Virtual Team Leadership, Annotated Bibliography Example

Raines, C. (2003). Connecting Generations: The Sourcebook for a New Workplace. Crisp Publications.

This book provides direct guidelines for managing a multigenerational workforce and it shows how employees of different ages can work side-by-side and benefit from the diversity of their skills and experiences. The book contains not only theoretical questions and principles, but also practical information on how to lead multigenerational teams.

Milkovich, G. T., & Boudreau J. W. (2000). Human Resources Management (8^th edition). McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

The book gives an overview of HR Management and its various practices. It has a focus on the need of managing diverse workforce. It provides a description of types of generations that can be found in the workplace and it also gives examples of how multigenerational teams can be managed successfully.

Raines, C., Zemke, R., & Filipczak, B. (1999). Generations at Work: Managing the Clash of Veterans, Boomers, Xers, and Nexters in Your Workplace. AMACOM.

The book provides thorough research on the major features and differences between representatives of four generations (Veterans, Boomers, Xers, Nexters). It helps to come to an understanding of what separates people of these generations from one another. And it also aids on building a harmonious workforce.

Hu, J., Herrick, C., & Hodgin, K. A. (2004, December). Managing the Multigenerational Nursing Team. The Health Care Manager, 23 (4), 334-340. Retrieved March 4, 2009, from Nursing Center Library.

This study examined the generational characteristics and profiles of Silent Generation and Baby Boomers versus Generation X and Generation Y. The study provides information on generational profiles, communication styles, and also on demands of these groups for training, benefits, orientation, and other employment needs.

Bartley, S. J., Ladd, P. G., & Morris, M. (2007, Spring – Summer). Managing the Multigenerational Workplace: Answers for Managers and Trainers. CUPA-HR Journal, 58 (1), 28-34. Retrieved March 4, 2009, from Educational Resources Information Center.

This article describes the challenges that modern managers face with respect to the generational diversity in the workplace. It points out the diverse values, work ethics, opinions, judgments, and morals that workers of different generations posses. The article also examines how an effective management and training of multigenerational workforce can be obtained.