The document discusses managing human resources to enhance organizational productivity by evaluating various types of awards for federal employees. It addresses the preferences for different awards among distinct generational groups, including baby boomers, generation X, and generation Y, and encourages taking a stance on which award type is most favorable to each group. The document aims to provide a rationale for these views based on the unique needs and motivations of each generation.

1. "Managing Human Resources to Improve Organizational
Productivity" Please respond to the following:
Debate It: According to the Office of Personnel Management,
federal regulations provide for four forms of awards that can be
given to federal employees: lump-sum cash awards, honorary
awards, informal recognition awards, and time-off awards. Take
a position on which award is favorable to current (a) Baby
Boomers already employed in public service, (b) Baby Boomers
returning to public service after retirement, (c) Generation X-
ers, and (d) Generation Y-ers. Provide a rationale for your
views.