A Millennial Leader’s Behavior in the Organization: A Descriptive Case Study

Abstract

Millennials are said to be the most misunderstood generation, with numerous negative stereotypes attached to them, especially in the workplace. Thus, this paper explored on millennial leader’s work life in two levels of analysis of organizational behavior: individual and group. In the individual level, the subject’s personality, his perception on generational differences, job satisfaction, motivation and organizational commitment were described. The subject’s leadership style based on his Myer Brigg’s personality type, what he thinks and what his colleagues think were also discussed. In the group level, teamwork, communication with his colleagues and conflict were also described. The subject is a millennial but feels that he worked like a veteran. He has an ESFJ personality, and he is satisfied with his job. Accessible location, benefits and security and his salary make him motivated. He sees himself retiring in the institution he is working for. He stays because of continuance commitment which means he is staying in the company because may not find a better job outside his current institution. considers himself as a leader by accident and uses democratic and laissez faire styles of leadership. One of the best things about him according to his subordinates is that he empowers his faculty members as he delegates tasks and gives them the freedom to decide. He hates politics, as well as conflict. His leadership style reflects what he wants to see in his leader. Based on the results, it can be deciphered that human behavior is indeed not based on age or generation.