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Degree

Ph.D., Antioch University, Leadership and Change, 2012.

Abstract

There is a monumental changing of the guard that is currently taking place in organizations due to demographic metabolism. One of the largest birth cohorts or generations in history (Baby Boomer) is beginning to retire while their predecessor (Builder) is almost completely out of the workforce. Gen X is hitting stride and on the cusp of inheriting the proverbial organizational mantle. The three aforementioned age cohorts have learned to play in the organizational sandbox together. However, a new age cohort (Millennial, a.k.a. Gen Y), equal or greater in size to the Baby Boomer cohort started entering the playground approximately ten years ago and they are kicking up sand. The etymology of the Millennial story began with a discussion "about" Millennials. The conversation quickly moved to strategies for recruiting them. Talk then shifted to on-boarding and managing Millennials. I desire to broaden the dialogue by inviting a discussion with Millennials about how they are experiencing work life. As is the case with any transition, there is great potential for conflict and angst. The purpose of this qualitative study is to identify the challenges Millennials experience while trying to integrate into organizations and the skills that will help them make a successful transition into the workforce. The electronic version of this Dissertation is at Ohiolink ETD Center, www.ohiolink.edu/etd.

Subject Headings

Demographics; Management; Organization Theory; Social Research

Keywords

participatory action research; Millennials; onboarding; generational analysis; generations; Gen Y; next generation; diversity; multi-generational; young adult; stereotype; management; leadership; workplace; organizational psychology

Committee / Advisors

Alan Guskin, PhD (Committee Chair)
Carol Baron, PhD (Committee Member)
Roger Heuser, PhD (Committee Member)
Luis Calingo, PhD (Other)

Pages

xi, 151p.

Document number: antioch1354553875
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=antioch1354553875

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