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How Does Millennials’ Perception on Their Employers Affect Their Work Ethic? A Study in Hong Kong

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Work ethic of millennial employees has raised considerable attention in Hong Kong. Current article examined how the millennials’ perception on their employers would have an effect on their own work ethic. A survey study of 212 millennial respondents showed that the millennials in general perceived their employers positively and embraced good work ethic. Two variables – perception and work ethic – are significantly related. The study also revealed that millennials in Hong Kong hold peculiar interpretations of work and leisure, and of work and success. It was suggested that parenting, educational system, and modern working environments might have caused these interpretations.

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  • Tsun-Lok Kwong, 2016. "How Does Millennials’ Perception on Their Employers Affect Their Work Ethic? A Study in Hong Kong," Management, University of Primorska, Faculty of Management Koper, vol. 11(4), pages 289-308.
    • Handle: RePEc:mgt:youmng:v:11:y:2016:i:4:p:289-308
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