Abstract
M.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship
between organisation structure and individual behaviour
To achieve this aim, two components of organisation structure,
namely organisation level and line and staff division, are used
to represent the vertical and the horizontal dimensions of
organisation structure respectively. Individual behaviour is
examined on the basis of two manifestations of behaviour, namely
motivation and stress. Data compilation is undertaken in one
organisation by means of a stress and motivation orientation
questionnaire.
The results
respondents.
is determined
of the empirical investigation are based on 314
The significance of differences between variables
by means of variance analysis and t-tests.
It is found that a significant difference exists with regard to
the stress experienced by individuals on the various post levels.
There is no significant difference in the motivation orientation
of individuals on the various post levels. Similarly, no
significant differences exists between line and staff person with regard to their motivation orientation or the stress they
experience. In order to verify the results of this study, recommendations are
made with regard to further research.