• Generations, Inc.: From Boomers to Linksters- Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work by Megan Johnson and Larry Johnson
Chapter Eight: Old Dogs Have Lots to Offer: Signposts for the Traditional Generation and Chapter Nine: Managing the Traditional Generation For the most part, it is safe to state that the act of loyalty, volunteerism, and service greatly defines how the Traditionalist generation continues to have an essential role in today’s society. For example, the act of loyalty has continued to be a foundation for the sixty-eight year old and current Supplier Data Management Representative named, Mary. To explain, Johnson and Johnson (2010) writes that Mary’s loyalty to the organization she serves and her loyalty to her career …show more content…
For instance, as most of the Traditionalists generation were born and raised following the end of World War II, the generation learned and valued the importance of working together to achieve a common goals: “Dedication and service to help their employers, families, and communities and helped build a postwar America” (Marston, 2011, p. 192). As society continued to face great changes in America, the Traditionalist generation soon realized that their children (Part of the Baby Boomer Generation) were part of the societal changes as well. Differing from certain values and beliefs as they once were taught, the Traditionalist generation realized that their values and/or beliefs differed from the Baby Boomer Generation. For example, questioning authority is considered a very big “No-No” for the Traditionalist generation as respecting authority is essential of how respect is earned and not given. However, for the Baby Boomer generation, questioning authority and demonstrating rebellion attitudes somewhat momentously shifted how Traditionalists viewed society (Marston, 2011, p.
Chapter Eight: Old Dogs Have Lots to Offer: Signposts for the Traditional Generation and Chapter Nine: Managing the Traditional Generation For the most part, it is safe to state that the act of loyalty, volunteerism, and service greatly defines how the Traditionalist generation continues to have an essential role in today’s society. For example, the act of loyalty has continued to be a foundation for the sixty-eight year old and current Supplier Data Management Representative named, Mary. To explain, Johnson and Johnson (2010) writes that Mary’s loyalty to the organization she serves and her loyalty to her career …show more content…
For instance, as most of the Traditionalists generation were born and raised following the end of World War II, the generation learned and valued the importance of working together to achieve a common goals: “Dedication and service to help their employers, families, and communities and helped build a postwar America” (Marston, 2011, p. 192). As society continued to face great changes in America, the Traditionalist generation soon realized that their children (Part of the Baby Boomer Generation) were part of the societal changes as well. Differing from certain values and beliefs as they once were taught, the Traditionalist generation realized that their values and/or beliefs differed from the Baby Boomer Generation. For example, questioning authority is considered a very big “No-No” for the Traditionalist generation as respecting authority is essential of how respect is earned and not given. However, for the Baby Boomer generation, questioning authority and demonstrating rebellion attitudes somewhat momentously shifted how Traditionalists viewed society (Marston, 2011, p.