Annotated Bibliography

The Five Generations of Workers in America Today

Annotated Bibliography

Daboval, J. M. (1998). A comparison between Baby Boomer and Generation X employees' bases and foci of commitment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

This unpublished dissertation reported the results of an investigation into whether Boomer and Generation X employees shared the same level and placement of commitment to their employers. According to the author, the level of commitment targeted either to the supervisor or to the organization was higher for Boomers than for Generation X employees.

Flynn, G. (1996). Xers vs. Boomers: Teamwork or trouble? Personnel Journal, 75(11), 86-90.

This article focused on the conflicts between generations in the workplace and how human resources departments can provide work environments that meet the needs of both Generation Xers and Baby Boomers. The apparent conflict between the two generations in the workplace is due at least in part to their desire for different benefits. The author suggested that human resources departments allow for some differences in desired benefits - that a one-size benefit package can no longer fit every employee.

Williams, R. B. (2009). Millennials poised to take over the workplace. Wired for Success,

This article focuses on the attitude of the Generation X and Generation Y. furthermore, the analysis of Penelope Trunk is discussed in this article, which describes the difference in attitude towards work and career. Generation Y manages work and family life together, while generation X gives first priority to work. It focused on the idea that there is a gap between Generation X and Generation Y in reference to work/life balance and career issues.

Watkins, C. (1999). Grads to grannies, managing the generation gap. Food Management, 34(9),31-35.

Watkins in this article addressed two workplace trends: the growing youth labor force and the increase in seniors in the workforce. The ...