Training & Generational Differences

ISBN-13: 9783847373483 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str.

Dimpy Satija; Sanjay Kumar; Johannah Wilsdorff

Opis

The book starts with the objective of exploring the influence of a multigenerational workforce on the training process in software firms. The secondary research explores the concepts, various needs, objectives and methods of training and also highlights the differences between the traits of different generations. The research explores the role of training in coping with the challenges created at workplace because of a multigenerational workforce. Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods are used to collect the primary data for this research. Research findings correlate with both the primary and secondary sources of data to establish a link between the training and learning styles of different generations. The findings strongly suggest that modifying the training programs according to learners needs and their learning style can actually prove to be quite beneficial in dealing with the multigenerational workforce s challenges. This book also identifies areas of further research e.g emotional intelligence to deal with the upcoming challenges in the workplace due to a multi-generational workforce.

O autorze

Author, presently a homemaker, has double masters in Science (India) and Business (Ireland). She worked as a teacher in India and Ireland. Currently she is preparing for her doctorate and like to contribute more in academic sector.