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COMPARATIVE EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL DIFFERENCES OF DIFFERENT GENERATION IN INDIAN WORKFORCE
Building on previous research into generational differences, this exploratory study examined whether differences in personality and motivational drivers truly exist in the workplace across different generations. Using the Occupational Personality Questionnaire and the Motivation Questionnaire as mea...
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Abhigyan
2010
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| Summary: | Building on previous research into generational differences, this exploratory study examined
whether differences in personality and motivational drivers truly exist in the workplace
across different generations. Using the Occupational Personality Questionnaire and the
Motivation Questionnaire as measures of personality and motivational values respectively,
the study examined cross-sectional differences in three groups of working participants: Baby
Boomers, Gen X's and Gen Y's. Results are not supportive of generational stereotypes that
have been pervasive in the management literature and the media. Specifically, few
meaningful differences were found between the three generations. Moreover, even when
differences have been observed, these have related more to age rather than generational
differences. More importantly, while the differences have been statistically significant, they
were observed to be minimal in practical interpretation terms. . Furthermore it was intended
to test empirical research gathered by a literature review of the stereotypes in the workplace,
to better understand the profiles and factors that motivate the Baby Boomers and Generation
X, in conjunction with the following independent variables: Achieving, Affiliative, Optimistic
, Variety Seeking, Independent minded, Consciousness. This further emphasizes the
importance of managing individuals by focusing on individual differences rather than relying
on generational stereotypes. As was demonstrated by the survey, Baby Boomers and
Generation Xers are not dissimilar as employees; they possess more similarities than differences. Organizations need to foster an environment of respect/ equity for both groups
to create synergies between them to build and maintain a productive workforce.
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| Physical Description: | Vol 28 No. 2 (July - September 2010) |