Montana and Lenaghan (1999) compared four generational groups and found that generations X and Y were identical in ratings of their top six work motivators, as were the “baby boomer” and “pre-boomer” generations. The highest motivators for the X and Y cohorts were steady employment and promotional opportunities, while steady employment did not make it into the top six of the boomer and pre-boomer generations. In a comprehensive Australian study (Hart et al., 2003), the pattern of relationships linking leadership, organisational climate and work attitudes such as commitment were found to be similar across Generation X and Baby Boomer employees.

Australasian study (Levy et al., 2005) also found little difference in attitudes toward leadership of Generation X and Y followers.

Another Australasian study (Levy et al., 2005) also found little difference in attitudes toward leadership of Generation X and Y followers. Finally, one study  that  did  report  generational  differences  (Jurkiewicz,  2000)  found  these  to  be contrary to stereotypes on generational differences. Baby Boomers and Generation Xers are not dissimilar as employees; they possess more similarities than differences (Appelbaum, Serena, & Shapiro, 2004).