Demographic profile

There is no need to explain how important it is to manage four generations in the workplace. About where to start from and how to do it we will try to cover in the next few pages. The four distinct generational groups in today’s workforce are Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X and Generation Y. The Traditionalist Generation, also known as the Silent Generation, the Greatest Generation, or the Veterans comprises employees and retirees born between 1928 and 1945 (Taylor, P., & Keeter, S…

I am a millennial. Generation Y; we are considered the global generation and mostly known for our narcissism and sense of entitlement. To most, the word “millennial” comes with many negative connotations associated with millennials in the workforce. It may be because of our access to so much technology growing up, or because we’re the first generation where every child gets a trophy for just showing up. No matter the origin of these stereotypes, I feel as though I break them and I hope that I am…

The concept of generation has evolved throughout times, expanding globally and socially on a vast area of interest. The global generations have encountered major traumatic events which are now historical in the 20th century. In fact, the growth of global communication, broadcast, and technology has enhanced the way people communicate from national wide standpoint. As well as technology itself, varies of device such as television, radio, automobiles have been invented during those times to make…

the Millennial generation on how we do business. Healthcare is no exception. Born between the early 1980s and 2000, they are comprised of more than 80 million of the youngest, most diverse adults in the nation. They are now the most populous demographic in American history. As digital natives, they are the most connected of generations, using the digital technology, social media and the internet to find providers that meet their needs and preferences, and to stay informed throughout the…

2006). In the empirical valuation literature, more focus has been devoted to the spatial impact or the effect of distance from the resource on its valuation than the socioeconomic or demographic characteristics. That is based on the notion that the average value is expected to decay with distance from the resource in question. Within the stated preference approach, there is a large body of research – dominated by contingent valuation studies…

For businesses, understanding the millennial mindset opens doors to opportunities. As Baby Boomers retire, and Generation X is a significantly smaller demographic, Millennials will become the dominant force in the workplace and take on business leadership roles. For other generations, the idea of “learning to accept” the untraditional is new; but for Millennials, this is the norm. To dismiss Millennials as…

Every generation seems to clash with the other, since the beginning of time. Dr. Fareed Zakaria makes this clear in his article called “The Try-Hard Generation.” Zakaria examines the conflict between the Baby Boomer(1946-1964) generation and Millennials(1980-2000). The overarching argument that he makes, is defending Millennials--yet not fighting his audience(previous generations). The opposition to Millennials is that they are lazy, career-oriented, and are lacking intellectually. However,…

According to the textbook, it mentions, “The four generations identified in today’s workforce are the Silent Generation, Baby boomers, Generation X and lastly Generation Y” (Chapter 1, pg.14). The textbook also states how, “Baby boomers which is the largest generation had to become extremely competitive to find jobs and promotions and how many became workaholics while spending less time with their families to keep their jobs or to obtain greater pay or promotions” (Chapter, pg. 14-15).…

game-changers. Megatrends are trends that already exist now, but will gain momentum over the next fifteen to twenty years. The megatrends predict that the world will experience an increase in individual empowerment, a diffusion of power, changes in demographic patterns, and increased global connections over resources like food, water, and energy. According to the National Intelligence Council, individual empowerment will be one of the most influential megatrends impacting the future world.…

The article’s purpose is to assess demographic factors that influence the evaluation of service quality in higher education institutes, specifically through the perspective of international students. Sein Min and Chey Chor Khoon note that demographic factors such as, age, gender, and nationality can affect the overall levels of satisfaction in institutes of higher education (995). The article’s target audience is mainly marketers of higher education, international students and institutes of…