Question

Karan and Jacob are co-workers. They both are working in the same project but their work values are very different from each other. Karan belongs to GenX (The X Generation) and relies a lot on the team-work as well as its (team's) progression and upliftment, whereas Jacob is from GenY (The Y Generation) or the Millennial and for him self-reliance is more important. Though they share a great personal rapport they always are found having disagreements at work.
a.Explain the reason for their disagreement? It is natural to have such disagreement, give concluding remarks for the Jacob b. Introduce the value system of your generation. Discuss the rest of the generations and their values? (5 Marks)

Answer 1

Analysis of the given case study

Explanation:

• The given case study can be analysed as follows:

• The case study first talks about Karan who belongs to the Generation X i.e the Modern era. Karan believes in teamwork as well as the progression and high motivation of his team members.

• The case study further talks about Jacob who belongs to the Generation Y i.e the Millennial generation (elderly people). Jacob,however,believes in self-reliance and improving one self for achieving the goals.

• This difference in their ideals often lead to disagreement and even after sharing a great personal rapport with each other.

• The above case study can be analysed as follows:

• Both,Karan and Jacob, are correct in their own ideas and both of their ideals play an important part in achieving the goals and objectives.

• Disagreement,on the other hand, is not bad as long as it can be removed by negotiation and coming to a win-win agreement.

• If we look at Jacob's ideals, improving self can help oneself in achieving the goals and objectives of the organization. Self improvement can sharply increase efficiency,productivity and creativity.

• If we look at the modern generation ideals,i.e emphasis on teamwork,it can greatly help in improving efficiency,hardwork,productivity,boosts creative and analytical thinking,gives the team members a feeling of importance.