Evaluating Organisational Behaviour: Culture, Politics & Motivation

This report provides an analysis of organisational behaviour, focusing on how an organisation's culture, politics, and power influence individual and team behaviour and performance. It evaluates content and process theories of motivation and motivational techniques for achieving organisational goals, explaining the characteristics of effective versus ineffective teams and examining team development theories. The report also applies organisational behaviour concepts and philosophies within a business context, specifically referencing Sainsbury PLC to illustrate these points. It covers various types of organizational culture, including power, task, person, and role cultures, and discusses the impact of organizational politics on employee motivation and productivity. Furthermore, it explores different types of power, such as reward, legitimate, referent, and informational power, and their influence on leadership and decision-making within the organisation. The report concludes by emphasising the importance of managing culture, politics, and power effectively to enhance organisational performance.