Unit 3 研究生英语,探索

Depending on who you ask, Generation X includes people born between 1965 and 1985, or those born between 1960 and 1980– nobody is quite sure where to draw the demographic（人口的，人口 统计的）boundaries. But it is commonly agreed that people in this generation were shaped by significant social trends and cultural events that occurred during their first 20 years. An economic rollercoaster（忽好忽坏）during the 1970, outdated and overcrowded schools,



The origin of “Generation X”
In the UK the term was first used in a 1964 study of British youth by Jane Deverson. Deverson was asked by Woman's Own magazine to conduct a series of interviews with teenagers of the time. The study revealed a generation of teenagers who "sleep together before they are married, don't believe in God, dislike the Queen, and don't respect parents," which was deemed unsuitable for the magazine because it was a new phenomenon. Deverson, in an attempt to save her research, worked with Hollywood correspondent Charles Hamblett to create a book about the study. Hamblett decided to name it Generation X.


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B. Generation X is also known by “twenty something” or other labels. The following is more information about this generation. Twenty Somethings: Managing the New Breed of Employee Who are we talking about when we say “Generation X”? This generation is known by a variety of labels: twenty somethings, babybusters, post-boomers, the 13th generation or thirteeners (the 13th generation since the ratification（正式批准）of the Constitution), and slackers (referring to their alleged lack of a work ethic).
C. What do these twenty somethings want? FAMILY Principles address the specific needs of Generation X. Fun: Generation X wants to have fun while their work gets done. Applaud your people: Recognize or reward people for a job well done. Model: We’re telling our managers to walk their talk.

Introduction
to the Author

Bob Losyk, M.B.A., C.S.P., is an international speaker, author, management consultant, and trainer, who speaks at conferences and leads corporate seminars throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. He holds the Certified Speaking Professional Designation awarded by the National Speakers Association. This is the highest earned award given by N.S.A., and only 7% of its members hold this designation.


Why is this generation called Generation X? In the U.S. Gen X was originally referred as the "baby bust" generation because of the small number of births following the baby boom.

Bob Losyk focuses his twenty years of service, sales, and top level management experience, on creating useable techniques and strategies that get immediate and long term-results. He has written over 150 articles on managing the future workforce, Generation X, recruiting, hiring and preventing turnovers. Losyk is the author of the best-selling book, Managing A Changing Workforce: Achieving Outstanding Service With Today’s Employees, which won the National Independent Publishers Association award for Best Book Content.
Bob Losyk has appeared on national TV shows and on nationally syndicated radio shows. His opinion has been sought for The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many other newspaper and magazine interview. In addition to being founder and President of Innovative Training Solution, Inc., Bob Losyk is an active member of the National Speakers Association, the American Society of Training & Development, and the World Future Society.

Involve: Involve your people in the decision-making process. Ask for and use their ideas whenever possible, and when you can’t use them explain why. Lead: Lead and develop your people. Whether you continuously train or crosstrain your employees, work with them to develop those transferable skills. Yield: Be flexible. Accommodate people’s requests when possible, particularly with scheduling.
What are the qualifications for being a good youth today?


The qualifications for a good youth today:
Health. Good virtue and high moral standards. The ability to work with others. Patriotism.

About Generation X
A. Some factors that influence Generation X’ers (by Bob Losyk ):
– 1.They had to take care of themselves as latchkey kids, so they don’t buy into being bossed around. – 2. They saw company-loyal parents put out of work in downsizings, so they’re more interested in their own personal career gains, instead of the employer’s. – 3. They were raised on TV, MTV, and in a culture of immediacy, so they like entertainment but don’t stay in one place too long.

the downfall of national heroes, the Challenger disaster and workaholic parents all contributed to the psychological temperament of this generation. Sky high divorce rates and being latchkey children are two social trends that molded this generation into the self-reliant, pragmatic individuals. These experiences imbued（使充满，灌 输）Generation X with an entirely different set of goals and values than their baby-boomer managers.

Bob Losyk’s creative presentations bristle with enthusiasm, information, motivation, and excitement. Hundreds of associations, corporations, franchisees, and thousands of participants have benefited from Losyk’s keynotes and seminar.
Unit 3
Generation X

What is your ideals, ambitions and puzzles today?

Do you have any idea about the youth in the United States today? What are their ideals, ambitions and puzzles?