Introduction The purpose of this report conducts a simple impact of leadership styles on motivation, comparison of motivational theories within

the workplace, usefulness of motivational theories, nature of group and group behavior within the organizations, factors that may promote the development of effective teamwork and impact of technology on team functioning within any of the selected organization. By researching some information of Company Agar(A) Ltd and Company Boss(B) Ltd, the report gives us an overview for the relationship and the importance of structure and culture, management theory and leadership style.

Task 3(a): Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in your chosen organizations in periods of change. Periods of change are often the periods when crisis happens. Hence, good leadership techniques are to be adopted by the leaders to protect the company from sudden jerks. Here are the most commonly practiced leadership styles may have on motivation in my chosen organizations A & B in period of change: Autocratic managers following this style will never allow the team members to contribute towards the decision making process, and will try to establish huge confidence towards their own decisions. Democratic totally opposite to autocratic style of leadership, when special attention is paid to what the team members think. The point of views of the employees is hence at least heard before making the final decision. Quiet in this process of decision making highly trained employees are recruited by the manger, and then leaves day to day decision making to them, as he remains quiet. Transformational as the name suggests, the manager practicing this method tries to encourage and motivate his team about the bright future of the company, and hence tries to extract more productive work from them (Robbins and Judge, 2008).

Task 3(b): Compare the application of different motivational theories within the workplace of your chosen organizations. Listed below are three different motivational theories within the workplace of my chosen organizations A & B: Maslows Hierarchy of needs Maslow states that human needs can be graphically represented as a pyramid, and they move from the bottom to the top; as the needs at the bottom are satisfied, man focuses on the next need at the top. These needs range from love needs, social needs, to self actualization (Maccoby, 1998). Carrot Stick this theory was coined by Bentham, and explains that human is motivated by either of the two forces fear or incentives. Either he will work to fulfill his money, security and other material needs, or he will work due to pressure and fear. The motivation hygiene theory this theory was introduced by Herzberg in 1959, and stresses on the fact that employee satisfaction and dissatisfaction is caused by some hygiene factors (Maccoby, 1998).

Task 3(c): Evaluate the usefulness of a motivation theory for managers based on the context of any one of the organization you have identified. Companies like the Boss Ltd. do rely on their employees for not only production, but also for proper distribution and even product quality control. But to get exceptional performances from them it is required for the managers to provide proper motivational incentives. Motivational theories can help the Boss Ltd. managers to properly motivate their employees and provide them proper job roles for increased productivity. Organizational Management organizations use motivational theories to promote favorable working conditions at the organizational and departmental levels. Rewards The reward system takes a lot from the expectancy theory, and helps motivating the employees to work even harder, as they see their work being appreciated. Perception of the employees - in the equity theory, it ca be learnt that employees perceive the rewards given to them in exchange of the work that they need to do. When the perception and actual incentive matches, the employee gets motivated to perform better in the future (Robbins and Judge, 2008). Productivity a lot of company incorporate goal setting as a fine tool to increase the productivity level of the employees.

Task 4(a): Explain the nature of groups and group behavior within organizations you have identified. A group may be defined as a collection of individuals who have similar aims and are set to achieve the same goal. Groups are mainly of two types in the selected organizations A & B: Formal Groups these groups are designed by companies, and each group is assigned different and specific tasks. Informal groups these are groups formed by individuals themselves. Hence, they are not properly arranged, and not at all structured (Butler 1986). Groups are formed over a series of steps. They are: Forming the initial stage of group formation. In this stage, the resources and other details required to form the group are procured. Storming much like brain storming, in this stage, the individuals in each group challenge and try to find answers. Conflicts are common in this stage. Norming in this stage, all conflicts are resolved, as the answers to the questions asked by the members are found. Performing in this stage, coordination, and team work starts taking place between the different team members, and they start becoming a single unit.

Task 4(b): Discuss factors that may promote or inhibit the development of effective teamwork in organizations you have identified. The factors that can improve teamwork in organizations A & B: Good leadership A good leader can motivate his men in performing better and reaching greater heights. Hence, leadership is a factor that should never be underestimated. Leaders are adept in different theories and motivational methods, and the best leaders are those who can take spontaneous decisions (Parker, 2000).. Diversity good teamwork develops as and when the members embrace diversity in terms of age, sex, religion and culture. Communication if communication is strong among all the team members, everyone will be on the same page, and will also be equally informed. Great communication is the key to effective team building. Team Building Exercises proper training is to provided for effective team building; and the training is to provided with the help of professionals who can indulge the team in proper drills and exercises.

Task 4(c): Evaluate the impact of technology on team functioning within any of the selected organization. In the modern era, no organization can work without upgrading to the latest technological trends. Technology not only makes sure that the employees have to work less, but also ensures that the results are always accurate, and there is no repetition of jobs. While emails can help the employees to communicate with themselves and the third parties, devises like the Blackberry and Smart phones enable them to properly communicate. Teleconferencing allows the team to communicate over distances effectively without being physically present there. And of course, computers are, the more advanced, the better. Not only Boss Ltd, but every company these days understand of the important role that technology plays, and hence have started to upgrade to the latest technological updates.

References: References from books:

Maccoby, M., 1998. Why Work: Motivating and Leading the New Generation. New York: Simon & Schuster. Robbins, S. and Judge, T., 2008. Essentials of Organizational Behavior. 9thEd, New Jersey: Pearson/Prentice Hall. Parker, M., 2000. Organizational Culture and Identity. London: Sage.

References from journal:

Butler Jr., J.K., 1986. A global view of informal organization. Academy of Management Journal, 51, 3, 39-43.

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