BMA547 Organisational Behaviour

The Organizational Behaviour for Role of Attribution Theory

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Table of Contents

Introduction. 3

Discussion. 3

Conclusion. 5

Reference list 7

Introduction

The role of attribution theory is enacted by an Austrian psychologist in late 1960. There are two theories to measure organisational behaviour based on Internal and external perspectives. It helps in measuring human behaviour, to keeping an eye on how the techniques play an important role in the performance and growth of an organisation. Organisational behaviour is mainly dependent on the personality of the individual. If the behaviour of the individual is cognitive, it will help the organisations in new directions. It can be said that it is a combination of prediction management of human behaviour and understanding all of the elements. So, this theory plays a useful role in the organisation.

Discussion

This Attribution theory is enacted mainly to help a person. Also, it focuses on knowing the causes of human behaviour. This helps people to control their behaviour on their own. The cause of behaviour also influences the managers and employees judgements so this is how it is crucial to management. The employees of the organisation are also influenced by Attribution. Understanding the concept of Attributions helps people to have an equal effect on the relationship of both performances of an employee also boost the effectiveness of managers performance (Cataldo et al., 2020). The theory of Attribution has been developed many times by many psychologists. The main need for attribution is that the employee wants also want to be aware of the purpose for actions that they take and also taken by others. If an employee knows the real reason behind the causes of action then they will prevent their mistakes. Making an inaccurate decision can create many difficulties and also results in negative repercussions for the organisation. A person has observed the acts and if they act as per the acts and behave the same way then the consistency level will become too high. There are 3 types of Attribution theory as per Organisational theory Stability control and locus of control is the main characteristics In a workplace the Attribution theory can manifest in many methods. Firstly the most important to analyse is that the behaviour must be observed properly (Jones et al., 2020). The behaviour must not be unintentional. The theory of attribution can manifest in many ways in an organisation. A major influence on how people will behave the way to explain the events around them. The Cognitive process of Attribution theory explains the reasons and causes for their behaviour are described by an attribution theory. Especially this theory has its main concern the process by which an individual interprets the events being caused for a stable environment.

Figure 1: Attribution theory

Source: (Jones et al., 2020)

Fritz Haider is mostly applied in determining the Attribution theory. The major benefit of this theory is that people became motivated and engage in their work activities. The help of this theory ensures the proper work of the employees without mistakes. The organisation must apply this theory with proper care. Getting the best and proper results is the main motive for this theory. The worker in an organisation is inspired and understands the environment of the workplace. Mainly this theory suggests a particular behavioural environment. This theory also plays a more essential role in motivation. It is to be determined if the person behaves in the same way in different circumstances because san organisation must be judged as per organisational changes. So this theory is important to analyse and understand the capacity and limitations of an organisation and its workers. A person behaves in the same manner in different situations. It can be clarified that is the part is distinctive or not. The internal cause of attribution theory is attributed to the person being noticed. Internal causes are usually controllable. External causes are those elements outside the person being observed. Like the Internal cause, external causes are most of the time non-controllable. Consistent and distinctive behaviour is another important factor to look for. Observing a person as per his behaviour is the main rule. In the behaviour of a person the consistency level is low (Hsu, Kraemer & Dunkle, 2018). A high level of consistency indicates the different behaviour of a person in different circumstances. Attribution theory is required to apply by every organisational to ensure better work in a proper environment. An employee world in this type of situation becomes aware of every situation. As the employee works in these organisations becoming aware of all the rules and acts there are very low chances for mistakes. A good working condition increases the motivation of the employee. The attribution theory also gives the proper time frame (Mohapatra, 2019). The employee must act as per the time frame given. Timely work without mistakes shows a sign of good and better organisation Year by year this theory of attribution changes its rules and policies. So this change as per the time shows the organisation is updated and verified. Mistakes are needed to be rectified in due time the attribution theory helps to analyse the behaviour of the managers and organisation so the employees can get their mistake rectified easily without any difficulties. Almost all organisations that want to promote them self more and more should keep following the Attribution theory and its policies. If both the employee and manager become aware of the conditions of the workplace culture and the environment they will work properly without any mistakes (Chen, Pan & Ouyang, 2019). So, there will be almost zero chances for failure. An organisation is mainly dependent upon its workers and managers both. So if these two exercised their functions in a responsible manner and care without any mistakes. So that’s how an Attribution theory is applied in an organisation and it leads to the development and growth of an organisation.

Conclusion

The entire assignment helps to assist employed and properly understanding the real causes of the behaviour of an employee. This theory also helps us to know how people translate events around them and how their behaviour affects the organisation. Mainly it is nothing but an application of knowledge of how individual people acts in an organisation. Attribution theory is not only used in an organisation but also used for any legal purposes. This theory must be used without any limitations. If leaders of an organisation can arrange work so that employees can perceive themselves as successful. It also helps many peoples to get the right frame of mind to emerge him successful.

Reference list

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