Analysis of Generation Y Workforce Motivation Using Multiattribute Utility Theory

Abstract

This article explores the difference in assigned levels of workplace motivation and happiness between federal government workforce members of Generation Y versus Generation X and Baby Boomers. Thirty hypotheses were tested, and 11 were found to be statistically significant. Generation Y does assign different levels of importance and partially assigns different levels of happiness to the five motivational factors examined in this study: responsibilities, compensation, work environment, advancement potential, and free time. Advancement potential and free time were rated the highest factors when compared to Generation X and Baby Boomers. Sample size was small due to limited availability of workforce members. This study represents the first attempt to explore motivational factors for the Generation Y workforce within the federal government.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA535500

Entities

People

  • Ian N. Barford
  • Patrick T. Hester

Organizations

  • Defense Acquisition University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Baby Boomers
  • Business Administration
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Employment
  • Engineering
  • Generation X
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Millenials
  • Motivation
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Development
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering

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