), p. 273-298.
https://doi.org/10.1080/0953732022000002113
Chapters (3)
- Boateng A; Lodorfos G; Glaister K (2016) Motives for European Mergers and Acquisitions: Analysis of pre-merger press announcements and post-merger interviews. In: Boateng A; Lodorfos G; Glaister K Mergers and Acquisitions in Practice. : Routledge, pp. .
- Boateng A; Glaister K; Lodorfos G; Uddin M (2016) Motives for UK Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions. In: Boateng A; Glaister K; Lodorfos G; Uddin M Mergers and Acquisitions in Practice. : Taylor & Francis, pp. .
- Kunamaneni S; Lodorfos G (2015) What business schools can offer to small businesses. In: Kunamaneni S; Lodorfos G The Growing Business Handbook. : , pp. .
Conference contributions (6)
- Rahman M; Uddin M; Lodorfos G (2014) Internationalisation of SMEs and Firm Performance: Evidences from Bangladesh Belfast Waferfront, Northern Ireland 20140909. : .
- Wu J; Gioulmpaxiotis G; Dean AA; Lodorfos G (2014) The Integration of Socially Responsible Investment: is the Financial Crisis a Driver Tallin, Estonia 20140521. : .
- Maheshwari V; Lodorfos G; Vandewalle I (2014) Investigating the drivers that determine brand loyalty: A study of the experience-commitment-loyalty construct . : .
- Kostopoulos I; Lodorfos G; Bouki A (2014) Re-examining the influence of SDS effectiveness on perceived service quality . : .
- Uddin M; Boateng A; Glaister K; Lodorfos G (2009) Motives for UK Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions . : .
- Lodorfos G; Boateng A (2006) The role of organisational cultures in enhancing the success of Mergers and Acquisition in the technology sector . : .
Conference proceedings (peer reviewed) (19)
- Gioulmpaxiotis G; Wu J; Dean A; Lodorfos G (2014) The Maturing of Socially Responsible Investment: Is the financial crisis a driver. In: Estonia . : , pp. .
- Kostopoulos I; Lodorfos G; Boukis A (2014) Re-Examining the Influence of Service Delivery System Effectiveness on Perceived Service Quality. In: EMAC: Paradigm Shifts & Interactions, 43rd Annual Conference Valencia, Spain 20140603. : , pp. .
- Rahman M; Lodorfos G; Uddin M (2013) Barriers of Internationalization for Bangladeshi SMEs. In: . : , pp. .
- Maheshwari V; Lodorfos G; Priya G (2013) Marketing an Organization: The emergence of the Employer Branding phenomenon. In: . : , pp. .
- Maheshwari V; Lodorfos G; Vandewalle I; Dennis J (2012) Branding a place: a growth and development perspective. In: Academy of Marketing Conference: Marketing: catching the technology wave University of Southampton, Southampton, UK 20120702. : , pp. .
- Maheshwari V; Lodorfos G; Vandewalle I; Dennis J (2012) Branding a place: a growth and development perspective. In: . : , pp. .
- Boateng A; Glaister K; Uddin M; Lodorfos G (2009) Motives for UK Cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions. In: British Academy of Management Conference Brighton, United Kingdom 20090915. : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Dennis J; Steele KL (2009) An Investigation Into the Factors Influencing Consumers' Purchasing Decision: With Particular Focus on Confectionary. In: Academy of Marketing conference and Doctoral Colloquium Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK 20090707. : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Dennis J; Steele KL (2009) An Investigation into the Factors Influencing Consumers' Purchasing Decision: With Particular Focus on Confectionary. In: Academy of Marketing conference Proceedings . : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G (2008) Organic reflections: what influences consumers to purchase Organic products?. In: Academy of Marketing annual conference Aberdeen Business School, The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland 20080708. : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Dennis J (2008) Organic reflections: what influences consumers to purchase organic products?. In: . : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Dennis J (2007) Eco purchasing in the organic food market. In: . : , pp. .
- Argouslidis PC; Baltas G; Lodorfos G (2007) How fast can financial firms withdraw a product from the line? The effects of selected product characteristics. In: . : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Mulvana K; Temperley J (2006) E-consumers' Behaviour in the Over the Counter Drugs Market. In: . : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Dennis J (2005) E-Consumers' Behaviour: Trust and Security in the Online CD Market. In: . : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Dennis J; Temperley J (2005) E-consumers' Behaviour. In: . : , pp. .
- Akamavi R; Lodorfos G; McKevitt (2004) Examining Environmental Forces of the Central-Eastern European Market: ETOP analysis framework. In: . : , pp. .
- Lodorfos G; Akamavi R; Livesey K (2003) Antecedents of E-consumer Loyalty. In: . : , pp. .
- Walsh V; Lodorfos G (2000) Organisational Restructuring and Technological Change in the Chemical Industry. In: . : , pp. .
Reports (1)
- Daley CP; Jemicz M; Lodorfos G; Smith S; Ridley AM (2010) First year student experience. . Leeds, UK: Institute for Enterprise (CETL).
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