Organizational Behaviour: Culture, Politics, Power, Motivation, Effective Teams

Organizational
Behaviour

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1: Organizational culture, politics and power............................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
P2: Theories of motivation...........................................................................................................3
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
P3: Effective Teams Vs. Ineffective Teams................................................................................5
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................7
P4: Application of concepts and philosophies of Organisational Behaviour..............................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Organizational Behaviour refers to a field in which analysis related to behaviour of
different people in the organization can be made (Alleyne, 2016). It has a wide scope and thus by
studying it the managers can make sure that they are able to manage their team members in a
better manner. It suggests ways through which behaviour of people in the firm can be influenced
positively so that their level of motivation and morale is boosted leading towards the
accomplishment of goals and objectives. The managers must aim for applying its concepts in an
effective manner to ensure that efficiency, effectiveness and productivity is enhanced. For this
report, Tesco has been selected. In this assignment, focus will be made on analysis of culture,
politics and power, evaluation of motivational theories. Additionally, specific analysis on
demonstration of understanding of cooperation and application of concepts and philosophies will
be made as a part of this project.
TASK 1
P1: Organizational culture, politics and power
Organizational culture-
It refers to the various beliefs, values and practices which are present within an
organization. Its study is quite essential for the managers to be able to attain a higher-level of
efficiency and effectiveness (Bakotić, 2016). Like other organizations, Tesco also has a distinct
organizational culture which creates an impact on the various members present in the different
teams.
For its analysis, Schein's model can be used. With the use of this model a proper analysis
of the organizational culture can be made effectively. An explanation of this model is provided
as follows-
Artifacts- It is the first level within the organization. It means the characteristics of the
firm which can be easily seen and viewed. Thus there is a requirement for Tesco's managers to
make these characteristics transparent which will enable the company to be able to achieve the
distinct goals and objectives as a transparent organizational culture will allow the firm to be able
to set clear tasks for the employees to achieve.
Values- It is the second level within the organizations. It refers to the values of
individuals who work in the organization which cannot be seen but their effect can be felt. For
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Tesco, it is required that its employees have positive values which can help the company to be
able to achieve the distinct goals and objectives without problems and issues.
Assumed Values- It is the third level within the organization. It refers to the beliefs and
facts which are hidden but can create an impact on its culture. It may refer to the thought process
which is adopted by the employees which can create an impact on the work done within an
organization. In Tesco, there is a requirement from the employees to set good values for their
thought process which will enable them to be able to be more productive and focused towards
their work.
Influence on individual and team behaviour and performance- If there is a positive
organizational culture in the firm it means that the employees stay motivated and focused to
achieve their goals and targets. However the presence of negative organizational culture in the
organizations means that the workers are not motivated and this is likely to create an influence
on their overall performance.
Organizational politics-
These are behaviours which are set by the managers and employees in the organization so
that an influence on the different outcomes can be made effectively and efficiently (Balwant,
2018). Like other companies, Tesco also has various elements of organizational politics in its
processes. Thus in this way the management of the organization influences the behaviour of
people within the company so that the goals and objectives can be achieved.
In a firm, there can be examples of both positive and negative politics. These are
explained as follows-
Positive example of organizational politics- There is a positive way through which the
various employees in the organization are able to identify and assess their performance
effectively and efficiently. They facilitate comparisons with each other and make sure that they
are able to improve. Thus in this way Tesco's workers motivate each other to improve
performance so that the goals and objectives can be attained.
Negative example of organizational politics- In Tesco, the managers make certain
judgemental remarks when the employee is not able to achieve the goals and objectives. This can
create problems and issues as the motivation and morale of the workers can get affected.
Influence on individual and team behaviour and performance- In the organizations,
presence of positive organizational politics can ensure that the workers are able to stay focused
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