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Die digitale Transformation stellt Führungskräfte vor neue Aufgaben. Sie sind aufgefordert, einen Lernweg zu beschreiten und nehmen dabei eine Vorbildfunktion ein.
Diese Masterarbeit widmet sich der Fragestellung, welche Kompetenzen Führungskräfte im Zeitalter der digitalen Transformation benötigen und welche Auswirkungen das auf Leadership-Entwicklungsprogramme hat. Nach der theoretischen Bearbeitung der Thematik wurden qualitative Interviews mit Expertinnen und Experten im Bereich Leadership durchgeführt. Es folgte eine Online-Befragung von Führungskräften, die quantitativ ausgewertet wurde.
Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass analoge Kompetenzen im digitalen Zeitalter weiterhin die Hauptrolle in der Führungsarbeit spielen. Eine starke Ausprägung der digitalen Kenntnisse führt jedoch zu einer höheren Profitabilität. Die Untersuchung zeigte bei den Befragten Unterschiede bei den Herausforderungen, Kompetenzen und Weiterbildungswünschen in Bezug auf Geschlecht, Alter, digitale Reife und Größe der geführten Teams. Daraus folgt, dass Programme in der Führungskräfteentwicklung individuelle Anpassungen erfordern.
Diese Masterarbeit richtet sich an Interessierte, die das Spannungsfeld von Führenden in der digitalen Transformation verstehen wollen.
How people perceive stigmatization at work in connection with mental health problems and what role this stigmatization fulfils in the DACH-Region, means Germany-Austria-Switzerland, has so far received no greater attention from scientists. Although the stigma of mental illness has been extensively researched among the general population, little is known about its consequences of the stigma of mental health in the workplace.
This study seeks to bridge the gap in this area. As the purpose of this thesis is to illustrate the dynamics of stigmatization rather than to explain its mere quantitative relevance, I have chosen to investigate how the complex systemic interdependencies according to Forrester (1968) manifest in the reflection of the subjects.
On the background of socio-cultural aspects in the DACH-Region regarding mental health problems and forms and natures of stigma while following the question what role stigmatization plays in this German-speaking area DACH, I conducted a qualitative social research study with affected persons (employees from various German companies) to investigate this issue. Hereby I focus on people working in the industry sector.
The present thesis begins by exploring the question of intercultural and sociocultural differences in the DACH region according to Hofstede’s Dimensions, as well as their possible relevance for answering the research question. Definitions and theoretical interpretations regarding the backgrounds about mental health, mental health problems and their appearance will be mentioned. Based on Goffman’s (1963) research on stigma, I investigate why mental health issues have the potential to stigmatize especially at the workplace. Goffman’s ideas on stigma illustrate how by providing important insights into understanding the situation of affected persons. The connection between stereotypes, stigmatization, and discriminatory behaviour according to Major & O’Brien (2005) is hereby necessary to be noticed.
Through personal interviews I explore how, what way, people at work perceive stigmatization surrounding mental health problems and how stigmas interact. The findings conducted in this study give a cue towards the systemic approach of stigmatization. That is why a new hypothesis on the ways of stigmatization in German-speaking countries is drawn up. Stigmatization is under investigation as a systemic instrument for maintaining management and group power to affect single employees and restore group identity, consciously or unconsciously. I discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings for management behaviour and leadership development in organizations.