This report provides an in-depth analysis of organisational behaviour, focusing on the telecommunications company 4Com plc. It examines the influence of organisational culture, politics, and power on performance, highlighting their interrelationships and impact on employee motivation and workplace dynamics. The report delves into key concepts and philosophies of organisational behaviour, including content and process theories of motivation, such as Maslow's hierarchy of needs, ERG theory, and Vroom's expectancy theory. Furthermore, it contrasts effective and ineffective team characteristics, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving business objectives. The report also covers different types of power (reward, coercive, legitimate, and expert) and their effects on the company. Overall, the report offers a comprehensive overview of how organisational behaviour principles can be applied to improve performance within 4Com plc and similar organizations.