As the nature of work continues to evolve, organisations are increasingly relying on diverse contributors beyond their traditional employee base. Managing such diversity calls for a more systematic and thoughtful approach. This thesis explores how organisations can effectively engage key players in workforce ecosystem orchestration by integrating theoretical insights and practical considerations. The thesis begins by presenting a typology of external workers and discusses their needs, expectations, and challenges within workforce ecosystem settings. Drawing from motivational theories, leadership frameworks, and the concept of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB), it outlines the drivers that influence external worker engagement, commitment, and performance. It examines how leadership styles, inclusive practices, and organisational structures shape the experience of contributors who operate outside formal employment contracts. The final section translates the theoretical findings into practical actions, offering a set of implications for managers. These include initiatives for inclusive leadership, feedback systems, infrastructure design, community-building, and long-term talent integration. The aim of this research is to support organisations, through theoretical insights and practical implications, in orchestrating cohesive, adaptive workforce ecosystems where all contributors, regardless of employment status, can thrive and meaningfully contribute to shared goals.
Con il continuo evolversi della natura del lavoro, le organizzazioni si affidano sempre più a collaboratori diversi rispetto alla tradizionale base di dipendenti interni. La gestione di tale diversità richiede un approccio più sistematico e consapevole. Questa tesi esplora come le organizzazioni possano coinvolgere efficacemente i key player nell’orchestrazione di un workforce ecosystem, integrando prospettive teoriche e considerazioni pratiche. La tesi si apre con la presentazione di una tipologia dei lavoratori esterni e ne analizza bisogni, aspettative e sfide all’interno dei contesti organizzativi a ecosistema. Attingendo a teorie motivazionali, modelli di leadership e al concetto di Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB), vengono individuati i principali fattori che influenzano il coinvolgimento, l’impegno e la performance dei collaboratori esterni. Viene approfondito il ruolo che stili di leadership, pratiche inclusive e strutture organizzative hanno nel modellare l’esperienza di chi opera al di fuori dei contratti di lavoro tradizionali. L’ultima sezione traduce i risultati teorici in azioni pratiche, offrendo una serie di implicazioni rivolte ai manager. Tra queste, iniziative di leadership inclusiva, sistemi di feedback, progettazione delle infrastrutture, costruzione della comunità e integrazione del talento nel lungo termine. L’obiettivo di questa ricerca è supportare le organizzazioni, attraverso approfondimenti teorici e implicazioni pratiche, nell’orchestrare ecosistemi lavorativi coesi e adattivi, in cui tutti i collaboratori, indipendentemente dal loro status contrattuale, possano prosperare e contribuire in modo significativo agli obiettivi comuni.
Engaging key players for workforce ecosystem orchestration: theoretical insights and managerial implications
Cvetkovic, Ljubica
2024/2025
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As the nature of work continues to evolve, organisations are increasingly relying on diverse contributors beyond their traditional employee base. Managing such diversity calls for a more systematic and thoughtful approach. This thesis explores how organisations can effectively engage key players in workforce ecosystem orchestration by integrating theoretical insights and practical considerations. The thesis begins by presenting a typology of external workers and discusses their needs, expectations, and challenges within workforce ecosystem settings. Drawing from motivational theories, leadership frameworks, and the concept of Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB), it outlines the drivers that influence external worker engagement, commitment, and performance. It examines how leadership styles, inclusive practices, and organisational structures shape the experience of contributors who operate outside formal employment contracts. The final section translates the theoretical findings into practical actions, offering a set of implications for managers. These include initiatives for inclusive leadership, feedback systems, infrastructure design, community-building, and long-term talent integration. The aim of this research is to support organisations, through theoretical insights and practical implications, in orchestrating cohesive, adaptive workforce ecosystems where all contributors, regardless of employment status, can thrive and meaningfully contribute to shared goals.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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