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四、閱讀測驗Passage 1Generation Y workers are “more demanding.” Generation Z workers want “more flexibility,autonomy and recognition.” And both groups want to be “creative.” Should managers worry aboutthese increasingly accepted trends in the multi-generational workforce? The answer is yes, and liesin demographic transition and the subsequent change in conditions for business. Economic growthdepends heavily on having sufficient and productive labor. However, most OECD populations arefacing a demographic shift as a result of declining fertility rates along with increasing lifeexpectancy.To date, organizations have largely focused on considering the work values of Gen Yemployees and the “wellbeing” of elderly employees. Recent research has found that this is notenough. Present studies suggest diverse attitudes and behaviors of employees of different ages cancause conflict, and a deterioration of productivity. Age diversity requires strong leadership frommanagers. Clashes between people of different ages can be purely age related, linked to career orlife cycle aspects, or generational differences. Although values might change over time, earlyimprint is how people filter and perceive experiences throughout their lives.Whereas elder employees expect respect for seniority experience alone, Gen Y employees arereluctant to bow to sheer age, and tend to base praise on current performance levels. Gen Yemployees want to be treated on a par by senior colleagues, who in turn count experience andexpertise as a necessary requirement for equal recognition. Gen Y’s older peers often don’tunderstand their expectation that a supervisor functions as service provider, helping to quickly boosttheir younger colleagues’ development and career advancement. These are just some of the reasonswhy organizations should adopt management strategies to address the differences in values andexpectations of each employee group so as to ensure harmonious productivity.
【題組】36. What are the main argument that the writers are making about workplace diversity?
(A) It results in higher productivity.
(B) It needs careful management.
(C) It always involves conflict.
(D) It is a consequence of population change.
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