The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme

Studies on generational cohorts have commonly examined the differences between generations in job-related attitudes. However, research findings regarding the differences among generational cohorts of employees in Islamic banking institutions in particular are still limited. In relation to this situa...

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Main Authors:	Janon, Nazariah Shar'ie, Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana, Fauzi, Fat, Melati, Putifatma Hanum
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	Penerbit UMT 2019
Subjects:	BF Psychology BF712 Developmental psychology
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spelling	iium-758962020-02-24T06:52:25Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/75896/ The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme Janon, Nazariah Shar'ie Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana Fauzi, Fat Melati, Putifatma Hanum BF Psychology BF712 Developmental psychology Studies on generational cohorts have commonly examined the differences between generations in job-related attitudes. However, research findings regarding the differences among generational cohorts of employees in Islamic banking institutions in particular are still limited. In relation to this situation, the present study examines the differences, should there be, between generations; particularly between actual generational cohorts and perceived generational cohorts; of job-related attitudes that include organisational commitment, work ethics and turnover intention. It is hypothesised that both actual and perceived generational cohorts have significant differences in job-related attitudes. Two hundred and twenty-five staff from several Islamic banking institutions around Kuala Lumpur participated in the study. The results indicate that there are no generational differences in job-related attitudes when the generation is based on the actual year they were born. However, the differences between generational cohorts (i.e., traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y) are significant when it is based on perceived generational cohorts. It is found that perceived generational cohorts have significant differences in turnover intention. Taking into consideration the findings from the present study on an individual’s perception of their generation, it is strongly recommended that it be included in any employee sustainability programme. Penerbit UMT 2019-10 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/75896/1/75896_The%20differences%20between%20perceived%20and%20actua.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/75896/7/75896_The%20differences%20between%20perceived%20and%20actual%20generations%20of%20job-related%20attitudes-%20A%20new%20perspective%20for%20employee%20sustainability%20programme_Scopus.pdf Janon, Nazariah Shar'ie and Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana and Fauzi, Fat and Melati, Putifatma Hanum (2019) The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 14 (5). pp. 76-83. E-ISSN 1823-8556 http://jssm.umt.edu.my/wp-content/uploads/sites/51/2019/10/6-14.5.pdf
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spellingShingle	BF Psychology BF712 Developmental psychology Janon, Nazariah Shar'ie Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana Fauzi, Fat Melati, Putifatma Hanum The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme
description	Studies on generational cohorts have commonly examined the differences between generations in job-related attitudes. However, research findings regarding the differences among generational cohorts of employees in Islamic banking institutions in particular are still limited. In relation to this situation, the present study examines the differences, should there be, between generations; particularly between actual generational cohorts and perceived generational cohorts; of job-related attitudes that include organisational commitment, work ethics and turnover intention. It is hypothesised that both actual and perceived generational cohorts have significant differences in job-related attitudes. Two hundred and twenty-five staff from several Islamic banking institutions around Kuala Lumpur participated in the study. The results indicate that there are no generational differences in job-related attitudes when the generation is based on the actual year they were born. However, the differences between generational cohorts (i.e., traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y) are significant when it is based on perceived generational cohorts. It is found that perceived generational cohorts have significant differences in turnover intention. Taking into consideration the findings from the present study on an individual’s perception of their generation, it is strongly recommended that it be included in any employee sustainability programme.
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author	Janon, Nazariah Shar'ie Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana Fauzi, Fat Melati, Putifatma Hanum
author_facet	Janon, Nazariah Shar'ie Mohd Mahudin, Nor Diana Fauzi, Fat Melati, Putifatma Hanum
author_sort	Janon, Nazariah Shar'ie
title	The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme
title_short	The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme
title_full	The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme
title_fullStr	The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme
title_full_unstemmed	The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme
title_sort	differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme
publisher	Penerbit UMT
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The differences between perceived and actual generations of job-related attitudes: a new perspective for employee sustainability programme

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