Generational Differences in values and attitudes within workplace

Abstract

The aim of this conceptual paper is to review the literature related to generational differences in values and attitudes within workplace. The psychology and business bodies of literature have adopted the cohort theory. studies have confirmed that there are five generational cohorts in the current workforce; Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z.  In summary, there is a shortage in empirical and theoretical researches on generational differences, especially on the current generations (Y&Z). The stream of literature that does exist is somehow various. The two generations that have more similarities are traditionalists and boomers.