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Partizipative Leitbilderstellung und Mitarbeitermotivation: Eine Action-Research-Studie in einem deutschen Startup

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  • Jasper Balkenhol
  • Victor Tiberius
  • Beate Cesinger

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Unternehmensleitbilder sind zu einem beliebten strategischen Instrument geworden, dem eine motivationssteigernde Wirkung zugeschrieben wird. In KMU und Startups wird die Notwendigkeit von Leitbildern infrage gestellt, da entsprechende Inhalte in der persönlichen Führung vermittelt werden. Doch gerade die gemeinsame Erstellung eines Leitbilds kann dessen Akzeptanz sowie die Mitarbeitermotivation erhöhen. Entsprechend verfolgen wir einen explorativen Aktionsforschungsansatz und entwickelten in einem Workshop mit Mitarbeitern eines in Berlin ansässigen E-Commerce-Startups ein Leitbild. Eine Woche vor und nach dem Workshop wurde die Motivation der Mitarbeiter quantitativ mit Hinblick auf Engagement, Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit, Commitment und Kündigungsabsicht gemessen. Unsere Ergebnisse legen nahe, dass die gemeinsame Formulierung eines Leitbilds einen signifikanten positiven Effekt auf die Mitarbeitermotivation hat, insbesondere für Mitarbeiter mit einem niedrigen initialen Motivationsniveau. / Mission statements have become a popular strategic tool, which increases employee motivation. In SMEs and start-ups, the necessity of mission statements is being questioned as their content can also be communicated by personal leadership. However, especially the participatory development of a mission statement can increase its acceptance and work motivation. Therefore, we pursue an explorative action research approach and developed a mission statement in a workshop with employees of a Berlin-based e-commerce startup. One week before and after the workshop, the employees’ motivation was assessed concerning engagement, satisfaction, commitment and intention to quit. Our results suggest that the participatory development of a mission statement leads to a significant positive effect on work motivation, especially for employees with a low level of motivation.

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  • Jasper Balkenhol & Victor Tiberius & Beate Cesinger, 2020. "Partizipative Leitbilderstellung und Mitarbeitermotivation: Eine Action-Research-Studie in einem deutschen Startup," ZfKE – Zeitschrift für KMU und Entrepreneurship, Duncker & Humblot, Berlin, vol. 68(3-4), pages 127-148.
  • Handle: RePEc:dah:aeqzfk:v68_y2020_i3-4_q2_p127-148
    DOI: 10.3790/zfke.68.3-4.127
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