Millennials' (lack of) attitude problem: An empirical examination of generational effects on work attitudes

Journal of Business and Psychology

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 265-279

  Kowske, Brenda J ^a   Rasch, Rena ^a   Wiley, Jack ^a  

^a Kenexa Research Institute   (United States)

Author keywords

Gen Y; Generational differences; HAPC; Millennials; Work attitudes; WorkTrends

Indexed keywords

EID: 77952425865     PISSN: 08893268     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10869-010-9171-8     Document Type: Article

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