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The Role of Managerial Support in Influencing the Attitudes of Highly Educated Millennials in Serbia

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  • Dimitrije Gasic

    (University of Novi Sad, Subotica, Serbia)

  • Vladimir Dzenopoljac

    (Zayed University, Dubai, UAE)

  • Mladen Cudanov

    (University of Belgrade, Serbia)

  • Jozsef Poor

    (Hungarian Agriculture and Life Sciences University (MATE), Godollo, Hungary)

  • Nemanja Berber

    (University of Novi Sad, Subotica, Serbia)

Abstract

This study explores the influence of managerial support on the attitudes of highly educated (BSc, MSc, and PhD) millennials in Serbia, focusing on job satisfaction, turnover intention, and job stress. Understanding this relationship is crucial for enhancing employee retention and organisational efficiency given the evolving workplace dynamics. Managerial support, encompassing emotional, instrumental, and informational assistance, is hypothesised to positively impact job satisfaction while reducing turnover intention and job stress. Data were collected through an online survey from 367 respondents in two waves (the first wave in January 2024 and the second in July 2024) and analysed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The findings confirm that managerial support significantly enhances job satisfaction and mitigates turnover intention and job stress, aligning with existing literature. This research provides empirical evidence on the direct effects of managerial support in Serbia, offering valuable insights for organisations aiming to improve employee well-being and optimise leadership strategies. By emphasising the role of managerial support, the study highlights its significance in fostering a healthier work environment, increasing employee engagement, and enhancing overall organisational sustainability.

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  • Dimitrije Gasic & Vladimir Dzenopoljac & Mladen Cudanov & Jozsef Poor & Nemanja Berber, 2025. "The Role of Managerial Support in Influencing the Attitudes of Highly Educated Millennials in Serbia," The AMFITEATRU ECONOMIC journal, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 27(70), pages 1152-1152, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:aes:amfeco:v:27:y:2025:i:70:p:1152
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    JEL classification:

    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M54 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Labor Management
    • J28 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Safety; Job Satisfaction; Related Public Policy
    • J63 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Mobility, Unemployment, Vacancies, and Immigrant Workers - - - Turnover; Vacancies; Layoffs
    • D23 - Microeconomics - - Production and Organizations - - - Organizational Behavior; Transaction Costs; Property Rights

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