Intergenerational Differences and Knowledge Transfer Among Slovenian Engineers

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Organizacija Pub Date : 2023-02-01 DOI:10.2478/orga-2023-0005

Magda Lužar, A. G. Zoran, Mirko Markič, Boris Bukovec

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Abstract

Abstract Background and Purpose: The study investigated the impact of intergenerational differences on knowledge transfer among engineers in large Slovenian production organizations. Method: Using the Delphi method, experts answered open-ended questions. The process concluded with a consensus reached in the third round. The resulting questionnaire was then administered to engineers of all ages working in large production organizations. Results: The experts’ responses indicated that intergenerational differences are most prominent in the workplace in terms of computer literacy and the use of information and communications technology. Effective employee engagement, including exemplary leadership, a system of mentoring and reverse mentoring, and a supportive organizational culture, was found to enhance the flow of knowledge transfer. Statistical analysis revealed that there are statistically significance intergenerational differences in knowledge transfer among engineers in large production organizations (p < 0.001). Conclusion: The study’s findings suggest that recognizing intergenerational differences and fostering the abilities of employees can contribute to organizational success. However, the study is limited to engineers in large production organizations in Slovenia. Future research should explore organizations in a wider geographical area and across different sectors.

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斯洛文尼亚工程师的代际差异与知识转移

摘要背景和目的：本研究调查了代际差异对斯洛文尼亚大型生产组织工程师知识转移的影响。方法：采用德尔菲法，由专家回答开放式问题。这一进程在第三轮会议上达成了协商一致意见。随后，对在大型生产组织工作的所有年龄段的工程师进行了问卷调查。结果：专家们的答复表明，在计算机知识以及信息和通信技术的使用方面，代际差异在工作场所最为突出。有效的员工参与，包括模范领导、指导和反向指导系统以及支持性的组织文化，被发现可以增强知识转移的流动。统计分析表明，在大型生产组织中，工程师之间的知识转移存在统计学意义上的代际差异（p＜0.001）。结论：研究结果表明，认识代际差异和培养员工的能力有助于组织的成功。然而，这项研究仅限于斯洛文尼亚大型生产组织的工程师。未来的研究应该探索更广泛地理区域和不同部门的组织。

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Organizacija MANAGEMENT-

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3.50

自引率

15.80%

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审稿时长

16 weeks

期刊介绍： Organizacija (Journal of Management, Information Systems and Human Resources) is an interdisciplinary peer reviewed journal that seeks both theoretical and practical papers devoted to managerial aspects of the subject matter indicated in the title. In particular the journal focuses on papers which cover state-of art developments in the subject area of the journal, its implementation and use in the organizational practice. Organizacija is covered by numerous Abstracting & Indexing services, including SCOPUS.