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Adapting to VUCA: An Exploratory Study on Talent Resilience in the IT Industry and Generation Z Workforce

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  • Mihai Alin LAZAR

    (National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania)

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Information Technology (IT) industry, the confluence of a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, coupled with the distinctive characteristics of Generation Z professionals, presents multifaceted challenges and opportunities. This exploratory study delves into the intricate interplay between the IT sector's dynamics, the VUCA challenges it encounters, and the unique attributes of Generation Z employees. Through an extensive review of existing literature, this research aims to dissect the nuanced intersections, shedding light on how Generation Z individuals navigate the complexities of the VUCA IT realm. By synthesizing insights from diverse studies, this research not only unveils the key traits of Generation Z professionals crucial in VUCA contexts but also examines the strategies and adaptations they employ to thrive in such environments. Additionally, this research identifies gaps in the current understanding of talent management strategies in the context of VUCA challenges faced by the IT industry and the unique dynamics of Generation Z employees, paving the way for future investigations and tailored organizational strategies.

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  • Mihai Alin LAZAR, 2023. "Adapting to VUCA: An Exploratory Study on Talent Resilience in the IT Industry and Generation Z Workforce," REVISTA DE MANAGEMENT COMPARAT INTERNATIONAL/REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE MANAGEMENT, Faculty of Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 24(5), pages 792-814, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rom:rmcimn:v:24:y:2023:i:5:p:792-814
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    Keywords

    Generation Z; IT Industry; VUCA; Sustainability; Talent Management.;
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    JEL classification:

    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
    • H83 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - Public Administration
    • H56 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - National Security and War
    • L32 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Public Enterprises; Public-Private Enterprises
    • L33 - Industrial Organization - - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Enterprise - - - Comparison of Public and Private Enterprise and Nonprofit Institutions; Privatization; Contracting Out

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