Generational Comparisons of Public Employee Motivation

Jurkiewicz, Carole L.; Brown, Roger

doi:10.1177/0734371x9801800403

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“…However, for the purpose of this study, boomers are people aged between 40 to 60 years old, while X-ers comprises those between 25 to 39 years of age (Kotler & Keller, 2006). The former embraces the idea of entitlement and expecting the best from life (Kupperschmidt, 2000), while the latter survives through rapid changes and insecurity, and lack of strong mores leading them into becoming more individualistic (Jurkiewicz & Brown, 1998). The results of the study of Smola & Sutton (2002) revealed that generational work values do vary and it does change as one ages, and saw that there has been an increased need for balance work and personal goals within the American labour arm.…”

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Work Values of Baby-Boomers and Generation X of the Chinese Community in Malaysia

Pek¹,

Lim²,

Yee³

2009

IJBM

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Organizations in the era of globalization require not only an efficient and cohesive pool of workforce but also one with strong work values. The said workforce in general comprises the Baby-boomers (aged 40 to 60 years) and Generation X (aged 25 to 39 years) workers. The Generation X undoubtedly, will be slowly replacing the boomers in the labour force. Rightfully so, the former would be playing a more active and dynamic role in the labour market. Hence, a comprehensive study of their work values with comparison to their Baby-boomers counterpart is timely. This study adopted Mantech's (1983) Work Value Questionnaire to elicit the responses of the target groups. The work values of the boomers and X-ers of the working ethnic Chinese in Malaysia may not be significantly different but findings have sufficient evidence that the X-ers are more money-oriented than the boomers though both generations may agree that work values categories which are more extrinsic and materialistic in nature are more important to them. The results of this study will be helpful for the organizations, particularly those of the Chinese-based to review, if required, their current human resource policies.

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Work Values of Baby-Boomers and Generation X of the Chinese Community in Malaysia

Pek¹,

Lim²,

Yee³

2009

IJBM

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“…This generation tends to solve their problems on their own (Tulgan, 2000). Jurkiewicz and Brown (1998) and Yu and Miller (2005), wanted to take attention to the individualistic features of the Xers since they tend to look for any opportunities to improve their working skills and loyalty to their profession rather than to their employer.…”

Section: X Generationmentioning

confidence: 99%

A study on the differences of entrepreneurship potential among generations

Ensari¹

2017

Pressacademia

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Purpose -The paper aims to explore the differences between the factors that affect the entrepreneurship potential of the Baby Boomers and X, Y, Z generations. Methodolgy -To carry out this study, 532 individuals were reached with convenience sampling method and surveys were used for data collection. Findings -It is found that Z generation's entrepreneurial potential is rather lower than Baby Boomers, X and Y. According to gender and marital status there are some differences in entrepreneurship potential, but not for the other demographics. Conclusion -As a result of findings, it is thought that, the results of this study will contribute to the literature relating to the question of "has the next generation better entrepreneurship potential or not at the time of the study conducted", since the study for the first time takes into consideration Z generation.

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“…Baby Boomers, Generation X, Y and Z, delineated by their birth years ( 1946-19651965-19801980-1995-Stredwick (2013) 1946-19641965-19791980-19901990s -2000s Knoll Inc (2014) -1965-19781979-19971998 Gilbert ( For the purpose of this research, the age bracket for Generation Z is assumed as those born 1995 and onwards.…”

Section: Social Generationsmentioning

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Effect of Using PC Tablets on Perceived Learning Outcomes of Generation Z Trainees

Khan

Bansal

2018

IJLD

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This study aims at analyzing the effects of using PC Tabs on perceived learning outcomes of Generation Z trainees in a vocational training institute. Generation Z is the name given to youth born around mid 90s. Having born in and grown up in an era of internet and worldwide web, this generation has become accustomed to e-technology. Their learning preferences have also been conditioned by the e-environment. Resultantly, learning and development experts are focusing on designs and tools matching their learning preferences; adoption of e-learning using PC Tabs for teaching and training is one such step in this direction. This is a correlational study, adopting a mixed method approach, conducted in a Vocational Training Institute in UAE. Sampling frame comprised 100 trainees and their 20 instructors. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 50% instructors (N=10) who had experience of delivering training using PC Tabs. Random sampling technique was used to select 60% of the trainees (N=60). Data was gathered using informal discussions and a questionnaire. Cronbac's Alpha for the questionnaire was 0.834. Data was analyzed using SPSS 16. A moderate positive correlation (Pearson's r= 0.565; p < 0.01) was found between use of PC Tabs and better understanding of lecture. Regression analysis indicated that 30.8% of the variance in better understanding of lecture can be explained by use of PC Tabs by trainees. A moderate positive correlation (Pearson's r= 0.515; p < 0.01), was found between use of PC Tabs and trainees' perceived learning. Regression analysis indicated that 25.3% of the variance in trainees' perceived learning can be explained by use of PC Tabs by trainees. This study concludes that use of PC Tabs have moderate positive effects on better understanding of lecture and trainees' perceived learning outcomes, however, the Generation Z trainees are tilted more towards interactive learning rather than non-interactive content on PC Tabs. The study recommends that the curriculum must be tailored into an interactive format otherwise it may not accrue desired results in enhancing learning outcomes. This study contributes to the body of practical applied knowledge and has significance for training industry, in general, and vocational training, in specific, which are dealing with Generation Z trainees.

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Generational Comparisons of Public Employee Motivation

Cited by 167 publications

References 58 publications

Work Values of Baby-Boomers and Generation X of the Chinese Community in Malaysia

Work Values of Baby-Boomers and Generation X of the Chinese Community in Malaysia

A study on the differences of entrepreneurship potential among generations

Effect of Using PC Tablets on Perceived Learning Outcomes of Generation Z Trainees

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