Organization Behavior
Table of Contents
Introduction 2
LO 1: Understanding the relationship between organizational structure and culture 3
1.1 Compare and contrast different organizational structures and cultures 3
1.2 Explain how the relationship between organization’s structure and culture can impact on the overall performance of the business. 6
1.3 Discuss the factors which influence individual behavior at work. 7
LO 3: Understand ways of using motivational theories in organizations. 9
3.1 Discuss the impact that different leadership styles may have on motivation in organizations in periods of change. 9
3.2 Compare the application of different motivational theories in the workplace of one of the organizations selected. 10
3.3 Evaluate the usefulness of motivation theories you have identified above for managers. 10
Conclusion 11
Introduction
The two banks I have chosen for this assignment are HNB and Seylan Bank.
Hatton National Bank, or also known as HNB, has been around in the country for over 120 years. It is recognized for its experience, expertise, skills and humanity, resulting in a responsible bank working for the Sri Lankan people. The bank visions itself as a leader, able to provide financial solutions through inspired people.
The HNB is not simply a bank but a financial firm. It has introduced new things to the country by having two local subsidiaries; HNB Assurance and Sithma Development. The alliance of the HNB and DFCC started the program of Acuity Partners. The bank has remarkable international relationships as well. Oman, UAE, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia and the Philippines are a few countries who opened their doors to HNB. It has a total of over 300 Correspondent Banks worldwide, making it the first and only bank in Sri Lanka to have been listed under the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
They have been recognized as The Banker as the Bank of the Year twice over and they have also won numerous