공직 내 밀레니얼 세대(M세대)와 Z세대는 같은 세대인가, 다른 세대인가?

초록

Recently, the term MZ generation is resonating in our society, and the unique attitudes and behaviors of the younger generation are understood as the characteristics of the MZ generation. The generation theory to distinguish between the older generation and the younger generation is being thought as a keyword in the public sector, leading to attempts to improve and innovate the public office culture so that the younger generation can adapt well to public office. Unlike other countries, when discussing generations in Korea, there is a tendency to integrate millennials (Generation M) and Generation Z into one and assume that the MZ generation is one and the same generation. Most of the preceding studies are also studies to identify how the MZ generation differs from the older generation. This study explores the similarities and differences in job attitudes and value orientations between Generation M and Z in public office. A survey was conducted and analyzed on the job values and attitudes of public officials in central government agencies in Korea. As a result of the analysis, compared to the older generation, the M and Z generations were identified as common characteristics such as extrinsic work values, flexible work environment, emphasis on work-life balance, low motivation for public service, lack of job satisfaction and immersion, and so on. However, there were also characteristics that show a marked difference between the two generations. It was found that Generation Z is a generation that values more flexible work environment and work-life balance, such as autonomous commuting and smart working, compared to Generation M. Implications of the analytical results are discussed in the paper.

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