Oditor, Vol. VII, No. 03/2021

PROFESSIONAL STATUS OF MANAGERS FROM THE ASPECT OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
Dušanka Paspalj[1], Pavle Brzaković[2]

Original scientific paper
doi: 10.5937/Oditor2103135P
UDK:005-051-057.86:314/316
005.216
JEL: J24, M12

Abstract

In modern business conditions, growth and development of an organization depends on the ability of its managers to adequately coordinate the activities of employees. Managers are required to systematically and permanently improve and develop their own knowledge, abilities and skills in accordance with the dynamic changes of the global organizational environment. All this is reflected on their status in the organization. The aim of this paper is to investigate the interdependence and connection between socio-demographic characteristics of managers and professional status. Data collection was performed by an anonymous survey on a sample of 110 managers of different hierarchical levels. Descriptive statistics and factor analysis were used in data analysis. The obtained results showed that practical experience and family situation are the dominant socio-demographic factors. Only those employees who establish a balance between professional and family life, can fully dedicate themselves to the work they do and thus contribute to the improvement of business.

Key words: managers, professional status, socio-demographic characteristics, organizational goals.


[1] Dušanka Paspalj, Ph.D., Student, University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance in Belgrade, Jevrejska 24/1, 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, E-mail: duskapaspalj@gmail.com
[2] Assistant Professor Pavle Brzaković Ph.D., University Business Academy in Novi Sad, Faculty of Applied Management, Economics and Finance in Belgrade, Jevrejska 24/1, 11000 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia, E-mail: pavle.brzakovic@mef.edu.rs