Age cohorts are important to understand because
a. as the workforce ages, each cohort becomes more like the generation that preceded it.
b. one of the advantages of the baby boomers working longer is that ,as a cohort, they tend to
deal very well with conflict.
c. members of each age cohort, such as Gen X, have a tendency to have somewhat similar
attitudes about technology, work-life balance, etc., that differ from other age cohorts.
d. age differences are not a significant factor in managing today's workforce.
c. members of each age cohort, such as Gen X, have a tendency to have somewhat similar attitudes about technology, work-life balance, etc., that differ from other age cohorts.
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