Organizational Behaviour: Low Motivation and High Turnover

Running head: ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR STRUCTURE AND
PRACTICE
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR STRUCTURE AND PRACTICE
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ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR STRUCTURE AND PRACTICE1
Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................2
Description of the problem – Low motivation level and high employee turnover........2
Analysis of the problem based on theories....................................................................3
Change intervention to solve the issue...........................................................................5
Conclusion......................................................................................................................6
Recommendations..........................................................................................................7
References......................................................................................................................8

ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR STRUCTURE AND PRACTICE2
Introduction
Officeworks is a chain of stores operating under Wesfarmers that offers office based
supplies to the customers in different parts of Australia. The firm was recognized in early part
of 1990s by Coles Myer. The concept of the stores of Officeworks is mainly based on the US
based chain named Office Depot that operates in the same industry. The first store of
Officeworks was developed in suburb areas of the inner city of Richmond in Melbourne. The
100th store of Officeworks was opened in South Yarra that is some kilometres away from the
first store of the firm in Richmond (Officeworks.com.au. 2019).
The report will be mainly built on the analysis of a problem situation that has taken
place within the organization due to low levels of employee motivation and high turnover as
well. The issues that are being faced by the organization due to this problem situation and
their impact on the operations will also be a significant part of the study made in the report.
The issue will also be analysed based on theories that can be used to develop effective
solutions as well.
Description of the problem – Low motivation level and high employee turnover
Officeworks had started its operations in Australia from a single store that had been
opened in Melbourne to the position of “mini Bunnings” that has been gained by the firm.
The current worth of the organization is around 1.5 Billion Dollars. The retailer has currently
been named as the “category killer” due to the large range of products that are offered to the
customers in different categories including electronic gadgets, office supplies and furniture.
Currently Officeworks runs more than 160 stores in Australia along with 7000 employees
(Officeworks.com.au. 2019). The analysts have also stated that the organization is currently
at the top of its game with respect to its operations in the industry. The acquisition of Viking
Office Supplies and Harrris Technology has been able to play a crucial part in proper