Work traits vary considerably between various generations. Each individual has a unique manner of interacting with others and solving problems or addressing issues that arise. In this assignment, you will address work trait differences and how these differences might impact the organizational culture and succession planning.

Part I: Individual Work

Assume you are a human resources intern at a major healthcare organization that employs more than 500 people. The HR manager has asked you to reflect on work trait differences among 4 generational worker groups and evaluate how these might impact organizational culture and succession planning for an upcoming board meeting. She requests the following:

Create a chart that outlines the work trait differences between the following generations:

• Baby Boomers
• Generation X
• Generation Y/Millennials
• Generation Z/Boomlets

Share your chart with your team.

Part II: Teamwork

Review two team members' charts.

Compare your chart with theirs.

• What work trait differences are similar to the ones you identified in your chart? Provide a comment for each of the 4 generations for each team member.
• Which work trait differences vary from those identified in your chart? Provide a comment for each of the 4 generations for each team member.
• Comment on how the differences might impact both organizational culture and succession planning.

Part III: Individual Work - Organizational Culture and Succession Planning