Ethical Determinants for Generations X and Y

Boyd, David P.

doi:10.1007/s10551-009-0233-7

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“…At the same time, there is enough evidence that the generational markers in which the cohorts have been socialized have influenced work motivation (Yusoff and Kian 2013) and consumer behaviors, with the younger generations being more impulsive consumers (Hsiao and Chang 2007) partly due to their relative affluent upbringing (Boyd 2010;Herbig et al 1993), and more permissive of questionable consumer behaviors (Freestone and Mitchell 2004) and actions (Boyd 2010). Therefore, we propose the following hypothesis: …”

Section: Generational Cohortsmentioning

confidence: 93%

“…However, Gen-Xers are more intrinsic in their work motivation than Gen-Ys. A recent study, suggests that Gen-X is more idealistic than Gen-Y and Z with regard to perceiving ethicality of work situations, with Gen-Xers perceiving more situations as being unethical compared to Gen-Y and Z (Boyd 2010).…”

Section: Generational Cohortsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It can be argued that the Matures and Baby Boomers had World War II as something in common, to the extent that those born closer to World War II grew up somewhat materially deprived (Herbig et al 1993;Martin and Gentry 2011). In contrast, Gen-X were raised by Baby Boomers who were (dubbed) workaholics (Martin and Gentry 2011) with both parents likely to be working, thus Gen-X appear to be more pragmatic, ambitious, and materialistic than Baby Boomers (Herbig et al 1993; also see Boyd 2010). In contrast, Gen-Y and Z have been raised in relatively affluent conditions (Herbig et al 1993; also see Boyd 2010) and have grown up with advanced technology (Acar 2014;Gursoy et al 2008;Martin and Gentry 2011;Yusoff and Kian 2013).…”

Section: Ethical Ideologies Consumer Ethics and Cultural Intelligencementioning

confidence: 99%

“…This suggests that the values and behaviors of different generations may vary depending on the events and context they face. Although some have found very little generational effect (Acar 2014;Gursoy et al 2008;Martin and Gentry 2011), others have found significant generational effects on consumer behaviors (Boyd 2010;Freestone and Mitchell 2004;Hsiao and Chang 2007); similarly, others have found significant differences between the consumer ethics of younger (Generation Y and Generation Z) and older populations (Generation X) (Swaidan et al 2003(Swaidan et al , 2006Vitell et al 1991).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Recent research has looked at the effects of macro-environmental changes ranging from 10 to 20 year periods as a way to investigate how recent technological changes have influenced society by looking at generational cohorts (Boyd 2010;Freestone and Mitchell 2004;Herbig et al 1993;Martin and Gentry 2011). The argument is that each generation is influenced by the historical events and context that they are socialized in.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Do Cultural and Generational Cohorts Matter to Ideologies and Consumer Ethics? A Comparative Study of Australians, Indonesians, and Indonesian Migrants in Australia

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Arli

2015

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We explore the notion that culture influences people's values, and their subsequent ideologies and ethical behaviors. We present the idea that culture itself changes with time, and explore the influence of culture and generational markers on consumer ethics by examining differences in these ethical dimensions between Australians, Indonesians, and Indonesian Migrants in Australia, as well as differences between Generation X versus Generations Y and Z. The present study addresses the need to investigate the role that culture plays in consumer ethics, and the interaction between culture and generational attitudes in determining consumer ethics. Results established a distinct multiculturality in our three cultural samples, including a generational cohort differences. This suggests that culture and generational markers influence ethical beliefs, ideologies, and consumer ethics. It further indicates that Indonesian Migrants have acculturated to Australian society both in terms of their values and consumer behaviors, illustrating a crossvergence effect; scores indicate that these Migrants have the highest cultural intelligence among our samples. Implications of the findings for consumer ethics theory and practice are considered and future directions identified.

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Section: Ethical Ideologies Consumer Ethics and Cultural Intelligencementioning

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2018

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Ethical Determinants for Generations X and Y

Abstract: generations X and Y, student ethical dilemmas, workplace values clarification,

Cited by 52 publications

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Do Cultural and Generational Cohorts Matter to Ideologies and Consumer Ethics? A Comparative Study of Australians, Indonesians, and Indonesian Migrants in Australia

Do Cultural and Generational Cohorts Matter to Ideologies and Consumer Ethics? A Comparative Study of Australians, Indonesians, and Indonesian Migrants in Australia

Taking a hit to save the world? Employee participation in a corporate social initiative

Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) for Lobbying

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