Assignment task: Generational Ethics in Business
Generational ethics influence workplace dynamics. As generations change, businesses must adapt to diverse ethical priorities, and foster cross-generational collaboration for sustainable success.
Case: Resources
- Text: 5.2 Business Ethics over Time (2023)
- Text: 11.1 Business Ethics in an Evolving Environment (2023)
- Do Work Ethics Differ By Generation? (2023)
- Generational Differences in the Workplace: Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce (2023)
- Embracing Generational Differences: Insights and Resources (2023)
- Demystifying what the next generation wants from employers (2023)
Scholarly Readings:
- Ethical Reasoning at Work: A Cross-Country Comparison of Gender and Age Differences (2023)
- Ethical Culture in Organizations: A Review and Agenda for Future Research (2023)
Case Assignment:
Generational Ethics:
Highlight the significance of understanding generational shifts in ethical values for businesses. Research required. (1 page)
Ethical Focus Points of Different Generations
- Discuss key ethical concerns and values of Baby Boomers (e.g., loyalty to organizations, value of hard work, hierarchical structures) (1/2 of a page). Research supported.
- Explore Gen X ethical values (e.g., work-life balance, skepticism towards institutions, value of individualism) (1/2 of a page). Research supported.
- Delve into ethical priorities of Millennials (Gen Y) (e.g., corporate social responsibility, sustainability, inclusivity) (1/2 of a page). Research supported.
- Examine the ethical values of Gen Z (e.g., importance of authenticity, digital ethics, social activism) (1/2 of a page). Research supported.
Business Implication: Talent Acquisition and Retention
Investigate how understanding generational ethics influences attracting and retaining talent. Research required. (1 page)
Business Implication: Organizational Culture
Discuss how generational shifts affect workplace norms, expectations, and organizational values. Research required. (1 page)
Research Requirements: A minimum of three sources are required with one from Trident Library's full-text databases (e.g., Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete and/or Proquest Central).
All research for this case should have been published within the last two years.
No quotations are permitted in this paper. Since you are engaging in research, be sure to cite and reference the sources in APA format. NOTE: Failure to use research with accompanying citations to support content will result in reduced scoring "Level 2-Developing" across the grading rubric. This is a professional paper, not a personal one based on feelings. The first half of the paper must be written in the third person. This means words like "I," "we," and "you" are not appropriate.
Assignment Expectations:
Use the ETH501 Case 2 APA-formatted template to create your submission.
- The template is set up in APA 7: double-spacing, font, margins, headings, page breaks, APA help links.
Your submission will include:
- A paper with APA citations (2- to 3-sentence overview, 5-page body, 2- to 3-sentence conclusion)
- The reference list page in APA format.