The Intergenerational Workforce, Revisited

Factors associated with generational differences are explored as they pertain to the workplace and organizational life. The authors conclude there are little differences between fundamental motivations and organizational behavior across the various age groupings commonly used in popular literature a...

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Published in:Organization development journal 2008-04, Vol.26 (1), p.31
Main Authors: Johnson, James A, Lopes, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Baby boomers
Demographics
Education
Generation X
Generational differences
Generations
Marriage
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Organization development
Organizational behavior
Population
Stereotypes
Studies
Workforce
Young adults
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Summary:Factors associated with generational differences are explored as they pertain to the workplace and organizational life. The authors conclude there are little differences between fundamental motivations and organizational behavior across the various age groupings commonly used in popular literature and media. Organization development consultants and human resource managers may want to reconsider assumptions about developing and managing the multi-generational workforce. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0889-6402