Triggers And Generations Discussion

1. Triggers are ethnocentric responses to differences and defensive reactions to ethnocentrism. Any number of things can serve as triggers, but they generally fall into the following categories: voice, appearance, attitude, and behavior.

For the initial post, address the following:

• Describe a trigger that you have responded to in the past, even if it was only a fleeting mental thought.
• What was the result of your response?
• If you had a negative response, how could your response to the situation been better or different?
• What barriers did you need to overcome?

2. If we look at the term diversity as different groups, we can include groups such as Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y.

For the initial post, address the following:

• What are some of the major differences between these groups when it comes to the work force?
• What strategies can be implemented to deal with the issues and overcome obstacles to create a successful organization?