Employee Motivation Infographic
Organizational Behavior Analysis (11 Weeks) - CBE Online Course - 2024 Spring Quarter
Deliverable 3 - Employee Motivation Infographic
Deliverable 3 - Employee Motivation Infographic
Assignment Content
Competency
Critique factors that influence and motivate employees.
Scenario
Recently, Executive Leadership at All About Analytics realized that their talent acquisition initiatives to hire new employees from diverse cultural backgrounds are experiencing great success. The team members recognize that cultural diversity plays a significant part in influencing organizational behavior. The leadership team decided to request that the Training and Development Manager create and oversee a training initiative for front-line and mid-level managers on managing diversity effectively.
The training will focus on the different diversity elements, the challenges, and opportunities that can arise from employees with different cultural backgrounds. Leadership suggested an infographic as an informative approach to introducing the main training topics. An infographic is a visual representation of a complex concept. The visual graphic helps to explain the different elements that make up the concept and their relationship between the parts.
As the Training and Development Manager, it is necessary to develop an overview of the training curriculum on leading a culturally diverse team. To begin your training curriculum, you will design an infographic. The infographic should be a visual representation of personal factors and their influence on individuals, groups, and organizations.
Instructions
Create an infographic that:
Explains general factors related to a person's background (Family, Culture, Language, Social, Education, Experiences, Beliefs, Values, and Motivations) that influence decision-making
Compares motivational theories that enhance culturally diverse teams
Examines types of leadership power and political factors that enhance culturally diverse teams
Provides attribution for credible references used in the development of content ideas following academic guidelines
Building Strong Teams: Understanding What Motivates a Diverse Workforce
Infographic by All About Analytics Training & Development
Personal Background: The Building Blocks of Individuality
- Family: Values, traditions, communication styles
- Culture: Beliefs, customs, social norms
- Language: Verbal and nonverbal communication
- Social: Relationships, networks, group dynamics
- Education: Knowledge, skills, expectations
- Experiences: Life events, successes, challenges
- Beliefs: Religious, philosophical, ethical convictions
- Values: What's important, guiding principles
- Motivations: Needs, desires, goals
Motivation Theories for Diverse Teams
- Self-Determination Theory (SDT):
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- Autonomy: Support employee independence and decision-making.
- Competence: Provide opportunities for skill development and mastery.
- Relatedness: Foster a sense of belonging and connection.
- Goal-Setting Theory: Set clear, achievable goals tailored to individual strengths and cultural values.
- Expectancy Theory: Employees are motivated when they believe effort leads to desired outcomes and rewards are valued.
Leadership Power and Influence in Diverse Teams
- Formal Power: Legitimate, reward, coercive (use sparingly)
- Informal Power: Referent (expertise), expert (knowledge), charismatic (inspiration)
- Political Savvy: Understanding cultural nuances and navigating workplace dynamics effectively.
Benefits of Leading a Culturally Diverse Team
- Enhanced creativity and innovation
- Improved problem-solving through varied perspectives
- Stronger market reach and global competitiveness
- Increased employee engagement and satisfaction
Building a Culture of Inclusion
- Recognize and celebrate cultural differences.
- Provide opportunities for cultural exchange and learning.
- Communicate openly and transparently.
- Promote respect and understanding.
References:
- Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268. https://dictionary.apa.org/self-determination-theory
- Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. (2006). New horizons for learning and innovation in goal-setting theory. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 5(1), 50-70. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232501090_A_Theory_of_Goal_Setting_Task_Performance
- Vroom, V. H. (1964). Work and motivation. John Wiley & Sons. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expectancy_theory
All About Analytics is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
This infographic is a starting point for our training program on leading culturally diverse teams. Stay tuned for more in-depth learning opportunities!
Image (Optional):
You can add an engaging image to the center of the infographic, such as a group of people from diverse backgrounds working together or a puzzle with pieces representing different cultural elements coming together.