How is the attitude toward work life among the Millennial generation (born 1981 to 1999) different from the Traditionalists (born 1925 to 1945), Baby Boomers (born 1946 to 1964), and Generation X-ers (born 1965 to 1980)?

What will be an ideal response?


The Millennials have a strong desire to develop communication relationships with their coworkers. They also expect communication with their supervisors and managers to be frequent, open, and supportive. They exhibit a preference for working in small groups or teams. They consider a “real job” to be one that enables them to become financially autonomous while pursuing a career they find enjoyable.

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Ms. Wright leads the sales department. On the day that one of her sales people is out sick, she inputs an order, and includes an incorrect delivery date. This order is delivered late to an important customer. When the customer calls up to complain, Ms. Wright tells the sales department that is was she who input the order and made the mistake. This is an example of Ms. Wright’s ______.

a. grit b. passion c. internal locus of control d. internal accountability

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Environmental conditions are elements beyond managerial control.

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The end result of collective bargaining is a(n):

A. contract. B. injunction. C. disciplinary action. D. embargo.

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In addition to your résumé, reference letters, and work samples, your career e-portfolio may also contain such items as photographs, multimedia files, and blog entries

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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