Organisational Behaviour: The Study of Human Behaviour in the Workplace

Understanding Theories, Models, and Concepts of Human Behaviour in Organisational Settings

“Organisational behaviour is the study of human behaviour in organisational settings, of the interface between human behaviour and the organisation, and of the organisation itself. Although we can focus on any one of these three areas, we must also remember that all three are ultimately necessary for a comprehensive understanding of organisational behaviour. For example, we can study individual behaviour without explicitly considering the organisation. But because the organisation influences and is influenced by the individual, we cannot fully understand the individuals behaviour without learning something about the organisation. Similarly, we can study organisations without focusing explicitly on the people within them. But again, we are looking at only a portion of the puzzle. Eventually, we must consider the other pieces as well as the whole.” (Griffin et al, 2020:6)

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

As an individual, you are to use relevant business and company specific examples, supported by appropriate literature and theory, to write a 2,500 word report which tackles the following:

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.

The content of this informal presentation should then be written up into a word-processed report. Please ensure that the report contains:-

• 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)

Please also note that work that is submitted up to 10 working days beyond the submission date will be considered a late submission. Late submissions will be marked and the actual mark recorded, but will be capped at the pass mark (typically 40%), provided that the work is of a passing standard. Worksubmitted after this period will not be marked and will be treated as a non-submission.

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