Students’ Perceptions of Workplace Robots in the Republic of Serbia

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  • Jelena Lukić Nikolić Modern Business School, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7595/management.fon.2024.0004

Keywords:

Employment, Workplace, Robots, Study, Republic of Serbia, Students

Abstract

Research Question: The key research question is what the key positive and negative perceptions of students from the Republic of Serbia regarding workplace robots are. Motivation: Academics, practitioners, and decision-makers are more and more interested in the impact of new technological solutions in the field of robotics on organizations and their functioning. Ongoing technological advancements have accelerated the adoption and use of robots in the workplace. As a result, organizations that plan to introduce robots should consider all effects on employees, both positive and negative. Idea: The main idea is to examine and analyse the perceptions and attitudes of students from the Republic of Serbia regarding robots at the workplace. The results of this study regarding students' perceptions and attitudes towards robots in the workplace are crucial for the future of work and job design. Data: Data were collected via online questionnaire consisting of five profile questions and 13 statements organized in two five-point Likert scales. From January to March 2023, the questionnaire was completed by 164 students from the Republic of Serbia. Tools: The collected answers were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences – SPSS, version 21.0. (Armonk, NY: IBM Corporation). The Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, descriptive statistics, student t-test and one-way ANOVA test was used for data analysis. Findings: Research results showed that most respondents believe that robots can do dangerous jobs that humans cannot, that robots can free humans from routine and monotonous jobs, and that humans will have more time for creative tasks. Robots in the workplace, on the other hand, will have some negative consequences. Many respondents agree that working with robots without people would make them feel lonely; robots would not know how to react in some unexpected circumstances; and they are not as flexible and mobile as humans. Contribution: The findings of this study could make a significant contribution to a better understanding of students’ attitudes towards robots in the workplace and they may help decision makers, employers, leaders, and managers on how to increase workplace acceptance of robots.

Author Biography

Jelena Lukić Nikolić, Modern Business School, Belgrade, Republic of Serbia

Jelena Lukić Nikolić is an Associate Professor and Head of the Management and Marketing Department at Modern Business School in Belgrade, Republic of Serbia. She holds a Bachelor's (2011), Master's (2012), and Doctoral (2017) degrees from the Faculty of Economics at the University of Belgrade. Prior to her academic career, Jelena Lukić Nikolić gained valuable practical experience as a Consultant and Team Leader in the IT industry. Her current research focuses on organizational behaviour and human resource management in the context of Industry 5.0. She is the author of three books and numerous scientific articles published in both national and international journals.

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Published

2024-09-06

How to Cite

Lukić Nikolić, J. (2024). Students’ Perceptions of Workplace Robots in the Republic of Serbia. Management:Journal of Sustainable Business and Management Solutions in Emerging Economies, 29(2), 61–70. https://doi.org/10.7595/management.fon.2024.0004

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