Managerial Assessment of the Problem of 50+ Employees

Abstract

Purpose: Main purpose of the article is to recognize the polish managers attitudes towards a problem of age management and spotting main changes. Some previous scientific research will be the base for the comparison process. Methodology/approach: The importance of the problem of age management in a contemporary enterprise was justified. The basis for the analysis were results of the research conducted among top and middle-level managers. The managers assessed many aspects of this problem. Several of those problems were interpreted in the paper. These were, references to knowledge and views of practices in the scope of development of organizational work potential. A counterpoint for the analyses were results of the national research conducted two years earlier, where the respondents were mainly owners and top managers. Findings: The empirical results from 2014 year are similar to previous scientific research. It was also confirmed that large enterprises are more involved in the complexity solutions of age management. We can notice positive approach of line managers towards elder workforce. Implications: In face to old society the problem of employ elder workers will be progressing. Polish organizations should adopt well known standards of age management. Originality/value of the paper: Empirical researches results have special value for recognizing contemporary and future managerial challenges. Identification these important challenges, could help in formulating firm’s personal strategies.