 Management practices and chronotype: the impact on productivity parameters of Greek SMEsVasilios Tzimas and Andreas Efstathiades International Journal of Economics and Business Research, 2026, vol. 30, issue 4, 39-63 Abstract: Chronotype is a crucial factor in mental strength, sleep, health, and performance. It is responsible for various periodic activities in the human body. Sleep is essential for the body's daily cycle, and short or disturbed sleep can lead to poor performance, memory, and motivation. Understanding biorhythms is essential for productivity, as the circadian system synchronises biological, physical, and behavioural rhythms. This research aimed to assess SMEs' productivity through proper management practices and chronotype using a quantitative cross-sectional method. The study targeted Greek SMEs with a sample of 400 employees, using a purpose-designed questionnaire measuring innovation, leadership, motivation, change, chronotype, and productivity factors. Findings clearly indicate that chronotype-based management provides SMEs a strategic advantage by diminishing fatigue and improving productivity and employee well-being. Moreover, organisations should adopt flexible scheduling, improve employee motivation and innovation, strengthen leadership skills, and proactively manage change to improve overall performance. Keywords: chronotype; productivity; SME; management practices; innovation; leadership; change; motivation. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ids:ijecbr:v:30:y:2026:i:4:p:39-63 Access Statistics for this article More articles in International Journal of Economics and Business Research from Inderscience Enterprises Ltd |
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