Leading Generation X: Do the Old Rules Apply?

By Raúl Rodríguez, Mark T. Green, M. Ree. 2003

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Work‐family conflict and work‐family synergy for generation X, baby boomers, and matures (2008, background): “Boomers have been found to value challenging work that can be accomplished over several days while working regularly scheduled hours but Xers want challenging work that can be accomplished in a single day working flexible hours (Rodriquez et al., 2003).”
Work Values Across Generations (2012, background): “As mentioned previously, the association of generation and the importance of Working Conditions seems to be consistent in the literature with Generation X employees indicating their working environment is important to their satisfaction (Rodriguez et al., 2003; Sverko, 1999).”
Generational differences in leader values and leadership behaviors. (2007, background): “The research suggests that Gen-Xers want challenging tasks accomplished within the workday whereas Baby Boomers want their challenging tasks to be accomplished over several days; Gen-Xers want to have flexible hours whereas Baby Boomers prefer regularly scheduled hours; and Gen-Xers want a portable ”
Generational Differences in Work-Related Attitudes: A Meta-analysis (2012, unknown): “…(e.g., Wong et al. 2008), training (e.g., Sayers 2007; Szamosi 2006), work life conflict and spillover (e.g., Beutell and Wittig-Berman 2008; Dilworth and Kingsbury 2005), and leadership style (e.g., Collins et al. 2009; Rodriguez et al. 2003), but there are few studies in each of these areas.”