Philosophy of work

Generational Differences Regarding Workplace Ethics

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Overview

Kant's humanity formula states that all human beings have absolute value as persons and thus should be treated with respect and dignity as ends and never used merely as means. In other words, human beings should never be used as tools but should always be respected as absolutely valuable ends in themselves. For example, if you visit a grocery store, you should treat the cashier as an end, that is, as a person of worth who offers more than just serving as a means to your end of obtaining food. Do not treat the cashier as a tool for obtaining food. Rather, treat the person with respect and dignity. Smile and be polite. Perhaps, look for opportunities for meaningful conversation, et cetera.

While this concept is timeless, different generations may have different views on how this concept looks within the workplace. In addition, changing expectations related to gender influence this concept. For this assignment, imagine you are presenting to a group of human resource professionals at a conference. This group is interested in improving gender and generational conversations at the workplace, so they are interested in different opinions surrounding this topic. You want to take a philosophical approach to this topic, so you decide to use Kant's humanity formula as a guidance.

Part 1: Interview

For your interview:

1. Select two individuals from different generations (Baby Boomer, Gen X, Gen Y (Millennial), and Gen Z (Centennial)).

2. Conduct each interview using the questions provided on your  Interview Worksheet [DOC]. Use a separate worksheet for each interviewee.

3. Record their responses in the spaces provided.

Part 2: Presentation

Once you have completed both of the interviews, create a 5–8-minute audio presentation in which you do the following:

1. Explain how Kant's humanity formula influenced your understanding of the interview.

2. Compare similar themes in the responses.

3. Contrast noticeable differences in the responses.

4. Explain how generational differences may have influenced the responses.

5. Explain how changing expectations with gender influenced the responses.

You may choose the format of your presentation. Some suggestions are:

· A 6–12-slide PowerPoint presentation (or another choice of presentation software) with audio. Refer to the PowerPoint section of the Tools and Resources page for PowerPoint tutorials.

· A 5–8-minute presentation recorded using Kaltura, a program offered by Capella that records audio and video. Refer to the Audio and Video in this Course section of the Tools and Resources page for more information.

· A 5–8-minute podcast.

Submit both interview worksheets and your presentation. Include a transcript of your presentation.

Presentation Requirements

Your presentation should meet the following requirements:

· Length of recording: 5–8 minutes.

· Length of slideshow (if using): 6–12 slides.

· Format: The format you choose for your presentation must be one that your instructor can access for review and grading. Do not submit files from non-standard software programs. You can reference Capella's  Computer Requirements for more information about our standard software programs. Depending on the format you choose, upload or attach your presentation to the assignment area or provide a link in the submission box. Make sure to give your instructor access to the recording if necessary.

Refer to the Interview: Generational Differences Regarding Workplace Ethics rubric to ensure you meet all expectations for this assignment.

Generational Differences Regarding Workplace Ethics

*** Add transcript for each slide****

Overview

Kant's humanity formula states that all human beings have absolute value as persons and thus should be treated with respect and dignity as ends and never used merely as means. In other words, human beings should never be used as tools but should always be respected as absolutely valuable ends in themselves. For example, if you visit a grocery store, you should treat the cashier as an end, that is, as a person of worth who offers more than just serving as a means to your end of obtaining food. Do not treat the cashier as a tool for obtaining food. Rather, treat the person with respect and dignity. Smile and be polite. Perhaps, look for opportunities for meaningful conversation, et cetera.

While this concept is timeless, different generations may have different views on how this concept looks within the workplace. In addition, changing expectations related to gender influence this concept. For this assignment, imagine you are presenting to a group of human resource professionals at a conference. This group is interested in improving gender and generational conversations at the workplace, so they are interested in different opinions surrounding this topic. You want to take a philosophical approach to this topic, so you decide to use Kant's humanity formula as a guidance.

Part 1: Interview

For your interview:

1. Select two individuals from different generations (Baby Boomer, Gen X, Gen Y (Millennial), and Gen Z (Centennial)).

2. Conduct each interview using the questions provided on your  Interview Worksheet [DOC]. Use a separate worksheet for each interviewee.

3. Record their responses in the spaces provided.

Part 2: Presentation

Once you have completed both of the interviews, create a 5–8-minute audio presentation in which you do the following:

1. Explain how Kant's humanity formula influenced your understanding of the interview.

2. Compare similar themes in the responses.

3. Contrast noticeable differences in the responses.

4. Explain how generational differences may have influenced the responses.

5. Explain how changing expectations with gender influenced the responses.

You may choose the format of your presentation. Some suggestions are:

· A 6–12-slide PowerPoint presentation (or another choice of presentation software) with audio. Refer to the PowerPoint section of the Tools and Resources page for PowerPoint tutorials.

· A 5–8-minute presentation recorded using Kaltura, a program offered by Capella that records audio and video. Refer to the Audio and Video in this Course section of the Tools and Resources page for more information.

· A 5–8-minute podcast.

Submit both interview worksheets and your presentation. Include a transcript of your presentation.

Presentation Requirements

Your presentation should meet the following requirements:

· Length of recording: 5–8 minutes.

· Length of slideshow (if using): 6–12 slides.

· Format: The format you choose for your presentation must be one that your instructor can access for review and grading. Do not submit files from non-standard software programs. You can reference Capella's  Computer Requirements for more information about our standard software programs. Depending on the format you choose, upload or attach your presentation to the assignment area or provide a link in the submission box. Make sure to give your instructor access to the recording if necessary.

Refer to the Interview: Generational Differences Regarding Workplace Ethics rubric to ensure you meet all expectations for this assignment.