Organisational Behaviour: Impact of Culture, Politics & Motivation

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of organisational behaviour, focusing on the influence of culture, politics, and power on individual and team performance within the context of British American Tobacco. It examines Handy's Model of Organisational Culture and Hofstede's cultural dimensions to understand cultural nuances and their impact on behaviour. The report also delves into content and process theories of motivation, assessing their effectiveness in achieving organisational goals. Furthermore, it defines the characteristics of effective and ineffective teams and analyses relevant team development theories. The study concludes by evaluating how key concepts and philosophies of organisational behaviour inform and influence behaviour in business situations, offering insights into enhancing organisational performance and employee well-being. Desklib provides access to similar solved assignments and resources for students.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
Organisational Cultural and Workforce Motivation (Part 1)...........................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
P1 Influence of Culture, Politics, Power of organisation on the performance and behaviour of
Individual & Team.......................................................................................................................3
M1 Critically analyse how the culture, politics and power of an organisation can influence
individual and team behaviour and performance........................................................................9
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................9
P2/M2 Impact of Content and Process theories of motivation techniques on accomplishment of
organisational goal.......................................................................................................................9
Organisational Cultural and Workforce Motivation (Part 2).........................................................15
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................15
P3 Define Effective & Ineffective Team...................................................................................15
M3 Analyse relevant team and group development theories to support the development of
cooperation within effective teams............................................................................................17
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................17
P4 Concept and Philosophies of Organisational Behaviour in context of Business Situations.17
M4 Evaluate how concepts and philosophies of OB inform and influence behaviour within a
given business situation............................................................................................................20
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................20
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................21

INTRODUCTION
Organization behavior is a strategically framework and also called as human behavior.
Organizational behavior is useful to you can help the individual and group performance activities
within an organization. Through specific approaches of organizational behavior, companies can
effectively examine the human behavior activities in their working environment and also analyze
the impact of this on the job structure, communication, performance and motivation of the
employees (Afolabi, Fernando and Bottiglieri, 2018). Organizational behavior is helpful to
improve the prospective, attitude, nature, believe of the individuals so that they can behave
properly and improve their performance. The main concern of this assessment is to discuss about
organizational behavior practices of British American tobacco organization which is British
multinational manufacturers established in 1902 and headquarter situated in London, UK.
Company is offering cigarette, tobacco and nicotine related products. The prime motive of this
study is to discuss about three specific factors like organizational culture, politics and power and
also identify the influence of all these three factors on the individual and team of the
organization. This report also explains content and process related THEORIES. Moreover,
effective and also ineffective team & define the organizational concept and philosophies related
to the organizational behavior.
Organisational Cultural and Workforce Motivation (Part 1)
TASK 1
P1 Influence of Culture, Politics, Power of organisation on the performance and behaviour of
Individual & Team
 Organizational culture - This factor demonstrate the effective understanding about the
value , belief system & perception of the individual within an organization. With the help
of the factor, manager can determine the behavioral activities of their employees so that
they can behave properly with coworkers and respect their value and belief.

 Organizational politics is the official practice which effect positively and negatively on
the behavior and performance of the employees. Organizational politics is an informal
activity which directly affects the working environment.
 Organizational power is a strategic concept that demonstrates the rights and authority of
the people within an organization. Top level department hold the organizational power
and rights and show their involvement in each and decision making and formulation of
strategy and policies of the organization.
These three aspects are generalized in the working environment of the organization which
influences behavior & performance level of the each and every individual & also teams. The
explanation related to the influence of all these factors on the performance and also behavior is
as follows -
Influence of Culture on performance and behaviour of Individual & Team -
Organizational cultural focused on few facts such as value, belief, prospective and
perception of the employees. Specific policies related to the organizational culture can help full
to improve the effective cultural activities within an organization which can influence the
behavior and also performance of the employees in a positive manner (Chopra, 2019). British
American tobacco follow proper policies and procedures related to organizational culture. HR
manager of the company consider Handy's Model of the organizational culture which can useful
to determine the specification of four type of organizational culture. Explanation about this
model in context of British American tobacco is as follow -
Handy's Model of Organisational Culture
In this model, four dimensions are involved like power, role, task and person. All these
four dimensions represent the culture consideration within an organization. HR manager of
British American tobacco is utilizing this model in order to improve their organizational culture.
Description of all these dimensions are given below -

 Power Culture – This is containing as the first dimension of this model which
represent the power culture. The main concern of the dimension is to define that the
organizational power is on hand off of top level employees who are generally a board
of directors and chief executive of the company. Higher authority has a power to
participate in decision making process and also formulate appropriate policies and
procedures for the individuals and team members of the organization (Fallatah and
Syed, 2018).
 Role Culture – This dimension is all about determine the role of each and every
individual in an organization. HR manager of British American tobacco sign clear job
responsibilities to the individual and team members so that they can clear job role in
an appropriate way and improve their behavior toward their performance.

 Task Culture – The main motive of this invention is to to focus on the task of the
individuals and group members. Leaders of British American tobacco, provide
appropriate task to their individuals and teams on a regular basis so that they can
effectively concentrate on their task in order to improve their performance and
behavior (Gaspary, Moura and Wegner,2020).
 Person Culture – The prime concern of this dimension is to concentrate on each and
every person who are key participating member of the organization. British American
tobacco managers and leaders are involved in each and every person activities so that
they can effectively provide their support to enhance their performance.
Influence of Politics on performance & behaviour of Individual & Team
It is a fact that politics in an organization is very common topic now a days. It is a unofficial
and informal activity which influence the behavior and prospectus of the individual in an
organization. Managers and leaders of British American tobacco need to pay attention on every
managerial and operational activities of the company so that they can avoid organizational
politics in their firm. Organizational politics influence in various way on the behavior and
performance of the individual & team members which are given below -
 Low job satisfaction - organizational politics influence adversely on the behavior of the
individuals and also group member so that their job satisfaction level become low and it
can increase the employee turnover rate (James, 2017).
 Decrease employees productivity - it is also determined that organizational politics can
decrease the employees productivity because employees are not very concerned about
their job role and their behavior towards their job also affect.
Influence of Organisational Power on performance and behaviour of Individual & Team
The influence of organizational power is more because power is on the hand of companies
peer, top management and chief executive. Top management department is containing the power
and authority to formulate specific policies and strategies for the development of the
organization. In British American tobacco, management department is liable to take decision for

the individual and team number in order to maintain proper discipline within an organization.
The influence of organizational power are given below -
 Maintain chain of command - Top management department have a right to manage
the property owner command so that they can effectively regulate all the activities of the
individuals and team (Kartono, Hilmiana and Muizu, 2017).
 Formulate appointment policies and procedures - Higher Authority people power to
formulate the appropriate policies and also procedure so that British American tobacco
manager can provide proper guidance to their individuals and teams in respect of each
and every activities.
Hofstede's cultural dimensions
Dr Geert Hofstede developed this cultural dimensions model around the year 1970. This
model is famous world wide and helpful to understand the cultural differences. There are six
dimentions are involevd in this model which are mainly inoelemented by the British American
Tobacco in context to mainatin good relationship with the power & politics. The explanation of
this model are given below -
 Power Distance Index - This dimention determine the effectiveness of high versus low
context. This dimention demonstrate the degree related with inequality which exists & is
accepted mainly between the people with & without power. British American Tobacco
maintain their power and politics factors and generalised the power distance index
carefully because high power distance index score indicates that society mainly accept
the unequal, hierarchical distribution power.
 Individualism Versus Collectivism - This represents the strength of person's bonds with
one another in their society. A level of individualism versus collectivism score implies
that persons who are not part of a core "family" have poor interpersonal connections.
People here accept less accountability for the acts and effects of others. People in a
collectivist society, on the other hand, are expected to be loyal to the group to which they

belong, and the group will defend their interests in return. The group is usually larger &
everyone is responsible for each other's well-being.
 Masculinity Versus Femininity -This relates to the gender roles that men & women
play. Basically men & women's duties overlap less in masculine society, & men are
expected to be forceful. Demonstrating your achievement, as well as being strong and
quick, are considered excellent qualities. Furthermore, there is a lot of overlap between
men and women duties in feminine societies, and modesty is seen as a virtue. Working
with colleagues who cooperate well with one another or having good relationships with
your direct supervisors is given more weight.
 Uncertainty Avoidance Index - This dimension mainly determine the high & low
prospective. This dimension explains people's ability to deal with anxiety. People in
societies where Uncertainty Avoidance is prevalent try to make life as predictable &
controlled as possible. They may be tempted to give up if they discover that they are
unable to govern their own lives. These individuals may refer to "maana" or place their
fate "in God's hands." People in countries with a low UAI score are more easygoing,
open, and inclusive.
 Long- Versus Short-Term Orientation - "Pragmatic Versus Normative (PRA)" was the
initial name for this dimension. It refers to the people in a society's time horizon.
Countries with a long-term outlook are more realistic, humble, and frugal. People in
short-term oriented countries tend to value principles, consistency, and truth more, and
are more religious and nationalistic.
 Indulgence Versus Restraint - This six dimension is helpful to discovered & defined
alongside Michael Minkov, is likewise new, hence there is much less data to go around .
Countries with large IVR score help encourage people to gratify their own desires and
emotions, such as enjoying life and having fun, relatively easily. There is much more
emphasis on repressing gratification and more control of people's behaviour and
behaviour, as well as stronger social norms, in a society with a low IVR score.

On the basis of above discussion about this model, it is determined that British American
Tobacco implemented this model which can helpful to manage the factors in an appropriate
manner. Through these dimention company can appropriately maintain the power & politics
factors in their working place and also reduce the gender differences.
M1 Critically analyse how the culture, politics and power of an organisation can influence
individual and team behaviour and performance
Handy's Model of Organisational Culture are influenced the culture , politics and power of
the organisation. There are four dimensions are incorporated with this model like power, role,
task and personal, all these factors are directly influence yh behaviour & also perform level of
the individuals so taht that they can maintain specific protocols in their organisation and improve
their productivity level.
TASK 2
P2/M2 Impact of Content and Process theories of motivation techniques on accomplishment of
organisational goal
In an organization, both contained and process theories are useful to improve the
motivation level of the individual & team. HR manager of British American tobacco, consider
both theories which are discussed below -
Content Theory of Motivation
This motivational theory is concern about the need and requirement of the individual in the
company. There are various theories are involved within content theory which are as follows -
Maslow's Theory
This Siri is also known as the “Theory of Human Motivation" which is proposed by Abraham
Maslow. This theory is more concerned about the basic needs of the individuals. There are four
basic need are involve in the pyramid which are discussed below -

 Physiological needs – This need is considered as the first basic need of this theory. It is
necessary for the organization to fulfill this need. Food , shelter, water & clothes are
involved in psychological needs.
 Safety needs – This second need come after the psychological need. The are various
needs are involved in safety need such as heath, stability, protection. It is mandatory for
the company to follow legal consideration in order to improve the safety level of the
employees (Kotni and Karumuri, 2018).
 Social needs – This need is much concern about the social factors such as family, friends,
colleagues, respect and affection.
Figure 1, Motivation Theories- Content Theory- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
 Self- esteem needs – After the fulfillment of social need, individual need to consider self
esteem need. There are various factors are involved in this made such as self respect,
appreciation, encouragement, rewards and also achievements.
 Self-actualisation needs – This need is also appropriate and comes under at the last of
the pyramid. This need is associate with the personal development, self realization, self
assessment.

Herzberg’s Motivation Theory
This theory was developed by the Frederick Herzberg in the year 1959 and also known as the "
Two factor Theory" or " Herzberg Motivational Hygiene Theory". There are two factors are
involved in this theory which demonstrate the motivation and hygiene considerations. The
explanation about this theory is as follows.
Figure 2Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of Motivation, 2019
 Motivating Factors - This factor mainly focused on the satisfaction level of the
individuals. Motivational factor determine the current actual job of the individual so that
all the employees can satisfy with their job. This theory is useful to enhance the dignity
and value of the employees within an organization.

 Hygiene Factors - This factor is mainly focused on the hygiene factor which is not
mainly concerned about the current actual job of the employees. This factor mainly
focused on the policies, employee engagement, procedure, security (Lee and Lu, 2020).
As per our discussion about the content theory of the motivation it can be determined that
both theories are appropriate but in context of British American tobacco , Maslow's motivational
theory is more suitable as compared to the Herzberg two factor theory. Maslow's motivational
theory is useful to to fulfill the basic requirement of the employees so that employee can
effectively enhance their performance and productivity
Process theory of motivation
There are various theories are involved in the process theory of the motivation. The
explanation about theories is as follows -
Adams’ Equity Theory of Motivation
In 1963, John Stacey, proposed this theory which is famously known as the " Equality
Theory of Motivation". There are two factors are includes in this theory named as input and
output. This theory is useful to maintain the overall performance level of the employees so that
they can effectively enhance their motivational level. This Curie is useful to decrease the
discrimination and inequality within an organization and helpful to improve the motivation and
value of the employees. Explanations about both factors are as follows -