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Millennials at Work: Investigating the Specificity of Generation Y versus Other Generations

Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy

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Title Millennials at Work: Investigating the Specificity of Generation Y versus Other Generations
 
Creator PÎNZARU, Florina; SNSPA
VĂTĂMĂNESCU, Elena - Mădălina; National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
MITAN, Andreea; SNSPA
SĂVULESCU, Rodica; SNSPA
VIȚELAR, Alexandra; SNSPA
NOAGHEA, Cosmina; HART Consulting
BĂLAN, Mădălina; HART Consulting
 
Description The present study intends to discuss the psychological profile of Generation Y versus other generations.The differences between Millennials and other generations are addressed in terms of values, personality characteristics, and reactions under stress. The topicality and relevance of the research theme are supported by the fact that most of the people who are currently employed in companies all over the world are members of the Generation Y. This situation requires a proper investigation of the characteristics and specificity of the so-called Millennials with a view to provide organizations with pertinent inputs for designing well-informed policies and for smoothly integrating Millennials in the workplace. To this end, Hogan Assessments personality inventories were applied online to more than 1000 persons from Generation Y (up to 29 years old) and more than 3000 persons from other generations (above 29 years old). Among others, the findings show that Millennials are motivated by recognition, public acknowledgment, instant and frequent positive feedback and gratification. As they need balance between personal and professional life, as well as a comfortable environment, they require a flexible work schedule, resent staying after hours. Being motivated to become part of various social networks, work in various teams, Millennials are able to easily find satisfaction in missions that involve interactions with new persons coming from different cultures and geographical areas. They are motivated by work in a nonconformist environment without strict rules and traditional work approaches, they tend to challenge the status quo and they will not be patient to keep the same job many years
 
Publisher Faculty of Management, National University of Political Studies and Public Administration
 
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Date 2016-06-30
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Format application/pdf
 
Identifier http://www.managementdynamics.ro/index.php/journal/article/view/176
 
Source Management Dynamics in the Knowledge Economy; Vol 4, No 2 (2016): Issue 12; 173-192
2392-8042
2286-2668
 
Language eng
 
Relation http://www.managementdynamics.ro/index.php/journal/article/view/176/121
 
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