The Millennials – Comparative Analysis of Factors Affecting Working Behavior of Generations Y and X in Malaysia

Abstract

The purpose for this study is to examine factors influencing working behaviour of Generation Y in Malaysia. A mixed approach of casual and descriptive research designs were adopted in this study. An effective sample of 202 respondents from generation Y was recruited to participate in this research. To confirm the working behaviour of generation Y, 205 respondents from generation X was also recruited. Paired Sample t test shows that there is a positive and significant difference in terms of mindset and beliefs, values, motivation and technology uses among generation Y and X workers. The result of multiple regression analysis shows that values, motivation and technology have a positive and significant influence on generation Y’s working behaviour except the mindset and beliefs. For future studies, it is important to include larger sample for Kuala Lumpur demographic area or other states of Malaysia or even across whole of Malaysia.