Organisational Behaviour: Culture, Communication, and Motivation

Identifying Organisational Culture with a Theoretical Model

Organisational Behaviour is a field of study which seeks to understand and improve organisational effectiveness by examining factors such as individuals, teams, organisational culture and structure, and the way they interact (Cross & Carbery, 2016)

Using an organisation with which you are familiar:-

1. Identify its culture in line with a theoretical model of your choice

2. Explore how culture improves organisational effectiveness with a focus on communication; and

3. Evaluate the role of culture on employee motivation.

4. Evaluate how the company could use the culture of the organisation to further enhance its success. This is a 2,500-word report and has to be completed individually. Secondary and primary research should be used. Individual report has to be submitted on LSST Connect before the above-mentioned deadline.

This assignment has been designed to provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your achievement of the following module learning outcomes:

LO 1 Define theories, models and concepts relating to the study of human behaviour in the workplace

LO 2 Demonstrate an understanding of how these theories can explain the way that people behave and interact at work at individual, group and organisational levels

LO 3 Demonstrate an understanding of the impact that organisational culture can have on the success of that organisation

This task will involve you carrying out some PRIMARY and SECONDARY research Secondary research should include:-

· Theories of organisation culture

· Theories/models of communication

· Theories of motivation

· You need to find at least TEN SOURCES of information (e.g. from books, academic journals,

internet etc) to define, describe and explain these theories/models in detail.

Primary research

· Identify and illustrate the culture of the organisation using primary research.

· Link this to models or theories.

The purpose of the primary research is to explore how the topic is applied in practice. You are expected to undertake some PRIMARY research into the companies, if possible, to analyse their organisational culture, their communication methods and their approach to motivating staff. This may involve interviewing some managers and employees to ascertain their views, or interviewing a friend or neighbour who works/worked for the companies. If this is not possible, then try to identify case studies or information from the company websites which will help you to evaluate the differences between the companies.

The content of this informal presentation should then be written up into a word-processed report of not more than 2,500 words. This should be completed with the aim of producing a well referenced, spell checked, coherent and professional, business-like report.

The report should then be submitted electronically on Thursday 10th December 2020.

Please ensure that the report contains:-

§ An executive summary

§ Table of Contents

§ Introduction,

§ a section describing and explaining the theories and models found in your secondary research,

§ a section explaining the findings for the company linking practice in action to the models and theories outlined,

· a conclusion/evaluation

· References list and Bibliography stating all sources used is essential and the Harvard referencing system must be used as detailed in your student handbook. (Remember at least ten different sources should be used)

· a copy of the power point slides used in the informal presentation should be included in the appendices

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