Multigenerational Workforce: Strategies for Managing Four Generations

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dc.contributor.advisorNicols, Kay McGlashan
dc.contributor.authorWatson, Holly L.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberGalloway, Heather C.
dc.date.accessioned2011-04-06T17:10:27Z
dc.date.available2012-02-24T10:10:09Z
dc.date.issued2010-12
dc.description.abstractToday’s workforce consists of four generations: the Traditionalists, the Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y. Over 60 years of knowledge, special skills, different perspectives, varying expectations, diverse experiences, and an assortment of work styles make up the workforce. This assortment of talent and varying views has potential for conflict, but organizations that take advantage of the diverse workforce may use it as a source of competitive advantage. Human resource (HR) specialists have the opportunity to capitalize on the assets of each generation as demographics and social trends will have a significant impact on the workforce in the coming years. In this thesis, I examine several methods proposed by psychologists, sociologists, and business executives to utilize each generation’s skills. I then make recommendations on how to develop a cohesive workforce, resulting in sustainability and growth for organizations.
dc.description.departmentHonors College
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dc.format.extent45 pages
dc.format.medium1 file (.pdf)
dc.identifier.citationWatson, H. L. (2010). Multigenerational workforce: Strategies for managing four generations (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/3209
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectmultigeneration
dc.subjecttraditionalists
dc.subjectbaby boomers
dc.subjectgeneration x
dc.subjectgeneration y
dc.subjectgeneration
dc.subjectHonors College
dc.titleMultigenerational Workforce: Strategies for Managing Four Generations
thesis.degree.departmentHonors College
thesis.degree.disciplineManagement
thesis.degree.grantorTexas State University-San Marcos
txstate.documenttypeHonors Thesis

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