Generational cohorts' expectations in the workplace: A study of New Zealanders
Generational cohorts' expectations in the workplace: A study of New Zealanders
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DOI：
10.1177/1038411111423188
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发表时间：
2011-12
影响因子：
3.2
通讯作者：
K. Murray;P. Toulson;S. Legg
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作者：
K. Murray;P. Toulson;S. Legg
媒体和大众媒体认为，不同代际群体（退伍军人、婴儿潮一代、× 一代和 Y 一代）之间存在差异，组织需要以不同的方式管理每个群体的人员。然而，证据大多是轶事。本研究使用定性和线性判别分析来调查代际群体的流行特征是否有效。 164 名参与者完成了一份包含 69 项的调查问卷，该调查问卷是根据 64 次面试的独立样本制定的，其中受访者描述了他们的理想工作。我们发现相似之处多于差异：69 个构建中只有 8 个提供了代际群体之间合理的区分水平。我们的结果挑战了对世代群体的流行描述。
It has been suggested in the media and popular press that there are differences between the generational cohorts (Veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation × and Generation Y) and that organisations need to manage people from each cohort differently. However, the evidence is largely anecdotal. This study investigates whether the popular characterisations of generational cohorts are valid, using qualitative and linear discriminant analysis. 164 participants completed a 69-item questionnaire developed from an independent sample of 64 repertory-grid interviews in which interviewees described their ideal job. More similarities than differences were found: only 8 of the 69 constructs provided a reasonable level of discrimination between generational cohorts. Our results challenge the popular depictions of generational cohorts.