Psychology 2990A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Baby Boomers, Small Power, Quality Circle
13 Dec 2017
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Intro - facebook: crafted management around young workers, managers worked differently, could question them, didn"t (cid:271)oss around, one of the oldest employees - 31. Facebook altered itself to reflect the changing demographics of the workplace. Illustrates how generational differences in values and work attitudes affect workplace behaviour. Four generations in todays workplace: contrasting features and experiences have lead to notable differences between generations, media has created and reinforced stereotypes with each generation. Hard working, stable, loyal, thorough, detail-oriented, focused, emotional maturity. Treat as equal, warm and caring, mission-defined, democratic approach. Independent, adaptable creative, techno-literate, willing to challenge the status quo. Direct, competent genuine, informal, flexible, results- oriented, supportive f learning opportunities. Optimistic, able to multitask, tenacious, technologically savvy, driven to learn and grow socially responsible. Motivational, collaborative, positive, educational, organized, achievement-oriented, able to coach. Small power cultures - inequality is minimized: denmark, new zealand, austria, canada and us fall on this side (barley 15,16/38)
