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Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the relationships among older employee stress, motivation, satisfaction, and relationships in the workplace using two different approaches and different sample sizes. Research was implemented on an initial sample of 1013 older employees. In the next step, six smaller samples were calculated using the random selection of cases, namely samples with 25, 50, 100, 250, 400, and 500 older employees. This way the possible impact of sample size on relationships between latent variables using the covariance-based structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) and the partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) methods was assessed. The results on the larger samples have proved to be quite robust since they were confirmed with both approaches. They indicate that stress has a strong and negative impact on employee relationships and also a negative impact on employee satisfaction. Furthermore, employee relationships have a strong and positive impact on satisfaction and a positive impact on employee motivation. In addition, satisfaction has a strong and positive impact on employee motivation. The present paper helps readers to better understand the difference between the CB-SEM and the PLS-SEM methods. Researchers should be encouraged to use both techniques, even though CB-SEM methods have had a long tradition in management and marketing research since both fields heavily rely on psychometric measurement. From the organizational point of view, conclusions highlight the importance of the impact the variables of older employee stress, motivation, satisfaction and employee relations have on each other in the workplace.
Keywords: stress, employee motivation, employee satisfaction, employee relations
Published in DKUM: 10.03.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 3
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Abstract: The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB UM) initiated a project to align its undergraduate study program with sustainable development principles. This involved mapping the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the curriculum, using recommended keywords and faculty assessments. The exercise aimed to objectively showcase current sustainability integration and to identify areas for enhanced sustainable practice infusion. The method entailed both the direct and indirect consideration of SDG content. This endeavor heightened faculty awareness and enthusiasm for incorporating the SDGs, highlighting the significance of aligning academic programs with global sustainability objectives. This study has offered a framework for similar institutions aiming to boost sustainability through curriculum mapping and active faculty engagement.
Keywords: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), curriculum mapping, higher education, sustainability in economics and business education, faculty engagement
Published in DKUM: 16.12.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 9
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Abstract: Background: The increase in population life expectancy in developed economies is also reflected in the aging of the workforce; therefore, enterprises should create an appropriate work environment for all employees, emphasizing the older ones. Objectives: The major objectives of this paper are to establish the impact of appropriate working conditions and training programs for older employees on their work motivation, as well as to establish the latter’s impact on the older employees’ work engagement in Slovenian medium-sized and large enterprises. Methods/Approach: Structural equation modeling explored the links between four constructs – appropriate working conditions, training programs, work motivation, and work engagement. Results: In Slovenian enterprises, appropriate working conditions and training programs for older employees positively impact their work motivation. Moreover, the work motivation of older employees positively impacts their work engagement. Conclusions: These findings can be useful for employers or managers for developing targeted employee motivation and employee engagement programs to leverage the talents and dedication of older employees.
Keywords: appropriate work environment, older employees, enterprises, structural equation modeling
Published in DKUM: 09.12.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 12
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Abstract: Interni marketing postaja eden izmed ključnih marketinških strategij podjetij. Podjetja z vlaganjem v svoje zaposlene na način, da usposabljajo in razvijajo njihove spretnosti ter sposobnosti, vplivajo na to, da so njihovi zaposleni motivirani za dobro opravljanje svojega dela. Tako torej interni marketing obravnava svoje zaposlene kot interne odjemalce, s katerimi poskuša podjetje vzpostaviti proces menjave in na ta način vplivati na zadovoljstvo svojih zaposlenih. V preteklosti in še danes raziskovalci dajejo vse večji poudarek prav tako na delovno izgorelost zaposlenih, ki se med njimi vse bolj pojavlja, zaradi prevelikega stresa ter delovnih obremenitev na delovnem mestu. V zvezi s tem sta povezani tudi delovna zavzetost zaposlenih in pohvale na delovnem mestu, ki na drugi strani pozitivno vplivajo na produktivnost ter pozitivne odnose. Magistrsko delo je sestavljeno iz teoretičnega in empiričnega dela. V teoretičnem delu smo opredelili interni marketing, zapisali razsežnosti oz. dimenzije internega marketinga in vpliv internega marketinga na kakovost storitev. Poleg tega smo opredelili delovno izgorelost zaposlenih, proučili dejavnike, ki vplivajo na delovno izgorelost, simptome in posledice delovne izgorelosti ter preprečevanje in odpravljanje delovne izgorelosti. Prav tako smo opredelili delovno zavzetost zaposlenih, zapisali posledice in razsežnosti delovne zavzetosti zaposlenih, dejavnike, ki vplivajo na delovno zavzetost zaposlenih ter proučili krepitev delovne zavzetosti zaposlenih. Kot zadnje smo še opredelili pohvale na delovnem mestu in proučili izražanje pohval na delovnem mestu. V empiričnem delu smo raziskovali, ali so zaposleni v Slovenskih podjetjih delovno izgoreli in delovno zavzeti. Poleg tega smo raziskovali, ali interni marketing vpliva na delovno izgorelost zaposlenih, delovno zavzetost zaposlenih in na pohvale na delovnem mestu. Vse pridobljene podatke smo pridobili s pomočjo anketnega vprašalnika, ki je bil objavljen na socialnem omrežju Facebook, poleg tega pa smo spletni naslov anketnega vprašalnika poslali naključno izbranim anketirancem. Rezultati kažejo, da zaposleni v slovenskih podjetjih niso delovno izgoreli. Poleg tega smo ugotovili, da so zaposleni v slovenskih podjetjih delovno zavzeti, saj smo zastavljeno hipotezo delno potrdili. Ugotavljamo še, da interni marketing delno vpliva na delovno izgorelost zaposlenih, delovno zavzetost zaposlenih in na pohvale na delovnem mestu, saj smo vse tri hipoteze delno potrdili.
Keywords: interni marketing, delovna izgorelost zaposlenih, delovna zavzetost zaposlenih, pohvale na delovnem mestu
Published in DKUM: 05.12.2024; Views: 1; Downloads: 32
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Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown has caused massive economic disruption, leading businesses to make a rapid transition and take a new approach to business strategy. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to examine if there are statistically significant gender differences in work satisfaction, work engagement, and work efficiency among employees who work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, the paper aims to identify the importance of individual dimensions of work satisfaction, work engagement, and work efficiency, and gender differences perspective. The research is based on a survey of 785 employees in Slovenian companies. The factor analysis and the t-test for two independent samples were used to test the research hypotheses. Findings: The results show significant gender differences in work satisfaction, work engagement, and work efficiency among employees who work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The paper provides change management insights and recommendations to assist companies in minimizing the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their employees.
Keywords: work satisfaction, work engagement, work efficiency, employees, COVID-19
Published in DKUM: 14.10.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 12
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