Factors of Work Motivation in Production Engineering for Baby Boomers, Generations X, Y and Z

• Autorzy: Maříková Monika , Řehoř Petr , Vrchota Jaroslav , Klarner Lukáš

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.2478/mspe-2025-0031

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

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.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

age management; generations; production engineering; work motivation

• Wydawca: STE GROUP
• Czasopismo: Management Systems in Production Engineering
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: nr 3 (33)
• Strony: 321--331
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 74 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Maříková Monika

• University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Faculty of Economics Department of Management Studentská 13, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9054-4559

autor

Řehoř Petr

• University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Faculty of Economics Department of Management Studentská 13, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2438-3395

autor

Vrchota Jaroslav

• AMBIS University in Prague Department of Economics and Management Lindnerova 575/1, 18000 Prague 8-Libeň, Czech Republic University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Faculty of Economics Department of Management Studentská 13, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8363-3131

autor

Klarner Lukáš

• University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice Faculty of Economics Department of Management Studentská 13, 370 05 České Budějovice, Czech Republic

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9836-4130

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