VALUES IN THE WORK OF YOUNG GENERATIONS Y AND Z

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to determine the value of the work of the young generation “Z” in the group of studentsworking in the agricultural university. The declared and selected values were the starting point for checking what motivates thenew generation in the labor market. The theoretical assumption was that „work is a value and value is a source of motivationand behavior of people”. The analysis of the case of two groups (Z and Y generations) allowed to identify common values ofthe youngest labor market participants and recommendations for employers. The questionnaire survey was conducted in 2014and 2017. For the researchers, the climate (of clan) was the highest value in the work, which in their opinion contributed mostto self-development in the culture of clan.

Keywords

• values at work
• young generations (Generation Y and Z)
• organizational culture