Abstract
The consistently better performance of employees is a significant challenge for organisations in today’s environment. Previous studies have shown that employees’ attitude towards their job is positively related to organisational development and performance. Building on this, the present research explores the influence of employees’ behaviour on organisational performance, specifically through the lens of Theory X and Theory Y of motivation. A researcher conducted a survey of 330 employees from manufacturing and service units in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, namely Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, Faizabad and Ghaziabad, using a self-administered questionnaire and simple random sampling method. With a response rate of 300, the researcher employed SPSS-19 for data analysis, including reliability tests, descriptive statistics, correlation and regression analysis. Our results indicate a strong association between employees’ behaviour (EB) and organisational performance, highlighting the importance of employees’ behaviour in driving organisational success. The reliability test yielded a Cronbach’s α value of 0.891, which indicates strong internal consistency and scale validation. Correlation analysis revealed that all variables and constructs were positively correlated with each other, establishing a positive relationship between employees’ behaviour and organisational performance. Notably, all variables related to employees’ behaviour significantly correlated with organisational performance, substantiating Theories X and Y of motivation. These findings suggest that employees’ behaviour plays a crucial role in driving organisational performance. This research contributes to improving employee engagement, effective leadership and enhanced organisational performance. Additionally, it helps maximise job satisfaction, well-being, economic growth and social responsibility, ultimately benefiting both organisations and society.
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