Abstract
This study examines the relationship between Generation Z’s sustainability values and their expectations from managerial and organizational practices. As the newest generation entering the workforce, Generation Z brings a strong awareness of environmental and social issues, which significantly influences their perception of leadership and business responsibility. Unlike earlier generations, they expect organizations to go beyond profit-making and actively contribute to environmental protection, ethical governance, and social well-being.
The research focuses on how Gen Z views ethical leadership, corporate social responsibility, and environmentally sustainable workplace practices. It analyses whether sustainability plays a decisive role in shaping their expectations from managers and organizations. Through primary data collected using a structured questionnaire, the study identifies key patterns in how sustainability values influence career preferences and organizational choice.
The findings highlight that sustainability is not merely an additional feature but a core expectation among the future workforce. The study emphasizes the growing need for organizations to integrate sustainable practices into their management strategies in order to attract, engage, and retain Generation Z employees. Ultimately, the research contributes to understanding how sustainability is reshaping management thinking in the modern business environment.
Keywords: Generation Z, Sustainable Management, Ethical Leadership, Corporate Social Responsibility, Organizational Practices, Career Preferences, Environmental Sustainability, Workforce Expectations.