Organisational Behaviour

Organisational
Behaviour

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Analysis to recognise the influence of culture, politics and power on team and individual
behaviour................................................................................................................................3
P2 Evaluate how content and process theories of motivation an motivational techniques
enable......................................................................................................................................5
effective achievement of goals...............................................................................................5
Reflection and recommendations...........................................................................................7
PART 2............................................................................................................................................9
P3 Explain what makes an effective team as opposed to an ineffective team.......................9
Critical analysis and evaluation of the relevance of team development..............................10
A reflection on the concepts and philosophies of organisational behaviour........................10
P4 Apply concepts and philosophies of organisational behaviour.......................................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Organisational behaviour can be defined as a subset of management activity that
considers understanding, monitoring and predicting the individual and team behaviour. The main
motive to implement the organisational behaviour in a company is to achieve the goal and
objective with in a effectual manner. All the workforce or staff engages in an organisation
directly or indirectly relates with working environment which impacts on the productivity and
profitability of business. The respective report is based from the linear perspective of Marks &
Spencer which operates their business in various industries specifically food and clothing
industry. Further, this report highlights on organisational culture, politics and power and its
influence on team and individual behaviour. Along with this content and process theories as well
as motivational techniques will also be covered in this report. In the last, concept and
philosophies of organisational behaviour in context of specific will also be focused in this report.
TASK 1
P1 Analysis to recognise the influence of culture, politics and power on team and individual
behaviour
Organisation and its culture is the combination of values, beliefs, norms, religion, views
and many more that are build with the motive of achieving organisational goals and objectives.
Moreover, the aspect of organisational behaviour viewed as a powerful determinative as compare
to other concepts. As it is directly linked with the individual and team motivation in order to
survive for longer of time. Other, power and politics are directly related to the leadership and
management of the organisation (Hyde, Harris and Boaden, 2013). For assessing the impact of
these on individual as well as team behaviour following points can be considered:
Organisational culture: Culture within the organisation is combination of norms, values,
beliefs, behaviour of all individual who are working in the firm. All these make a healthy and
social environment in the organisation. For identifying the culture of the business Handy's
cultural model can be used which are describing below:
 Power culture: In this type of culture, power is held in the hand of some individuals or a
single person, generally founder of the business. Small formation of business considered
this type of culture as in this an individual is liable to conduct the activities.

 Role culture: An organisation which has adopted this culture is following certain
rules due to this higher controlled is exist in this type of culture which enables the
employees to do their work on time as they are only aware from their roles and
responsibilities (Wong, Wong and Ngo, 2012
 Task culture: This kind of culture occurs when an organisation wants to address a
specific problem or accomplish a particular task. In this power shifting among team
members on the basis status of the problem.
 Person culture: This refers to that culture where individuals see themselves much expert
and unique which enables them to bring efficiency and expertise in facing the critical
situations or carrying out all the activities.
M&S organisation requires adopting task culture in their organisation as this will enables
them in completing their pre-determined task in a specific period of time which results higher
success and growth in the marketplace.
Organisational politics: This can be unofficial, unceremonious and also sometimes
behind the scene activities which are making by an organisation in terms to impact an
organisation, enhance power, sell ideas and attain the objectives and goals. The impacts of
organisational politics are as follow: Decrease in overall productivity: It will direct lead the negative impact on the
productivity of the employees as they give their more time in leg pulling and criticizing
their fellows due to which their attention will derive from their work. Demotivated employees: Employees who are serious for their work feel demotivated as if
the non performer will get the reward and opportunities.
 Spoils the ambience: It will lead the negative impact on the relationship of management
and employees which create negative environment in the organisation (Okurame, 2012.
Organisational power: It refers to the capacity of a person like manager to influence
subordinates to do work whether they are willing to do it or not. Various types of power is
available which are given beneath: Reward power: It refers to the power of leader and manager in M&S which they can
utilise in giving the rewards and other monetary benefits to the employees for their
strategic performance.