Generational differences in the workplace are often discussed in relation to mobility, technological adaptation and motivation preferences. However the differing values between each of the four generations provides another contrast:
• Older generation
• Baby boomers
• Gen X
• Gen Y
Using your own value set identified in Assessment 1, compare and contrast your values with those of an older generation, either in your workplace, or from your family. This essay should reference at least 6 (six) journal articles written between 2000 – 2012 which has researched the nexus between values and generations.
This assignment requires students to complete two tasks as a single essay:
1. A brief literature review
2. An application of the topic reviewed to a workplace example
A literature review explores and evaluates common themes, key arguments and differences in viewpoints across the journal articles that form your review, therefore six are required (at a minimum) to have enough information. Focus on the two parts of the topic – values and generations (here you might have to use “values and Baby Boomers”, or “values and generational differences” to find your articles. As part of your review (think of it from a ‘helicopter’ perspective) and focus on the following:
• Are there different definitions and explanations, of when synthesized do the articles basically say the same thing?
• What are the key arguments and do these differ between different authors?
• What are the common themes? What are the main differences?
• What are the key findings from your review?
We discourage six (or more) separate summaries of each of the articles reviewed.
Rationale
This assessment builds on the theme of the first assessment by encouraging students to review the literature to develop an understanding of relevant current research into an aspect of OB and to link this to their own experiences.
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