Organizational Behaviour Research paper 2022

Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Discussion..................................................................................................................................2
(A) Theoretical framework:...................................................................................................2
Leadership-.........................................................................................................................2
Motivation:.........................................................................................................................3
Culture:...............................................................................................................................6
(B) Analysis:..........................................................................................................................8
Leadership-.........................................................................................................................8
Leadership- Statement of Findings:...................................................................................8
Motivation- Process...........................................................................................................9
Statement of Findings:.....................................................................................................10
Culture-............................................................................................................................10
Organizational Culture at Apple:.....................................................................................11
Recommendations:...................................................................................................................14
Leadership-...........................................................................................................................14
Motivation-...........................................................................................................................14
Culture:.................................................................................................................................15
Conclusion................................................................................................................................15
References:...............................................................................................................................16

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Introduction
The study involving both organizational activity and individual behavior within an
organization is known as the discipline of organizational behavior (Buchanan and Huczynski
2019). The aim of the paper is to assess an organization based on the perspective of
Organizational Behavior (OB) in association with the identification of critical issue(s). In this
report, the concepts, theories, and models of organizational behavior will support the analysis
and discussion. The organization selected for this report is Apple. The main objective of the
report is to determine the effectiveness of Apple as an organization with respect to three
aspects involving, leadership, motivation, and culture. The report will frame the analysis on
the basis of secondary research. Secondary research will help to deduce the significant and
appropriate information for the selected companies and will establish the recommendations
on identified concerns with institutional knowledge and policies. Rephrasing the concepts and
state of organization with respect to Organizational Behavior will conclude the paper.
Discussion
(A) Theoretical framework:
Leadership-
The potential of influencing and motivating individual and group performance with
respect to a common goal reflects the outcome of leadership. Leadership roles aim at
developing futuristic visions for the employed group by motivating and improving their skills
as per the requirement of the ultimate objective. In accordance with the definition of Keith
Davis, Leadership demonstrates the capability of persuading others in order to seek
objectives and goals with active participation and enthusiasm (Northouse 2018). According
to him, leadership can also be considered as the human factor that contributes towards
binding a group.

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Transactional Leadership-
The style in leadership, which is responsible for promoting compliance by adopting
both the methods of punishment and rewards, is known as transactional leadership.
Transactional leaders are capable of motivating the workforce for a shorter duration of the
period. Transactional leadership majorly and mostly relies on self-motivated individuals by
directing workforce participation in a directed and structured environment (Grint et al. 2016).
The characteristics of transactional leadership involve resistance in change, discouraging
independent thinking, rewarding performances and directive.
Transformational Leadership-
The theory or style in leadership in which the leadership position contributes towards
identifying changes and constructing a vision for the execution of the identified change
opportunity reflects the characteristics of a transformational leader. Transformational
leadership helps in motivating and incorporating positive changes. The traits of a
transformational leader involve passion, enthusiasm and urge for change. Unlike transactional
leaders, transformational leaders integrate intellectual stimulation, individualized
consideration, idealized influence, and inspirational motivation.
Motivation:
Motivation can be defined as the drive, desire or experience or even aversion
regarding a thing, person or process. Motivation also represents the state of need and want,
experienced by an individual or group. Motivation can contribute majorly to the context of
accomplishing goals. Motivation can easily be influenced by psychological factors.
Maslow motivation theory-
A) About the theory