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Intergenerational Differences and Knowledge Transfer Among Slovenian Engineers

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  • LUŽAR Magda

    (Faculty of Organisation Studies in Novo mesto, Ulica talcev 3, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia)

  • ZORAN Annmarie GORENC

    (Faculty of Organisation Studies in Novo mesto, Ulica talcev 3, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia)

  • MARKIČ Mirko

    (Faculty of Organisation Studies in Novo mesto, Ulica talcev 3, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia)

  • BUKOVEC Boris

    (Faculty of Organisation Studies in Novo mesto, Ulica talcev 3, 8000 Novo mesto, Slovenia)

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

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  • LUŽAR Magda & ZORAN Annmarie GORENC & MARKIČ Mirko & BUKOVEC Boris, 2023. "Intergenerational Differences and Knowledge Transfer Among Slovenian Engineers," Organizacija, Sciendo, vol. 56(1), pages 66-79, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:organi:v:56:y:2023:i:1:p:66-79:n:5
    DOI: 10.2478/orga-2023-0005
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