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Generation X, 2002.
An examination of the use of labels in defining social groups, their negative impact and how this has influenced "Generation X" - the new youth generation where everything goes and is accepted.
1,564 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper analyzes and examines various contentions regarding Generation X. Part II outlines arguments in support of the contention that stereotypes regarding Generation X are untrue. In Part III, arguments in support of the contention that stereotypes regarding Generation X are true are presented. Lastly, this paper concludes with suggestions for presenting a more balanced view of Generation X.
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"Throughout history, society has felt compelled to devise labels for nearly every category or trait. People may be given a specific label based on their age, economic status, education level, ethnic background, geographic location, occupation, political beliefs, religious beliefs, and various other factors. While labels based on one category may dominate at certain time periods (i.e., ethnicity-based labels dominated in the early 1950s), labels based on age seem to be common regardless of the time period.
"Individuals ages 20-29 are commonly referred to as "Generation X." Other names for Generation X include "Gen X," the "Generation Without a Conscience," the "Lost Generation," the "Me Generation," the "Slacker Generation," "Twenty Somethings," or "Yuppies With a Conscience But Without Fat Paychecks." (Coupland). While labels may be useful in distinguishing members of various categories based strictly on age, labels are most often used in a divisive and pejorative manner."
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Generation X, 2002.
A paper on the recruitment of Generation X men and women to the Michigan State Police force.
4,868 words (approx. 19.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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This paper provides information for the Michigan State Police force to use in dealing with its current problem of recruiting and retaining men and women born between 1963 and 1981, a cohort that is commonly referred to as Generation X. The paper includes a review of the literature related to the recruitment and retention of Generation X members, which reveals several characteristics of this generation as people and as workers. In particular, it notes that, as people, when compared to baby boomers, this is a generation that saves more, marries and has children later, and desires more family time.
Contents:
Introduction
Background
The Problem and Supporting Evidence
Importance of the Problem
Purpose
Discussion: Recruiting and Retaining Gen X-ers
Recruitment
Organizational Changes
Conclusions
Recommendations
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"Generation X-ers are more likely to be recruited by recruitment messages that detail the marketable skills they will learn from the position, emphasize mentoring, provide information about the knowledge they will learn, provide information related to salary and benefits, emphasize the notion of working as a member of a team, highlight the interesting and challenging aspects of the job, and make them feel that there will be a strong network of people offering them personal support as they undertake and learn proper job performance."
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Employee Benefits for "Generation X", 2004.
An analysis of employee benefits for "Generation X" employees.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses employee benefits as they apply to "Generation X" employees. An overview is presented of the two core theories on employee motivation, as well as who "Generation X" employees really are. The paper provides a literature review detailing research that has been conducted on this topic to date. Finally, conclusions are drawn regarding the development and implementation effective benefit programs for this unique worker demographic.
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"In today's hyper-competitive, rapidly changing, global economy attracting and retaining the best employees possible is at the center of many organization's strategic plan. Having the top-notch employees, who perform effectively and efficiently, is a valuable competitive advantage that can lead an organization to industry success. With this knowledge, organizations must combine the fact that the bulk of their workforce is now comprised of "Generation X" employees, and as such, innovative policies must be put into place to retain these valuable workers."
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"Generation X", 2002.
A review of the novel "Generation X" by Douglas Coupland.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 22.95
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This paper is an analytic critique of "Generation X". It is a brilliant novel, but has several very serious flaws. It is Coupland's first novel, and is written in an experimental style.
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Alienation in "Generation X", 2006.
Analyzes the concept of alienation with regard to the characters in Douglas Coupland's novel.
2,431 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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"Generation X", by Douglas Coupland, is a fictional account of three strangers brought together by circumstance to the fringes of the desert town of Palm Springs, CA. The paper explains that Andy, Dag and Claire are intelligent, educated twenty-somethings of middle-class backgrounds who have retreated from mainstream society to live creatively in its margins. However, their desire to find happiness in life without losing themselves in the dreary corporate workplace, without becoming obsessed with the value of economic and social success in our culture, leaves them alienated from the major ideals of most of those who comprise the world around them. This paper analyzes the concept of alienation as it pertains to the characters in "Generation X", both psychologically and sociologically. The paper argues that Andy, Dag and Claire are alienated, rather than mentally ill, members of society.
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"The mass media's bland, recycled version of the past combined with the characters' ambivalence about the future (emphasized by the recurring theme of nuclear warfare in the characters' inner and outer dialogue) leaves them suspended in a state of not knowing which direction to look in. Their dialogue is characterized by "O'Propriation: the inclusion of advertising, packaging, and entertainment jargon from earlier eras in everyday speech for ironic and/or comic effect" (GX 107). This is an example of their ability to subvert the media in an eccentric manner. They have a disturbing form of humor indicative of their fears about and frustration with the world, yet it is apparent within the framework of their humor that they are striving not to be depressed about their situation, and that they identify with each other and find solace in each other's company."
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Generation X, 1995.
Examines media depictions and definition, images vs. reality, social and cultural aspects, stereotypes, myths and future.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, £ 37.95
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"It has been claimed that Generation X has failed to create "an original youth culture" of its own (Gross & Scott, 1990, p. 62). Indeed, many of the elements of today's popular culture have been borrowed from previous eras. For example, grunge music is an extension of late 1970s punk rock, and raves are adaptations of late 1960s happenings and LSD parties. It has also been claimed that Generation X has no spokespersons or heroes of its own. Kurt Cobain of the grunge rock group Nirvana was deeply mourned after his suicide in April, 1994, and some people consider him to be a symbol of the angst, frustration and aimlessness of today's youth. However, in actuality, some young people loved Kurt Cobain and some hated him: "The simple truth is that Generation X is too diverse to agree on a hero" (Giles, 1994, p. 68). Because of these factors, few, if any, defining ..."
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The Multi-Generational Workforce, 2007.
This paper is an extensive literature review and a research proposal to study quantitatively the work values of the Generation X (1961-1981) and the Millennium Generation (1982-2000) also know as the Generation 'Y' or Generation "Why".
16,675 words (approx. 66.7 pages), 70 sources, APA, £ 130.95
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This paper explains that the literature review illustrates that the expectations of employees differ within the generations in today's workforce and unless managers have a sound knowledge-base of the needs and expectations of the organization's employees, keeping these employees motivated may prove to be difficult. The author relates that Donald Super's work values inventory (WVI) will be used to measure the work values of Gen X and the Millenniums based on 15 sub-scale work values. The paper includes detailed figures, tables, graphs and quotations to illustrate the many difference between these generations.
Table of Contents
Project Introduction
Objective
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose
Instrument
Questions of the Research
Data Analysis
The Work Values Inventory (WVI)
Literature Review
Background
Different Influences in the Lives and World of Generation X and the Millennial
Generation
Generation X (born 1965-1980)
Generation Y (Why) (Born 1982-2003)
Communication Style Differences
Generation X (1965-1980)
Population by Generation
Education Attainment of Generation X Men and Women
The Diversity of Generation X
Employment Status of Generation X
The Millennial Generation (1981 - Present)
Generalizations about Generations--Categorizations vs. Stereotypes
Workplace Supply and Demand Trends
Needed Changes in the Organization
Creating Structure for Millennials
Six Principles of Millennial Management
Internal Customer Service
Do's and Don't for Companies Hiring Millennials
Work Expectations
Personal Attention
Value
Structure and Detail
Use of Technology
Communication Tools
Listen
Provide Individual Time
Provide Many Details
Praise
Changes Millennials Bring to the Workplace
Events, Values and Motivators - Generation X
Events, Values and Motivators - Millennial Generation
Summary of the Literature Reviewed
Methodology
Data Collection and Analysis
Population
Procedure
Instrument
Scoring the WVI
Reliability and Validity
Work Values Inventory Definitions
Time Frame for Completing of Work Values Inventory
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"The Millennial Generation is causing a stir all the way around as this generation is "difficult to reach and understand". Millennials have gained the attention of all sector of business. Gerarci specifically reports from a retail point of view. While Generation X was one of individuals were "individualistic, untrusting and pessimistic" and in all truth lived in a "parent-centric world" which meant that "marketing to children was really accomplished by marketing to their mom." This has changed with Millennials "born during the longest economic boom in history." This group has gained "tremendous economic power"."
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Conspicuous Consumption of Generation Y in Taiwan, 2004.
This paper is a complete research project to evaluate the relationship between luxury purchases as conspicuous consumption and Generation Y in Taiwan, using designer brands as the example.
8,890 words (approx. 35.6 pages), 29 sources, £ 96.95
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This paper explains that conspicuous consumption is often thought of as unnecessary spending or the purchasing of products that are not necessities. Increases in upward mobility have increased conspicuous consumption patterns in nations around the world. The author points out that the impact of a rapidly growing economy and of increased education in Taiwan have had an impact on the conspicuous consumption of Generation Y. These individuals are college-educated with significant incomes and have money to spend. The paper concludes that there is a thin line between luxury and necessity; one generation's luxury becomes their successors' necessity. Luxury is often associated with a quality buy.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Luxury vs. Necessity
Modern Consumer Society of Luxury
Meanings of Conspicuous Consumption
Characteristics of Conspicuous Consumers
Comparison of Generation Y, Generation X, and Baby Boomers
Characteristics of Generation Y'ers in Taiwan
Methodology, Research Design and Data Collection
Preliminary Survey Design
Questionnaire
Part I: General Questions
Part II: Attitude toward Luxury Goods and Mass Commodity Goods
Part III: Customers' Brand Loyalty, Reaction to Different Product Categories, and Price Sensitivity
Part IV: Background Information
Depth Interview
Research Finding and Analysis
Part I: General Questions
Part II:
Part III: (Open Questions)
Analysis
Discussion: Limitation, Application, and Conclusion
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"The survey also found that some of the respondents had regrets about making expensive purchases. The phenomenon of regret was most evident in younger respondents who often regretted such purchases because they were too expensive, or the styles were outdated. The survey found that older respondents that were more financially stable rarely had regrets about the purchases they made. To combat the regret that younger consumers have companies should create a line of products that are less expensive but still have the high quality of other clothing by the designer. The less expensive line will allow younger consumers to purchase products without regret."
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Learner Profile, 2002.
An andragogy - learner profile of Generation X (middle thirties to early forties).
1,359 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper produces a learner profile of America's thirteenth generation, also known as Generation X. The profile is presented in the form of a graph where the andragogy characteristics of Generation X are recorded. The graph also presents learning strategies which might be used best to teach these adult learners, with a focus on online teaching methods.
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"Although it was determined that a portion of this age sample could be Baby boomers, it was also noted that "since those born at the end of the baby boom (1964) could, in fact, be the children of those born at the beginning (1946), many consider the younger baby boomers part of a different generation. Some of those born after 1960 call themselves "thirteeners" instead, referring to the thirteenth generation since the founding of the United States" (Gianoulis, 2002). Interesting facts about this learning population include that they are thought to be dependent on the instructor for direction and motivation, but adult learners are self-directed and self-motivated. This generation benefits from a myriad of teaching methods incorporated from both pedagogical and andragogical areas."
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Douglas Coupland's Novels, 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes the journey of self discovery as depicted in Douglas Coupland's "Microserfs" and "Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture"
1,422 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper explores the underlying themes in two of Douglas Coupland's novels, "Microserfs" and "Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture." The most predominant theme in both works of writing is the fear of death. Coupland uses this fear, as well as others, to aid in the characters' journey of self-discovery. There is a very clear and present need for the characters to find themselves in both of Coupland's observant and self-conscious novels. Coupland identifies immediately, before one can go so far as to open either book, that what is about to be read is a story of a generation different than any other. This paper discusses the plot of both novels while supplying an analysis of the main characters. The characters' witty, philosophical looks on life, death and morality demonstrate their fear of death. This very morbid fear underlies all of the characters in both works of writing.
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"Another trait that is identified within the novels, is the need to not have material things. This trait is well established in many of today's pop culture. Coupland observes of our society that those in search of a pure existence cast away material objects and try to live with as little as possible. In Generation X, Coupland's character Andy gave something different to his family for a Christmas present. Instead of purchasing some material, and inevitably never used gift, he made a moment to remember. The day before Christmas, Andy went out and bought hundreds of candles. Christmas morning, before everyone stumbled out of bed and made for the living room to open presents, Andy lit all of his many hundred candles. The room was glowing."
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Comparison Of Different Generations Of Americans, 2002.
Reviews the generations of the 1920s, 50s, 60s, 80s and 90s.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, £ 33.95
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Reviews the generations of the 1920s, 50s, 60s, 80s and 90s. Differences in outlook and approaches to life. Discusses the social meaning of the labels attached to each generation. Lost generation, beat generation, hip culture, Hippies, Yuppies, Generation X. Media attention to counter cultural efforts. Protest movements. Ties to youth culture.
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"The labels attached to many American generations in the twentieth century generally refer to a small number of people. Gertrude Stein's famous remark to Ernest Hemingway about his "lost generation," for example, referred to a group of writers (Gans, 1992). Similarly, the number of people actually involved in Beat culture in the 1950s and in Hippie culture and New Left politics in the 1960s, as well as the actual number of people who could be termed Yuppies in the 1980s, was relatively small. Even the label Generation X which has been applied to the most recent generation, while it may have a broader scope, still seems to reflect attitudes, concerns, and interests that are held by only a portion of the generation in question. Yet the widespread use of these terms--which were stretched far beyond their original constituencies--had two effects. On the one hand, the broadened ..."
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Four Generations in the Work Place, 2002.
A description of the dynamics in the work place consisting of members of four different generations.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The paper describes how the current workforce consists of four different generations: the Greatest Generation born in the 40s and the 50s; the Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964; Generation X individuals born between 1964 and 1976; and Generation Y individuals born between 1976 and 1995. The paper describes the different characteristics of each group and analyzes how the different mindsets and values influence how they work and interact with other workers. The paper describes how management should be aware of the generational differences in order to use these differences to the advantage of the company as a whole.
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"All the generations are in a common race and confronting the same realities of a fast-paced, high-technology, global, very competitive and unpredictable economy (Martin) Being in the same boat and posed before the exact realities in common, how these distinct generations that collide, bruise and even disadvantage one another can be made to translate this damaging condition from a weakness to strength is the challenge."
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Invisible Man and Malcolm X, 2005.
A literary review and comparison of Ralph Ellison's "Invisible Man" and "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Malcolm X.
1,610 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper compares and contrasts Ralph Ellison's novel, "Invisible Man" and Malcolm X's "The Autobiography of Malcolm X". The paper focuses on the sociological and political ideologies illustrated in the two books. The author of the paper highlights how the search for self-definition is a major theme of the analysis.
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"It was an era of racism segregation and inequality during which Ralph Ellison and Malcolm X lived. Lacking equal protections in law comparable to Whites. African Americans endured second-class citizen status in American ..."
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