Impact of Power, Politics, and Culture on Organizational Behavior

This document discusses the impact of power, politics, and culture on individual and team behavior and performance in organizations. It explores the importance of motivation and justifies it with theories and concepts. It also explains how teams contribute to organizational effectiveness. Additionally, it discusses the use of organizational behavior philosophies in Sainsbury's PLC, a leading supermarket chain in the UK.

Organisational
Behaviour

Table of Contents
INRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................3
TASK 1.................................................................................................................................................3
P1 Define how power, politics as well as culture can impact the behaviour of individual and team
member and their performance........................................................................................................3
TASK 2.................................................................................................................................................6
Explain the how motivation is important for team and individual and justify with theories and
concepts...........................................................................................................................................6
TASK 3.................................................................................................................................................8
Explain how team helps organisation to perform effectively..........................................................8
TASK 4...............................................................................................................................................10
Use philosophies of organisational behaviour in relevance with organisation..............................10
CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................12
RFEERENCES...................................................................................................................................13
BOOKS& JOURNAL:..................................................................................................................13

INRODUCTION
Organisational behaviour is described as process in which it is necessary to understand the
attitude and behaviour of individual and group of person towards work at workplace. It is the
interaction between employees and organisation in an effective manner. In assistance to this, there
are various elements involved in forecasting, predicting as well as controlling the attitude of person
within business organisation. It assists in boosting the productivity and profitability level. This idea
is depend upon various business issues which include the individual performance, incentive, awards
and so on. This report is given on Sainsbury’s PLC. It is the second biggest chain of supermarket
which is located in UK and deal with wide range of products and services all around the world. The
main purpose of this company is to satisfy the need and requirement of buyer in an effective
manner. This report displays how various political, power as well as cultural factor imposes direct
impact on perform of business organisation. Beside form this, the company adopted different
theories in order to offer friendly environment to its staff member in order to accelerate their
performance level.
TASK 1
P1 Define how power, politics as well as culture can impact the behaviour of individual and team
member and their performance.
Organisation behaviour is described as a procedure in which it has been analysed how
power, politics and culture affect the productivity as well as proficiency of business organisation. In
addition to this, there are different factor which included in culture of organisation such as belief,
value and so on which is monitored and controlled by company. In context of Sainsbury’s, it is one
of the well reputed company located in UK (Maio,2020).They focuses on offering good quality
products as well as services to its user in order to satisfy them. In assistance of this, they offer
friendly atmosphere to its staff member that helps in increasing their performance level within
company. There are various ideas related to organisational culture, power as well as politics that is
mentioned below:
Culture: The organisation performed their work in different manner. It affect the attitude and
behaviour of person in both favourable and unfavourable manner. The manager of the Sainsbury’s
focuses on treating similarly with all staff member in order to increase their trust as well as
reliability towards the business organisation ( Miao, 2019).Whereas, there are various company
who does take participation of employees in decision making as well as do not offer chance to
express their ideas and views easily. Therefore, it reduces the satisfaction and motivation level of
staff member work in a company. There are different kinds of culture that is adopted by manager of

Sainsbury’s which is discussed below:
Power Culture: In this culture, it is necessary for employees to follow all the rules and
guidelines of company. In reference of Sainsbury’s, the top management of company provide the
opportunities to supervisor and employees to take appropriate decision. Therefore, it helps in
accomplishing objective within short span of time (Jacobs,2019).
Task Culture: Herein, the manager of Sainsbury’s allot task to its staff member in order to
perform within given time. It increases the productivity as well as future sales of company.
Person Culture: In person culture, this is a group of person who perform their task for
increasing future sales and growth of Sainsbury’s (Camaj,2019).
Role Culture: Hereby, it is necessary to understand the role of individual person within
organisation in order to perform their allotted task. In addition to this, the structure of these kind of
company is generally inflexible.
It is vital for the manager of Sainsbury’s to offer friendly environment to its staff member
that helps in achieving objective as well as goal in short span of time.
Politics
Politics is an annoying activity which arises in almost every company. It affect the performance
level of staff member in adverse manner. The primal purpose of is to interrupt the work of
individual within business organisation. Therefore, it is important to eliminate the inner politics
which occur within business organisation in order to boost the satisfaction level of employees in
company. In addition to this, how politics affect the staff member of business organisation which is
going to be discussed below:
Demotivation of subordinates: The inner politics occur within organisation distract the employees
towards work. Sometime , the politics reduces the motivation level of subordinates towards their
work thus it impact the performance of company in negative manner.
Productivity is reduced: Those individual who involved in inner politics which occur within
company, it affect the productivity of company in adverse manner.
Ambience is spoiled: Due to politics occur within organisation, it is not possible to achieve goal
and objective in short span of time.
In context of Sainsbury’s, the supervisor emphasised on eliminating internal politics the
helps them in boost satisfaction of subordinates toward work. It enhances the future growth and
development of company.
Power

Power is considered as ability of individual to guide towards performing their work in given time
period. In context of Sainsbury’s, the supervisor focuses on allotting work to its staff which is
advantageous for the employees of company. There are different kind of power in reference of
Sainsbury’s which is mentioned below:
Legitimate Power: In Legitimate power, the manager possess higher position in the
business organisation. Therefore, they have a power to control the overall structure in an effective
manner (Verkijika, 2018).
Reward Power: In this power, the supervisor of Sainsbury’s offer incentive as well as
awards to its staff member based on their performance within company.
Referent Power: In referent power, the primal objective of supervisor is to build trust, faith
and loyalty of staff member working in a company.
Informative Power: Herein , the manager make appropriate plan of action to gather the
information in respect of procedures which is used by rival firm.
Expert Power: When the person is proficient in specific field of work perform within
business organisation. Pardee 2017).
The manager of Sainsbury’s emphasised on coordinate and handle various functions of company in
an effective manner. This organisation adopt reward power policy. They offer incentive and awards
to its staff member based on their superior performance.
TASK 2
Explain the how motivation is important for team and individual and justify with theories and
concepts
Motivation is important for every individual working in the organisation. Goals and
objectives can be achieved within the firm by personnel with help of motivation. It also assists in
facing the challenges and threats in appropriate manner and confidence is developed amongst the
members of the team as well as individual (Acton, 2016). In relation with SAINSBURY’S,
employees in the enterprise achieve the assigned task within a given period of time. Performance
and progress level of both firm as well as employees is increased at rapid level when there is proper
use of motivation. In organisational behaviour motivation is of two types intrinsic and extrinsic. It
depends upon the entities to prefer which types of method.

BASIS
MEANING
TIME PERIOD
INTRINSIC MOTIVATION
Intrinsic motivation are those
in which personnel in the
entities are motivates without
any external forces. For
example- behaviour, attitude,
curiosity etc. (Pardee, R.L.,
2020).
In this, motivation time period
remains for a longer period of
time because in this it comes
from inner will.
EXTRINSIC MOTIVATION
Extrinsic motivation are those
which are use external forces to
motivate employee within the
organisation. For example-
appraisal, bonus, incentives etc.
In extrinsic, time period for
motivation is short as well as
long depending upon the effect
of external tools on the
individual which are used to
motivate subordinates.
Motivational Theories- Organisational behaviour is wider and broader concept and it is important
for every firm to use motivational theories through which employees needs and requirements are
analysed in proper manner (Yang, 2017). In context to SAINSBURY’S, HR managers of the firm
use Maslow theory to motivate subordinates which is described below-

Maslow Theory- In this theory, motivation and needs are to be considered as important factors
which help in motivating the employees. The several aspects have been mentioned below-
Physiological Needs- This states that individual gets motivated when basic needs are
fulfilled such as clothes, shelter etc.
Security& safety needs- In this individual focus on their safety and security needs such
health, insurance etc. (Cass,2018).
Social Needs- These comprises of positive environment, coordination etc. In context to
SAINSBURYS, they provide these needs to employees in appropriate manner.
Esteem needs- These include strength, confidence etc. In r[elation with SAINSBURY’S,
employees within firm achieve their goals by having esteem needs.
Motivation theory-
Vroom Expectancy Theory- According to this theory, behaviour determine the needs of individual.
This includes numerous stages which are mentioned below-
Expectancy- Employees expect that more effort will leads to higher performance. In context
to SAINSBURY'S, subordinates within the firm clarify the path and goals which they wants to
achieve. (Cockburn,2020),
Instrumentally- In this, results and outcomes are based upon performance level. In context
to SAINSBURY’S they use this to achieve the higher growth and development of firm.
Valence- This states that value of the results decides the effort scale of personnel
Motivational theories are important to achieve the goals and objectives in proper manner. So, proper
market research should be done when adopting these theories.
TASK 3
Explain how team helps organisation to perform effectively
Team is essential because it includes number of people to achieve the common goal within a

period of time. There are various types of organisational team which are discussed below-
Problem solving- These types of team assists in identifying and solving the problem on a particular
project.
Functional- These include various types of group of members working with different departments
like HR, marketing etc.(Burke, 2019).
Project Teams- Such types of teams are those which are implemented for a specified time period.
Comparison between effective team group and team
BASIS
MEANING
LEADER
Team Group
Team group are those in which
individual work together to finish
particular task (Saide,2016).
This includes only one leader in
the team group.
Team
This refers to group of
members who come
together t o achieve a
common goals and
objectives.
In this, more than two
leaders are involved.
Tuckman Team Development Model-
This model includes various stages which is mentioned below-
Forming- In this team members are nervous and feel uncomfortable in the team. In relation
with SAINSBURY’S, they manger of the company ensure that new team members comfortable
with each other (Skendzel, 2018.)
Storming- This states that members of the team shares thoughts and ideas with each other.
In context to SAINSBURY’S, manager of the firm implement group activities and programmes so
that mutual relationship is estabilished.

Norming- In this, people in the team resolve their conflicts and work together to achieve
objectives.
Performing- This includes when members of the team push themselves towards their
responsibilities and goals. In relation with SAINSBURY’S, members of the team face challenges
and which helps them to increase the performance level.
Adjourning- Members of the team start losing attachment with each other because of the
work and organisation policies. In context to SAINSBURY’S, manager of the firm ensure that
everyone in enterprise remain in touch so that morale of employee increases (Maio,2020).
Belbin typology theory-
According to this theory, roles in the team lead to achieving the higher productivity and
progress level. This includes several roles which are explained below-
Shaper- In this, those type of people are involved who enhance and change the behaviour
and attitude of team. ( Miao, 2019).
Implementer- This includes those people who are responsible for completing the task.
Complete Finisher-CF involves those people who make ensure that task or project has been
completed without any conflicts and errors.
TASK 4
Use philosophies of organisational behaviour in relevance with organisation
Philosophy in OB is crucial because they guides the firm in achieving the goals as well as
objectives in proper manner. In relation with SAINSBURY’S, they use path goal theory which has
been discussed below-
According to this theory, leaders use their leadership styles which is best suitable for
employees or followers in the organisation. In context to SAINSBURY’S, leaders of the enterprise

use this theory by proper evaluation and market research.
Leadership Styles- In organisational behaviour there are many leadership styles which are
used such as achievement oriented, participative leadership, directive and supportive style. These
styles are essential because they assists employees to work, make decisions, manage and handle
things effectively. (Jacobs,2019).
Environmental characteristics/ attributes- Further comes the environmental factor in
which personnel mostly focus on peace, collaboration, coordination amongst the members and
management. Stability of the employee depends upon the culture as well as environment that
entities carry in the business. In relation with SAINSBURY’S, manager of company is responsible
of creating a positive environment so that every individual perform in proper manner.
Barriers to behaviour, situational resistance, social capital theory and contingency theory
In organisational behaviour there are many barriers which affect the growth and
development of business at broader level which are mentioned below-
Behaviour-
In organisation, behaviour and attitude are crucial because they help in motivating
employees and increase progress and performance level of every individual.
Barriers-
Unorganized management- Sometimes barriers are created by firm itself such as lack of
management coordination, ineffective team, discrimination etc. (Camaj,2019).
Change- Every organisation need change but a frequently change mode leads to wrong behaviour of
employees.
Situational Resistance-
This includes change which is to be adopted by firm and subordinates according to the

situation. In relation with SAINSBURY’S, leaders of the company help employees so that change is
adopted in appropriate manner.
Barriers-
Perception- Every individual have different way of perception and according to which they
react. So, this difference in perception leads to barrier in OB.
Communication- In situational resistance, change is important and a due to various poor
communication information/message is not understandable (Verkijika, 2018).
Social Capital Theory-
This theory states that advantages are taken by individual by using social resources in proper
manner.
These includes trust, mutual relationship etc. In relation with SAINSBURY’S, they use this
theory as most effective and used in appropriate manner.
Barriers-
Discrimination- There various societies and culture in the organisation and people most of
the people do not accept all the regions and which leads to barrier (Pardee 2017).
Contingency theory- This states that all the decision and results in the firm depends upon
situation and events. In context to SAINSBURY’S, HR manager of the company use innovative
methods so that objectives are achieved within a time period.
Barriers-
Uncertain activities- As this theory depend upon situation, market is wider and uncertain
activities may lead to conflicts and errors.

CONCLUSION
After a brief analysis of above report it is concluded that organisational behaviour is time
consuming and broader concept and require expertise. Politics, power and culture affect the team
and individual performance at wider level. Motivational theories such as Vroom and Maslow theory
drives the business towards the objectives. Tuckman development model and Belbin model ensures
that team in the organisation perform in effective manner. Philosophies of OB guides firm to take
effective decisions within the enterprises. Theories such as social and contingency theory are
essential part of the entities and barriers involved in these theories are to be managed and handled in
appropriate manner.

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