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Impacto da diversidade geracional nas práticas (não) éticas no ambiente de trabalho em Portugal
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Esta tese explora a sensibilidade ética dos trabalhadores de diferentes gerações em Portugal, utilizando dados do inquérito internacional Ethics at Work 2021 do Institute of Business Ethics. O objetivo principal deste estudo é explorar as diferenças geracionais no âmbito da conscientização das práticas ou condutas antiéticas no local de trabalho e compreender como estas perceções influenciam a disposição dos trabalhadores para denunciar práticas não éticas. A revisão da literatura realça as caraterísticas distintas de quatro grupos geracionais – Boomers, Geração X, Geração Y e Geração Z – focando-se nos seus comportamentos, valores e atitudes no contexto de trabalho. As práticas éticas no local de trabalho, a consciencialização e o mecanismo de denúncia são analisados de forma crítica, acentuando a sua relação com as caraterísticas de cada geração. As principais conclusões deste estudo divulgam que as gerações mais velhas estão mais sensibilizadas para a má conduta no local de trabalho porém, as gerações mais jovens, especialmente, a Geração Y e a Geração Z, demonstram maior propensão para falar e maior satisfação com os resultados dessa sinalização apesar de indicarem menor consciência. Por último, esta tese salienta a necessidade organizacional de debater estas dinâmicas geracionais com o intuito de propiciar uma cultura de consciência ética e de comunicação aberta. Além disso, sugere estratégias para promover um melhor entendimento entre gerações e amenizar os conflitos de forma a melhorar os comportamentos éticos no local de trabalho em Portugal.
This thesis explores the ethical sensitivity of workers from different generations in Portugal, using data from the Institute of Business Ethics’ international survey Ethics at Work 2021. The primary objective of this study is to examine generational differences regarding awareness of unethical practices or behaviours in the workplace and to understand how these perceptions influence workers' willingness to report unethical practices. The literature review highlights the distinct characteristics of four generational cohorts—Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z— focusing on their behaviors, values, and attitudes within the workplace context. Ethical workplace practices, awareness of misconduct, and whistleblowing mechanisms are critically analyzed, with particular emphasis on their connection to generational traits. The study’s key findings reveal that older generations exhibit greater awareness of workplace misconduct. However, younger generations, particularly Generation Y and Generation Z, show a higher propensity to report unethical behavior and express greater satisfaction after doing so, despite demonstrating lower levels of awareness. Finally, this thesis underscores the organizational imperative to address these generational dynamics in order to foster a culture of ethical awareness and open communication. It also proposes strategies to enhance intergenerational understanding and reduce conflicts, ultimately improving workplace ethics in Portugal.
This thesis explores the ethical sensitivity of workers from different generations in Portugal, using data from the Institute of Business Ethics’ international survey Ethics at Work 2021. The primary objective of this study is to examine generational differences regarding awareness of unethical practices or behaviours in the workplace and to understand how these perceptions influence workers' willingness to report unethical practices. The literature review highlights the distinct characteristics of four generational cohorts—Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z— focusing on their behaviors, values, and attitudes within the workplace context. Ethical workplace practices, awareness of misconduct, and whistleblowing mechanisms are critically analyzed, with particular emphasis on their connection to generational traits. The study’s key findings reveal that older generations exhibit greater awareness of workplace misconduct. However, younger generations, particularly Generation Y and Generation Z, show a higher propensity to report unethical behavior and express greater satisfaction after doing so, despite demonstrating lower levels of awareness. Finally, this thesis underscores the organizational imperative to address these generational dynamics in order to foster a culture of ethical awareness and open communication. It also proposes strategies to enhance intergenerational understanding and reduce conflicts, ultimately improving workplace ethics in Portugal.
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Diversidade geracional Ética no local de trabalho Speak up Generational diversity Workplace ethics
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