Abstract
Organizational behavior is a notion that enables the management to evaluate employee performance. This research is designed to investigate the key methods to improve organizational behavior regarding the three employee levels (individual, team, and organization as a whole). It is hypothesized that the compilation of both material and psychological incentives will help increase staff motivation. To test the hypothesis, qualitative research will be carried out; however, if more data is needed, the research can be expanded through quantitative methods. To evaluate the qualitative data obtained from the survey, content analysis will be carried out. This method will allow categorizing the information for a further assessment and highlighting the core messages regarding the research question.
Introduction
It is crucial to note that organizational behavior is a concept that enables the leadership to assess and analyze the conduct of employees in the organization. It allows applying the corresponding measures in conflict occurrences and misunderstandings and enables establishing technologies aimed at direct personnel exposure. Effective study of the organizational behavior of employees should take place at three interrelated levels, which are the individual member level, the working teams and units, and at the level of the personnel as a whole (Jex & Britt, 2014). The research question that will be raised in the research is what are the key methods and techniques through which management can improve organizational behavior on all three levels simultaneously. It should be hypothesized that it is possible to increase the motivation of employees solely through the compilation of both material and psychological factors.
Justification
The analysis of the current situation across the American companies operating in various industries has revealed that work motivation is still the leading problem for most firms regardless of their scale. One of the critical motivation issues is referred to as the theory of self-determination of individuals. Also, the commitment of the organization staff and their identification, the enthusiasm for work, leadership (primarily transformational, transactional, and ethical), certain features of working groups and teams as well as counterproductive work behavior are acute for the majority of enterprises due to low staff motivation, which results in companies experiencing high personnel turnover (Jex & Britt, 2014). Thus, researching this issue is indeed needful as sufficient work commitment of the employees enables companies to sustain their competitive edge.
Literature Review
Different theories exist that give an overview of the methods and techniques of enhancing the organizational performance and behavior of the workers. According to researchers, it is of particular importance in connection with the internalization of companies and changes in the working conditions (Jex & Britt, 2014). The two-factor theory developed by Herzberg stated that employees’ motivation is directly linked to duties in terms of their internal characteristics and content (Wagner & Hollenbeck, 2014). Other researchers suggested that increased leadership attention to the employee encourages higher motivation and commitment. However, not much thought was given to the fact that the contemporary setting requires both material and spiritual stimulation of workers to achieve higher commitment and performance; consequently, the research will allow dwelling on this significant perspective.
Research Design and Methodology
Qualitative research will be carried out to obtain data that are more profound and comprehensive. A survey among the company’s employees will be conducted to investigate the levels of their motivation and to propose the methods to facilitate material and spiritual incentives that the company can apply to boost the current situation. A questionnaire will be employed with both closed and open-end questions (Sekaran & Bougie, 2013). However, if more extensive data is needed, the research can be expanded through quantitative methods as well.
Data Analysis Plan
A content analysis will be carried out to evaluate the qualitative data obtained from the survey. This method will allow categorizing the information for a further assessment and highlighting the core messages. To ensure the reliability of the data, triangulation will be utilized (Sekaran & Bougie, 2013). In addition, an exception (a counter-example) will be considered when conducting the research to prove or invalidate the hypothesis.
References
Jex, S., & Britt, T. (2014). Organizational psychology. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
Sekaran, U., & Bougie, R. (2013). Research methods for business: A skill-building approach (6th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.
Wagner, J., & Hollenbeck, J. (2014). Organizational behavior: Securing competitive advantage. New York, NY: Routledge.