Authors : Makarand Upadhyaya, Hatem Mohamed EL-Shishini and Deepa Chavan
Abstract: The current research study evaluates the generational diversity that exist in the modern organizations and specifically the study focus on the generational differences between Gen-X and Y professionals who are employed in IT and ITES industry. The current research aimed to investigate the possibilities of generational differences towards work commitment between the Gen-X and Y cohorts. The 5 types of research commitment that were studied for the generational differences are organizational commitment, work group commitment, work involvement, professional commitment and job involvement. There are again sub sections in the organizational commitment and professional commitment such as normative commitment, continuance commitment and affective commitment. In total, nine factors were examined in this research. Data was collected from 250 respondents which was then analyzed by 2-tailed t-tests (pooled variances method) and from the results it was revealed that there is a significant difference found only in 3 out of 9 factors. It can be concluded that the generations show homogenous nature than heterogeneous in their work values and beliefs. In the research and practice areas, the current findings show a greater insight for HR managers so that the observed differences are attributable to other factors (career and stage of life) instead of being an exclusive and true ‘generational divide’.
Makarand Upadhyaya, Hatem Mohamed EL-Shishini and Deepa Chavan, 2018. Competences and Commitments on Work Related Convictions of Software Professionals. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 13: 165-171.