GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN CAREER EXPECTATIONS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY AMONG TURKISH WORKERS

The chapter attempts to identify the generational cohorts operating in organizations in Nigeria and their unique work ethics through the use of empirical study to confirm the identified unique generational work ethics. This empirical study using samples from Nigeria established that there are generational differences in work ethics, but only in the means of carrying out work. The generational cohorts agree on the end of all work assignment. The chapter argued that differences in means to work, if effectively managed, will lead to innovations which would produce future wealth. After reviewing various leadership styles, the chapter concluded that servant leadership is superior to others based on empirical results which show its superiority. The chapter recommended that organizations must use servant leadership characteristics as the criteria for recruiting and promoting leaders in multi-generational workforce. The characteristics of servant leaders can be learned since they are not hereditary.

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Investigation of the Generational Differences of Two Types of Blog Writers

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies ◽

10.4018/ijdet.2019100104 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 54-70

Author(s):

Benazir Quadir ◽

Nian Shing Chen ◽

Jie Chi Yang

Keyword(s):

Logistic Regression ◽

Empirical Study ◽

Web 2.0 ◽

Knowledge Acquisition ◽

Generational Differences ◽

Digital Natives ◽

Digital Immigrants ◽

Web Based ◽

Online Writing ◽

Positive Attitudes

This study aimed to gain insights into the differences in perceptions of blog writing of two types of writers (i.e., digital natives [DNs] vs. digital immigrants [DIs]). The study focused on the generational literature and Web 2.0 as an online writing platform, investigating the generational differences in DN and DI writers' perceptions on a blog-based writing platform. The “WritingGen” blog was developed for this study to provide a web-based writing place to facilitate writers' writing and editing practices. An empirical study was conducted involving 34 Taiwanese blog writers with five hypotheses to be verified. Data were analyzed using independent samples t tests and logistic regression. The results revealed that the DN writers have significantly more positive attitudes toward blog writing, higher frequencies in blog-based writing behavior, perceived higher satisfaction, and higher knowledge acquisition than the DI writers. Based on these findings, pedagogical implications are provided.

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An Empirical Study of Generational Differences in Work Values among Chinese IT Employees based on MANCOVA

Journal of Convergence Information Technology ◽

10.4156/jcit.vol7.issue21.8 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (21) ◽

pp. 60-69

Author(s):

Jia You ◽

Yuchun Sun

Keyword(s):

Empirical Study ◽

Generational Differences ◽

Work Values ◽

It Employees

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Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD Graduates' Perceptions of Their PhD Program

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2020_persp-19-00107 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 463-478

Author(s):

Elizabeth Crais ◽

Melody Harrison Savage

Keyword(s):

Detailed Examination ◽

Career Expectations ◽

Doctoral Preparation ◽

Creative Solutions ◽

Phd Education ◽

Doctor Of Philosophy ◽

First Time ◽

Students Success ◽

Phd Program

Purpose The shortage of doctor of philosophy (PhD)–level applicants to fill academic and research positions in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs calls for a detailed examination of current CSD PhD educational practices and the generation of creative solutions. The intended purposes of the article are to encourage CSD faculty to examine their own PhD program practices and consider the perspectives of recent CSD PhD graduates in determining the need for possible modifications. Method The article describes the results of a survey of 240 CSD PhD graduates and their perceptions of the challenges and facilitators to completing a PhD degree; the quality of their preparation in research, teaching, and job readiness; and ways to improve PhD education. Results Two primary themes emerged from the data highlighting the need for “matchmaking.” The first time point of needed matchmaking is prior to entry among students, mentors, and expectations as well as between aspects of the program that can lead to students' success and graduation. The second important matchmaking need is between the actual PhD preparation and the realities of the graduates' career expectations, and those placed on graduates by their employers. Conclusions Within both themes, graduate's perspectives and suggestions to help guide future doctoral preparation are highlighted. The graduates' recommendations could be used by CSD PhD program faculty to enhance the quality of their program and the likelihood of student success and completion. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.11991480

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