Affiliations:
Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Iran
Correspondence:
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Corresponding author: Ahmad Reza Akhavan Sarraf, PhD Student in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, Department of Management, Faculty of Administrative Sciences and Economics, University of Isfahan, Iran. Tel.: +989133111186; Fax: +983132670296; E-mail: ar.akhavan@yahoo.com.
Abstract: Many research studies look into generational differences and their impact on organizational behavior. Since most of these studies entail representative samples from USA and european countries, with their society-specific history and culture, they are of little use in countries with different cultural backgrounds. This study identifies generational groups in Iran, by using interviews and qualitative methods that assess the collegial opinions of academic and professional managers. Its findings show that there are five separate generations with different characteristics in Iran. Considering the similarities and differences of these generations helps academicians and practitioners benefit from business diversity and creativity. Also, it provides the capability to develop personnel strategies for the recruitment and retainment of employees from different generations.
