QUESTION ONE [50]

Five generations are actively in the workforce. The Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation-X, Millennials and Generation-Z bring different mindsets and expectations to the office. It's easy to slap a stereotype label on each cohort. The eye-rolling, cliche tropes are that Boomers are set in their ways and afraid of new technologies; Gen-X couldnt care less about what people think about them; Millennials want a trophy for everything they do and Gen-Zthe largest generational demographic in the United States at more than 90 million strongaspire to be TikTok influencers. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, positions on social issues and workplace flexibility are important factors in recruiting and retaining talent, according to a 2022 EY U.S. Generation survey about corporate culture. More than 90% of employees self-reported that culture impacts their decision to stay with their company. (Excerpt https://www.forbes.com/)

Considering the above, critically discuss

1.1. The challenges facing human resource management as a result of five generations being active in the workplace. (25)

1.2. Differences and commonalities with regards to workplace culture and related aspects among the five generations. (25)