A qualitative study

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School of Business | Bachelor's thesis
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2020

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Mikkelin kampus

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(Mikkeli) Bachelor’s Program in International Business

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en

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75 + 2

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Objectives The main objective of this study was to explore if there are any variations in how different generations of the educational sector in Vietnam perceive their work-life balance. This main object was achieved by firstly critically reviewing existing literature on cross-generational work-life balance situations, secondly conducting interviews with teachers of the research generations about the concept, and lastly by analyzing and interpreting the collected data. Summary This study examines the effects of factors of generational differences on how people among those generations perceive work-life balance, focusing upon educational sector in Vietnam. The literature review explains and defines work-life balance as well as generational differences in workforces; it also discusses the teaching profession in Vietnam and applies the mentioned work-life balance perceptions on this particular sector. In-depth opinions are introduced by analyzing data conducted from qualitative interviews with Vietnamese teachers. Conclusions A certain level of difference is diagnosed between the two generations Millennials and Baby Boomers in perceiving work-life balance, and the younger generation tends to pay more attention to the concept that the other one. These perceptions are largely influenced by big social events of the country that only the Boomer generation experienced. In addition, it was concluded that Baby Boomers have higher work ethics compared to the young and show more respect towards authorities in the work hierarchy as well as appreciation towards their work. However, Millennials believe that they are working smarter than Baby Boomers, instead of having to work harder.

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Black, Kate

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work-life balance, generational difference, education sector, Vietnam

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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:aalto-202005103095

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