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    Abstract Conflict in the workplace is not a new problem. Having many generations working towards the same goal will almost always cause some friction. It becomes the responsibility of administrators/managers in the workplace to not only understand the source of this conflict‚ but also diffuse it before it becomes counterproductive. Conflict can be a very powerful tool in the workplace if not allowed to get out of hand. Each generation in the workplace has much to learn from the others. They also

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    Generations: When discussing the multi-generational workforce it is important to outline the terms of reference. The term generation can be defined as ‘a group of people or cohorts who share birth years and experiences as they move through time together’ (Kupperschmidt‚ 2000). According to Edmunds and Turner (2005) this definition indicates that generational units or cohorts tend to share a common outlook e.g. views‚ values and attitudes. There are currently four generational cohorts within the workforce;

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    FILE=’C:\Users\NwojiS\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\I4CH037R\Final generational differences.sav’. DATASET NAME DataSet1 WINDOW=FRONT. DESCRIPTIVES VARIABLES=Age Young Role Ability Disagreement Conflict /STATISTICS=MEAN STDDEV MIN MAX SEMEAN. DescriptivesNotes Output Created 28-APR-2014 16:55:36 Comments Input Data C:\Users\NwojiS\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\I4CH037R\Final generational differences.savActive Dataset DataSet1 Filter <none> Weight

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    The modern workplace is full of diversity‚ with a variety of ethnicities‚ races‚ religions and genders. Of particular importance in recent times‚ however‚ is diversity in regards to generational differences‚ due to issues including our ageing workforce and the increasing number of “Milennials” entering the working arena (Smola & Sutton 2002). Managers need to be aware of‚ and actively manage‚ the generational differences amongst their employees in order to increase productivity‚ morale and employee

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    and views on things such as religion‚ culture and politics. These segregated differences in views are also known as generational gaps. “A generation gap is commonly perceived to refer to differences between generations that cause conflict and complicate communication‚ creating a gap.” (Adcox‚ 2012) Research shows that there are many other differences between each generation in America‚ however the generational differences in attitudes toward religion tend to be very apparent.

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    She claims that her generation is always working and never sitting still‚ while this generation an average teen can spend hours doing nothing. Like the article‚ ‘Generational Differences’ by Dogan Gursoy where he implies people of different generations have a hard time understanding each other. For Villella the characteristic she most looks for in a person is how hardworking they are. In the article the author notes that

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    December). Generational Differences in Work-Related Attitudes: A Meta-analysis. Journal of Business and Psychology‚ 27(4)‚ 375-394. doi:10.1007/s10869-012-9259-4 De Meuse‚ K. P.‚ & Mlodzik‚ K. J. (2010). A Second Look at Generational Differences in the Workplace: Implications for HR and Talent Management. People and Strategy‚ 33(2)‚ 50-58. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.laureatech.idm.oclc.org/ Merlac‚ J. P.‚ Woehr‚ D. J.‚ & Banister‚ C. (2010‚ June). Generational Difference in Work Ethic:

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    Employee Motivation Based on Generational Differences in the United States James A. Monroe Averett University BSA 407 BBA 2-144 May 20‚ 2013 Table of Contents Abstract …………………………………………………………..………………………...3 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………4 Literature Review…………………………………………………………………………...7 Traditionalist/silent/veteran generation…………………………………………….………7 Baby boomers ……………………………………………………………………

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    SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE “UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORK PLACE” ( Cited from Kapoor and Solomon 2011) Introduction In the present diversified work force in terms of age ‚gender‚culture ‚work style‚ the employee demographics consist of the four generations which are Traditionalists‚ Baby Boomers‚ Generation X and Millenials Generations Birth Years Corevalue Prefered Communication Style Traditionalists 1925 to 1945 Clear Direction‚ Loyal and discipline

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     young  employees  also  concerned  with  fair  pay‚  a  say  in  decisions  and   competent  leaders.”  (Great  Places  to  Work‚  2014)   Write  an  essay  reviewing  generational  differences  in  work  values.  There   will  be  three  parts  to  this  essay.     Part  A:   Seipert  (2014)  states  work  value  is  a  principal  or  standard

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