Factors of Work Motivation in Production Engineering for Baby Boomers, Generations X, Y and Z
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
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Result on the web
<a href="https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/mspe-2025-0031" target="_blank" >https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/mspe-2025-0031</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2025-0031" target="_blank" >10.2478/mspe-2025-0031</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Factors of Work Motivation in Production Engineering for Baby Boomers, Generations X, Y and Z
Original language description
The aim of this study is to identify and evaluate the specific characteristics, preferences, and needs of different generations in the workplace to support management that is more effective, motivation, and employee retention. The research, conducted in 2022 and 2023, utilized a survey among 488 respondents aged 18 and older to enable relevant generational comparisons. Factors examined for motivation to switch employers included higher financial compensation, more interesting job content, work environment, career growth, the option to work from home, benefits package, development and training, and changes in leadership. Statistical analysis, including t-tests and correlation matrices, revealed significant differences and relationships between motivational factors across generations (Baby Boomers, X, Y, and Z). Results show that across generations, key motivators are career growth associated with interesting job content, development opportunities, and a higher benefits package. Baby Boomers emphasize social interactions within the workplace and opportunities for continuous education. Generation X prefers a combination of stimulating work with flexibility for working from home and more extensive company benefits. For Generation Y, significant factors include career growth linked to financial compensation and work-from-home flexibility. Generation Z prioritizes higher financial compensation for career growth and engaging job content with opportunities for development and training. This study brings a key new insight by revealing how the combination of flexibility (such as remote work options), employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development significantly contributes to job satisfaction across different generations. These findings provide practical guidance for designing motivational strategies tailored to the specific needs of each generation in the workplace.
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Classification
Type
J<sub>imp</sub> - Article in a specialist periodical, which is included in the Web of Science database
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
50204 - Business and management
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Name of the periodical
Management Systems in Production Engineering
ISSN
2299-0461
e-ISSN
2450-5781
Volume of the periodical
33
Issue of the periodical within the volume
3
Country of publishing house
PL - POLAND
Number of pages
11
Pages from-to
321-331
UT code for WoS article
001544069500009
EID of the result in the Scopus database
2-s2.0-105018818505