Diversity in the Workplace and the Impact of Work Values on the Effectiveness of Multi-Generational Teams

Deb S. Lawton*, Carlos Tasso E. De Aquino**
* Research Affiliate, Center for Workplace Diversity Research, School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, USA.
** University Research Chair, Center for Workplace Diversity Research, School of Advanced Studies, University of Phoenix, USA.
Periodicity:December - February'2016
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.10.3.3781

Abstract

Companies and organizations that want to become or remain successful in the 21 century face a constant challenge of dealing with the great diversity existing in the world. That diversity presents itself in many dimensions such as gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, thinking, among many others. The diversity found in the workforce of most companies and organizations, including different generational cohorts of workers (Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y or Millennials) represent a great challenge to them, and a better understanding of that can lead to better outcomes. Facing diversity instead of avoiding it, is the beacon for a path towards success. This paper will discuss the impact of different generations in the workforce and how understanding and embracing different work values can lead to build effective and efficient multi-generational teams

Keywords

Workplace Diversity, Generational Cohorts, Work Values, Team Building

How to Cite this Article?

Lawton, D. S., and De Aquino, C. T. E. (2016). Diversity in the Workplace and the Impact of Work Values on the Effectiveness of Multi-Generational Teams. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 10(3), 20-28. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.10.3.3781

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