Communication in a multi generational workforce
Return to your Literature Review and peruse the mixed
methods studies you found for additional resources that pertain
to your topic. Conduct additional searches through the Walden
Library for relevant studies that either pertain directly to your
topic or that pertain to related topics and could inform a mixed
methods study of your topic. Perhaps these studies provide a
model, research instrument, framework, or hypothesis that
informs your own evolving thinking.
Post a brief synopsis of the mixed methods studies you found as
a “.doc” or “.rtf” attachment. For each entry, provide the full APA
citation, as well as a brief paragraph that explains the
contribution the study makes to your own topic, either directly or
tangentially. In the text of your posting (to which you will attach
your synopsis), introduce and summarize the mixed methods
studies as a collection, and post at least two questions that will
elicit suggestions and further responses from your colleagues.
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Communication in a multi generational workforce
Introduction
Today’s workforce is composed of individuals from four generations each bringing different
views and values to the workplace. Mixed methods are very relevant in carrying out such kind of
research using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Mixed methods enhance
researcher’s capacities for social definition and generalization hence incorporates the best
principles in doing research work (Chirino-Klevans, 2009, p34).
Discussion
Qualitative
In studying communication in multi generational work force, the study involves various
qualitative, techniques based on culture, and survey of people. This ensures that a particular
population is well captured in terms of its diverse characteristics. The study entails the culture of
small pockets of people covering three mental constructs. This approach addresses character of
the people in terms of values, communication, relationships, and motivation (Cohen & Crabtree
,2006,p109).
Quantitative
At this stage data generated from the qualitative approach is utilized. The data is used to develop
instruments that give measurements of the particular character that impacts the behavior of
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interest. in addition, it looks at the relationship of this behavior with any other related aspect. The
factors involved in the survey then enable the researcher to study their interests comprehensively
while addressing a larger population. Motivations for human behaviors are very sophisticated.
Someone’s volitional decisions are interfered with by the behaviors and the expectations of other
people through experience, by tradition, and by the way in which the surrounding is composed
(Cohen & Crabtree ,2006 p 100).
Conclusion
Despite the fact that mixed methods are very informative during research work, the study is
limited to four groups of people. This may not give a clear picture within each generational
cohort.
Therefore the question that requires an answer is “what factors could affect participant’s values,
motivation, work ethic, and life view”
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References
Chirino-Klevans, I. (2009). Motivating a changing workforce.
