Traditional Workplace Environment for the New Millennium

"Traditional Workplace Environment for the New Millennium"
22 January 2023
A Draft Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Graduation Requirements for the Degree of
MASTER OF MILITARY OPERATIONAL ART AND SCIENCE
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Table of Contents Disclaimer 2 Abstract 4 Introduction. 5 Overview.. 5 Generational Differences and Perspectives. 8 Traditional Work Environment versus Current Working Environment 9 Impact on Warfighters. 10 Long-Term Planning for Leaders. 12 Sustainability for Each Generation. 14 Positive and Negative Approaches. 15 Conclusion. 16 References. 17 Annotated Bibliography: 19
Abstract
The paper aimed to assess the impact of transitioning from office-based work to remote working after the pandemic by investigating generations X, Y, and Z. Notably, the basis for career progression for Generation X is hard work. On the other hand, generation Y prefers tech-based work and hardly seeks social approval and work-life balance. Technology forms part of the social life, education, and employment for generation Z. From the analysis, organizational managers of armed forces, with specific reference to the Air Force, put all efforts into providing a suitable working environment to Airmen of all generations based on their preferences and inclination.
Introduction
The transition from a telework environment to an office-based work environment has become a reality in the post-COVID-19 era. However, the mixed response from the workforce implies several risks associated with this transition based on the values, perceptions, and preferences of different generations of the force. As a logical argument, one must investigate the potential implications of this transition from the traditional working model to the telework model on various forms of workforce with specific references to warfighters.
Based on this research question, the impact of this transition on the working capacities of generations X, Y, and Z is a potentially significant subject to investigate. This transition has produced varied responses from the works of these generations based on their expertise, preferences, innovative approaches, and expectations. Therefore, this research paper aims to investigate the impact of this transition on the three generations of warfighters, such as Airmen, based on the evaluation of their differences and perspectives and comparing features of traditional and telework environments.
Overview
The transition from office-based work to telework was rampant in the post-COVID-19 era. Mixed reactions from workers affirm the presence of numerous risks associated with the transition, especially on values, perceptions, and preferences of different generations Mahmoud et al.). The paper aimed to assess the impact of transitioning from office-based work to remote working after the pandemic by investigating generations X, Y, and Z. There have been varied responses ...