The Role of Organizational Culture in Motivation of the Employees in the UK

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ABSTRACT

In this study we try to explore the concept of organizational culture and motivation in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on UK companies and its relation with motivation. The researcher used mixed research and the following research questions were addressed. What is the organizational culture of UK companies? How UK companies can motivate its employee? How organizational cultures affect employees? The researcher will develop a structure questionnaire and reach to conclusion on the basis of questionnaire.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the Study1

Importance of the Study1

Objectives of the Study2

Research Question2

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW3

Definition of organization culture3

Value3

Beliefs3

Buckingham and Coffman's Non-conventional View of the Organization7

Organizational Culture & Its Importance8

Motivation9

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY12

Mixed Research12

Steps in mixed methodology12

Strength and weakness of the mixed research:13

Strengths13

Weaknesses14

Literature Search14

Instrument for data collection15

Data analysis15

REFERENCES16

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

A satisfied and motivated work force can undoubtedly help sustain productivity. Locke (1976) lists some individual characteristics of workers which can affect their level of motivation. They include demographic factors like: age, sex, education, position occupied and length of service. He added that job motivation plays an important role in employee commitment and in reducing employee absenteeism and boredom at work. Smith (1992) believed that motivation and high morale could lead to cost reduction by reducing absences, errors and turnovers which leads to greater productivity and economic and industrial growth which is a major drive of most organisations (Siu 2002 pp. 218-229).

Importance of the Study

Organization is defined as an integrated system of people and resources to achieve collective goals. There are two basic reasons for organizational existence. One is profit maximization and another is maximizing shareholder value. The latest studies suggest that employee needs must be taken into account by the organizational leaders as this will ensure the sustainability of the company in the long term. Both job satisfaction and motivation are important aspects for organization in this fast paced world as workers have more knowledge about their organizational rights. Both the internal and external factors of an organization affect the performance and motivation of the employees. The organizational culture, organizational structure, organizational size, type and organizational politics all impact the employee's performance and turnover. The organization's ability to satisfy its work force is also affected by general political, legal environmental and economic conditions. (Alexander 2005, pp. 9-10)

Objectives of the Study

The objectives of this research project are ...