The meaning of work: an analysis in the light of The Generations X and Y

Authors

  • Ana Paula Pydd Teixeira Unisinos
  • Cintia Frigo Petuco Unisinos
  • Lorena Tello Gamarra Unisinos
  • Carolina Kuhsler Unisinos
  • Rafael Teixeira Unisinos
  • Amarolinda Zanela Klein Unisinos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18316/1485

Keywords:

Meaning of Work, Generation X, Generation Y

Abstract

The sense of work is a fundamental issue when we take into consideration that the very labor organization changes constantly, bringing out concerns to the individuals. This article analyzed the meaning of work for the generations X and y. A survey research was conducted with two groups, one belonging to the generation X and another to the generation Y. Characteristics attributed to the generation Y appeared with greater significance among the respondents of the generation X and the similarity of the averages of some answers indicates that the generations share many values, which commonly is not stated.

Author Biographies

Ana Paula Pydd Teixeira, Unisinos

Mestranda da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos)

Cintia Frigo Petuco, Unisinos

Mestranda da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos)

Lorena Tello Gamarra, Unisinos

Mestranda da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos)

Carolina Kuhsler, Unisinos

Mestranda da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (Unisinos)

Rafael Teixeira, Unisinos

Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)

Amarolinda Zanela Klein, Unisinos

Professor do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Administração da Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos (UNISINOS)

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Published

2014-04-14

Issue

No. 25 (2014)

Section

Dossier

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