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| Born (1900-1945) Called the greatest generation. Their experience included the depression, World Wars I and II, the dawn of the atomic era. These events led to a strong sense of self-control and self-sacrifice. They have strong respect for authority. They follow rules which exist for good reason. Their work ethic includes timeliness and productivity. |
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| Born (1946-1964) Benefited from growing up in the post-world War II era of prosperity. They witnessed and participated to the era of social reform and Civil Rights revolution. Social upheaval surrounding the Vietnam War and the degradation of the environment. Boomers are optimistic can-do belief in themselves and the potential for society. |
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| Born (1965-1982) Has accepted technological advances as a fact of life. During their youth, gender roles for women became more flexible. Believe that anything is possible. Explore what is desirable for themselves as individuals. They are adept with technology, skeptical, and independent. They respect performance. They are loyal to people, not organization. |
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| Born (1982-1991) The why generation, Net generation, the first global, digital natives. They are helpful and determined. They have international worldview; over have have passports and one quarter expect to work outside the US. They are technologically adept and like to learn by doing. They have high unrealistic expectation for salary, job, duties. They are able to shift rapidly from one task to another. |
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