STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF THE SILVER ECONOMY: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE

Anastasia Griva, Maria Mitroulia, Stefanos Armakolas

Abstract


The global population is getting older at a remarkable rate, creating both challenges and opportunities for companies. The "silver economy" refers to the financial activities associated with the production, consumption and marketing of goods and services of interest to the elderly. It is a developing sector with potential for job creation and economic growth. In order to attract and retain skilled workers, companies need to be aware of changing demographic and work trends. Research in this scientific area is an ongoing process, and there is a growing body of literature on the subject. Further empirical studies are necessary to identify best practices for the management of enterprises in this domain. Technology has a crucial role to play in the development of new products and services for older people, making health care and social services more efficient, and connecting older people to each other and their communities. Companies need to consider the ethical and social implications of the silver economy and ensure that their products and services are non-discriminatory and non-ageing and respect the privacy and safety of older people. The paper aims to study the development of the silver economy in Greece and compare it with various European countries. The methodology employed is a literature review collecting studies carried out in Greece and Europe over the past nine years (2014-2022). Compared to other nations in Europe, the results indicate that the Greek nation still has significant progress to make in “Silver Economy”.  Moreover, this paper adds new data to this emerging field of business literature by depicting empirical evidence of the valuable opportunities an ageing population presents for effective management. By examining this topic, the study provides insights that will contribute to a better understanding of how organizations benefit from the opportunities associated with managing an older population.

ΣΤΡΑΤΗΓΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΧΕΙΡΙΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΑΡΓΥΡΗΣ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΑΣ: ΜΙΑ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΗ ΠΡΟΟΠΤΙΚΗ
Η παγκόσμια πληθυσμιακή αύξηση γερνάει με σημαντικό ρυθμό, δημιουργώντας ταυτόχρονα προκλήσεις και ευκαιρίες για τις επιχειρήσεις. Η "αργυρή οικονομία" αναφέρεται στις χρηματοοικονομικές δραστηριότητες που σχετίζονται με την παραγωγή, την κατανάλωση και την εμπορία αγαθών και υπηρεσιών που ενδιαφέρουν τους ηλικιωμένους. Είναι ένας αναπτυσσόμενος τομέας με δυνατότητες για δημιουργία θέσεων εργασίας και οικονομική ανάπτυξη. Για να προσελκύσουν και να διατηρήσουν καταρτισμένους εργαζομένους, οι εταιρείες πρέπει να είναι ενήμερες για τις αλλαγές στη δημογραφία και τις τάσεις εργασίας. Η έρευνα σε αυτό το επιστημονικό πεδίο είναι ένα διαρκές διαδικασία, και υπάρχει ένα αυξανόμενο σώμα βιβλιογραφίας για το θέμα. Επιπλέον εμπειρικές μελέτες είναι απαραίτητες για την ανάδειξη των βέλτιστων πρακτικών για τη διαχείριση επιχειρήσεων σε αυτό τον τομέα. Η τεχνολογ

GESTION STRATÉGIQUE DE L'ÉCONOMIE ARGENTÉE : UNE PERSPECTIVE EUROPÉENNE
La population mondiale vieillit à un rythme remarquable, créant à la fois des défis et des opportunités pour les entreprises. L'"économie argentée" désigne les activités financières associées à la production, à la consommation et à la commercialisation de biens et de services d'intérêt pour les personnes âgées. C'est un secteur en développement avec un potentiel de création d'emplois et de croissance économique. Pour attirer et fidéliser des travailleurs qualifiés, les entreprises doivent être conscientes des évolutions démographiques et des tendances du travail. La recherche dans ce domaine scientifique est un processus continu, et il existe un corpus croissant de littérature sur le sujet. D'autres études empiriques sont nécessaires pour identifier les meilleures pratiques en matière de gestion des entreprises dans ce domaine. La technologie joue un rôle crucial dans le développement de nouveaux produits et services pour les personnes âgées, rendant les soins de santé et les services sociaux plus efficaces, et connectant les personnes âgées entre elles et à leurs communautés. Les entreprises doivent tenir compte des implications éthiques et sociales de l'économie argentée et veiller à ce que leurs produits et services ne soient pas discriminatoires ni vieillissants et respectent la vie privée et la sécurité des personnes âgées. L'objectif de cet article est d'étudier le développement de l'économie argentée en Grèce et de le comparer avec différents pays européens. La méthodologie utilisée est une revue de littérature recueillant des études menées en Grèce et en Europe au cours des neuf dernières années (2014-2022). Comparativement à d'autres nations européennes, les résultats indiquent que la nation grecque doit encore faire des progrès significatifs dans l'"Économie Argentée". De plus, cet article ajoute de nouvelles données à ce domaine émergent de la littérature commerciale en dépeignant des preuves empiriques des opportunités précieuses qu'une population vieillissante présente pour une gestion efficace. En examinant ce sujet, l'étude fournit des perspectives qui contribueront à une meilleure compréhension de la manière dont les organisations bénéficient des opportunités associées à la gestion d'une population plus âgée.

GESTIONE STRATEGICA DELL'ECONOMIA ARGENTEA: UNA PROSPETTIVA EUROPEA
La popolazione globale sta invecchiando a un ritmo notevole, creando sfide e opportunità per le aziende. L'"economia argentea" si riferisce alle attività finanziarie associate alla produzione, consumo e commercializzazione di beni e servizi di interesse per gli anziani. È un settore in sviluppo con potenziale per la creazione di posti di lavoro e crescita economica. Per attrarre e trattenere lavoratori qualificati, le aziende devono essere consapevoli dei cambiamenti demografici e delle tendenze lavorative. La ricerca in questo settore scientifico è un processo in corso, e c'è un crescente corpus di letteratura sull'argomento. Ulteriori studi empirici sono necessari per identificare le migliori pratiche per la gestione delle imprese in questo settore. La tecnologia ha un ruolo cruciale nello sviluppo di nuovi prodotti e servizi per gli anziani, rendendo l'assistenza sanitaria e i servizi sociali più efficienti e connettendo gli anziani tra loro e alle loro comunità. Le aziende devono considerare le implicazioni etiche e sociali dell'economia argentea e garantire che i loro prodotti e servizi siano non discriminatori e non invecchianti e rispettino la privacy e la sicurezza degli anziani. Lo scopo di questo articolo è studiare lo sviluppo dell'economia argentea in Grecia e confrontarlo con vari paesi europei. La metodologia impiegata è una revisione della letteratura che raccoglie studi condotti in Grecia e in Europa negli ultimi nove anni (2014-2022). Rispetto ad altre nazioni europee, i risultati indicano che la nazione greca ha ancora significativi progressi da compiere nell'"Economia Argentea". Inoltre, questo articolo aggiunge nuovi dati a questo campo emergente della letteratura aziendale descrivendo prove empiriche delle preziose opportunità che una popolazione invecchiante presenta per una gestione efficace. Esaminando questo argomento, lo studio fornisce spunti che contribuiranno a una migliore comprensione di come le organizzazioni traggano vantaggio dalle opportunità associate alla gestione di una popolazione più anziana.

GESTIÓN ESTRATÉGICA DE LA ECONOMÍA PLATEADA: UNA PERSPECTIVA EUROPEA
La población mundial está envejeciendo a un ritmo notable, lo que crea desafíos y oportunidades para las empresas. La "economía plateada" se refiere a las actividades financieras asociadas con la producción, consumo y comercialización de bienes y servicios de interés para los ancianos. Es un sector en desarrollo con potencial para la creación de empleo y crecimiento económico. Para atraer y retener trabajadores cualificados, las empresas deben ser conscientes de los cambios demográficos y las tendencias laborales. La investigación en este ámbito científico es un proceso continuo, y existe un creciente cuerpo de literatura sobre el tema. Se necesitan más estudios empíricos para identificar las mejores prácticas para la gestión de empresas en este ámbito. La tecnología juega un papel crucial en el desarrollo de nuevos productos y servicios para personas mayores, haciendo que la atención médica y los servicios sociales sean más eficientes y conectando a las personas mayores entre sí y con sus comunidades. Las empresas deben tener en cuenta las implicaciones éticas y sociales de la economía plateada y asegurarse de que sus productos y servicios no sean discriminatorios ni envejecidos y respeten la privacidad y la seguridad de las personas mayores. El objetivo de este artículo es estudiar el desarrollo de la economía plateada en Grecia y compararlo con varios países europeos. La metodología empleada es una revisión de la literatura que recopila estudios realizados en Grecia y Europa en los últimos nueve años (2014-2022). En comparación con otras naciones europeas, los resultados indican que la nación griega aún tiene un progreso significativo por hacer en la "Economía Plateada". Además, este artículo agrega nuevos datos a este campo emergente de la literatura empresarial al describir pruebas empíricas de las valiosas oportunidades que una población envejecida presenta para una gestión efectiva. Al examinar este tema, el estudio proporciona información que contribuirá a una mejor comprensión de cómo las organizaciones se benefician de las oportunidades asociadas con la gestión de una población más anciana.

GESTÃO ESTRATÉGICA DA ECONOMIA PRATEADA: UMA PERSPECTIVA EUROPEIA
A população global está envelhecendo a uma taxa notável, criando desafios e oportunidades para as empresas. A "economia prateada" refere-se às atividades financeiras associadas à produção, consumo e comercialização de bens e serviços de interesse para os idosos. É um setor em desenvolvimento com potencial para criação de empregos e crescimento econômico. Para atrair e reter trabalhadores qualificados, as empresas precisam estar cientes das mudanças demográficas e das tendências de trabalho. A pesquisa nesta área científica é um processo contínuo, e há um crescente corpo de literatura sobre o assunto. Mais estudos empíricos são necessários para identificar as melhores práticas para a gestão de empresas neste domínio. A tecnologia desempenha um papel crucial no desenvolvimento de novos produtos e serviços para idosos, tornando os cuidados de saúde e os serviços sociais mais eficientes e conectando os idosos entre si e com suas comunidades. As empresas precisam considerar as implicações éticas e sociais da economia prateada e garantir que seus produtos e serviços não sejam discriminatórios nem envelheçam e respeitem a privacidade e a segurança dos idosos. O objetivo deste artigo é estudar o desenvolvimento da economia prateada na Grécia e compará-lo com vários países europeus. A metodologia utilizada é uma revisão da literatura que recolhe estudos realizados na Grécia e na Europa nos últimos nove anos (2014-2022). Comparativamente a outras nações europeias, os resultados indicam que a nação grega ainda tem progressos significativos a fazer na "Economia Prateada". Além disso, este artigo adiciona novos dados a este campo emergente da literatura empresarial ao retratar evidências empíricas das valiosas oportunidades que uma população envelhecida apresenta para uma gestão eficaz. Ao examinar este tópico, o estudo fornece insights que contribuirão para uma melhor compreensão de como as organizações se beneficiam das oportunidades associadas à gestão de uma população mais idosa.

 

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silver economy; review; ageing population; awareness; seniors; management

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