Cyber Times International Journal of Technology & Management

Purpose: The research aim is to clarify the concepts of work values, and commitment and their relationship with different generations.

Design/Methodology/Approach: An interdisciplinary review of literature was undertaken as current literature on the topic of values and commitment at work in relation to generational differences was very limited in scope. The key concepts investigated were the connection between work values and organizational commitment with Generation X and Generation Y. Also how it affects the working of an organization. This paper is an attempt to bring the various views, dimensions and perspectives studied in past and together to arrive at a comprehensive view of generational differences in work values and organizational commitment for further research.

Findings: Provides documentation that previous values research practices have been fragmented and have had limited practical applications.

Research Implications/Limitations: No long-term studies were found on the topic of inquiry although some documentation on business performance is starting to appear. Further research using values alignment as an organizational process would be beneficial. The framework presented appears to have pragmatic application that would benefit organizational development and effectiveness.