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Item Restricted A Systematic Analysis of the Literature on Employee Psychological Well Being : Which Are the Variables That Have an Affect on It?(2022) Kejsli Jaupi; Hynes, Jennifer; Koç, Hasan; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAUTHOR-SUPPLIED ABSTRACT: Abstract: Nowadays organisations value their workers as one of the most important resources, however, the effects of globalisation and high competitiveness, rapid changes in the market needs have made organisation and the workplace environment very complicated to develop into. Each day work is becoming more and more demanding, and this has generated open-wide concern regarding different illnesses and impairments affecting humans who work (Prada-Ospina, 2019). Nowadays the majority of employees face impaired motivation, satisfaction and interest. Furthermore, the COVID19 pandemic added to this phenomenon by producing detrimental effects on the individual and organisational outcomes. The purpose of this thesis is to provide a general overview of the concept of employee psychological wellbeing during the years 2019-2022 and identify the variables that during this period have positively or negatively affected it. From the results obtained, it was possible to determine which are the variables that have affected employee psychological well being positively, and which ones have affected it negatively. The results can be later on used by organisations to establish programs tailored to the enhancement of employee psychological well being. Keywords: organisations, workers, globalisation, high competitiveness, market needs, workplace environment, work demands, illnesses, impairments, motivation, satisfaction, interest, COVID19 pandemic, individual outcomes, organisational outcomes, employee psychological wellbeing, variables, enhancementItem Restricted Navigating Cross-cultural Differences : Opportunities, Challenges, and Success for International Immigrant Entrepreneurs at a Berlin Start-up Incubator(2023) Nikhilesh Kalyana Kumar; Ülker, Barış; Villegas, Erick Behar; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAI-GENERATED ABSTRACT: Abstract: To understand the perceptions and experiences of the immigrant entrepreneurs this study was conducted, spotlighting on their challenges, experiences, motivation and factors which succeed them. This research also shows the effort of the Berlin startup incubators in order to support the immigrant entrepreneurs. The study is set on the bigger context of global trends in entrepreneurship and migration, the significance of the topic in today's socio-economic landscape was addressed. The presentation of the results of this study was provided in detailed manner, which also includes the entrepreneur's demographic information, their self-motivation to start a business in foreign country, their experience with the Berlin startup incubator, challenges faced by the entrepreneurs and strategies implemented to pass them, and factors which succeed them. Complete analysis and comparison were done by using the findings from interviews with Berlin startup incubator official and immigrant entrepreneurs, which showed some differences and similarities in their perceptions and experiences. The key points of the research were summarized, a comprehensive understanding of the experiences and perceptions of immigrant entrepreneurs were provided and in the supporting role the startup incubator acted well. Keywords: immigrant entrepreneurs, startup incubators, Berlin, entrepreneurship, global migration, socio-economic impact, challenges, motivation, business strategy, comparative analysisItem Restricted Stress and Motivation Among Higher Educators in Germany(2022) Alexander Nicolas Flores; Hynes, Jennifer; Mantel, Peter; Faculty of Business Administration; Berlin International University of Applied SciencesAUTHOR-SUPPLIED ABSTRACT: Abstract: This quantitative research focuses on understanding stress among Higher Educators in Germany and their corresponding motivations/rewards. The study aims to benefit universities, professors, and students by providing insights into the stress levels and motivations of Higher Educators. The research begins with a literature review on stress, including its definition, impact, and specifically in the context of Higher Education. Motivation will also be explored to understand how different employees find motivation in their job-related tasks. The review encompasses international and German-specific literature on stress and education systems. Data will be collected through an online survey distributed to professors in German universities. The collected data will be analyzed using SPSS to identify any notable characteristics related to stress and motivation among different demographic groups in the sample. The results will be discussed in relation to the reviewed literature. In conclusion, this research provides a comprehensive understanding of stress and motivation among Higher Educators in Germany. The findings contribute to the existing literature, enabling universities to make informed policies, helping professors understand stress and motivation in their field, and assisting students in supporting their professors' job satisfaction and overall teaching quality. Keywords: stress, motivation, Higher Educators, Germany, quantitative research, literature review, online survey, SPSS, demographics