The Beat (Up) Generation
In the cultural criticism piece, The Beat (Up) Generation, written by
Abby Ellin, (2014), Abby compares the differences between generations in the
work place regarding their work ethics, and these differences have changed how
businesses function and manage employees.
The author support this claim by focusing on the millennial generations’
addition to the work force has changed how things get done, she cites several
studies (205,205), and research professors as evidence as to how this change occurred.
Abby’s purpose in writing this piece is centered around the fact that change is
constant in the work place, so she enlightens us by pointing out that not all
change is bad, especially if it improves the function of the office. The author wants these persuasive arguments to
inform business executives, employers, and baby boomers how to understand and
work with millennials in todays society.
Reading
this piece was very entertaining. It’s
message is so relevant and informative, because change is so constant in the
workplace businesses have to adjust to keep up.
People tend to be creatures of habit and resistant to change. With the advent of technology, old business
models can ruin a company that refuses to see the handwriting on the wall. Conflict resolution have become an important
to the viability of workplace function. With
the different generations working together, you also have different life experiences
and perspectives that govern how we act in the workplace, conflict resolution helps
with that.
Abby’s
essay contains quotes and surveys performed in a variety of different business
environments. Most of which focuses on
how the millennials approach and performance in the workplace is being perceived
by the baby boomers and their reaction to them.
She begins proving this stance by
using the example of Steven Clarke, (205), and how he was going to become a
millionaire in one year. She cites
Professor Jeffrey Arnett (205) when referencing the reaction to millennials as
being one of anger. There are several pros and cons to change in the workplace,
and there is one thing that is consistent, change is inevitable and if we are
to survive we have to change also.
I really like your second paragraph because I totally agree. -ellory
ReplyDeleteI agree that reading the piece was entertaining and the relevancy made is very relatable on many levels.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your second paragraph in terms of how change is always occurring and we have to adjust to it.
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