These days it is very common to have people from two different generations mix in the same workplace. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this situation? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples.

The workplace is now more diverse than before. Nowadays, individuals from different age groups are commonly seen working in the same company and these new

development

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developments

has

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have

both pros and cons.

However

, I believe the benefits outnumber the consequences because it gives room for improvement and the development of new ideas but it may increase organizational conflict.

Firstly

, the presence of different generations in the workplace helps to improve the quality of ideas needed for business growth and it enables the development of technological competencies across

board

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the board

. The workforce today comprises of different

generations namely

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generations, namely

the

babyboomers

, millennials, generation Y and Z. Each generation is known for a specific competency, and having these competencies in one company helps in creating new ideas for the business.

For example

, the baby boomers are good strategists while the millennials are technology experts.

Furthermore

, a combination of these individuals in a company will create an environment

that is

technologically savvy, because the millennials can easily coach the other generations on the use of the

computer

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computer, hence

hence

, improving their competency.

Consequently

, there will be an increase in organizational conflicts

as a result

of their different communication styles.

This

is because each generation has

it’s

of a thing, of it; possessive form of "it"

its

preferred mode of communication, and it is possible for teams to conflict

as a result

of these differences. To illustrate, most millennials prefer to communicate using their phones, either through Whatsapp or Telegram.

On the other hand

, the older ones would rather have a meeting to discuss. In conclusion, the workplace of the 21st century comprises of people from different age groups, and

this

has increased organizational conflict particularly in the area of communication.

Nevertheless

, I think that diversity provides room for innovation and technological expertise, and these merits outweigh the demerit.