Impact Of Organizational Structure & Leadership Style Report Of Innov8

Organization and
Behavior

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................1
3.1 Impact of different leadership style on motivation of employees.........................................1
3.2 Application of different motivational theories at workplace................................................2
3.3 Usefulness of motivation theories.........................................................................................3
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Nature of groups and group behavior within organizations..................................................4
4.2 Factors that inhibit and restrict development of effective teamwork....................................5
4.3 Effect of technology on a team functioning within an organization.....................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Success and development of an organization depends upon the efficiency of the
operations done and the manner in which it is executed. Various operations such as allocation of
tasks to employees, supervision done by senior management and the degree of coordination
between different elements of the organization (Muondo and Perkins, 2013). Comprehensively it
is referred as organization structure. Attitude and beliefs of employees towards the working of
company is termed as organization behavior which significantly impacts the performance and
productivity (Jones, 2010). Present report is prepared to elucidate different types of organization
structure used by companies as per their suitability and use, impact of different leadership styles
on the motivation of employees and the manner in which organizations are segmented into
groups and teams. In the report, a software games development company Innov8 is taken into
account. In order to diversify the business, it caters to bring alterations to organizational structure
and behavior by identifying suitable leadership style, motivational theories and team building
manner. This report throws light on all the mentioned segments by evaluating it appropriateness
to the selected organization Innov8.
TASK 3
3.1 Impact of different leadership style on motivation of employees
Autocratic leadership
Leaders of the organization who is the sole decision maker in an organization such as for
deciding goals and targets, framing policies and procedures and directing and supervising their
subordinates is referred as autocratic leadership (Sapru, 2013). Unlimited authority is enjoyed by
a leader who with the close supervision undertakes all his tasks and works. It impacts negatively
on the employees self esteem as they are not allowed to take any decision.
Democratic leadership
Also, known as participative leadership, in this type with less degree of power distance,
leaders take crucial decisions with respect to the operations in the organization involve their
employees. This involves employees in decision making process (Haller, Fisher and Gapp,
2007). Strategist in nature leaders motivates their employees by making them feel valued and
consider their opinions.
Laissez-faire
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Laissez-faire is highly decentralized form of leadership in which authorities and task are
delegated to their subordinates without any involvement of leaders. Such type of leadership is
adopted in the organization where there are highly skilled employees who are specialists and
expertise in their fields (Fleet and Griffin, 2006). Empowered with the decision making rights,
employees are highly motivated in this type of leadership.
3.2 Application of different motivational theories at workplace
While undergoing different stages of evolution, employees experiences different situation
including both success and failure. To keep their employees stable in all the conditions and
encourage them to work with fast pace, managers of organization uses different motivational
theories which drives them towards work and job. Managers of innov8 uses three different
theories of motivation depending upon the situation.
Herztberg's motivation-Hygiene theory
According to this theory there are two types of factors that affect the motivation of
employees and stack them towards the job that are hygiene factors and motivators. Managers of
Innov8 take care about the hygiene factors such as remuneration paid to them, job security
extended and the working conditions which have significant impact on the efficiency level of the
employees (Klein And Kozlowski, 2000). This helps them to retain their workforce. Other
factors are motivators which encourages them to find it comparatively more lucrative. Innov8
motivates their employees by acknowledging their achievements, recognize their strengths,
provide them responsibility and accountabilities and help them in their personal growth.
Maslow Hierarchy of needs
Innov8 by inculcating policies and procedures in their management follow maslow's
theory of motivation fulfilling five level of hierarchy of needs that are physiological needs,
safety needs, belonging needs, self-esteem needs and self actualization needs (Liu And Peter
McClure, 2001). Innov8 satisfy the needs of employees in the following ways:
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