Millennial Generation Perceptions of Value-Centered Leadership Principles

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify Millennial generation hospitality students perceptions of value-centered leadership principles for the purpose of better aligning future leader expectations with hospitality industry workforce realties. Data for this study were collected through survey instrumentation administered to a purposeful sample of Millennials in the Northeast-Midwest regions of the United States ( n = 276). Findings indicated Millennials value leaders that are more orientated toward people rather than task and organizational mission. In terms of value-centered leadership competencies, findings indicated Millennials place a higher degree of importance on value-centered leaders that are inclusive, collaborative and committed. These findings offer hospitality industry leaders new insight into the importance of aligning workplace human resource practices with Millennial generation perceptions of value-centered leadership constructs.

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