Influence of Organisational Politics, Power, and Culture on Behaviour

ORGANISATIONAL
BEHAVIOUR

Table of Contents
TASK 1 ...........................................................................................................................................1
P1 Evaluate how organisational politics, power and culture have an influence on overall
behaviour of individual and team...........................................................................................1
M1 Critique of impact of culture, politics and power of organisation on individuals and team
behaviour................................................................................................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................5
P2 Assessment of how content and process theory can help in attainment of objectives in
organisation............................................................................................................................5
M2 Critique on the manner in which behaviour is affected by motivational theories...........8
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
P3 Measures which can lead to a team being effective or ineffective....................................8
M3 Analyse relevant team and group development theories to support the development of
dynamic cooperation............................................................................................................12
TASK 4 .........................................................................................................................................13
P4 Apply various philosophies & concepts which are related to behaviour of organisation13
M4. Concepts and philosophies of OB influence behaviour in affirmative and perverse way15
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................15
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................17

INTRODUCTION
Organizational behaviour can be referred to as study of behavioural characteristics of
individuals operating within a company. Hereby, the main role is assumed by leader who
analyses the behaviour of personnel and then direct them towards the attainment of corporate
gaols. This is done through the application of motivational theories, development of a positive
working atmosphere and execution of concepts of organisational behaviour. The present project
is carried out to gain comprehensibility of team and individual behaviour within TESCO. This is
a multinational retail company dealing in an array of products like grocery, apparel, consumer
goods etc. The report contains discussion over key elements of an entity like power, culture and
politics. Further, it also includes motivational theories as well as team dynamics. Lastly, project
throws light upon concepts and philosophies of OB.
TASK 1
P1 Evaluate how organisational politics, power and culture have an influence on overall
behaviour of individual and team
Organisational behaviour is regarded as the concept which seeks to gain knowledge of
the behavioural pattern of groups and individuals belonging to a company. Hereby, the main role
is assumed by the HR manager of the organisation which develops an affirmative working
atmosphere to effectively encourage the employees. This aid in fostering healthy relations among
the workforce and have a significant influence upon behaviour as well as output of individuals
and groups. In this regard, it is seen that power, culture and politics of company have a
substantial impact upon both the pre-mentioned factors. These 3 concepts are analysed in relation
to TESCO, as follows:-
Culture
This is the integration of values, beliefs, customs and ideology of an entity. HR team of a
corporation holds the responsibility of developing a positive culture, so that employees can be
encouraged in an effective manner. As per Handy's Typology, there are 4 main types of cultures
which are acknowledged to be prevailing within an enterprise. A discussion upon all of these is
given below in relation to TESCO:-
Role culture: This is a form of culture whose characteristics resemble that of a functional
structure as herein, the main role of allotment of roles and duties to individuals lies in the hands
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