Question 1

Which of the following is recurrent term in the literature on generational differences in the workplace and refers to people born in the same general time span who are approximately the same age and have in common key historical or societal experiences?

A) Generation
B) Generational cohort
C) Generational gap
D) Intergenerational

A

Accepted Answer

Generation refers to people born in the same general time span who are approximately the same age and have in common key historical or societal experiences.

Question 2

__________ are the oldest generation in the workforce and identified by the label of the &#34;silent generation&#34; as a result of a perceived quiet, industrious demeanor&#10;A) Baby boomers&#10;B) Veterans&#10;C) Millennials&#10;D) Members of Generation X

Accepted Answer

The oldest generation in the workforce is the Veterans, who were born between 1922 and 1945. They are often identified as the "silent generation" due to their perceived quiet, industrious demeanor. Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964, while Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996, and members of Generation X were born between 1965 and 1980.

Question 3

Which generation includes individuals born between 1981 and 2000 that are currently 10 to 29 years old?&#10;A) Baby boomers&#10;B) Generation X&#10;C) Millennials&#10;D) Veterans

Accepted Answer

Millennials are individuals who were born between 1981 and 2000 and are currently 10 to 29 years old. Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964, Generation X was born between 1965 and 1980, and Veterans refer to individuals born before 1946 who fought in World War II.

Question 4

Which model views development as an interaction between the individual and the social events that happen and influence the cohort?&#10;A) Generational&#10;B) Disengagement&#10;C) Modernization&#10;D) Activity

Accepted Answer

The generational model views development as an interaction between the individual and the social events that happen and influence the cohort, such as events that occur during a person's formative years, such as wars or technological advances, that shape the way the individual thinks and behaves. The disengagement model focuses on the individual's withdrawal from society as they age. The modernization model views development as a process of social change and adaptation to new technologies and ideas. The activity model emphasizes the importance of ongoing engagement in meaningful activities for successful aging.

Question 5

__________ submits that there is a mutual process of withdrawal that happens between aging individuals and society.&#10;A) Activity theory&#10;B) Modernization theory&#10;C) Generational theory&#10;D) Disengagement theory

Accepted Answer

Disengagement theory proposes that as aging individuals and society age, there is a mutual process of withdrawal from one another. This theory suggests that it is natural and beneficial for older individuals to disengage from society in order to focus on personal needs and reflect upon life experiences. Conversely, society should disengage from older individuals in order to provide space for the older generation to have greater autonomy and experience personal growth.

Question 6

Which theory assumes that older people that remain active, substituting outdated roles with current ones that also require interaction with others, are best adjusted?&#10;A) Disengagement theory&#10;B) Activity theory&#10;C) Modernization theory&#10;D) Theory of unity

Accepted Answer

The Activity theory assumes that older people who remain active and substitute outdated roles with current ones that also require interaction with others are believed to be best adjusted.

Question 7

__________ are credited with inventing the &#34;60-hour workweek.&#34;&#10;A) Members of Generation X&#10;B) Veterans&#10;C) Millennials&#10;D) Baby boomers

Accepted Answer

Baby boomers are often credited with inventing the "60-hour workweek" culture in the United States during the post-World War II era, when there was a push for economic growth and a focus on productivity.

Question 8

The interaction between members of different generations is known as:&#10;A) Generational cohort&#10;B) Generational communications&#10;C) Intergenerationality&#10;D) The generational gap

Accepted Answer

Intergenerationality refers to the interaction between individuals of different generations. Options A and B refer to more specific aspects of generational interaction, while option D refers to the perceived disconnect between different generations.

Question 9

Organizational climates often reflect the __________ and __________ of founding members of organizational leaders.&#10;A) Values; goals&#10;B) Communication styles; language&#10;C) Management styles; discipline&#10;D) Personal beliefs; religion

Accepted Answer

Organizational climates are shaped by the core values and goals that the founding members or leaders bring to the organization. These values influence the way decisions are made, the types of behaviors that are rewarded, and the overall atmosphere and culture of the organization. The other answer choices (B, C, and D) may also influence organizational climate to some extent, but the core values and goals are usually the most significant factors.

Question 10

Which of the following are suggestions for dealing with generational issues that are often found in the workplace?&#10;A) Minimize personal generational framework&#10;B) Build knowledge and skills&#10;C) Deal with changing work/life expectations&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above suggestions are important for dealing with generational issues in the workplace. Minimizing personal generational framework means being aware of and avoiding stereotypes or assumptions about people based on their age. Building knowledge and skills can help bridge gaps between generations by allowing everyone to learn from each other. Dealing with changing work/life expectations is especially important as different generations may have different priorities or expectations regarding work-life balance.

Deck 10: Intergenerational Tensions in the Workforce