45th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Organization and the Longevity Society, Conference Proceedings

Authors

Polona Šprajc (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
Damjan Maletič (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
Nataša Petrović (ed.)
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9576-7102
Iztok Podbregar (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
Andrej Škraba (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4471-6743
Daniel Tomić (ed.)
Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7309-6096
Anja Žnidaršič Mohorič (ed.)
University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2026

Keywords:

organization, longevity society, technology, society, changes

Synopsis

Changes in the demographic structure of the population, social and economic development, and changes in society in general lead to changed circumstances for individuals and society, including in organizational sciences. In all organisations, monitoring the internal and external environment to track opportunities and threats is a necessity and practically part of everyday life. Adjustments in organisations dictated by changes in the age structure of society require a comprehensive approach to the challenges in many aspects of organisational functioning.

Age is part of an individual, but also of society. Synergy between age groups is necessary in broader society, as well as in organizations. Organizations represent an intertwining of individuals, in which common goals are formed and realized through mutual relationships.

Considering that this intertwining is not only substantive but also includes the individual characteristics of each person in the group, the need for new insights and research in this context appears to be a common reality for modern organizations.

In the line with this year’s 45th conference on the development of organizational sciences, entitled “Organization and the Longevity Society”, we encourage cooperation between academia and business in building bridges of synergy based on an understanding of the importance of a long-lived society. The pillars of this year’s conference should serve as a starting point and an opportunity to create new knowledge that will have a place in both the scientific and applied fields. They are focused on understanding the external environment of organizations, the labour market, a high-quality, healthy, and safe environment for organizations, an emphasis on intergenerational integration within organizations, communication and technological connectivity regardless of age, and the adjustments needed to create an environment that is and will be friendly to all, regardless of age.

Although technology seems to distance us from our social contacts in many ways, on the other hand, there is always an opportunity to use it in a way that creates social synergy. Especially in the context of a long-lived society, it is important to raise awareness among organizations and individuals that awareness and information about new developments are a necessity for all of us. People and organizations will always be intertwined, so changes should be aimed at addressing challenges and creating social good.

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Author Biographies

Polona Šprajc (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

The research area includes organization and management, crisis management, critical infrastructure and personnel management. Between 2001 and 2006, she was employed as an assistant, later as a higher education teacher at FOV UM. She has excellent communication skills and pedagogical skills. Among other things, she worked at the faculty as an Erasmus coordinator, summer school organizer and public relations representative, vice dean for education. She currently holds the position of the dean of the Faculty of Organizational Sciences UM. She's a full professor for organization and management.

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: polona.sprajc@um.si

Damjan Maletič (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: damjan.maletic@um.si

Nataša Petrović (ed.), University of Belgrade, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Belgrade, Serbia. E-mail: petrovic.natasa@fon.bg.ac.rs

Iztok Podbregar (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: iztok.podbregar@um.si

Andrej Škraba (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: andrej.skraba@um.si

Daniel Tomić (ed.), Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Faculty of Economics and Tourism “Dr. Mijo Mirković”

Pula, Croatia. E-mail: dtomic@unipu.hr

Anja Žnidaršič Mohorič (ed.), University of Maribor, Faculty of Organizational Sciences

Kranj, Slovenia. E-mail: anja.znidarsic@um.si

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Published

March 17, 2026

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Razvoj organizacijskih znanosti

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978-961-299-124-1

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2026-03-17

How to Cite

Šprajc, P., Maletič, D., Petrović, N., Iztok, I., Škraba, A., Tomić, D., & Žnidaršič Mohorič, A. (Eds.). (2026). 45th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Organization and the Longevity Society, Conference Proceedings (Vols. 45.). University of Maribor Press. https://doi.org/10.18690/um.fov.3.2026