Organisational Theory and Practice: Analysis of Sainsbury's Leadership Style, Structure, Culture, and Motivation Strategies

Organisational Theory
and Practices

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................4
TASK A ..........................................................................................................................................4
Analyse and comment on the effectiveness of the managerial / leadership style of the CEO
using suitable theoretical models............................................................................................4
TASK B...........................................................................................................................................5
Assess the current structure and culture of the organisation and comment on whether the CEO
has any role and impact in creating and enforcing them to achieve high performance.........5
TASK C...........................................................................................................................................7
Explain the Entrepreneurial Strategy and Corporate Governance policies followed by the CEO
of that organisation to enhance the organisational effectiveness and performance...............7
TASK D...........................................................................................................................................8
Examine the effects of power, influence and conflict resolution at the chosen company by the
CEO in managing change.......................................................................................................8
TASK E ...........................................................................................................................................9
Explain the various types of motivation strategies used at your chosen company and their
influence on employees’ performance....................................................................................9
TASK F..........................................................................................................................................10
Use appropriate corporate examples and literature to justify your research........................10
TASK G.........................................................................................................................................11
Suggestions or recommendations to increase the organisational performance....................11
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................12
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................13
Books and Journals ..............................................................................................................13

INTRODUCTION
Organisational practices refer to operations which particular organisation uses to treat
their employees. It also includes structure which is followed by organisation and their decision
making and problem solving methods. Organisational practices help in making functions in
effective manner so that they can achieve targets. Resources can be allocated in better manner so
that organisation can utilize them efficiently (Biscotti, D’Amico and Monge, 2018). It assists in
building strong relationship between organisation and their working environment and culture.
This report is based on Sainsbury’s which is a supermarket chain. It was founded in 1869 by
John James Sainsbury. It is headquartered in London, UK. They serve various products like
convenience shop, hypermarket and forecourt shops. This report will include effective leadership
styles and their theories. The current structure is assessed in this report along with the culture of
organisation and impact on creating the high performance in an organisation. This report also
includes various strategies and corporate governance policies so that organisation can enhance
performance and effectiveness. Effect of influence, power and conflict resolution which CEO is
following is also examined in this report. Motivation strategies along with appropriate examples
and recommendations are mentioned in this report.
MAIN BODY
TASK A
Analyse and comment on the effectiveness of the managerial / leadership style of the CEO using
suitable theoretical models
Every organisation hires managers who can manage their employees in effective manner
so that they can perform in required direction. Leadership styles matters a lot in influencing the
behaviour of employees (Clarke and Campbell, 2018). There are various leadership style which
managers can follow in order to meet the goals of an organisation which is as follows:
Transactional Theory: This leadership theory is used to manage the day to day activities
so that mangers can enhance the productivity of employees. For some of the operations, mangers
of Sainsbury’s use this theory by setting the goals for operations and guide all the employees
according to the goals. They also appreciate employees on their success by using rewards and

recognitions. Managers also give punishments to their employees so that they can improve
themselves for achievement of objectives.
Autocratic management style: In this management style, top level managers take all the
necessary and crucial decisions without involving the employees. This style of leadership saves
lot of time and efforts but lower the morale of employees.
Democratic management style: This management style allows managers to consult and
involve their employees in decision making process (Collien, 2018). This highly motivate
employees and boost their morale because of the participation in management. With the help of
this style managers can improve the performance of their employees.
Transformational leadership style: Most of the large organisations follow this type of
leadership style. Mangers formulate plans, procedures and visions regarding the operations
which are carried by employees to achieve goals. Sainsbury is also follow this style because it is
very effective in terms of improving performances. Managers guide their employees like what to
do and how to do so that employees can effectively fulfil the requirements.
This is analysed the CEO of Sainsbury’s follow transformational leadership style and
democratic management style because they both helps in maintaining good relationships and
fulfil all the needs which are required by organisation. Participation of employees in
management make employees more responsible so that they work with higher efficiency.
Transformational style eliminates all difficulties and conflicts from Sainsbury’s and promote
team work. It helps in identification of top performers so that mangers can give them rewards
according to their performances. These leadership styles helps in managing the human behaviour
along with the managerial changes.
TASK B
Assess the current structure and culture of the organisation and comment on whether the CEO
has any role and impact in creating and enforcing them to achieve high performance.
Structure and culture of organisation plays important role in achieving growth and success
of an organisation (Holbeche, 2018). Sainsbury’s is a large supermarket and involves various
departments and sections like finance, human resource management, physical stores, online
stores, sales and marketing. To manage all the operations in effective manner, CEO of
Sainsbury’s follow hierarchical structure which includes series of many levels. These levels