Abstract:
Working with people from the different ages appear to be an overwhelming task in light of the fact that
no single structure will keep every one of the ages profitable at work. To maximize the productivity of this multiple
generations in the universities; an appropriate work related behaviors needs to be in place where all cohorts of the
generations feel welcomed and appreciated for the contribution they make so as to enhance the performance of
these employees. An intractable administration style coordinated toward any one group will estrange a greater
number of representatives than it will rouse. This difference in working behaviors by the different generation
necessitated the need for this study which sought to find out the effects of intergenerational work behaviors on
employee performance: a case study of Egerton University in Kenya. The study used descriptive correlational
research design where all issues pertaining intergenerational work behaviors was cross-examined. The target
population for the study was all the 2646 staff of Egerton University where 347 of the staff were randomly
sampled. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data for the study. The data was analyzed with the help of
SPSS version 24 so as to generate quantitative and qualitative results as well as inferential statistics. The study
concludes that the work environment was not good and that employees were not treated the same way and that
employee did not respect one another in workplace. The study recommends that there is need to inculcate respect
for diversity and age for staff at the University so as to create a good working relationship between the older
generation and the younger generation.
