Generations apart : Xers and boomers in the officer corps / Leonard Wong.
| Author/creator | Wong, Leonard |
| Other author | Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College : May be obtained from the Publications and Production Office, [2000] |
| Description | 1 online resource (v, 30 pages) : illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | Access on Internet. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| Subjects |
| Series | Strategic Studies Institute publication |
| Abstract | The author addresses the junior officer attrition problem by identifying and discussing the disparity between senior and junior officers in terms of generational differences. Officers from the Baby Boom Generation think and perceive things differently than officers from Generation X. Using empirical evidence to support the generational differences literature, the author points out that Generation X officers are more confident in their abilities, perceive loyalty differently, want more balance between work and family, and are not intimidated by rank. Additionally, while pay is important to Generation X officers, it alone will not keep junior officers from leaving. The solutions presented in the monograph range from strategic policies changing the Army as an organization to operational leadership actions affecting the face-to-face interaction between senior and junior officers. |
| General note | Not distributed to depository libraries in a physical form. |
| General note | "October 2000." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-30). |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Wong, Leonard. Generations apart. Carlisle, PA : Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College : May be obtained from the Publications and Production Office, [2000] |
| GPO item number | 0307-A-08 (online) |
| Govt. docs number | D 101.146:2001011858 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |