Baby Boomers vs. Generation X
The Baby Boomers vs. Generation X
America has about five generations that function in our society today, and they are Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and the Millennial. It is interesting the way that an age gap influences the thinking of millions of people in different generations. Different times and situations require that different strategies be put in place for the following generation. Solutions that worked for one generation may be less useful for the next, so sometimes, because of the age gap, these solutions cause disagreements. These various ideologies all have one goal, and that is to be successful. We will discuss the path of the Baby Boomers and Generation X in the workplace environment.
The Baby Boomers generation is the sons and daughters of the Traditionalists generation. Armstrong. “The Lane Report.” “Baby Boomers, born between roughly 1946 and 1965, were shaped by traditionalist parents who achieved victory in the armed forces.” http://proquest.umi.com.proxy.itt-tech.edu. The values instilled within the Baby Boomers were achieving success by staying at one job and gaining promotion with seniority. This generation dedicate themselves to the success of the company that they work for. In”Leadership and Organization Development Journal” Miller and Yu indicate “Baby Boomers show loyalty towards their employers, and they prefer a more stable work environment, but they are not very savvy in terms of technology.” (pg.35) The time period that the Baby Boomers grew up in was catered towards working in an industry for a number of years and then retiring from that job. Their generation was not introduced to the various technologies until many of them were well into their adulthood. Overall, the Baby Boomers have left a lasting impression on this nation with their hard work to achieve their goals.
Generation X is the descendants of the Baby Boomers generation, and it was born between 1966 and 1981. Miller and Yu. “Leadership and
America has about five generations that function in our society today, and they are Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and the Millennial. It is interesting the way that an age gap influences the thinking of millions of people in different generations. Different times and situations require that different strategies be put in place for the following generation. Solutions that worked for one generation may be less useful for the next, so sometimes, because of the age gap, these solutions cause disagreements. These various ideologies all have one goal, and that is to be successful. We will discuss the path of the Baby Boomers and Generation X in the workplace environment.
The Baby Boomers generation is the sons and daughters of the Traditionalists generation. Armstrong. “The Lane Report.” “Baby Boomers, born between roughly 1946 and 1965, were shaped by traditionalist parents who achieved victory in the armed forces.” http://proquest.umi.com.proxy.itt-tech.edu. The values instilled within the Baby Boomers were achieving success by staying at one job and gaining promotion with seniority. This generation dedicate themselves to the success of the company that they work for. In”Leadership and Organization Development Journal” Miller and Yu indicate “Baby Boomers show loyalty towards their employers, and they prefer a more stable work environment, but they are not very savvy in terms of technology.” (pg.35) The time period that the Baby Boomers grew up in was catered towards working in an industry for a number of years and then retiring from that job. Their generation was not introduced to the various technologies until many of them were well into their adulthood. Overall, the Baby Boomers have left a lasting impression on this nation with their hard work to achieve their goals.
Generation X is the descendants of the Baby Boomers generation, and it was born between 1966 and 1981. Miller and Yu. “Leadership and