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Assignment #2: Generational conflict in the workplace

Description

Please read pp. 76-81 in your textbook, and the articles listed below.

You will write an essay response and answer the questions from the textbook. Provide your analysis in cross-generational communication in a thoughtful manner about how you would approach communication with various employee age groups.

Resources

p. 76-81 textbook

Generational Differences At Work Are Small. Thinking They’re Big Affects Our BehaviorLinks to an external site.

Video:

TED Talk How generational stereotypes hold us back at work | Leah GeorgesLinks to an external site.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 2-3 pages, (not including cover and references)

Summarize this topic

Answer the questions

What are the main differences between generations at work?

How are the generations similar and different?

What are misconceptions about each generation?

How has technology influenced each generation at work?

How would you resolve a conflict between a Boomer manager who worries about the privacy and productivity aspects of social networking and a Gen Z employee who wants to use these tools on the job?

Conclusion

Draft this in a document and copy and paste it into this assignment with references. Please cite any materials used including the above resources (APA or MLA format is acceptable)