Effects of Culture, Power and Politics on the Organisation (Docs)

Organisational
Behaviour

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1. Organisational culture, power, politics.................................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
P2. Content and process theory of motivation: ..........................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
P3. Different Types and Factors of an Effective Team...............................................................8
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
P4. Concepts and Philosophies of Organisational Behaviour...................................................10
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Organisational behaviour is study of the behaviour of employees in which they interact
within the groups. It is a set of management action deals with influencing, predicting and
understanding employees behaviour in the organisation. In this report chosen organisation is
Tesco which is deal in retail sector(Bissell and Dolan, 2012). This company was founded by Jack
Cohen in 1919. Its headquarter situated in Hertfordshire, England, UK. In this considered
organisational culture, power and politics and principles of network and system theory. In this
include various theories of motivation such as content and process theory in this also consists
Tuckman's theory, types of different teams. At last, considered path goal theory or its barriers
and social and contingency theory.
TASK 1
P1. Organisational culture, power, politics
Organisational culture:
Organisational culture cover behaviours and values that contribute to the psychological
and social environment of the business. This culture represents the principles of organizational
members, beliefs, collective values and product of factor i.e. market, history, strategy,
management style, products, technology, type of employees and national culture. Culture
involves the norms, symbols, assumption, location, systems, vision, language, values,
environment, habits and beliefs. In this chosen organisation, Tesco's culture decides the manner
subordinates interact at their workplace i.e. analysed through evaluating Handy's Typologies
discussed as below:
Power culture: In the power culture, power is hold by some individuals whose power
spreads throughout the administration. In this culture, few regulation and roles are exists.
Workers of the Tesco are normally evaluated by what they attain instead of how they act and
how do work(Crommelinck and Anseel, 2013).
Task culture: Task culture build when groups are formed to address progress projects
and specific problems. The task is the main element so power inside the group will frequently
change depending on the status of the project or problem and mix of the unit members. Working
in the teams with right mix of leadership, personalities and skills can be creative and productive
to Tesco.

Role culture: This culture is focused on role and responsibilities. Employees are highly
controlled with each one in the company knowing what are their duties and roles. Role culture
are formed on detailed business structures which are tall with a long unit of command. Decision
making of Tesco in role culture can be slow and possibilities of risks. Overall, company with this
culture can be really bureaucratic.
Person culture: In this culture, persons very more realise themselves as superior and
unique to the enterprise. All enterprises are simply exists in respect for persons to work. Tasco
adopt person culture with horizontal structures and treat their employees, community and
customers with strong and effective aspects.
Tesco choose person culture in their company because employees are the main aspects of
the company who can increase the productivity of the business. Person culture give priority to
their workers, and individuals are understand themselves to superiors which is influence the
entire organisation as well as group of individuals(Blanco Ramírez, 2013).
Importance of organisational culture:
The culture of the work environment controls the manner of workers behave with the
other persons as well as themselves. There are many importance of culture which are as follows:
 Culture identify the organisation's external and internal identity.
 This culture can transform workers into advocates.
 A strong culture assist to company to keep their best employees.
 Effective culture impacts the employee well-being and performance.
 Organisational culture can help to build a brand image in the market.
 Bring all the workers on a common level.
 This promote and develop the good relationship amongst the workers.
Organisational power :
Power is a skill in which control over a individual and group. Effectively use of power
can achieve effective results and gain respect. There are many types of powers which are as
follows:
Coercive power: When employees do not follow the orders of their superior then they
punish them. When it is used strategically and sparingly then coercive power is very effective in
certain position like threat of termination of a worker etc. Coercive power in Tesco relies on
warning of something negative or highlighting a worker's position in the company.