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I am in the process of completing my MBA in HR management, and this survey serves as a basis for the final research study required to complete my degree. The focus of my research is to find how people born in different generations view the role of work in their lives, the different values they possess and ways in which management practices as a whole can be used to accentuate the best views of each generation. Please note, these questions do not necessarily reflect your views of the position you currently hold, rather their aim is more general, intended to measure your overall values and goals. The more data I can collect, the more accurate my survey results will be, thus increasing my chances of receiving an “A” on this study. Please answer each question honestly and to the best of your ability.
This survey is for academic research only. Any information you provide through this survey will be kept confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate, used for statistical purposes to support my research only. Your information will be coded and will remain completely confidential.
If you feel you have not been given enough space to answer some of the open-ended questions, please feel free to email the final answer to me at [email protected]. Your participation is greatly appreciated. The final paper will be completed in late March 2005. If you would like a copy, please send me an email request, and I will be happy to send it to you. Thank you for your help!
If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Nicole Guijarro at 202-320-3660 or by email at the email address specified below.


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1. 
Year of Birth
 
Before 1925
 
1926-1945
 
1946-1964
 
1965-1977
 
1978-2000
 
After 2001
 
 
2. 
Gender
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
3. 
What is the highest level of education you completed or are in the process of completing?
 
High School
 
Some College
 
Baccalaureate Degree
 
Masters Degree
 
PhD or Equivalent
 
None of the Above
 
 
4. 
How many years have you been working? (overall, not just present job)
 
Less than 5 Years
 
5 Years--15 Years
 
16 Years--25 Years
 
More than 25 Years
 
 
5. 
How many organizations have you worked for over the course of your career?
 
One
 
2-4
 
5-8
 
9 or more
 
 
6. 
How many different job functions have you held over the course of your career? (ie: admin assistant) Please check all that apply.
 
One function in one department of one organization
 
One function in multiple departments of one organization
 
One function at various organizations
 
Multiple functions at one organization
 
Multiple functions at multiple organizations
 
Other
 

 
 
7. 
Are you currently enrolled in classes outside of the workplace (or plan to enroll within the next year)?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not Sure
 
 
8. 
If currently taking classes, are they toward a certification or degree?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
9. 
Your Career Goals are:
 
Work for one company, with one type of job over the course of your career
 
Work for one company, with multiple types of jobs over the course of your career
 
Work in one type of job in multiple companies over the course of your career
 
Work in multiple types of jobs for multiple companies over the course of your career
 
Run your own Business
 
None of the Above
 
 
10. 
You feel you are most productive when you work:
 
In a group/team
 
Alone, with authority to make decisions from a supervisor
 
Alone, with directions given to you from a supervisor
 
Alone, with no supervision
 
Other
 
 
 
11. 
How would you describe the role of work in your life (in an ideal job): (please check all that apply)
 
I work only to make money to pay bills
 
I work to make friends
 
I work to gain personal satisfaction
 
Work is the most important thing in my life
 
Other
 

 
 
12. 
If you had all of the money you needed without working, you would:
 
Work full time
 
Work Part time
 
Not work at all
 
Own/Start a business
 
Other
 
 
 
13. 
You feel the best way of communicating with someone is:
 
Faxing a request
 
Calling them
 
Sending an email
 
Mailing a request
 
 
 
Why do you feel this method of communication is most effective?
   
 
 
15. 
Have you ever had difficulty working with people from different generations?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not Sure
 
 
 
If yes, what kind of difficulty did you experience? (Please indicate which generation (or general age of person(s)) you had difficulty with)
   
 
 
 
What qualities would a job need to possess in order to motivate you?
   
 
 
 
What do you feel are the biggest obstacles you face with your career?
   
 
 
 
What qualities do you look for in a job or organization when deciding if you plan to stay with that job or organization long-term?
   
 
 
20. 
Which one of the below would you look to for leadership or view as a mentor? (Please check all that apply)
 
Immediate Supervisor
 
Head/Executive Board of a Company
 
A famous, successful person whom you do not know personally
 
A peer who you view to be successful
 
A family member
 
Spiritual leader
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What qualities do you look for in a leader?
   
 
 
22. Please indicate your preference for the following
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
I prefer to work in an organization with a structured chain of command
I prefer to work in an organization with very few levels of management
I think an office is more productive when people of all levels are able to interact with upper-level management
I think an office is more productive when only managers deal with upper-level management
I don't think job titles are necessary in an organization
 
 
23. Please select the level of importance each of the following workplace/job characteristics has for you:
Very Important Somewhat Important Neutral Somewhat Unimportant Very Unimportant
Enjoying the work you perform
Earning a high salary
Quality of benefits available
Good leadership in an organization
Friendships with co-workers
Learning a variety of different skills on the job
Being able to advance in a company
Working with a group of people on projects
Being able to work alone on tasks/projects
Having a boss I respect
Very Important Somewhat Important Neutral Somewhat Unimportant Very Unimportant
Having a boss who respects me
Flexible working hours
Having enough work to remain busy all day
Working with people who have different backgrounds and values than I do
Working with people who have similar backgrounds and values as I do
Receiving feedback on your work from supervisors
The availability of company-sponsored training opportunities
Knowing you will be able to stay in your current organization for many years
 
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