Download or read book Cross cultural employee motivation How do different backgrounds and cultures affect employee motivation written by Alexander Thielmann and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2022-10-25 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Employee Motivation, grade: 2,0, Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, language: English, abstract: This paper will elaborate different needs from people with different backgrounds and cultures and will demonstrate how these differences affect employee motivation. To do so, a short definition of the term "Cross-cultural" will be followed by an explanation of the cultural dimensions of Hofstede and Trompenaars & Hampden-Turner. Subsequently, part three and four will focus on Employee Motivation. Firstly, it will be elaborated how motivation in general arises, followed by part four in which cross-cultural employee motivation is examined as a comparison between the different hierarchies of needs from Western and Asian societies. In a conclusion the key findings and implications for practice of this paper will be summarised.
Download or read book Job Motivation and Culture a Cross Cultural Comparison of Germany and the United States written by Lennart Reinhold and published by Grin Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Business economics - Personnel and Organisation, grade: B, Heilbronn University, language: English, abstract: Thesis paper about the cultural differences in motivating and managing human resources between the German and United States workforce and managers. Outstanding leadership performance of today's very culturally diversified workforce is, if not the, one of the most important challenges for organizations. One very important aspect of leadership is the ability to motivate; this is a much needed skill in order to allow co-workers and subordinates to use their full potential. Motivation is an essential part of any profession, not only for the employer or leader but also for the employee. This paper researches the differences in job-motivation that exist across cultures, particularly the cultural differences between Germany and the United States and presents a comparative analysis of these two cultures. Not every cultural difference seems directly linked to job-motivation, but on a deeper level many inconspicuous differences do affect motivation after all. The aim of this work is to find the discrepancies and similarities of values, beliefs and attitudes in the workplace and to come to an explanation of these influences and to conclude the implications they have. In pursuance of demonstrating the implications of culture on motivation, understanding of the concepts behind motivation and culture is absolutely necessary. Therefore, this paper will introduce the key concepts in the field of motivation and culture before analyzing the key differences, in the American and German culture as well as the differences in motivation. The scope of this work is broad; different industries and subcultures are mentioned, but are not the focus of the research. The aim is to draw a generalized and extensive picture of both cultures on a national level, and to subsequently introduce a guideline of intercultural management for c
Download or read book Cultural Differences in Job Motivation written by Corinna Colette Vellnagel and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2012 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Thesis from the year 2011 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: Distinction, The University of Surrey (Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences), course: Intercultural Communication with International Business, language: English, abstract: What makes people get up in the morning - is it the simple habit, the routine or the sense of purpose? Why do people make promises to do and decide certain things? "Some people get more done than others" (Riley:1996, p.44); while some drift along, others are goal-setters; and some just cannot get started, whereas others are unstoppable. Why is it so? Why do employees ask themselves if it is worth the reward to make "an effort to achieve a goal" (Van der Wagen, Davies:1998, p.24)? The answer can be found in the realm of motivation. Motivation, something that according to various book titles1 needs to be understood, belongs to leadership studies and organisational behaviour. Consequently, "looking at what motivates people, and to lead them, is essential for every manager" (ibid.), because different things might motivate different staff members. One would not expect people to be as complex as they are, but "culture, although not the only variable of importance contributes significantly to explain key differences in social behaviour" (Treven, Mulej, Lynn:2008, p.33). Factors motivating followers in organisations often differ from culture to culture and do not only diverge from different organisational cultures (ibid.: p.34). There is no proof that motives like need for achievement, intrinsic needs for competence and self-efficacy can be generalised across cultures as the specific factors which drive such motives vary across cultures (Gelfand, Erez, Aycan:2007, p.482). This leads to the area of cross-cultural organisational behaviour, which, as well as culture-specific work motivation, only have a relatively short research history, but they actually date back to the times of Dionysios I. from Syrakus2
Download or read book Managing a culturally diverse workplace How leadership and management can facilitate effective working within diverse settings written by Difrine Madara and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essay from the year 2019 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Leadership, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: This essay is designed to explore how leadership and management can facilitate effective working within diverse settings and improve the ability of diverse teams and global organisations to realise a shared vision. This essay also offers critical analysis on topics, such as cultural identity, change management in the contemporary world, relationships within diverse workplaces, and emotional intelligence. In contemporary organisations, leaders are tasked with the creation of sustainable settings for productive exchange and interactions among people from diverse backgrounds. The workplace has become a place where cultures, ethnicities and different races interact to share their experiences and work towards the attainment of a common organisational goal. When this diversity is harnessed effectively, it can act as a catalyst for creativity and innovation in the organisation and a pathway for greater effectiveness and organisational learning. However, when diversity is misunderstood, it could lead to a significant negative effect on the values, performance, and relationships at the workplace thus adversely impact on the overall organisation effectiveness.
Download or read book Handbook of Motivation and Cognition Across Cultures written by Richard Sorrentino and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years there has been a wealth of new research in cognition, particularly in relation to supporting theoretical constructs about how cognitions are formed, processed, reinforced, and how they then affect behavior. Many of these theories have arisen and been tested in geographic isolation. It remains to be seen whether theories that purport to describe cognition in one culture will equally prove true in other cultures. The Handbook of Motivation and Cognition Across Cultures is the first book to look at these theories specifically with culture in mind. The book investigates universal truths about motivation and cognition across culture, relative to theories and findings indicating cultural differences. Coverage includes the most widely cited researchers in cognition and their theories- as seen through the looking glass of culture. The chapters include self-regulation by Tory Higgins, unconscious thought by John Bargh, attribution theory by Bernie Weiner, and self-verification by Bill Swann, among others. The book additionally includes some of the best new researchers in cross-cultural psychology, with contributors from Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia. In the future, culture may be the litmus test of a theory before it is accepted, and this book brings this question to the forefront of cognition research. Includes contributions from researchers from Germany, New Zealand, Japan, Hong Kong, and Australia for a cross-cultural panel Provides a unique perspective on the effect of culture on scientific theories and data
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Download or read book Collaboration in Cross cultural Virtual Teams written by Dirk Klimkeit and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthology from the year 2023 in the subject Business economics - Business Management, Corporate Governance, Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW), language: English, abstract: Communication and collaboration across cultures and geographic distances can pose various challenges but also be enriching and fruitful. Increasingly, companies use virtual teams where members are dispersed worldwide, have limited face-to-face contact and work together using electronic communication media. Covid-19 made virtual collaboration still more common. This brought opportunities and challenges of enabling work from home and effectively managing staff from a distance. This book reports findings from a study tour to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, conducted with students from Germany and Taiwan. Subsidiaries of three German/European and three Taiwanese companies were visited. These topics are addressed: • Identifying cultural differences and their impact • Leadership and motivation across cultures • Communication and collaboration across cultures • Dealing with pandemic-induced home office • Collaboration in distributed virtual/hybrid teams • Leading distributed virtual/hybrid teams Each of the eight chapters reviews the extant literature, reports findings from the study tour, and provides recommendations for practice.
Download or read book Primed to Perform written by Neel Doshi and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The revolutionary book that teaches you how to use the cutting edge of human psychology to build high performing workplace cultures. Too often, great cultures feel like magic. While most leaders believe culture is critical to success, few know how to build one, or sustain it over time. What if you knew the science behind the magic—a science so predictive and powerful that you could transform your organization? What if you could use cutting edge psychology to unlock people’s innate desire to innovate, experiment, and adapt? In Primed to Perform, Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor show you how to do just that. The result: higher sales, more loyal customers, and more passionate employees. Primed to Perform explains the counter-intuitive science behind great cultures, building on over a century of academic thinking. It shares the simple, highly predictive new measurement tool—the Total Motivation (ToMo) Factor—that enables you to measure the strength of your culture, and track improvements over time. It explores the authors’ original research into how Total Motivation leads to higher performance in iconic companies, from Apple to Starbucks to Southwest Airlines. Most importantly, it teaches you to build great cultures, using a systematic and sustainable approach. High performing cultures cant be left to chance. Organizations must create systems that shape and maintain them. Whether you’re a five-person team or a startup, a school, a nonprofit or a mega-institution, Primed to Perform shows you how.
Download or read book Motivation and Culture written by Donald Munro and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book The Culture Map INTL ED written by Erin Meyer and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international business expert helps you understand and navigate cultural differences in this insightful and practical guide, perfect for both your work and personal life. Americans precede anything negative with three nice comments; French, Dutch, Israelis, and Germans get straight to the point; Latin Americans and Asians are steeped in hierarchy; Scandinavians think the best boss is just one of the crowd. It's no surprise that when they try and talk to each other, chaos breaks out. In The Culture Map, INSEAD professor Erin Meyer is your guide through this subtle, sometimes treacherous terrain in which people from starkly different backgrounds are expected to work harmoniously together. She provides a field-tested model for decoding how cultural differences impact international business, and combines a smart analytical framework with practical, actionable advice.
Download or read book CQ written by P. Christopher Earley and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps a manager understand and assess personal cultural intelligence and how to leverage this capability in diverse work environments.
Download or read book Job Motivation and Culture A Cross Cultural Comparison of Germany and the United States written by Lennart Reinhold and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bachelor Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous, grade: B, Heilbronn University, language: English, abstract: Thesis paper about the cultural differences in motivating and managing human resources between the German and United States workforce and managers. Outstanding leadership performance of today’s very culturally diversified workforce is, if not the, one of the most important challenges for organizations. One very important aspect of leadership is the ability to motivate; this is a much needed skill in order to allow co-workers and subordinates to use their full potential. Motivation is an essential part of any profession, not only for the employer or leader but also for the employee. This paper researches the differences in job-motivation that exist across cultures, particularly the cultural differences between Germany and the United States and presents a comparative analysis of these two cultures. Not every cultural difference seems directly linked to job-motivation, but on a deeper level many inconspicuous differences do affect motivation after all. The aim of this work is to find the discrepancies and similarities of values, beliefs and attitudes in the workplace and to come to an explanation of these influences and to conclude the implications they have. In pursuance of demonstrating the implications of culture on motivation, understanding of the concepts behind motivation and culture is absolutely necessary. Therefore, this paper will introduce the key concepts in the field of motivation and culture before analyzing the key differences, in the American and German culture as well as the differences in motivation. The scope of this work is broad; different industries and subcultures are mentioned, but are not the focus of the research. The aim is to draw a generalized and extensive picture of both cultures on a national level, and to subsequently introduce a guideline of intercultural management for companies and managers in the field of international business.
Download or read book Managing a Multicultural Workforce written by Jinsoo Terry and published by Human Resource Development. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Organizational Psychology in Cross Cultural Perspective written by Colin P. Silverthorne and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last two decades have seen an explosive increase in the ethnic diversity of the workforce, growth in international business, and the emergence of many more multinational companies. The potential for problems as companies operate across borders and managers manage in countries which have different values, norms and cultural behaviors is great. By looking at organizational psychology in a cross-cultural context, we can gain an understanding of the challenges facing organizations and business today. This text breaks new ground in introducing organizational psychology from a cross cultural perspective. It provides a foundational overview of the current major theories in organizational psychology, and illuminates the impact of cultural differences on organizational dynamics. It also makes available specific research concerning our current understandings of how these dynamics play out in particular regions and countries, such as autocratic versus democratic leadership styles in Africa and Europe or conflict management in Asia. The volume offers a welcome introduction to the topic to those in industrial/organizational psychology, international relations and management, and international business/MBA programs focusing on international issues.
Download or read book Management across Cultures written by Richard M. Steers and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-02-04 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management practices and processes frequently differ across national and regional boundaries. What may be acceptable managerial behaviour in one culture may be counterproductive or even unacceptable in another. As managers increasingly find themselves working across cultures, the need to understand these differences has become increasingly important. This book examines why these differences exist and how global managers can develop strategies and tactics to deal with them. The text draws on recent research in anthropology, psychology, and management, to explain the cultural and psychological underpinnings that shape managerial attitudes and behaviours, whilst introducing a learning model to guide in the intellectual and practical development of managers seeking enhanced global expertise. It offers user-friendly conceptual models to guide understanding and exploration of topics and summarizes and integrates the lessons learned in each chapter in applications-oriented 'Manager's Notebooks'. A companion website featuring comprehensive chapter-by-chapter PPT slides is available at www.cambridge.org/management_across_cultures.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Cross Cultural Organizational Behavior written by Michele J. Gelfand and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-02-05 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The process of globalization has brought into focus the central role of culture in understanding work behavior. In parallel to the accelerating process of globalization, there has been an explosion of empirical studies on culture and organizational behavior. Written by a diverse group of experts in the field, this handbook provides critical knowledge on how cultures vary, and how culture influences basic psychological processes, communication, trust, social networks, leadership, and negotiation. It also covers how to manage multicultural teams, culture and human resource management practices, joint ventures, organizational change, and more.
Download or read book Global Business Management written by Abel Adekola and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book interweaves the concepts of the guidance on globalization, international management, and the intricacies of international business that many books on the market treat independently. It clarifies and explains culture, cultural misunderstandings, and cross-cultural interactions. Adekola and Sergi's text is unique in that it offers both the management perspective and the cultural perspective. It is for managers seeking to thrive in the global economy. This book focuses on managing global organizations, providing a basis for understanding the influence of culture on international management, and the key roles that international managers play. It clearly shows how to develop the cross-cultural expertise essential to succeed in a world of rapid and profound economic, political and cultural changes.
