The Generation Myth
How to Improve Intergenerational Relationships in the Workplace
Published on 28. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
142 pages
978-1-949991-11-6 (ISBN)
Description
Many assumed characteristics of generational groupings are actually "myths," meaning that generational stereotypes are not accurate across all members of a generation.
This book explores the Generation Myth by highlighting the complexity of the "generation" concept beyond simple age-based groupings and suggests that the over reliance of generational stereotypes in workplaces and society can lead to less than optimal interactions and even conflict.
Several successful strategies are presented throughout to help improve intergenerational relationships.
This book explores the Generation Myth by highlighting the complexity of the "generation" concept beyond simple age-based groupings and suggests that the over reliance of generational stereotypes in workplaces and society can lead to less than optimal interactions and even conflict.
Several successful strategies are presented throughout to help improve intergenerational relationships.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Sterling Forest
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-949991-11-6 (9781949991116)
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02/2019
Business Expert Press
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Dr. Michael J. Urick is director of the master of science in management: operational excellence program and an associate professor at the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government at St. Vincent College. Dr. Urick is certified as a six sigma green belt and SHRM-CP. He is the recipient of multiple teaching awards and was internationally recognized by the Institute for Supply Management as a "Person of the Year" in 2015. Urick is an associate editor of the Journal of Leadership and Management. His research focuses on issues related to intergenerational phenomena and leveraging popular culture to illustrate organizational behavior theories. In addition to writing dozens of publications, he also regularly presents at conferences including the Academy of Management and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Urick is a regular speaker on age-related issues in the workplace and is an active consultant on issues related to workplace interactions, organizational culture, and ethics. In his blog, Urick blends his interests to suggest practical and actionable items for readers to use. Urick is currently president of ISM-Pittsburgh, volunteers on the board of several non-profit organizations, and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management in addition to other professional organizations. Prior to academia, Urick worked in a variety of roles related to auditing, utilities, and training and development. For fun, Urick enjoys music and leads and performs with Neon Swing X-perience throughout portions of the US.