Class Assignment

Required Resources

Text

Korgen, K. O., Korgen, J. O., & Giraffe, V. (2015).  Social issues in the workplace  (2nd ed.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/

· Chapter 5: Educational and Demographic Trends in the Workplace

· Chapter 6: Generational Differences, Social Media, and Privacy Issues in the Workforce

Article

Zemke, M., Raines, C., & Filipczak, B. (2000).  Generations at work: managing the clash of veterans, boomers, xers, and nexters in your workplace  Retrieved from http://managingmultigenerationalworkforce.pbworks.com/f/Where+mixed+generations+work+well.pdf

· This article presents some unique work initiatives to ensuring generational cohesion in the workplace. Read this article to help you complete this week’s “Generational Cohesion and Conflict” discussion.

Multimedia

Ariix Networking. (2013, June 5).  Millennials or generation y, who they are and why they're hated   [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/jHpbdQCMnwQ

Cranfield School of Management. (2012, June 8).  Generational differences in work values    [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/sxcCc356qOM

Lantern OSU. (2010, April 4).  Dangers of social media in the workplace   [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuaZ58dE7WI

Tim and Kris O’Shea. (2014, Augst 22).  Baby boomers and generation y @ work (While gen x caught in the middle)   [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY1raLxyaKM&feature=youtu.be&list=PL14459467369BDDDC