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Talent Productivity in AsiaFindings from the Asia Workplace Survey
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ASIA FACES HEIGHTENED PRESSURE
ON TOP AND BOTTOM LINES
Business Executive Expectations of Revenue Growth Pressure, Cost Pressure, and Head Count Increases
Q4 2013
An overwhelming
majority of executives
expect increasing
demands for top and
bottom line performance.
Despite an uncertain
economic landscape,
executives anticipate
increases in revenue but
decreases in resources
needed to meet those goals.
0%
40%
80%
68%66% 67% 66%
43%
33%
Asia
Global
PercentageofExe
cutives
Revenue Expectations Cost Pressures Head Count
Source: CEB Q4 2 013 Business Barometer Quarterly Report.
n = 2,817 (Global); 200 (Asia).
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DOING MORE WITH LESS
Organizational Changes Experienced in the Past and Expected in the Future
Percentage of Respondents Selecting Agree or Strongly Agree
Most companies in Asia
expect their employees
to continue to deliver
more performance with
fewer resources.
60% 30% 0%
54%
53%
44%
43%
42%
39%
36%
34%
33%
31%
30%
29%
28%
22%
16%
16%
10%
0% 30% 60%
44%
29%
25%
37%
24%
24%
35%
25%
25%
26%
17%
20%
25%
24%
16%
13%
9%
Significant Increase in Performance Targets
Substantial Change in Leadership
Reduce Business UnitsOperating Budget by at Least 10%
Significant Change in Strategy
Merger or Acquisition
Trouble Hiring Staff withRequired Skills or Experience
Reduce Head Count by at Least 10%
Significant Change inKnowledge Management System
Significant Change in the Technology People Use
Open Offices in Multiple New Countries
Significant Increase inNumber of Employees per Manager
Increase in Number of Hours of WorkExpected from Employees
Higher Than Normal Employee Attrition
Predominantly Hire WorkersUnder 25 years of Age
Work Contract Negotiationswith Employees or Unions
Significant Cut in Employees Health Benefits
Complete Restructuring
n = 4,986 Managers.
Source: CEB 2012 CLC High Performance Survey.
n = 5,139 Managers.
Source: CEB 2012 CLC High Performance Survey.
Over the Past 3 Years Expected in the Next 12 Months
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LEADERS AGREE: GREATER BREAKTHROUGH
PERFORMANCE NEEDED IN ASIA
Mean Employee Performance Increase Needed, by Country, Level and Region
Managers and Executives Who Agree or Strongly Agree
Executives, managers,
and HR leaders say
they need breakthrough
performance from
employees to meet
their business goals
in the next 12 months.
Source: CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Council High Performance Survey; CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Council Performance Management Head of Function Survey.
To afford [to meet
our goals we will]
continue to drive
transformational productivity
across the entire enterprise.
John Compton
CEO
PepsiCo Inc.
Asia NorthAmerica
Europe India China Executives Managers CHROs
0%
15%
30% 29%
19%18%
30%
22%
26%
30%
25%
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THE WORK ENVIRONMENT HAS CHANGED
Work Load Has Increased
Percentage of Employees Experiencing an
Increase in Workload in the Past Three Years
Widespread changes
in the organizational
environment have led to
fundamental changes in
how work gets done.
In the last few years,
employees in Asia have been
asked to do more and more.
Employees multitask
more frequently to manage
increased workloads without
adding hours to the workday.
Employees increasingly
work across multiple
time zones, cultures, andcustomer segments, which
limits opportunities for an
organization to observe
performance.
Employees work requires
greater collaboration,
and as collaboration and
coordination increase,
an employees performance
is increasingly dependenton the performance
of his or her peers.
PercentageofEmployees
n = 23,339.
Source: CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Council High Performance Survey.
YourWorkload Your TeamsWorkload Hours Workedper Week
Asia
Global
Geographically Dispersed Workforces
Change in Amount of Work with Coworkers
in Another Location in the Past Three Years,
by Percentage of Employees
More Matrixed Organization Structures
Change in Number of Individuals Involved
in Decisions in the Past Three Years,
by Percentage of Employees
57%Increased
50%Increased
n = 23,339. n = 23,339.
66% Asia 63% Asia
Source: CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Counci l High Performance Survey. Source: CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Council High Performance Survey.
0%
50%
100%
81% 80% 78% 78%
63%
56%
Greater Amount of Collaboration Required
Change in Amount of Work That Requires
Collaboration with Others in the Past Three Years,
by Percentage of Employees
67%Increased
77% Asia
n = 23,339.
Source: CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Council High Performance Survey.
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Individual contributors dont really exist
anymoreeveryone serves some type
of [broader] role.
VP Global HR
Electronics Organization
In this new environment, employees need
to be able to contribute in multiple ways;they no longer have the luxury
of specialization.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Manufacturing Organization
ChangeinProfit
Percentage of Employees in Business Unit
with High Individual Task Performance
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
HR AGREES IMPROVING EMPLOYEES EXECUTION
OF INDIVIDUAL TASKS IS NOT ENOUGH
Change in Profit by Percentage
of High Individual Task PerformersaEmployee Performance Is More Than
Individual Tasks
Individual task
performance impacts
profit, but we
hypothesize there
is something more
to performance.
Increasing the percentage
of employees with
high individual task
performancehigh output
per hour worked, on-
time task completion,
error-free work, and high-
quality outputimproves
organizational performance.
However, employeeperformance requires more
than effective execution
of individual tasks.
High Individual
Task Performance
a An employees effectiveness at achieving his or her individual tasks and assignments as rated by the manager.
Methodology
Managers were asked to
rate their direct reports
effectiveness at achieving
individual task outcomes, such
as high output per hour, on-
time task completion, error-free
work, and high-quality work.
Source: CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Council High Performance Survey.
Note: CEB Corporate Leadership Council used a two-stage least squares regression to estimate the causal relationship between business unit profit change and percentage
of employees achieving individual task outcomes. The effects are modeled using a variety of multivariate regressions with appropriate control variables.
n = 23,339.
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CEB CORPORATE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MODEL
OF HIGH PERFORMANCE
+ =
An employees enterprise
contribution consists of
his or her individual task
performance and network
performance.
Employees were evaluated
by their managers and peers
on their effectiveness at
achieving outcomes such as:
1. Individual Task Performance
High output per hour
worked
On-time task completion
Error-free work
High-quality work2. Network Performance
Introduction of improved
processes
Implementation of new
product or service ideas
Improved working
methods, techniques,
or tools
Transfer of great ideas
from other partsof the organization
Transfer of skills
and knowledge
Business Unit
Outcomes
Profit Revenue
Individual Task
Performance
An employees
effectiveness at
achieving his or
her individual tasks
and assignments
Network
Performance
An employees
effectiveness at
improving others
performance
and using others
contributions to
improve his or her
own performance
Enterprise
Contribution
An employees
effectiveness at his
or her individual
tasks, contribution to
others performance,
and use of others
contributions to
improve his or her
own performance
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TO ACHIEVE GOALS, THE ENTIRE WORKFORCE MUST
DISPLAY ENTERPRISE CONTRIBUTION
Change in Profit by Percentage of Enterprise Contributors in Business Unit
High Individual Task and
Network Performance
(High Enterprise Contribution)
High Individual Task
Performance Alone
0% 25% 50% 75% 100%
Percentage of Employees
Achieving breakthrough
performance means all
employees must display
individual task and
network performance.
Organizations that increase
enterprise contribution
can achieve improvements
in business outcomes two
times greater than those
achieved by organizations
that improve only individual
task execution.
When we examined
the effect of enterprise
contribution on revenue,gains were similar to those
realized for profits.ChangeinProfita
Implication 1:To dramatically improve outcomes,
employees must display individual task performance
and network performance.
Implication 2:As more employees achieve enterprise
contribution, business unit performance increases.
Thus, all employees should display these performance
traits, not just a small handful of A players.
Note: CEB Corporate Leadership Council used a two-stage least squares regression to estimate the causal relationship between business unit profit change and percentage
of employees achieving individual task and network outcomes. The effects are modeled using a variety of multivariate regressions with appropriate control variables.
n = 23,339.
Source: CEB 2012 Corporate Leadership Council High Performance Survey.
a Models for revenue produce similar results.
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LESS THAN ONE-FIFTH OF EMPLOYEES ARE ENTERPRISE
CONTRIBUTORS
Distribution of Employees by Level of Individual Task Performance and Network Performance
Percentage of Employees; Asia and Global
To maximize the
number of Enterprise
Contributors,
organizations must
improve both the
individual task
performance and thenetwork performance
of their average and
low performers.
The majority of the
workforce in Asia
comprises average
and low performers.
Only one-fifth of employees
show high levels of network
performance; less than one-
third deliver high individual
task performance.
High Individual Task
Performance Alone
Asia: 13%
Global: 40%
Enterprise Contribution
Asia: 17%
Global: 17%
Average and
Low Performance
Asia: 67%Global: 40%
High Network
Performance Alone
Asia: 3%
Global: 3%
Coreb
Co
reb
Higha
Higha
IndividualTaskPerformance
Only 30% of
employees
display high
levels of
individual taskperformance.
Only 20% of employees display high levels
of network performance.
n = 1,113 (Asia); 23,339 (Global).
a Employees who were rated as a 6, effective, or 7, very effective, on a 7-point scale.
b Employees who were not rated as 6, effective, or 7, very effective, on a 7-point scale.
Network Performance
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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COMPANIES CAN BUY, BUILD, OR ENABLE ENTERPRISE
CONTRIBUTION
Factors Impacting Employee Performance by Maximum Impactaon Enterprise Contribution
To create a high
performing workforce,
organizations can
either buy or build the
required skills or create
a context that drives
high performance.
An employees individual
characteristics include his
personality and acquired
skills and abilities.
An individuals personality
traits are affected more
by tenure and experience,
and less by planned
interventions; thus, in theshort term, companies must
buy these traits in the labor
market.
Context comprises aspects
of an employees job and the
organizational climate within
which he or she operates.
Factors Action StepsMaximum Impact on
Enterprise Contribution
31%The Context
Organization
Climate
Job Characteristics
ENABLE
Modify job characteristics
and the organizations
climate to enable
enterprise contribution.
16%
27%
The Individual
Innate Traits
(Personality)
Acquired Skill
and Ability
BUILD
Develop the skills and
abilities required for
enterprise contribution in
existing employees.
BUY
Recruit individuals who
possess the personality
traits required for
enterprise contribution.
a The maximum impact on enterprise contribution is calculated by comparing two statistical estimates: the predicted impact when an employee scores relatively high on a driverand the predicted value when an employee scores relatively low on a driver. The effects of all drivers are modeled using a variety of multivariate regressions with controls.
n = 425 managers; 3,403 employees.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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ROADMAP FOR THE PRESENTATION
Job
Characteristics
Individual
Characteristics
Environment
CharacteristicsDrivers
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PERSONALITY TRAITS
Personality Assessment, Enterprise Contributors Compared to All Employees
Average Rating by Respondents on a 7-Point Behavior Rating Scale
Enterprise Contributors
are inherently more
dynamic, structured,
creative, and influential
than other employees.
Personality attributes tend
to be innate to an individual
and harder to change
through conventional
training methods.
The biggest gap in
personality scores occurs
in dynamism (level of
ambition and drive to work)
and structure (long-term
orientation, focus on detail,timely work.)
The lowest difference in
scores occurs at emotions,
which refers to display of
emptions and expressions
at work.
n = 208 Enterprise Contributors; n = 1,208 all employees.
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
6.0
5.9
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.7
4.7
4.7
4.5
4.5
4.4
4.8
4.4
4.8
4.2
Enterprise Contributors
Overall
Creativity andOpenness to Change
Influence
Analytical Approach
Emotions
Structure
Sociability
Dynamism
Empathy
Source: CEB analysis.
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COGNITIVE ABILITIES
Cognitive Ability Assessment, Enterprise Contributors Compared to All Employees
Average Rating by Respondents on a 7-Point Effectiveness Scale
Enterprise Contributors
have stronger cognitive
abilities than their peers.
Cognitive ability measures
the capacity to perform
higher mental processes of
reasoning, remembering,
understanding, and problem
solving.
n = 208 Enterprise Contributors; n = 1,208 all employees.
Enterprise Contributors
Overall
NumericalReasoning
Verbal Reasoning
InductiveReasoning
6
76
6.0
6.1
5.9
5.0
4.94.6
Effectiveness Scale
7 Very Effective
6 Effective
5 Somewhat Effective
4 Neither Effective nor
Ineffective
3 Somewhat Ineffective
2 Ineffective
1 Very Ineffective
Source: CEB analysis.
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7
7
7
7
7
7
5.7
6.0
6.1
5.8
6.2
6.2
4.8
5.0
5.2
4.9
5.3
5.1
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Functional Knowledge and Skills Assessment, Enterprise Contributors Compared to All Employees
Average Rating by Respondents on a 7-Point Effectiveness Scale.
Enterprise Contributors
display much higher
business acumen and
better information
management skills than
other employees in Asia.
n = 208 Enterprise Contributors; n = 1,208 all employees.
Enterprise Contributors
Overall
TechnicalProficiency
Business Acumen
CustomerOrientation
TechnologyExpertise
Process Management
InformationManagement
Source: CEB analysis.
Effectiveness Scale
7 Very Effective
6 Effective
5 Somewhat Effective
4 Neither Effective nor
Ineffective
3 Somewhat Ineffective
2 Ineffective
1 Very Ineffective
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7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
6.3
6.0
6.2
6.0
6.2
6.1
6.2 4.7
5.4
5.0
5.0
4.7
5.1
5.0
5.1
ENTERPRISE CONTRIBUTORS DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Behavior Assessment, Enterprise Contributors Compared to All Employees
Average Rating by Respondents on a 7-Point Effectiveness Scale
As a result of their
personality traits,
cognitive abilities, and
functional skills and
knowledge, an Enterprise
Contributor is much more
effective at key behaviorsthan the average
employee in Asia.
The gap between the
two employee groups is
the highest at behaviors
associated with leading
and deciding, and creating
and conceptualizing.
n = 208 Enterprise Contributors ; n = 1,208 all employees.
Enterprise Contributors
Overall
Interactingand Presenting
Leading and Deciding
Organizingand Executing
Creating andConceptualizing
Supporting andCooperating
Enterprisingand Performing
Analyzing andInterpreting
Adaptingand Coping
Source: CEB analysis.
Effectiveness Scale
7 Very Effective
6 Effective
5 Somewhat Effective
4 Neither Effective nor
Ineffective
3 Somewhat Ineffective
2 Ineffective
1 Very Ineffective
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ROADMAP FOR THE PRESENTATION
Job
Characteristics
Individual
Characteristics
Environment
CharacteristicsDrivers
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EMPLOYEES AND MANAGERS CONSIDER ROLE CLARITY
MOST IMPORTANT
Importance of Job Characteristics to Employee Performance, Employees Compared to Managers
Percentage of Respondents Ranking a Characteristic in the Top Two Job Factors Impacting Employee Performance
Both managers and
employees indicate that
understanding the role
and their performance
expectations are the
most important aspects
of an individuals job.
Receiving feedback from
managers and peers
and from work activities
is the least important
characteristic.
There are no significant
differences in the
importance ratings assigned
by employees and managers.
Methodology
Managers and Employees were
asked to force rank each job
characteristic from one to six.
0%
40%
80%
63%
75%
58% 57%
54%
45%
52%
46%
52%
49%
21%
27%
Employees
Manager
n = 3,403 employees; 425 managers.
Role Clarity Task
Significance
Skill Variety Task Ownership Task Flexibility
and Autonomy
Task Feedback
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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MOST EMPLOYEES RATE THEIR JOBS HIGH ON SKILL
VARIETY AND TASK SIGNIFICANCE
Employees Perception of Their Jobs
Nearly one-half of the
employees in Asia report
that their jobs require a
variety of skills.
Only a one-fifth of
employees in Asia report
having the autonomy to
decide how, where, and
when to do their work.
Methodology
Employees were asked to
state their level of agreement
with several statements on the
existence or prevalence of each
characteristic in their job.
Agreement Scale
7 Strongly Agree
6 Agree
5 Somewhat Agree
4 Neither Agree nor Disagree
3 Somewhat Disagree
2 Disagree
1 Strongly Disagree
0%
25%
50% 49%
46%
40%
27%
24%
21%
Role Clarity TaskSignificance
Skill Variety Task Ownership Task Flexibilityand Autonomy
Task Feedback
n = 3,403 employees.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
PercentageofEmployeesRepor
ting
TheseCharacteristicsExist
Average
Employee
Ratings:
5.33 5.45 5.37 5.19 4.97 4.88
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ROADMAP FOR THE PRESENTATION
Job
Characteristics
Individual
Characteristics
Environment
CharacteristicsDrivers
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ASIAS WORKFORCE PLACES IMPORTANCE
ON TRANSPARENCY AND OPENNESS
Importance of Environment Characteristics to Employee Performance, Employees Compared to Managers
Percentage of Respondents Ranking a Characteristic in the Top Two Environmental Factors Impacting Employee
Performance
Employees in Asia value
gaining understanding of
the firms strategic goals,
participating in decision
making and dialogue,
and receiving support
and guidance from peers,
managers, and leaders.
0%
40%
80%
61%
71%
56%
59%
24%22% 23%
20%
17%
10%
Employees
Manager
Transparency
and Openness
Network
Support
Freedom and
Empowerment
Rewards
and Fairness
Skill
Development
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
Methodology
Managers and employees
were asked to force rank each
environmental characteristic
from one to five.
n = 3,403 employees; 425 managers.
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EMPLOYEES REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSIONS
BARELY EXIST IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS
Employees Perception of Their Environment
As few as one in five
employees in Asia report
organizations to promote
continuous learning and
development of skills.
Managers consider
transparency and openness
as important, but employees
in Asia report organizations
are doing a bad job at it.
Methodology
Employees were asked to state
their level of agreement with
several statements on the
existence or prevalence ofeach characteristic in their
environment.
Agreement Scale
7 Strongly Agree
6 Agree
5 Somewhat Agree
4 Neither Agree nor Disagree
3 Somewhat Disagree
2 Disagree
1 Strongly Disagree
Average
Employee
Ratings:
4.91 4.54 4.94 4.64 4.66
SkillDevelopment
Rewardsand Fairness
Transparencyand Openness
Freedom andEmpowerment
NetworkSupport
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
n = 3,403 employees.
PercentageofEmployeesRep
orting
TheseCharacteristicsExist
0%
10%
20%20%
13%
12%
6%
5%
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ROADMAP FOR THE PRESENTATION
Job
Characteristics
Individual
Characteristics
Environment
CharacteristicsDrivers
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MANAGERS BELIEVE LEADERSHIP HAS THE BIGGEST
IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Importance of Organizational Factors to Performance, Manager Rated
Average Ranks, Managers Were Asked to Force Rank Each Factor on a Scale of 1 to 8
Most managers in
Asia believe that their
organizations leaders
have the biggest
impact on employee
performance.
0.0 4.0 8.0
2.5
3.6
4.4
4.7
5.0
5.1
5.9
6.5
7.1
Leadership
Manager Support
Structure and Governance
Coworkers or Team
Work Processes
Performance ManagementPractices
Technology and Infrastructure
Attraction and RecruitmentPractices
Learning and Development
Importance
n = 425 managers.
Source: CEB analysis.
Note: For additional details on the individual drivers, please refer to the appendix p.3144.
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Appendix
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EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN BY REGION, FUNCTION,
AND INDUSTRY
Regions Average and Low Performers Enterprise Contributors High Individual Task Performance Alone High Network Performance Alone
China 65% 22% 11% 2%
India 63% 20% 13% 3%Indonesia 86% 11% 0% 4%
Japan 77% 7% 14% 2%
Malaysia 72% 10% 14% 3%
Philippines 61% 18% 21% 0%
Singapore 66% 13% 20% 2%
South Korea 75% 17% 4% 4%
Others 73% 13% 13% 2%
Functions Average and Low Performers Enterprise Contributors High Individual Task Performance Alone High Network Performance Alone
HR 69% 15% 13% 3%
Finance 75% 14% 9% 2%
IT 59% 19% 19% 3%
Supply Chain and Operations 70% 18% 10% 2%
Sales and Service 66% 19% 11% 4%
Marketing and Communications 72% 11% 16% 2%
Strategy 53% 22% 25% 0%
R&D 47% 35% 15% 3%
Admin 75% 8% 8% 8%
Industries Average and Low Performers Enterprise Contributors High Individual Task Performance Alone High Network Performance Alone
Consumer Goods 69% 6% 22% 3%
Financial Services 65% 21% 11% 4%
Government Nonprofit 52% 36% 12% 0%
Health care 74% 13% 11% 2%
Insurance 76% 15% 9% 0%
Automotive and Durable Goods 65% 16% 12% 6%
Manufacturing 68% 17% 14% 1%
Oil and Gas, Chemicals, and
Mining and Materials72% 11% 15% 2%
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology 79% 5% 17% 0%
Professional Services 72% 19% 2% 6%
Technology 62% 19% 15% 4%
Transportation and Logistics 64% 12% 18% 6%
Others 63% 22% 12% 3%
Source: CEB analysis.
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PREVALENCE OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS BY REGION, FUNCTION,
AND ORGANIZATION TYPE
Source: CEB analysis.
Task Flexibilityand Autonomy
SkillVariety
TaskSignificance
TaskIdentity
TaskFeedback
RoleClarity
Regions
China 22% 45% 40$ 20% 24% 49%
India 22% 54% 42% 36% 28% 48%
Indonesia 27% 58% 36% 24% 22% 40%
Malaysia 17% 49% 36% 29% 20% 41%
Singapore 17% 45% 32% 23% 16% 36%
Others 25% 63% 57% 17% 28% 48%
Functions
HR 20% 56% 41% 27% 26% 46%
Finance 23% 46% 39% 27% 23% 43%
IT 17% 46% 36% 29% 25% 44%
Supply Chain and Operations 23% 50% 43% 29% 22% 47%
Sales and Service 23% 53% 36% 26% 25% 48%
Marketing and Communications 22% 54% 42% 33% 20% 44%
Strategy 25% 45% 45% 17% 23% 46%
R&D 20% 46% 39% 23% 24% 45%
Admin 23% 77% 38% 38% 46% 46%
Organization Type
WMNC 21% 50% 39% 28% 25% 46%
Domestic 21% 49% 40% 27% 23% 46%
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IMPORTANCE OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS BY REGION, FUNCTION,
AND ORGANIZATION TYPE
Task Flexibilityand Autonomy
SkillVariety
TaskSignificance
TaskIdentity
TaskFeedback
RoleClarity
Regions
China 41% 19% 16% 5% 10% 8%
India 46% 15% 15% 13% 11% 1%
Indonesia 40% 10% 30% 10% 10% 0%
Malaysia 45% 12% 12% 16% 12% 4%
Singapore 50% 20% 9% 5% 11% 5%
Others 45% 11% 16% 7% 17% 4%
Functions
HR 45% 14% 16% 10% 10% 5%
Finance 46% 14% 17% 9% 11% 3%
IT 50% 17% 7% 3% 20% 3%
Supply Chain and Operations 40% 17% 14% 11% 14% 3%
Sales and Service 44% 14% 16% 9% 12% 5%
Marketing and Communications 46% 19% 19% 4% 12% 0%
Strategy 71% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0%
R&D 25% 15% 20% 20% 20% 0%
Admin 40% 20% 0% 0% 20% 20%
Organization Type
WMNC 44% 15% 16% 9% 11% 4%
Domestic 45% 15% 11% 10% 15% 4%
Source: CEB analysis.
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PREVALENCE OF ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS BY REGION, FUNCTION,
AND ORGANIZATION TYPE
Freedom andEmpowerment
Transparencyand Openness
NetworkSupport
Rewardsand Fairness
SkillDevelopment
Regions
China 6% 11% 4% 16% 21%
India 8% 16% 7% 13% 20%
Indonesia 4% 10% 7% 8% 12%
Malaysia 8% 8% 4% 10% 17%
Singapore 3% 6% 2% 9% 15%
Others 7% 21% 4% 17% 31%
Functions
HR 7% 13% 6% 16% 23%
Finance 4% 8% 3% 9% 13%
IT 8% 12% 5% 11% 19%
Supply Chain and Operations 4% 11% 5% 13% 17%
Sales and Service 7% 14% 4% 13% 22%
Marketing and Communications 7% 12% 3% 13% 17%
Strategy 12% 19% 7% 25% 30%
R&D 6% 9% 4% 12% 20%
Admin 18% 18% 9% 18% 36%
Organization Type
WMNC 6% 10% 4% 12% 20%
Domestic 7% 13% 6% 14% 20%
Source: CEB analysis.
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IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS BY REGION, FUNCTION,
AND ORGANIZATION TYPE
Source: CEB analysis.
Freedom andEmpowerment
Transparencyand Openness
NetworkSupport
Rewardsand Fairness
SkillDevelopment
Regions
China 40% 29% 3% 15% 3%
India 41% 24% 17% 7% 7%
Indonesia 30% 40% 10% 30% 0%
Malaysia 45% 33% 4% 10% 4%
Singapore 43% 41% 11% 7% 2%
Others 47% 32% 11% 5% 5%
Functions
HR 47% 27% 12% 6% 5%
Finance 26% 29% 11% 23% 3%
IT 41% 48% 14% 7% 0%
Supply Chain and Operations 46% 25% 6% 13% 6%
Sales and Service 40% 37% 5% 9% 7%
Marketing and Communications 38% 15% 15% 23% 4%
Strategy 43% 36% 14% 0% 7%
R&D 30% 45% 5% 5% 0%
Admin 20% 60% 0% 0% 0%
Organization Type
WMNC 43% 31% 10% 9% 4%
Domestic 41% 29% 11% 10% 6%
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: LEADERSHIP
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
NeutralLeaders in my organization
0% 50% 100%
31% 65% 4%
29% 66% 5%
28% 67% 5%
28% 68% 4%
28% 66% 6%
27% 68% 5%
25% 68% 7%
24% 69% 7%
24% 69% 7%
24% 67% 9%
23% 69% 8%
23% 70% 7%
23% 69% 8%
22% 71% 7%
20% 69% 11%
20% 72% 8%
set strict rules and guidelinesand expect the rest of us to follow
effectively communicatenew initiatives or goals
embrace new ideas
share information only after all decisionshave been made
are decisive
set clear expectations about how people
should interact within the organization
effectively demonstrate how to challengewhen necessary
actively teach us how to cooperatewith each other
encourage a free flow of information withinthe organization
are not afraid to admit that they donthave all the answers
explain to employees why they madecertain decisions
seek and act on employees opinionsand feedback
are role models for the kind of workbehaviors expected of employees
encourage reasonable risk-taking andexperimentation
create lots of rules and bureaucracy that preventpeople from proactively coming up with new ideas
trust employees to makeimportant decisions
Agree Disagree
n = 3,491.Source: CEB analysis.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: MANAGER SUPPORT
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
My Manager...
lays out performance expectations clearly
emphasizes the same priorities as theleaders in the organization
helps me connect to the right peopleon their team
makes sure all formal team interactions andmeetings are directed specific outcomes
is unbiased and just in reviewingmy performance and providing feedback
0% 50% 100%
33% 62% 5%
31% 65% 4%
29% 65% 6%
28% 67% 5%
28% 65% 7%
27% 66% 7%
27% 65% 8%
27% 66% 7%
27% 67% 6%
27% 66% 7%
27% 67% 6%
25% 66% 9%
25% 69% 6%
23% 68% 9%
23% 70% 7%
NeutralAgree Disagree
provides me with all supportI need to complete my daily tasks
helps me connect to the right peopleoutside of my team
follows a fair system to allocate workacross the team
is effective in helping me see the link betweenmy work and overall organizational strategy
proactively provides me with constructivefeedback on my performance
helps me learn from my failures
is role model for the kind ofwork behaviors expected of me
provides guidelines that distinguishacceptable and unacceptable risks
coaches and mentors me from time to time
provides guidance on when toabandon a failed assignment or project
n = 3,492.Source: CEB analysis.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE,
ROLE DESIGN
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree NeutralAgree Disagree
0% 50% 100%
57% 41% 2%
53% 45% 2%
53% 44% 3%
50% 48% 2%
47% 48% 5%
47% 49% 4%
46% 50% 4%
45% 52% 3%
44% 50% 6%
38% 56% 6%
37% 54% 9%
27% 59% 14%
My Role and Responsibilities Reflect My Day-to-Day Workflow (i.e., How Work Actually Gets Done)
My Role and Responsibilities Reflect HowI Work with Others
My Job Description Specifies the Skills andBehaviors Required for Successful Outcomes
My Role and Responsibilities Reflectthe Priorities of My Team
My Role and Responsibilities are Very Specificand Precisely Defined
I Have Input into How My Job Is Defined
There are Clear Decision-Making Rules for My Job
My Role and Responsibilities Reflect the Prioritiesof the Organization
Employees Roles and Responsibilities areReviewed on a Regular Basis
My Role and Responsibilities are DefinedSolely by My Manager
My Role and Responsibilities Seldom CreateConflicts with Other Individuals Within or
Outside My Team
My Role and Responsibilities Frequently Change
n = 3,460.Source: CEB analysis.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE,
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree NeutralAgree Disagree
Only a Few People at the Upper Levels of MyOrganization Are Involved in Making Decisions
Decision Makers Use a Balance ofData and Judgment to Make Decisions
Most Decisions RequireApproval from Multiple Stakeholders
Employees Are Always HeldAccountable for Their Decisions
Decision Makers Rely Primarilyon Data Analysis to Make Decisions
Decision Makers Rely Primarily on
Intuition or Experience to Make Decisions
Employees Have Permission toMake Decisions on Their Own
n = 3,420.
Source: CEB analysis.
0% 50% 100%
48% 48% 4%
46% 51% 3%
45% 50% 5%
43% 54% 3%
42% 53% 5%
31% 61% 8%
20% 64% 16%
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: TEAM COMPOSITION AND CREATION
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
Team Composition
Team Creation
My team
My organization
0% 50% 100%
47% 51% 2%
44% 51% 5%
30% 62% 8%
23% 64% 13%
21% 63% 16%
20% 59% 21%
is composed of individuals withdifferent working styles
assigns employees to teams basedon their expertise
assigns employees to teams basedon working style
allows employees to self-organize a team
has a clear leader
is accountable to multiple stakeholders
is composed of individualswith the same expertise
is composed of individuals of the same level
has multiple leaders
NeutralAgree Disagree
NeutralAgree Disagree
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
0% 50% 100%
26% 66% 8%
22% 67% 11%
18% 67% 15%
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: COWORKER ACTIONS
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
NeutralAgree Disagree
My coworkers
provide relevant and useful advice
have regular formal or informalmeetings with me
motivate each other to perform better
are always willing to help others
provide access to resources that would haveotherwise been inaccessible to me
help reduce interpersonalconflicts and tension
proactively offer to help with my work
put in extra effort to support others
help me in prioritizing my work
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
0% 50% 100%
33% 64% 3%
32% 64% 4%
29% 66% 5%
29% 67% 4%
27% 68% 5%
27% 69% 4%
26% 67% 7%
26% 68% 6%
24% 70% 6%
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: ACCESS TO TEAM AND COWORKERS
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
NeutralAgree Disagree
My organization
encourages me to seek ideas andinformation from others within my
immediate team
makes it clear how and when people areexpected to collaborate with their
immediate team
helps me identify people around theorganization who might be helpful
for me to work with
encourages me to seek ideas andinformation from others outside of my
immediate team
helps me understand how members of myteam complete their work
makes it clear how and when people areexpected to collaborate with people outside
of their immediate team
hosts forums, events, etc., to help meconnect with coworkes on my team
helps me understand how peers outside ofmy immediate team complete their work
hosts forums, events, etc., to help meconnect with peers outside of my
immediate team
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
0% 50% 100%
30% 66% 4%
26% 69% 5%
26% 68% 6%
26% 68% 6%
25% 69% 6%
25% 69% 6%
24% 68% 8%
23% 66% 11%
23% 65% 12%
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: WORK PROCESSES
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
NeutralAgree Disagree
0% 50% 100%
34% 64% 3%
30% 66% 4%
29% 67% 4%
26% 69% 5%
26% 68% 6%
25% 70% 5%
23% 70% 7%
23% 71% 6%
18% 74% 8%
14% 71% 15%
13% 73% 14%
Work Processes Make It ClearWho Makes Decisions
Work Processes Provide Very SpecificGuidelines About How Employees
Should Do Their Work
Work Processes Minimize Mistake and Errors
Work Processes Help Me Distinguish BetweenLow and High Value Aspects of My Work
Work Processes Are ReviewedPeriodically for Opportunities
to Streamline, Standardize, or Automate
There Is a High Level of ProcessStandardization Across Different Divisions or
Business Units
Work Processes Are Updated Quickly inResponse to Change
There Is a High Level of ProcessAutomation Across Different Divisions,
Business Units, and Functions
Work Processes Are Designed Based onEmployee Input
Work Processes Are Outdated or Irrelevant
Work Processes Are Difficult to Follow
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
Note: Total may not equal 100% due to rounding.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
NeutralAgree DisagreeGoal Setting
0% 50% 100%
34% 61% 5%
33% 63% 4%
32% 64% 4%
31% 64% 5%
30% 63% 7%
29% 66% 5%
29% 66% 5%
28% 65% 7%
27% 67% 6%
There Is Periodic (Biannual, Annual, etc.)Goal Setting Process by Which Organization
Objectives Are Cascaded to VariousDepartment and Teams
All My Individual Goals Are Specificto the Job I am Doing
All Goals Assigned to Me AreChallenging but Attainable
Collaborating with Others onMy Team Is Explicitly Added to My
Performance Objectives
I am Frequently Involved in Setting Goalsfor Myself and My Team
All the Goals Given to Me Are Measurable
I Understand What My Peersand Coworkers Are Working Toward
There Are Periodic Goal ReviewSessions to Assess If Any
of My Goals Need to Be Changed
Collaborating with Others Outside of MyTeam Is Explicitly Added to My Performance
Objectives
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES (CONTINUED)
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree NeutralAgree Disagree
0% 50% 100%
41% 54% 5%
33% 61% 6%
31% 63% 6%
31% 63% 6%
29% 64% 7%
28% 64% 8%
27% 65% 9%
24% 66% 10%
24% 67% 9%
There Is a Periodic (Quartely, Biannual, orYearly) Performance Assessment
Process in My Organization
Performance Reviews Arethe Most Important Tool in Make Promotion
or Termination Decisions
The Performance Review Is as an ImportantTool to Calibrate My Performance to Other
Employees at the Same Level
My Performance Self-evaluation Is anImportant Part of My Performance Review
Detailed Performance Criteria Exist andEveryone Is Made Aware of Them
The Same Standards of Evaluation AreApplied to Everyone at the Same Level
The Performance Review Accurately EvaluatesMy Contribution to the Organization
Customer Feedback (Internal or External) IsUsed to Accurately Assess My Performance
My Coworker Feedback Is Sought toDetermine My Performance Review Scores
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
Note: Total may not equal 100% due to rounding.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
PRACTICES (CONTINUED)
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree NeutralAgree Disagree
Incentives
Feedback
0% 50% 100%
33% 56% 11%
26% 56% 18%
26% 60% 14%
15% 49% 36%
12% 65% 23%
My Compensation Is Tiedto My on-the-Job Performance
I Receive Short-TermIncentives or a Bonus (Cash, Perks, etc.)
A Substantial Part of My CompensationComes from My Team and Organizations
Performance
I Receive Long-TermIncentives (Stock, Grants, Options, etc.)
Employees Who Experiment and TakeReasonable Risks Are Rewarded Despite Failure
0% 50% 100%
26% 69% 5%
24% 69% 7%
24% 68% 8%
22% 69% 9%
20% 65% 15%
The Peer and Manager Feedback I ReceiveHelp Me Evaluate the Right Job Behaviors
The Organization Is Very Direct withEmployees Who Are Underperforming
I Always Receive Periodic Formaland Informal Feedback on My Performance
I Have Never Received Any UnexpectedFeedback in My Performance Review
I Receive 360-Degree Feedback (fromManagers, Peers, Customers, and Direct
Reports) on My Performance
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
n = 3,283.
Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
NeutralAgree Disagree
0% 50% 100%
28% 60% 12%
27% 67% 6%
26% 65% 9%
26% 64% 10%
25% 67% 8%
24% 67% 9%
24% 66% 10%
23% 67% 10%
21% 68% 11%
20% 64% 16%
20% 65% 15%
has a formal mechanism (website,portal, etc.) to look for job opportunities
within the firm
supports me primarily in developing skillsand capabilities for my current role
My organization
provides training primarily on technicalskills (such as industry-specific certifications,
functional knowledge, computer skills, etc.)
provides me with adequate formal learningopportunities (such as classroom teaching
sessions, training modules, etc.)
supports me primarily in developingskills and capabilities for future roles
provides me with adequate informal learningopportunities (such as peer-to-peer sessions,
learning groups, etc.)
provides training primarily on soft skills (suchas interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability
to deal with ambiguity, professionalism, etc.)
supports me in planning and managing my
career path
provides opportunities to change my currentfunction or business unit according to my
career interests
has a formal mentoring program
has a rotation program among differentfunctions or business units
n = 3,283.Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
I receive IT support for organization-provided devices (desktop and laptop, work
provisioned cell phone, etc.) and software
The equipment in my workspaceis physically easy to use
I have access to technology to sharedocuments and files with others (shared
folders, websites, portals etc.)
The technology provided by myorganization is user-friendly
I have access to technology that supportsreal-time conversations with colleagues inother locations (video conferencing, web
conferencing etc.)
My workspace allows me to quickly meetcoworkers who are critical to my work
I can get remote access to information andapplications (VPN, virtual desktop etc.)
I have access to technology that helps melocate the right internal contacts
My organization provides easy access to thedata (internal or external) I need to make
decisions and create work deliverables
0% 50% 100%
45% 51% 4%
43% 55% 2%
41% 55% 4%
37% 56% 7%
36% 60% 4%
36% 60% 4%
35% 55% 10%
34% 62% 4%
33% 62% 5%
31% 52% 17%
30% 60% 10%
29% 60% 11%
28% 64% 8%
22% 68% 10%
I have access to technology for sharing ideasand opinions with others and learning from
colleagues ideas and opinions (wikis, blogs,Twitter, Chatter, etc.)
I have access to a quiet and privatespace when I need it
My organization provides readily availabletraining on how to use the various
devices and software
Its easy to access technologies not formallyprovided by the organization
My organization provides portable technology
devices (iPad, tablet computers, etc.)
NeutralAgree Disagree
n = 3,283.Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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DRIVERS OF PERFORMANCE: ATTRACTION AND RECRUITMENT PRACTICES
Percentage of Employees Who Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements
On a 7-Point Scale, Where 1 and 2 = Disagree; 3, 4, and 5 = Neutral; and 6 and 7 = Agree
0% 50% 100%
34% 62% 4%
34% 61% 5%
32% 63% 5%
31% 59% 10%
30% 66% 4%
29% 63% 8%
29% 65% 6%
25% 70% 5%
25% 68% 7%
My Organization Places Greater Emphasis onFunctional Expertise or Technical Skills While
Hiring People
The Recruiter Who Hired Me Had a ClearSense of the Organizations Business Strategy
Both External and Internal Talent Pools AreConsidered for Any Open Position with the
Organization
Recruiting Staff Supporting the OrganizationsLocal Market Has the Necessary Capabilities
to Recruit (Language, Knowledge of MyHiring Needs, etc.)
My Organization Uses Written Tests andExercises to Screen Applicants for a Job
My Organization Conducts BehavioralInterviews to Screen Applicants for a Job
The Recruiting Practices at My OrganizationAre Fair and Unbiased
My Organization Places Greater Emphasis onSoft Skills While Hiring People
My Organization Conducts Case-BasedInterviews to Screen Applicants for a Job
NeutralAgree Disagree
n = 3,283.Source: CEB 2013 Asia Workplace Survey.
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APPENDIX A: EVALUATING THE NEW HIGH PERFORMANCE
PROFILE
Survey and Analysis Process
We used multivariate
linear regression to
determine the impact
of a variety of drivers
on employee performance.
Survey managers in Asia to assess theirdirect reports performance, personality,
skills, and ability.
Use multivariate linear regression to assess
the impact of individual, job, and climate
factors on enterprise contribution.
Survey employees in Asia on aspects oftheir job, organizational climate, and other
workplace factors impacting their performance.
Use multivariate linear regression to assess
the impact of organizational actions on
employee perceptions of job and climate.
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Examples
Personality
Functional skills and knowledge
Formal performance ratings
Individual task performance
Network performance
Y = + 1X + 2C +
Y = Employee Performance
X = Prevalence or Effectiveness of Individual,Job, or Climate Characteristics
C = Control Variables
1 = Impact on Employee Performance
of the Particular Characteristic X
Examples
Task flexibility and autonomy
Task significance
Transparency and openness
Network support
Leadership and manager support
Coworkers or team
Y = + 1X + 2C +
Y = Employee Performance
X = Prevalence or Effectiveness ofOrganizational Actions
C = Control Variables
1 = Impact on Employee Performance
of Organization Actions X
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APPENDIX B: INDEX OF PERFORMANCE DRIVERS
Individual Characteristics
Personality
Influence
Sociability
Empathy
Analytical Approach
Creativity and Openness to Change
Structure
Emotions
Dynamism
Cognitive Ability Verbal Reasoning
Numerical Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Functional Skills and Knowledge
Business Acumen
Process Management
Technical Proficiency
Technology Expertise Customer Orientation
Information Management
Job Characteristics
Task Flexibility and Autonomy
Skill Variety
Task Significance
Task Ownership
Task Feedback
Role Clarity
Climate Characteristics
Transparency and Openness
Network Support
Freedom and Empowerment
Skill Development
Rewards and Fairness
Drivers
Structure and Governance
Leadership
Manager Support
Coworkers or Team
Work Processes
Performance Management Practices
Technology and Infrastructure
Learning and Development
Attraction and Recruitment practices
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INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS, PERSONALITY TRAITSThe individualcharacteristics of an
employee consists of
two critical components
personality attributes or
innate characteristics,
and acquired skill and
ability.
Personality Traits: An individuals preferred or typical style of behavior. These personality attributes
are predominantly innate.
1. Influence: Refers to the level of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and independent mindedness
2. Sociability: Refers to the extent of outspokenness, affiliative nature, and social confidence
3. Empathy: Includes the of extent to which a person is modest, collaborative, sympathetic, and caring
4. Analytical Approach: Refers to the extent of rationality toward data as well as the degree to which
a person is evaluative and understanding
5. Creativity and Openness to Change: Refers to the extent to which a person is conventional, conceptual,
or innovative as well as the degree of adaptability and variety-seeking nature of a person
6. Structure: Includes the degree of forward-thinking, detail consciousness, conscientiousness,
and adherence to rules
7. Emotions: Refers to the extent to which a person is relaxed, tough-minded, and emotionally controlled
in demanding situations as well as how trusting and optimistic a person is
8. Dynamism: Includes the extent to which a person is vigorous, competitive, driven, and decisive at work
Source: CEB analysis.
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INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: COGNITIVE ABILITY
AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
An individuals acquired
skills and abilities
comprises two important
components-cognitive
ability and functional
skills and knowledge. A. Cognitive Ability: The reasoning ability that measures the capacity to perform the higher mental
processes of reasoning, remembering, understanding, and problem solving
1. Verbal reasoning: The ability to think constructively and work with written information to identify
solutions to problems
2. Numerical reasoning: The ability to establish, execute, and interpret numerical data to identify solutions
to problems
3. Inductive reasoning: The ability to work with fuzzy and unfamiliar problems and develop solutions from
first principles, sometimes referred to as thinking outside the box or lateral thinking
Source: CEB analysis.
B. Functional Skills and Knowledge: The knowledge of facts, principles, theories, and practices that relate
to the field of work or job and skills that help achieve a given outcome.
1. Business Acumen: Includes knowledge of business operations and business relevance
2. Technical Proficiency: Includes specialized knowledge of required functional concepts, for example
accounting rules for an accountant and subject matter expertise
3. Technology Expertise: Includes knowledge of domain-specific systems and applications relevantfor the job, such as CRM, ERPs, SPSS, or other workflow tools
4. Customer Orientation: Includes knowledge of internal and external customers needs and expectations,
and knowledge of customer service concepts, policies, and procedures
5. Process Management: Includes knowledge of process methodologies, practices, procedures, and systems
that help manage work, simplify it, and use resources efficiently, including lean, six-sigma, TQM.
6. Information Management: Includes knowledge of data management techniques, such as finding, filtering,
and organizing data, and knowledge of analysis and synthesis techniques
Source: CEB analysis.
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INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: BEHAVIORSWe measured employeeeffectiveness at eight key
behavioral competencies.
Behaviors: The way employees of an organization conduct themselves, especially towards their peers
and seniors in their work environment
1. Leading and Deciding: Refers to taking control and exercising leadership; also defined by the extent
to which an employee initiates action, gives direction, and takes responsibility
2. Supporting and Cooperating: The ability to support others and show them respect; also the aptitude
to work effectively with different coworkers and behave consistently with personal values
that complement the organization
3. Interacting and Presenting: The ability to communicate and network effectively; Also refers
to the extent of successfully persuading and influencing others
4. Analyzing and Interpreting: The ability to think in a clear and analytical manner to get to the heart
of complex issues; also indicated by the extent to which an employee leverages new technology
5. Creating and Conceptualizing: Refers to being open to new ideas and experiences, seeking out learning
opportunities, and thinking broadly and strategically
6. Organizing and Executing: The ability to plan ahead and work in a systematic way; Also refers
to the extent of focus on customer satisfaction and service quality
7. Adapting and Coping: The extent of adaptiveness and responsiveness to change and the ability
to manage pressure effectively; also refers to the extent of comfort with setbacks
8. Enterprising and Performing: Refers to the ability to understand business, commerce, and finance
and focus on results while seeking opportunities for self-development and career advancement
Source: CEB analysis.
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PARTICIPANT DEMOGRAPHICS
Country
Percentage of Employees
Organization Type
Percentage of Employees
Employment Level
Percentage of Employees
Organization Workforce Size
Percentage of Employees
We surveyed more than
4,500 employees and
managers in Asia to
assess the preparedness
of organizations in
the region to deliver
breakthrough gains in
employee performance.
Most respondents live in
India or China, followed
by Singapore.
Almost one of every three
respondents belongs to the
senior leader or above level
in the organization.
The sample is split evenly
between foreign MNCs
and domestic companies.
A third of the sample comes
from large organizations,
those with more than 10,000
employees.
37%India
3%
Indonesia
33%China
15%Singapore
6%
Malaysia
5%
Other Asian Countries
n = 4,596.
Source: CEB analysis.
29%Individual
Contributors
16%Junior
Managers
6%
CEOs orFunctional Heads
28%MiddleManagers
22%
SeniorLeaders
n = 4,569.
Source: CEB analysis.
26%0500
14%5011,000
18%
1,0015,000
10%
20,00150,000
7%10,00020,000
9%5,00010,000
16%Greater Than50,000
n = 4,467.
Source: CEB analysis.
46%
ForeignMNC
24%
DomesticMNC
23%LocalCompany
6%Government orPublic Sector
n = 4,545.
Source: CEB analysis.
Note: Total may not equal to 100% due to rounding.
Note: Total may not equal to 100% due to rounding. Note: Total may not equal to 100% due to rounding.
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PARTICIPANT DEMOGRAPHICS (CONTINUED)
Function
Percentage of Respondents
Industry
Percentage of Respondents
Most respondents
come from the HR
and IT functions, and
the manufacturing and
technology industries.
0%
10%
20% 20% 20%
10%
6% 6% 5%4%
3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%2% 2% 2% 2%
1% 1%0%
0%
10%
20%
11%
9%8%
7%6%
5%4%
3% 3% 3% 3%
1% 1%
19%
17%
n = 4,619.
Source: CEB analysis.
n = 4,533.
Source: CEB analysis.
Human
Resources
andEducation
Technology
Manufacturing
FinancialServices
ProfessionalServices
OilandGas,
Chemicals,
Mining
andMaterials
Transportation
andLogistics
ConsumerGoods
Healthcare
Government
andNonprofit
Construction
Education
Pharmaceuticals
andBiotechnology
Retail
Insurance
Automotiveand
DurableGoods
RealEstate
Utilities
Leisureand
Hospitality
Aerospace
Media
Restaurant
Information
Technology
Salesand
Marketing
Financeand
Accounting
Operations
Engineering
andDesign
Manufacturing
Corporate,
StrategyandLegal
QualityControl
andAssurance
Customer
S
erviceandCall
Center
Researchand
Development
Procurement
SupplyChain
andLogistics
Co
mmunications
Administrative
Support
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Drivers Intermediate Outcomes Enterprise Contribution
APPENDIX C: QUANTITATIVE MODEL OF ENTERPRISE CONTRIBUTION
Attraction and Recruitment
Practices
Learning and Development
Structure and Governance
Leadership
Coworkers or Team
Manager Support
Work Processes
Performance Management
Practices
Technology and Infrastructure
Individual Task Performance
An employees ability to achieve his or
her goals and objectives efficiently and
effectively
High output per hour worked On-time task completion Error-free work High-quality work
Network Performance
An employees effectiveness at
improving others performance and
using others contributions to improve
his or her own performance
Introduction of improved processes Implementation of new product or
service ideas Improved working methods,
techniques, or tools Transfer of great ideas from other
parts of the organization Transfer of skills and knowledge
Job Characteristics
Task Flexibility and Autonomy Skill Variety Task Significance Task Identity Task feedback
Role Clarity
Organization Climate Characteristics
Transparency and Openness Network Support Freedom and Empowerment Skill Development Rewards and Fairness
Innate Attributes
Personality Traits
Acquired Attributes
Cognitive Ability Functional Skills and Knowledge
Demographics (Control Variables)
Age Gender Education Tenure
Individual Characteristics
Source: CEB analysis.
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DRIVERS
Driver Description
Structure and Governance Role Design: the aspects of a job including objectives, activities, responsibilities, role clarity and skill requirements.
Decision Making Authority and Process
Leadership Effectiveness of senior leaders in setting and communicating the vision and strategy, and promoting high performancebehaviors and practices
Manager Support Manager support and competence in the following activities:
Allocating work
Defining performance expectations and monitoring progress
Providing feedback and coaching their direct reports
Supporting, encouraging, and empowering employees
Coworkers or Team Support received from people within and outside their team
Opportunities provided by the organization to create formal and informal networks
Peer commitment to collaboration and teamwork
Work Processes Process Clarity
Degree of Automation
Degree of Standardization
Streamlining
Employee Input into Process Design
Performance Management
Practices
Goal Setting
Incentives(monetary and
nonmonetary)
Performance Assessment
Feedback
Technology and
Infrastructure
Technology: IT tools, equipment, and software available to employees to do their job
Collaboration Tools: tools, platforms, software that allow employees to collaborate with their colleagues Workplace Infrastructure: physical workplace and design features
Information Access: access to internal and external information
Learning and Development Career Advancement: opportunities to move up the ranks or change function, business unit, geography, etc., based on
career interests
Training and Development: opportunities to advance current skill sets (includes both on- and off-the-job skill development)
Attraction and Recruitment
practices
Organizational practices to interview, consider, select, and hire employees
Source: CEB analysis.