Organisational Behaviour TABLE OF CONTENTS

ORGANISATION
AND BEHAVIOUR

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
AC 1.1.....................................................................................................................................1
AC 1.2.....................................................................................................................................2
AC 1.3.....................................................................................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................4
AC 2.1.....................................................................................................................................4
AC 2.2.....................................................................................................................................4
AC 2.3.....................................................................................................................................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................6
AC 3.1.....................................................................................................................................6
AC 3.2.....................................................................................................................................7
AC 3.3.....................................................................................................................................8
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................9
AC 4.1.....................................................................................................................................9
AC 4.2...................................................................................................................................10
AC 4.3...................................................................................................................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCE.................................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Organisation behaviour is the study of individuals in terms of their performance,
behaviour and activities they perform at workplace (Definition of Organizational Behaviour,
2016). Further, it can be said that it is a process of understanding, analysing and observing
attitude towards business goals and objectives (Dunphy 2016). With the assistance of this aspect,
manager can investigate about the emotions, communication and their motivation within team. In
this project report, various management theories and approaches with respect to firms; City
College and Enterprise have been studied. In addition to this, culture and structure of these
mentioned companies have been discussed in this present report. Moreover, autocratic and
democratic leadership style will also be systematically evaluated in context of City College and
Enterprise. Main objective of this report is to understand individual’s behaviour in organisation
and manage them in such a way that they can be motivated to render higher productivity.
TASK 1
AC 1.1
Organisational culture and structure are important aspects to create a healthy environment
at workplace. City College and Enterprise are two different business organisations that are
running their business with different purpose, size and culture. Further, both business units adopt
such practices and policies, which assist in attaining their set goal. According to the nature of
business activities, City College and Enterprise have to adopt specific and suitable organizational
culture and structure depending on their nature of businesses.
Organisational structure determines the way in which roles, power and responsibilities
are assigned, controlled and coordinated between various departments in business enterprise.
Structure reflects the manner in which company delegate responsibilities and authority to various
departments. City College has adopted flat organisation structure and as per this concept, firm
has fewer management levels (Cilliers and Flotman, 2016). Flat organisational structure
supervises employees less while promoting their increased involvement in the decision making
process. Under the mentioned aspects, employees are empowered by providing encouragement,
autonomy and right direction. In this aspect, excess layers of management are removed which
certainly improve the coordination and speed of communication between various departments.
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On the other hand, Enterprise has adopted tall organisation structure. It has more
management levels and provides a clear distinct layer with obvious lines of responsibility and
control. In this structure of management, there has complex in communication due to many
layers of departments.
Organisation culture is a system of shared assumptions, values and beliefs, which govern
the way in which individuals behave in company. Every business enterprise shared values have
strong influence on individuals and dictate the way they act, dress and perform their job and
responsibility (Alessandri and et.al., 2012). City College has adopted power culture under which
decisions can be taken by only top management. They do not allow participation of employees in
decision-making process. Further, there are strict rules, regulations and principles which are to be
adopted by every individual in the corporation. There is strict command of manager over their
employees.
On the other hand, Enterprise has adopted task culture under which employees work in a
team and adopt matrix or project based structure design. It can be said that mentioned culture
depends on the unifying power of group to improve efficiency and to support the individuals to
meet with the objective of corporation.
AC 1.2
As per the above discussion, it has been ascertained that City College and Enterprise has
been adopted different business structures and culture to make their business survive with
sustainability. There is a direct relationship between company’s performance and its culture and
structure. If business unit adopts that culture and structure which is suitable for employees then it
assists in increasing the profitability and productivity of business (Avery and Jing, 2011).
However, if it does not match with employee’s working condition and responsibilities, then it
will give a negative impact on the performance of business. According to the above discussion, it
has been witnessed that Enterprise has adopted tall structure and person culture. According to
these practices, employees of enterprise are free to share their views and conflicts related to
assignments (Baur and Haase, 2015). By this, they can be highly motivated and encouraged for
rendering higher performance. On the other hand, City College has adopted flat structure and
power culture. Under this, all decisions are in the hands of top authority and there are strict rules
and regulations in company. Employees are more disciplinary with respect to their work.
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