Magda Lužar|Annmarie Gorenc Zoran|Mirko Marki?|Boris Bukovec
Intergenerational Differences and Knowledge Transfer Among Slovenian Engineers
Higher Education Centre Novo Mesto|Higher Education Centre Novo Mesto|Higher Education Centre Novo Mesto|University of Primorska|Higher Education Centre Novo Mesto
abstract background purpose study investigated impact intergenerational differences knowledge transfer among engineers large slovenian production organizations method using delphi method experts answered openended questions process concluded consensus reached third round resulting questionnaire administered engineers ages working large production organizations results experts responses indicated intergenerational differences prominent workplace terms computer literacy use information communications technology effective employee engagement including exemplary leadership system mentoring reverse mentoring supportive organizational culture found enhance flow knowledge transfer statistical analysis revealed statistically significance intergenerational differences knowledge transfer among engineers large production organizations p lt 0001 conclusion studys findings suggest recognizing intergenerational differences fostering abilities employees contribute organizational success however study limited engineers large production organizations slovenia future research explore organizations wider geographical area across different sectors