Organisational Behaviour Report: Unilever's Culture and Politics

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of organisational behaviour within Unilever, examining the influence of culture, politics, and power on individual and team performance. It delves into how Unilever establishes its organisational behaviour through its culture, encompassing power, person, task, and role cultures. The report further explores the impact of organisational politics, distinguishing between positive and negative influences on employee motivation and productivity. It also assesses the role of power dynamics, including legitimate, reward, and referent power, within the company. The report then evaluates motivational theories, such as content and process theories, including Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Vroom's expectancy theory, to understand how Unilever can improve employee motivation and goal achievement. Finally, it differentiates between effective and ineffective teams and applies organisational behaviour concepts to a business situation within Unilever, concluding with a discussion on the practical implications of the findings. The report utilizes academic sources to support its analysis and recommendations.